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Chapter 6: Making Your First Scan

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For

PC

: In the Start menu, select Programs, Agfa ScanWise, ScanWise to open the ScanWise

application.

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Macintosh

: Go to the Agfa ScanWise folder on your hard disk and double-click

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Select your scanner (if needed).

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Note: This dialog only appears the first time you use ScanWise.

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Click Yes when the system asks to guide you.

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Follow the steps described in the ScanWise Guide Me mode.

For more information consult the ScanWise Application Guide and the Agfa Contacts on your Agfa
ScanWise CD-ROM. After installation you can access these documents via the Start menu or in
your ScanWise folder.

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Note: If you encounter problems, please consult the ScanWise Read Me file on your computer
or

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

in this Owner’s Guide.

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Summary of Contents for SNAPSCAN E42

Page 1: ...r Macintosh computer Chapter 5 Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer This chapter shows you how to configure your SnapScan Buttons on your Macintosh computer Chapter 6 Making Your First Scan Here you find instructions on how to place reflective originals on the glass plate of your scanner Chapter 7 Using the Transparency Module SnapScan e52 Here you find instructions on how to use the tra...

Page 2: ...ss Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation Photo Explorer and PhotoImpact are trademarks of Ulead Systems which may be registered in certain jurisdictions Readiris is a registered trademark of I R I S Web Personal is a registered trademark o...

Page 3: ...nstalling the Scanner Software 18 Connecting the Scanner to Your PC 21 Installing Additional Software 22 Chapter 3 Configuring Buttons on Your PC 23 Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration 24 Modifying an Existing Configuration 25 Creating a New Configuration 28 Modifying the ScanWise Settings 31 Chapter 4 Installing the Scanner for Macintosh 33 Minimum System Requirements 34 Installing the I...

Page 4: ...sparency Module SnapScan e52 only 51 Appendix A Troubleshooting 55 Appendix B Technical Information 58 Appendix C Regulation Compliance 60 Safety Regulations 61 UL Safety Statement 61 TÜV Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 61 Electromagnetic Compatibility 62 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 62 Industry Canada Class A and B Label Requirements 62 Declaration of Conf...

Page 5: ...Preface 5 Preface About SnapScan Environmental Requirements Precautions Cleaning your Scanner How to Use this Online Guide How to Print this Guide ...

Page 6: ...napScan supports multiple scanning modes and includes scanner software to get you started right away With its powerful and easy to use scanner driver software SnapScan gives you easy access to high quality color scans The scanner driver software gives you a number of additional features to create special effects or to reproduce even the most difficult originals The document cover is adjustable whe...

Page 7: ...for excessive periods of time The warmth of the scanner may cause them to deteriorate For safety reasons never use extension cables for the AC adapter Caution For safety reasons besides the personal maintenance mentioned in this Owner s Guide do not try to remove any mechanical parts or any electronic components from your scanner If your scanner needs service our dealer and service offices are ava...

Page 8: ...click on the page search for a part of a word a complete word or multiple words print the document Note Due to rescaling some of the screenshots included in this document may appear unclear when displayed at 100 magnification You can view these screenshots more clearly by using the Zoom tool to increase the default magnification How to Print this Guide 1 Choose Page Setup from the File menu 2 Choo...

Page 9: ... the Scanner 9 Chapter 1 Preparing the Scanner This chapter helps you to prepare your SnapScan for installation Unpacking the Scanner Taking a Closer Look Changing the Handle Changing the Button Cap Unlocking the Scanner ...

Page 10: ...ing and the packing materials from the scanner Note Do not throw away the packing materials They can be useful to protect the scanner during later transport Taking a Closer Look When you have taken the scanner out of the box take a closer look at its parts The following figures illustrate the different parts of your SnapScan SnapScan e42 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 replaceable handle 2 adjustable document...

Page 11: ...stable document cover 3 transparency lamp cover for reflective scanning 4 transparency module 5 glass plate 6 replaceable button cap 7 e mail button 8 print button 9 ScanWise button 10 OCR button 11 status indicator 12 holder for scanning slides 13 holder for scanning negatives transparencies 12 13 ...

Page 12: ...anner SnapScan e42 e52 1 2 3 1 USB Port labeled with the USB icon to make a connection to your computer 2 Transparency Module Port SnapScan e52 only 3 Power connector Changing the Handle It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing its handle 1 Press the two clips at the inside of the cover upwards and lift the handle ...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Preparing the Scanner 13 2 Remove the handle by sliding it out of its lip 3 Choose a new handle 4 Slide the handle in the lip 5 Press the front of the handle down until you hear a click ...

