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Care and Maintenance...................................... 19

Cleaning the Scanner..................................................19

Cleaning the Outer Casing ............................................ 19
Cleaning the Image Sensor ........................................... 19

Calibrating the Scanner ..............................................20
Storing the Scanner ....................................................21
Battery maintenance ...................................................21

Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 22

Specifications...................................................... 24

Summary of Contents for DX250

Page 1: ...Model DX250 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...tor Lights 7 Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types 8 Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image 9 Using the Scanner 10 Preparation and Initial Setup 10 Power on the Scanner 11 Set the Scanning Resolution 11 Using the Plastic Sheath 12 Scan an Original 13 Automatic Image Cropping 15 Connecting the Scanner to a Computer 16 System Requirements 16 More Information 18 File naming and storage rules ...

Page 3: ...and Maintenance 19 Cleaning the Scanner 19 Cleaning the Outer Casing 19 Cleaning the Image Sensor 19 Calibrating the Scanner 20 Storing the Scanner 21 Battery maintenance 21 Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting22 Specifications 24 ...

Page 4: ...ed due to excessive heat Do not use this device near water in the rain or allow any liquid to get inside this device Water and moisture may cause short circuit to the electronic components and lead to malfunctions Do not use this device in dusty environments Dust grains may cover this device and scratch the original Do not scan originals that are contaminated by dusts or other particles Do not use...

Page 5: ...s company Brand names product names and trademarks used in this publication are the properties of their respective owners Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards into the memory card slot of this device The metal contacts inside the slot can easily become damaged by foreign objects This scanner contains a rechargeable built in Li Polymer battery The battery should only be charged ...

Page 6: ...t may result from breaching the laws described above Disposal of this product To help protect the environment dispose of this scanner properly according to your local regulations regarding the disposal of waste products Package Contents Check the package for the following items If there are any items missing or damaged please contact your place of purchase immediately Scanner x 1 Calibration card ...

Page 7: ...Package Contents 4 English Memo ...

Page 8: ...ower indicator Indicates the power status of the scanner Refer to Indicator Lights on page 7 Status Card indicator Indicates the operating status of the scanner and memory card Refer to Indicator Lights on page 7 Paper guide slide Slide the guide to adjust for smaller originals to ensure the proper alignment Feeding slot Insert an original into this slot to begin scanning Orientation mark Indicate...

Page 9: ...om this slot SD xD MMC MS card slot Accepts the following types of memory cards SD xD MMC and MS Refer to Supported Memory Card Types on page 18 for details 1 2 3 No Name Function description Reset button In case there is no response from the scanner insert a pointed object into this hole to trigger the reset button and reset the scanner Bottom View 1 ...

Page 10: ...ange color The battery is being charged when scanner power is on orange The battery is being charged when scanner power is off orange color The battery power is low The scanner is powered off The battery is fully charged when scanner power is off and connected to a computer green color Initializing system and memory card Please wait until the initialization process is complete before using the sca...

Page 11: ...e edges Printed images pictures on newspapers magazines etc Soft and thin materials thin paper cloth etc Originals that exceed the following acceptable size green color Paper jam Press the Power button The scanner will back out the original so you can remove the jammed original from the Feeding slot Calibration error Please contact your nearest service center for help color No memory card card ful...

Page 12: ...ion of the original when scanning and that of the scanned image when displayed on the computer screen NOTE Scanning the same original in different orientations may produce scanned images that look slightly different in color tones and brightness This is not a malfunction Scanner Original Scanned image when displayed on screen Scanner Original ...

Page 13: ...r s battery See Indicator Lights on page 7 to identify the charging status 3 Insert an unlocked writable memory card into the memory card slot or a USB flash drive into the USB port on the scanner NOTE You can also use this scanner without a memory card or USB storage device The scanner has a built in 512MB memory If a USB flash drive and a memory card are both inserted the scanner will take the f...

Page 14: ... more information on the indicator lights refer to Indicator Lights on page 7 2 Wait until the Power indicator stops blinking and then goes off The Status Card indicator will stay on steady indicating that the scanner is ready NOTE Do not insert any original into the feeding slot when the Power indicator is blinking the original will not be scanned To change the scanning resolution press and relea...

