9. Using the Docking Station
9.1. Attaching the scanner to scan
1.
Slide the docking latch from Lock to Release
2.
Place the scanner on the Docking Station inserting the right side of the scanner
first. Make sure the scanner is securely locked to Docking Station with a
microSD card properly inserted to the portable scanner.
3.
Connect the Docking Station to an outlet with the adapter or plug directly to the
computer via USB cable for power.
4.
Press and hold the [POWER] button to turn on the scanner.
5.
Adjust the paper guide tab to the size of the original.
6.
Smooth the edges of the original before scanning.
7.
Always align the original against the right side of the slot
8.
The Docking Station will automatically pass the original through. Scan complete.
NOTE:
1)
Once the scanner is locked onto the Docking Station, it is unable to scan black
or transparent documents. Release the scanner from the dock to scan instead.
2)
To stop a scan in process, press the [SCAN] button once. Take the document
out to rescan.
3)
If the Docking Station did not detect the document is in place within 4-5 seconds
remove from the station, align and try scanning again.
9.2. Viewing scanned files after scanning
NOTE: ONLY when connected to the computer via USB cable provided for power. Refer to
Section 10.1 for more information.
1.
After the scan is complete, Press [SCAN] button to switch into USB mode to view
the scanned files on your computer screen.
9.3. Releasing the scanner from the Docking Station
1.
Slide the docking latch from Lock to Release.
2.
Take the scanner out from the docking station by lifting the left side first.
10. Connecting to a Computer
10.1. Scanner with Docking Station
Æ
Computer
Connect your scanner with Docking Station to your computer to view pictures on the computer
monitor.
1.
Lock your scanner to the Docking Station and connect to your computer and
then turn on your scanner.
2.
Press the SCAN button once to switch into USB mode. Your computer will
recognize the scanner as a “Removable Disk”,”USB” symbol will display on
status LCD. Click “Open folder to view files” to view, import, copy, move or
delete scanned files.
3.
Press the SCAN button again to switch to scanning mode.
NOTE:
If the Removable Device Window did not launch automatically, go to your “My
Computer” and find the device under Removable Storage.
10.2. Scanner only
Æ
Computer
Connect your to your computer to view pictures on the computer monitor.
1.
Connect your scanner to your computer and then turn on your scanner.
2.
Your computer will recognize the scanner as a “Removable Disk”,”USB” symbol
will display on status LCD. Click “Open folder to view files” to view, import, copy,
move or delete scanned files.
NOTE:
If the Removable Device Window did not launch automatically, go to your “My
Computer” and find the device under Removable Storage.
11. Specifications
Image sensor
Color Contact Image Sensor
Scanner
Low: 300x300 DPI
Medium: 600x600 DPI
High: 900x900 DPI
Resolution
Scanner
with Dock
Low: 300x300 DPI
Medium: 600x600 DPI
High: 1200x1200 DPI
Scanner
Color/High:
Mono/High:
Color/Medium:
Mono/Medium:
Color/Low:
Mono/Low:
12.0 Seconds
10.0 Seconds
8.0 Seconds
6.0 Seconds
3.0 Seconds
2.0 Seconds
Minimum scanning speed for Letter
size document
Scanner
with Dock
Color/Mono High:
Color/Mono Medium:
Color/Mono Low:
12.0 Seconds
10.0 Seconds
8.0 Seconds
Scanner
Color/High: 240 Scans
Mono/High: 250 Scans
Color/Medium: 550 Scans
Mono/Medium: 600 Scans
Color/Low: 1580 Scans
Mono/Low: 1600 Scans
Minimum capacity (Based on
1GB microSD card.
Scan Letter size file, the quantity of
scans varies depending on the
content complexity)
Scanner
with Dock
Color/High: 150 Scans
Mono/High: 150 Scans
Color/Medium: 550 Scans
Mono/Medium: 600 Scans
Color/Low: 1580 Scans
Mono/Low: 1600 Scans
Scanner photo size
A4
、
A5
、
5R
、
4R
、
3R and smaller
Scan width
8.5”
Scan length (max.)
300 DPI: 130" 600 DPI: 90"
900 DPI: 70” 1200 DPI: 50”
File format
JPEG/PDF
LCD
Scanning status display
Auto Power Off
3 Minutes
USB Port
USB 2.0 high speed
External memory
microSD/microSDHC memory card up to 32GB
Standard Battery
700mAH Lithium-Polymer
12. Computer System Minimum Requirement
Operating System
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7,
Windows® 8, and Mac OS® 10.4 or above
(direct plug-in, driver installation not required)
CPU Pentium
Ⅲ
or above
RAM
At least 256MB
Interface USB
port
13. Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Cannot turn on the
scanner
Low battery power.
Recharge the
Battery. Refer to Section 5
Pictures cannot be
saved when you are
scanning them
1.The micro SD card has not
been installed
2. Memory is full
3. The microSD card has not
been formatted properly
1. Install a microSD card
2. Download the pictures from
the scanner to the computer
to create storage space
3. Reformat microSD card.
Refer to section 6.4
Computer does not
recognize your scanner
when connected (You
cannot find removable
disk)
Connection failure.
Make sure all cable
connections are secured.
Restart the computer if
necessary
Blurry images
1. The
lens of scanner is dirty.
2. Contact Image Sensor aged.
1. Clean the lens with soft
dry cloth.
2. Recalibrate scanner. Refer
to Section 7
SCAN/ERROR LED is on
when scanning a
document
1. Scanning speed is too fast.
2. microSD card speed is
relatively low.
1. Press the Power/Scan
button to reset and scan the
document again.
2. Replace original microSD
card with a higher class card.
SCAN/ERROR LED is on
after powering on scanner
Sensor off-set
Recalibrate the scanner.
Refer to Section 7
Zebra strips occur on the
top or bottom of scanned
image.
Original skewed or inserted
crookedly into the docking
station
Align original and scan again.
Refer to Section 9
Black Images/Black or
white vertical lines
1. Scanner senor protective
glass is dirty.
2. Calibration data is off-set
1. Clean the sensor’s
protective glass with clean
and soft dry cloth.
2. Recalibrate scanner. Refer
to Section 7
Note: Model Number and Serial Number (S/N) is located on the packaging, instruction
manual, on the product or inside the battery compartment. Please have this information
ready before contacting tech support.
14. ABBYY® OCR Software
(Optional, not required to install to operate scanner)
Compatible with Windows® XP, Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7, Windows® 8
To access the software User’s Manual go to the Help menu for instructions on how to use the
OCR software application:
1. Load and open the ABBYY software.
2. Press the “F1” key located on your keyboard to launch the “Help” menu from the software.
3. OR, locate the ABBYY icon found next to the Time indicator on your computer’s taskbar and
right click on the icon to access the “Help” menu.
15. Evernote® Software
(Optional, not required to install to operate scanner)
Compatible with Windows® XP, Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7, Windows® 8
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
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 interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS® 10.4 is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
microSD and microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
ABBYY® is a registered trademark of ABBYY Software Ltd.
Evernote® is a registered trademark of Evernote Corporation.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
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