Page 14: ...on Cap It is possible to customize your SnapScan by changing the button cap 1 Open the button panel by pushing the button cap 2 Pull out the upper part of the button cap 3 Remove the button cap by lifting it at the underside and sliding it out of its lip ...

Page 15: ... horizontal flat surface and pull it carefully towards you until you can see the locking slider at the bottom 2 Slide the locking slider to the right Your scanner is unlocked Note If you want to transport your scanner you have to lock it To do this first connect the AC adapter to the scanner so that its optical assembly moves to its home position Then slide the locking slider to the left and disco...

Page 16: ...or PC 16 Chapter 2 Installing the Scanner for PC This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your PC Minimum System Requirements Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to Your PC Installing Additional Software ...

Page 17: ... color 64 MB of RAM A CD ROM drive Windows 98 ScanWise is compatible with all IBM PCs and compatibles running Windows 98 Me 2000 The amount of disk space available on your PC determines the number and the size of the images that you can scan Make sure that you have enough free storage space on your hard disk You need about two times the size of the image to scan edit and save it ...

Page 18: ...e in another language click the language button to select a language Note If you choose another language that language will be used for all the documentation 3 Click Install Agfa ScanWise Follow the instructions on your screen Note After installation the Register ScanWise window appears You can choose to register now or later Register now If you choose to register now the Agfa webpage opens Here y...

Page 19: ...s and documentation Access to third party software support sites 2 Personalized one to one technical support Agfa assists you on line if you have additional questions about technical issues 3 Automatic e mail notification Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading Note For support issues go to http support agfa com Note For the latest information con...

Page 20: ...ditional software to install software that helps you to organize and adjust your digital images and to create your personal Web pages see Installing Additional Software When the additional software is installed you may be asked to restart your computer You are now ready to connect the scanner to your computer ...

Page 21: ...g it to the electric outlet 1 Connect the Transparancy option as shown in the figure below e52 only 2 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to your scanner 3 Plug the adapter cable in the wall outlet 4 Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure below 5 Connect the other end of your USB cable to a USB port on your com...

Page 22: ...e CD ROM contains software to organize and adjust your digital images and to create your personal Web pages Insert the Agfa ScanWise CD ROM and install the desired application s email VoiceLink Basic trial version to add your voice photos and graphics to email Photo Explorer to acquire view organize and adjust digital images and video s PhotoImpact trial version to edit digital images and create W...

Page 23: ...nfiguring Buttons on Your PC 23 Chapter 3 Configuring Buttons on Your PC Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration Modifying an Existing Configuration Creating a New Configuration Modifying the ScanWise Settings ...

Page 24: ...onfiguration that will send the scanned image to a file 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a e mail button b print button c ScanWise button d OCR button 3 Click the drop down list next to the e mail button 4 Select Scan Image to File autoselect 5 Click OK Pushing the e mail button will send the scanned image to a fi...

Page 25: ...g example will show you how this is done In this example we will change the settings of the e mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a e mail button b print button c ScanWise button d OCR button 3 Click Organize The Organize Actions window appea...

Page 26: ...lays all predefined and user defined configurations Note Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected The default actions cannot be removed 4 Select Scan Image to File autoselect 5 Click Edit to modify the selected configuration The Settings For window appears ...

Page 27: ...st Note There are several options to edit the existing configuration For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings 6 Click Save As The Save Action Configuration window appears 7 Enter the name of your configuration 8 Click OK You return to the Settings For window 9 Click OK You return to the Organize Actions window and your configuration will be added to the Actions list 10 Click Close ...

Page 28: ...dvice you to select the PhotoGenie check box which will enhance the colors Creating a New Configuration It is possible to create a new configuration and assign it to one of the four buttons of your SnapScan The following example will show you how this is done In this example we will create a new configuration and assign it to the e mail button 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure B...

Page 29: ...ns window appears The Organize Actions window displays all predefined and user defined configurations Note Remove will be enabled when a user defined action is selected The default actions cannot be removed 4 Click New in the Organize Actions window The Settings For window appears ...

Page 30: ...p down list Note There are several options to create a new configuration For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings 5 Select the settings that you want to apply 6 Click Save As The Save Action Configuration window appears 7 Enter the name of your configuration 8 Click OK You return to the Settings For window 9 Click OK You return to the Organize Actions window and your configuration ...

