Chapter 1. Getting Started
Your PowerLook 1100 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:
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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.
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 par is also given.
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Object Glass –
The glass surface on which the document or image for scanning is placed;
made of tempered glass with excellent optical qualities.
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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.
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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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