UMAX Technologies owner manual Astra 3400/3450, Trademarks

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Astra 3400/3450

Owner’s Manual

Trademarks

UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, Windows, and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

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Contents Trademarks Astra 3400/3450Table of Contents HOW to GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 Introduction Package ContentsUnpacking the Scanner Getting to Know Your ScannerPC Requirements System RequirementsMacintosh Requirements Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC Installing the SoftwareAbout Scanner Connectors Installing the HardwareSetting Up General Information Connecting the Hardware Interface CablesPC Connection Connecting the USB CableMacintosh Users Connecting the Power Adapter Scanning an Image from the PC Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxeClick Programs Scanning an Image from the Macintosh To turn the scanner lamp off Turning the Scanner Lamp On and OffTo turn the scanner lamp on General Setting VistaScan PreferencesColor Matching/Correction Show Ruler Scan DestinationTips Help FileMail PrinterFax ApplicationScanner Information VistaScan Beginner Window FeaturesPerforming the Preview Scan Defining the Type of Image to Scan Selecting the Scan to Device or ApplicationVistaScan Advanced Features Changing the Original Document Source Changing the Image ModeChanging the Resolution Setting Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesRecommended Resolutions Using Custom Resolution SettingsChanging the Descreen Feature Changing the Filter Setting Using Custom Descreen SettingsChanging the Scan Factor Using Custom Scale Settings Using the Auto Adjustment Feature Using the Multiple Scan Mode Using the Color Adjustment FeaturesUsing the Brightness Bar Adjusting the Color Balance Adjusting the Image TonesRotating/Inverting an Image Using VistaAccess Direct Access Using VistaShuttle Using the Umax Copy Utility To use the copy utility Umax Copy Utility FeaturesClick the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Push ButtonsClick on the Push Button Configuration option Intelligent Image Process Engine Iipe Configuring the Scanner Button ValuesConfiguring the Copy Button Values To configure the values for the e-mail function Configuring the Custom Button ValuesTo configure the values for the FAX function Using the Push Buttons Click Programs Click VistaScan Using VistaScan to Scan and Print ImagesUsing VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready Images Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mailIf you choose Jpeg format a Save window appears Click the To the Internet tab Click Programs Select Presto! PageManager Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe Page Opening OmniPage Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPageClick the Cards & Calendars tab Select Caere Applications option Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LEFor Macintosh Users Accessing the Umax VistaScan Online Manual Using Online ManualsAccessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online ManualDouble-click the Presto! PageManager 2.31.02 folder Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users TroubleshootingGeneral Problems and Solutions Windows 98 Problems and SolutionsProblem Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions Contacting Technical Support Cleaning MaintenanceScanner Specifications Appendix A. Technical Specifications