Chapter 1: Getting Started
Your PowerLook 1120 scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software installation can be
completed in just a few steps.
This chapter tells you how to prepare your scanner for connection and installation. It also gives some
handling precautions and general care measures to ensure that your scanner will stay in top condition at
all times.
Before you Begin
Unpack Your Scanner
Ensure that your package contains all the hardware, software, cabling, and documentation you ordered.
Check for any damage that may have occurred while the package was in transit. If there are any
missing or damaged items in your scanner package, contact your dealer or the carrier of your package
immediately.
Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity (in your body) can cause damage to the electronic components on the scanner’s
printed circuit board or the computer’s interface card. Therefore, you need to discharge static build-up
from your body before handling any card or component outside of its anti-static packaging.
To protect your equipment from static discharge, you are advised to closely follow these measures
below:
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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.
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When handling any electronic components, avoid touching any metal part of the component such
as the gold “fingers” that plug into the expansion slot. It is best to handle system components
either by their edges or by their mounting brackets.
A Glance at Your Scanner
Take a few minutes to become familiar with the different parts of the scanner. The figure below shows
the locations and names of the scanner parts. A brief description of each part is also given.
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Object Glass –
The glass surface on which the document or image for scanning is placed; made
of optically clear, tempered glass.
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Document Cover –
The plastic cover over the object glass. Can be raised or lowered to cover a
document.
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LED Indicators –
Three indicators – Power, Ready, and Option.
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Optical Assembly Lock –
Locks the scanner’s optical component system for transport.
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Power Switch –
Used for turning the scanner power ON and OFF.
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FireWire (IEEE 1394) Connector –
Where you plug in the FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable.
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UTA Connector –
A connector used to connect the optional UMAX Transparency Adapter.
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