Page 31: ...te a new one In the Settings For window following options are available Original Type Destination Selection and Color Mode These options can be changed using the different drop down menus Use PhotoGenie Select the check box Use PhotoGenie if you want to activate the PhotoGenie software that will enhance both color and detail of your scanned image in case it is too bright or too dark Resolution The...

Page 32: ...ange click the Dimension drop down list A list of additional options will appear Select the dimension width or height you want to specify Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the drop down list The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image ...

Page 33: ...the Scanner for Macintosh This chapter shows you how to set up your SnapScan for your Macintosh Minimum System Requirements Installing the Image Editing Software Installing the Scanner Software Connecting the Scanner to the Macintosh Computer Installing Additional Software ...

Page 34: ...ac OS 8 or higher Installing the Image Editing Software 1 Disable the virus protection software You can turn it off in the Extensions Manager Control Panel or you can drag the software out of the System Folder Note After installing enable the virus protection software again 2 Restart your computer 3 Insert the Mac CD ROM of Adobe Photoshop LE 4 Double click the Adobe Photoshop LE icon 5 Follow the...

Page 35: ...e Installer icon 3 If you want to use ScanWise in another language click the language button to select a language Note If you choose another language that language will be used for all the documentation 4 Click Install Agfa ScanWise Follow the instructions on your screen Note After installation the Register ScanWise window appears You can choose to register now or later Register now If you choose ...

Page 36: ...nuals and documentation Access to third party software support sites 2 Personalized one to one technical support Agfa assists you on line if you have additional questions about technical issues 3 Automatic e mail notification Agfa notifies you immediately when new software and upgrades are available for downloading Note For support issues go to http support agfa com Note For the latest information...

Page 37: ...talling the Scanner for Macintosh 37 6 Click View the ScanWise movie to see the demo When the software is installed you may be asked to restart your computer You are now ready to connect the scanner to your computer ...

Page 38: ... the scanner is unlocked see Unlocking the Scanner before connecting it to the electric outlet 1 Connect the Transparancy option as shown in the figure below e52 only 2 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to your scanner 3 Plug the adapter cable in the wall outlet 4 Connect one end of your USB cable to the USB port on your scanner Make sure you connect the correct plug as shown in the figure below ...

Page 39: ...ware If you want to use OCR Optical Character Recognition you will have to install Readiris Insert the CD ROM and follow the instructions on your screen For a general overview of the possible workflow please consult the ScanWise modes document that is supplied with your scanner ...

Page 40: ...s on Your Macintosh Computer 40 Chapter 5 Configuring Buttons on Your Macintosh Computer Selecting a Different ScanWise Configuration Modifying an Existing Configuration Creating a New Configuration Modifying the ScanWise Settings ...

Page 41: ...o a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a e mail button b print button c ScanWise button d OCR button 3 Click the drop down list next to the e mail button 4 Select Scan Image to File autoselect 5 Click OK Pushing the e mail button will send the scanned image to...

Page 42: ...pScan The following example will show you how this is done In this example we will change the settings of the e mail button into a configuration that will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a e mail button b print button c ScanWise button d OCR butto...

Page 43: ...ult actions cannot be removed 4 Select Scan Image to File autoselect 5 Click Edit to modify the selected configuration The Settings For window appears a All predefined settings are available via the different drop down menus b The resolution depends on the choice of destination c The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop down list Note There are several options to edit the existi...

Page 44: ... your configuration will be added to the Actions list 10 Click Close You return to the Configure Buttons window 11 Select My Scan Image to File autoselect from the drop down list next to the e mail button 12 Click OK Pushing the e mail button will send the scanned image to a file instead of to your mail recipient Note For low quality originals originals that are too bright or too dark we advice yo...

Page 45: ...r SnapScan The following example will show you how this is done In this example we will create a new configuration and assign it to the e mail button 1 Open the Agfa ScanWise software 2 Select Configure Buttons from the Tools menu The Configure Buttons window appears a e mail button b print button c ScanWise button d OCR button 3 Click Organize The Organize Actions window appears ...

Page 46: ...he different drop down menus b The resolution depends on the choice of destination c The output dimensions can be managed via the Dimension drop down list Note There are several options to create a new configuration For more information see Modifying the ScanWise Settings 5 Select the settings that you want to apply 6 Click Save As The Save Action Configuration window appears 7 Enter the name of y...

Page 47: ... to create a new one In the Settings For window following options are available Original Type Destination Selection and Color Mode These options can be changed using the different drop down menus Use PhotoGenie Select the check box Use PhotoGenie if you want to activate the PhotoGenie software that will enhance both color and detail of your scanned image in case it is too bright or too dark Resolu...

