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Operation

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Operation

You can operate the scanner using the
buttons on the front of the scanner, from
your computer screen, or using the sup-
plied PaperPort program.

GETTING HELP

The supplied software includes help in-
formation which describes each feature
of the software and answers questions
about how to configure the buttons for
the best scanning result. 

To view help, click 

Help

 on the 

USB

Scanner Utility Preferences

 dialog box

or on the other dialog boxes you use to
select options for the buttons.

USING THE SCANNER’S 
BUTTONS

To scan a document
using the buttons on
the front of the scan-
ner, open the scan-
ner's top cover and
place the document
facedown on the
glass. Then close
the cover and press

SCAN

The scanner starts scanning the docu-
ment, 

Scan:

 

PaperPort

 

Desktop

appears, and a window displays the
scanning progress.

Note: If you are using the scanner for
the first time or if it has not warmed up
yet, the scanner automatically warms it-
self up for about 45 seconds before

scanning. A confirmation message ap-
pears while the scanner is warming up.

When the scan is complete, the scanned
image is transmitted to the preset desti-
nation or a destination you select (see
“Default Button Settings” on Page 10).

USING THE SCANNER 
ICON

Operating the scanner from the screen
is just like pressing a scanner button,
except you click the button on the
screen. This scanning method is espe-
cially helpful if the scanner is not located
close to your computer.

Follow these steps to scan using the
scanner icon on the screen.

1. Open the document cover and place

the object to scan facedown on the
glass. Then close the cover.

2. Click the scanner icon on the Win-

dows taskbar. The 

USB Scanner

Utility

 dialog box appears.

3. Click 

Scan

. The scanner starts scan-

ning the object, a message appears
just above the Windows taskbar,
and a window shows the scanning
progress.

4. When the scanner has finished

scanning, it sends the image either
to the printer to print, or to another
program you have loaded on your
computer, depending on the current
software settings.

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment USB Flatbed Color Scanner 25 3050 fm Page 1 Wednesday February 16 2000 9 42 AM ...

Page 2: ...g Help 11 Using the Scanner s Buttons 11 Using the Scanner Icon 11 Using the Supplied PaperPort Software 12 Using the Twain Button 13 Configuring the Scanner 15 Changing a Scanner Button s Settings 15 Adjusting Scan and Page Settings 15 Pre Defining Scan Settings 17 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast 18 Troubleshooting 19 Care and Maintenance 20 Specifications 21 2000 Tandy Corporation All Rights R...

Page 3: ... from your computer Wide Scanning Area lets you scan most documents Supplied PaperPort Software lets you quickly link images you scan with more than 150 applications you use ev eryday Fast Scanning scans and outputs images in seconds WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RIS...

Page 4: ...nt and the radio or TV use outlets on different electrical cir cuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful ...

Page 5: ...ith Windows 95 You must have Win dows 98 installed on your computer to use the scanner MONITOR REQUIREMENTS To use the scanner with your computer s monitor set the monitor to High Color 16 bit or True Color 24 or 32 bit Then set your monitor s resolution to at least 800 600 DPI To set your monitor s colors and resolu tion open the Windows Control Panel double click Display then click Settings 25 3...

Page 6: ...y from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other scanners including amplifi ers that produce heat 9 Power Sources The scanner should be connected to a power source only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the scanner 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed...

Page 7: ... marked change in performance or E The scanner has been dropped or the enclosure has been dam aged 15 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the scanner beyond that described in the operat ing instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified ser vice personnel 25 3050 fm Page 7 Wednesday February 16 2000 9 42 AM ...

Page 8: ...r Plug the AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scan ner then plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet The indicator on the front of the scanner lights indicating that the scanner is turned on Note The scanning lamp under the scanner s glass automatically remains lit so you do not have to warm up the scan ner each time you want to scan To con serve...

Page 9: ...so have a keyboard with a built in USB port You can plug the scanner s cable into the keyboard instead of the computer 4 Plug the other end of the supplied cable into the USB port on the back of the scanner 5 After you finish installing the soft ware restart your computer Note Once the scanner is working you can install the other applications provid ed with the CD VERIFYING SUCCESSFUL CONNECTION A...