Page 15: ...ty Remove photos from the plastic sheath after scanning to prevent the sheath from sticking to the photos over time If the plastic sheaths are not in use store them in a safe place and keep them protected from accumulating dust 1 Insert the photo into the plastic sheath as shown 2 Adjust the paper guide lever so that the plastic sheath aligns against the left side of the feed slot and then insert ...

Page 16: ... the original into the feeding slot The original will be fed through the slot and scanned automatically The Power indicator blinks while scanning NOTE To prevent poor image quality reserve adequate space behind the scanner for the photo to complete the scan feeds 3 When scanning is completed the Power and Status Card indicator lights will keep blinking momentarily indicating that the scanner is pr...

Page 17: ...ry This scanner only supports output images in JPEG jpg format and the date time attribute will not be added For more information on how this scanner stores the scanned image files on the memory card refer to File naming and storage rules on page 18 If the memory space is near full lower than 10MB the Status Card indicator blinks refer to Indicator Lights on page 7 Use another card or delete some ...

Page 18: ... photo of the night sky over cropping may occur Please insert the original in a different direction orientation and try again Original Scanned image Scanning direction B A C D Scanning resolution Cropping size as measured on the original A B C D 300dpi 600dpi when the original s size is larger than 5 x 7 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 300dpi 600dpi when the original s size is smaller than 5 x 7 1 5 mm 1 5 mm...

Page 19: ...r System Requirements Operating system Windows Windows XP Vista 7 or later versions 32 bit Macintosh Mac OS 10 5 10 6 or later versions USB port supported USB 1 1 or 2 0 port 1 Connect the mini end of the USB cable included with scanner to the Mini USB socket on the scanner 2 Power on your computer and then connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer 3 Press the Power but...

Page 20: ...ognizes the scanner with an inserted SD card or USB flash drive a pop up window will appear To view photos on the computer while scanning change Windows Explorer s setting as follows 1 Select Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer 2 Select the Always do the selected action checkbox For Macintosh Users When the computer recognizes the scanner with an inserted SD card or USB flash drive th...

Page 21: ...med FotoIMG1 will automatically be created to store subsequent new files and so on If the memory card already contains folders created by the scanner the scanner will store the images in the last folder created There can be up to 10 folders FotoIMG FotoIMG1 FotoIMG9 on a memory card If exceeded the Status card indicator light blinks Delete some files on the memory card or use another one if necess...

Page 22: ...rt of the scanner Otherwise the plastic material will be permanently damaged Cleaning the Outer Casing Please follow the instructions below to clean the outer casing of the scanner when necessary 1 Use a suitable dust blower to blow off the dust on the scanner 2 Use a slightly dampened cloth to wipe off any smear on the surface of the scanner 3 Wipe the scanner with a dry and clean lint free cloth...

Page 23: ...b 4 Remove the sensor cleaning swab from the slot and store it in a safe place and protect it from dust 1 Follow the instructions beginning on page 19 to clean the image sensor and then follow the instructions in Preparation and Initial Setup on page 10 to prepare the scanner for scanning 2 Insert the calibration card as shown 3 The scanner will scan the pattern on the calibration card and perform...

Page 24: ...i Polymer rechargeable battery The capacity of the battery normally decreases each time you use it Nevertheless you can still follow the suggestions below to extend the battery s lifetime as long as possible Use the scanner at least once per week Charge the battery regularly Never leave the battery fully discharged for a long time Keep the battery fully charged when not in use If the scanner will ...

Page 25: ...al so you can remove the jammed original from the Feeding slot Problem The Status Card indicator blinks rapidly and no scan is possible Solution Check the following Is the memory card inserted properly into the memory card slot Re insert the card and try again Is the memory card locked set to write protect Unlock the card Is the memory card full The indicator blinks when the free space on the memo...

Page 26: ...eels warm to the touch Solution It is normal for the scanner to emit a small amount of heat around 30 45 C after prolonged use However if there are strange odors coming from the scanner or the scanner feels hot to the touch disconnect the scanner immediately from the computer ...

Page 27: ...ted original types Refer to Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types on page 8 Supported memory card types Refer to Supported Memory Card Types on page 18 Supported output image format JPEG with compression Internal memory size 512 MB USB port Mini USB port compatible with the USB 2 0 specification Operating temperature 15 C 35 C 59 F 95 F Operating humidity 20 70 RH Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 ...

Page 28: ...device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are desi...

Page 29: ...ler or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between t...

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