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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Your PowerLook III scanner is extremely user-friendly. Hardware and software
installation can be completed in a few steps. In minutes you can start operating your
scanner to see for yourself the kind of quality scanned images it can produce.
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 large 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.