Page 10: ...button manually Button Destination Scan Setting Resolution DPI STOP CANCEL Cancels the scan in progress None None CUSTOM Converts scanned text to word processing text in Windows Notepad None None FAX Displays the scanned object in fax application software installed on your computer Black and white Your fax machine s default resolution COPY PRINT Prints the scanned object on printer or copier Black...

Page 11: ...it self up for about 45 seconds before scanning A confirmation message ap pears while the scanner is warming up When the scan is complete the scanned image is transmitted to the preset desti nation or a destination you select see Default Button Settings on Page 10 USING THE SCANNER ICON Operating the scanner from the screen is just like pressing a scanner button except you click the button on the ...

Page 12: ...ears You can use this window to select and work with scanned images The links at the bottom of the desktop let you link images you scan to other software installed on your com puter Note If you need more information about the PaperPort desktop click Help 2 From the File menu click on Select Source The Select Source dialog box appears 3 If necessary click on USB Scanner Then click Select Note You o...

Page 13: ...he time required to get a better quality scan select just the area of the object that you want to scan Follow these steps to scan using the Twain button 1 Open the document cover and place the object to scan facedown on the glass Then close the cover 2 If the PaperPort software is not cur rently running double click the PaperPort icon on the Windows desktop to start it The PaperPort Desktop appear...

Page 14: ...er boxes AutoCrop Select this option to let the scanner automatically determine the size of the object being scanned For example if you put a photo in the middle of the glass the scanner will automatically determine the size of the photo When AutoCrop is selected the scanner makes two passes The first pass senses the object s size and the second pass scans the image Note This option overrides any ...

Page 15: ...adjust the bright ness of the scan setting Note You can adjust only the settings for the configurations that you define yourself You cannot change the scan settings or page settings for any of the pre defined scanning configurations Follow these steps to adjust scan and page settings 1 Hold down any button on the scan ner The USB Scanner Utility Prefer ences dialog box appears The selected tab on ...

Page 16: ...tion to let the scanner automatically determine the size of the object being scanned For example if you put a photo in the middle of the glass the scanner will automatically determine the size of the photo When AutoCrop is selected the scanner makes two passes the first pass senses the object s size and the second pass scans the image This option overrides the Page Size menu selection DeScreen Sel...

Page 17: ...test scan time and smallest file size Editing Text OCR Black and white 300 DPI Business letters con tracts memos and other documents you want to edit Enhances the use of OCR software for con verting object text to editable text Provides higher quality and larger file size than the Faxing Filing or Copying scan setting Black and White Photo Grayscale 100 DPI Black and white photos Provides the best...

Page 18: ... adjust brightness and contrast 1 Start the PaperPort software 2 Click the Twain icon on the com mand bar or click Acquire on the File menu The USB Scanner dialog box appears 3 Click Adv Setting on the USB Scan ner dialog box The Advanced Set tings dialog box appears 4 Click User defined to change the set tings 5 Drag the Brightness slider to the left to make the scanned object darker or to the ri...

Page 19: ...lling the PaperPort software Restart your computer Note The readme file in the PaperPort di rectory included with the supplied soft ware provides additional information that might help you diagnose problems con necting the scanner The scanner might be locked Unlock the scanner see Locking Unlock ing the Scanner on Page 8 Scanned images you work with using some of the PaperPort desk top s links loo...

Page 20: ...evices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the scanner gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean...

Page 21: ...condensation 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 at 95 F 35 C without condensation Input Voltage 120V AC 60 Hz Output Voltage 12V DC 15 Watt Max Safety and Agency Certifications UL GS FCC Class B VCCI Class 2 CE Dimensions HWD 33 8 117 16 175 16 Inches 8 5 29 0 44 0 cm Weight 6 4 lb 2 9 kg Accessories USB Cable AC Adapter Software CD Specifications are typical individual units might v...

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Page 24: ...ct during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and prod...

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