Page 48: ...d output range click the Dimension drop down list A list of additional options will appear Select the dimension width or height you want to specify Enter the desired range and select the correct unit from the popup list The Keep original size selection will keep the original size of the image ...

Page 49: ... quality is guaranteed for the entire scan area If you put more than one original on the glass plate position them as close to the center line as possible to optimize the quality 2 Close the document cover of the scanner SnapScan e52 note Please make sure the transparency lamp cover is attached Note The adjustable document cover makes it possible to scan from books and magazines When you put a thi...

Page 50: ...he first time you use ScanWise 5 Click Yes when the system asks to guide you 6 Follow the steps described in the ScanWise Guide Me mode For more information consult the ScanWise Application Guide and the Agfa Contacts on your Agfa ScanWise CD ROM After installation you can access these documents via the Start menu or in your ScanWise folder Note If you encounter problems please consult the ScanWis...

Page 51: ...negatives transparencies or slides you have to use the transparency module on your SnapScan e52 If you want to scan negatives transparencies or slides carry out the following instructions 1 Remove the transparency lamp cover e52 ONLY 2 If you scan negatives or transparencies 1 Slide these negatives transparencies in the holder ...

Page 52: ... Transparency Module SnapScan e52 only 52 2 Align the holder with the negatives transparencies on the scanner glass plate Then continue with instruction 4 3 If you scan slides 1 Align the holder on the scanner glass plate ...

Page 53: ...eflectives Transparent scanning Reflective scanning 7 Click the Preview button Mac only 8 In case ScanWise has not automatically recognized the original select the correct original from the list 9 Click the Scan button The negatives transparencies or slides will be scanned Note Make sure the calibration area of the slide holder is NEVER covered If the calibration area is covered the following mess...

Page 54: ...g the Transparency Module SnapScan e52 only 54 calibration area calibration area Note Please make sure not to touch the glass plate in the calibration area Otherwise the quality of your scanned image can be affected ...

Page 55: ...d the scanner MACINTOSH ONLY If the scanner driver cannot find the scanner a message appears telling you that no scanner is connected Check if the scanner is connected with the USB cable to your computer and that the AC adapter is plugged in It can always happen that a USB port is damaged therefore try the other USB port of your computer Open the Apple System Profiler that you find under the menu ...

Page 56: ... experienced users only If you are not familiar with these tasks ask your computer dealer to do this for you You typically do this by pressing a key combination during the startup of your PC Consult your computer manual for more information 3 Exit and save the changes you made Your computer is rebooted automatically Check again if the Universal serial bus controller is present in the Device Manage...

Page 57: ...mples If you are using MS Outlook Express v4 x and it does not show up in the ScanWise destination list choose Options in the Tools menu in Outlook Express and make sure that the following items are checked Make Outlook Express my default e mail program Make Outlook Express my default Simple MAPI client This should solve the problem If you are using MS Outlook Express v5 choose Tools General in th...

Page 58: ...pi vertical through interpolation 9600 ppi horizontal x 9600 ppi vertical Internal sample depth 16 bits for gray 48 bits for color Scanning speed line art 8 ms line gray 8 ms line color 23 ms line Maximum scanning area for reflective scanning only 216 x 297 mm 8 5 x 11 7 Maximum scanning area for transparency scanning SnapScan e52 5 negatives or transparencies 3 slides Lamp for reflective scanning...

Page 59: ...idth 337 mm 13 3 height 94 mm 3 7 weight SnapScan e42 3 9 kg 8 6 lb weight SnapScan e52 4 2 kg 9 24 lb Interface USB port Transmission speed 1 mbyte s Environmental specifications operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit relative humidity 20 to 85 RH surrounding space 10 cm 4 on every side ...

Page 60: ...Appendix C Regulation Compliance 60 Appendix C Regulation Compliance Safety Regulations Electromagnetic Compatibility Declaration of Conformity SnapScan e42 e52 ...

Page 61: ...den sollten Sie nur Zuberhörteile verwenden die vom Hersteller zugelassen sind Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen Verwenden Sie nur sichere Standorte und beachten Sie die Aufstellhinweise des Herstellers Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor...

Page 62: ...adio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Inc...

Page 63: ...irements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC The product SnapScan e42 e52 complies with the following standards EN 60950 1992 A1 1993 Complies with the requirements of the EMC directive 89 336 EEC The product SnapScan e42 e52 complies with the following standards EN 55022 class B EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 The product is marked with the CE marking Georges Brys General Ma...

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