Quick Start Guide
This section serves as a quick reference to the connection and installation procedures for the
PowerLook 1120 scanner.
1. Unpack your Scanner
Unpack your scanner. Make sure that all the scanner hardware, software, cabling, and documentation
items indicated on the packing list are present.
2. Unlock your Scanner
Before using your scanner, ensure that the carriage lock of the scanner is in the unlocked position.
Insert a coin in the thumbscrew of the
optical assembly lock
and turn it firmly counterclockwise to
unlock the optical assembly. In the future, if you need to move the scanner, 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 switch on. When the Ready indicator is on and steady, your scanner is ready to
use.
b. Turn on your computer.
6. Software Installation
We recommend that you install your image editing software first and then MagicScan.
a. Insert UMAX MagicScan CD into your CD-ROM drive.
b. Double-click on the MagicScan installer icon to start installation.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to completely install MagicScan.
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