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POWERLOOK 1120 

 
 
 
 
 

OPERATION 

 
 
 
 
 

MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for PowerLook 1120

Page 1: ...POWERLOOK 1120 OPERATION MANUAL 1 ...

Page 2: ...em For Power Macintosh users using a PCI FireWire card If you are using a PCI FireWire card check to make sure you have version 2 3 or later of the FireWire Otherwise please go to Apple s website to download the extension For PC users using Windows 2000 or Windows XP If the message Digital Signature Not Found appears when Windows 2000 or Windows XP first detects your scanner please continue the in...

Page 3: ...oftware packages such as binuscan PhotoPerfect Transparency Adapter Allows the scanning of film slides and transparencies up to 8 5 x 10 Proprietary Image Noise Reduction The PowerLook 1120 uses a sealed optical system design that blocks dust and excess reflections from penetrating the optical unit The result is a more accurate noise free image System Requirements For PC Users Pentium or higher CD...

Page 4: ...7 Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner 7 Test the Scanner 8 Care and Maintenance Tips 8 Chapter 2 Macintosh Installation 9 Connect the Scanner to Your Computer 9 Installing the Software 9 Chapter 3 PC Installation 10 Installing the Software 10 Connect the Scanner to the Computer 10 Chapter 4 How to Use Frame Holder 11 How to Scan with Scan Frames 11 Multiple Scanning Using the A4 35mm Slide ...

Page 5: ... relock the assembly to avoid damage to the optics during transportation 3 Connect the FireWire IEEE 1394 Cable Connect the FireWire IEEE 1394 cable to the port on the back of the computer and the other end of the cable to the scanner 4 Connect the Power Connect the power cord to the scanner and plug the other end of the power cord into an available outlet socket 5 Power Up a Turn the scanner swit...

Page 6: ...hese measures below Discharge any static build up in your body by touching a grounded or anti static surface such as a metal object or the silver toned expansion slot covers at the rear of your computer Do this prior to removing any electronic components from their anti static bags When handling any electronic components avoid touching any metal part of the component such as the gold fingers that ...

Page 7: ...r Prepare your scanner for installation through the following simple steps Unlock the optical assembly Power the scanner on to run the automatic scanner self test Unlock the Optical Assembly of the Scanner Insert a coin in the thumbscrew of the optical assembly lock and turn it firmly counterclockwise 7 ...

Page 8: ...event dirt or smudge build up that may reduce the quality of your scanned images Before you clean the object glass make sure the scanner power is off and the power cord is unplugged Clean the object glass of the scanner and the transparency adapter with a soft damp cloth and a mild detergent or alcohol Note Avoid spraying cleaning fluid directly on the object glass This may cause the liquid to pen...

Page 9: ... on the computer power Installing the Software Install the software in the following order Image Application Software e g Adobe PhotoShop Then MagicScan Then binuscan PhotoPerfect if needed Notes If installation program does not show up automatically please Double click MagicScan installer icon MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners Its advanced controls a...

Page 10: ...on in the MagicScan group MagicScan is the interface used by application software to control UMAX scanners Its advanced controls allow precise adjustments in images even during the initial scan For detailed information on installing the image editing application software refer to the Installation section of the Image Editing Application Software User s Guide Connect the Scanner to the Computer Wit...

Page 11: ...anner s object glass You can easily do this by simply placing the Scan Frame against one of the rulers Note Although misalignment will not prevent the scanner from scanning portions of the Scan Frame may appear in the resulting scan if the frame is not perfectly aligned Choose Transparent option from the MagicScan For detailed information on using frame holders refer to your MagicScan online help ...

Page 12: ...k the Preview button MagicScan will automatically detect the slide tray and cropper the image inside it precisely Click the Scan button to scan all cropped images Note Do not open the document cover while scanning an image This can seriously degrade the quality of the scanner image 12 ...

Page 13: ...cause is from your computer or scanner or in some cases your network If it is due to your computer malfunctioning then consult your computer s reference manuals or a computer service technician Note Macintosh computers and compatibles display error messages that normally tell you the cause of the problem and in some cases tell you what to check or do to solve the problem If the error message point...

Page 14: ...to be changed Contact your dealer Problem 3 If the Power and Ready indicators come on but software returns Scanner link failed or similar message Possible Cause Solution Make sure the cable is connected properly Disconnect all FireWire IEEE 1394 devices then reconnect them one by one beginning with the scanner to identify the device causing the problem Problem 4 If the Power indicator is on but th...

Page 15: ...ghlight Shadow 1 255 steps 0 254 steps Contrast Brightness 100 100 Gamma Curve Downloadable Curves 14 bit depth Data Output Color Mode 36 bits hardware 24 bits system 42 bits extendable Grayscale Mode 12 bits hardware 8 bits system 14 bits extendable Power Requirements Voltage 100 240 VAC Frequency 47 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 30 Watts Environmental Range Operating Temperature 5 C 40 C Relat...

Page 16: ...by the names of the functions they do such as fax modem cards network card scanner card etc This card is inserted into an expansion slot to allow the connection of a peripheral device to the PC Non TWAIN Driver An interface system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is designed for a specific software package and a specific image input device Object Glass The tempered glass of the scanner ...

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