UMAX Technologies Astra 3400, 3450 Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe, Click Programs

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CHAPTER 2. Your First Scan

Before you begin your first scan, you must install the scanner and the bundled software. Refer to the Quick Install Guide for installation.

You can perform a basic scan using any of the software applications bundled with this scanner. For your first scan, we suggest using the PhotoDeluxe software.

PCs and Macintosh have two different versions of the PhotoDeluxe software, so we have included two separate sets of instructions. Please follow the proper set of instructions for your system.

Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe

Open the PhotoDeluxe software application.

Scanning an Image from the PC

1.Click the Start bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

2.Click Programs.

3.Select Adobe.

4.Select PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0

5.Click Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0

6.The PhotoDeluxe screen appears with the Seasonal Activities option present. Initially, we recommend you bypass this section. To bypass this section, click Install and then click Cancel.

7.Click the Get & Fix Photo tab. A row of icons appears.

8.Click the Get Photo icon. A drop-down list appears. Click the Scanners… option. A tabbed bar appears at the top of the screen. Click the Scanner tab.

9.Click the Choose Scanner icon. Click on the VistaScan entry in the input source list. The VistaScan input source is highlighted. Click OK. (NOTE: You only need to do this one time.) Click the Mode tab. Click the Custom icon. The VistaScan window opens. VistaScan software controls the various functions of the scanner and provides a communication path between the scanner and the PhotoDeluxe software.

10.Click the Custom icon.

11.Select an item you would like to scan (a picture, a drawing, etc.).

12.Lift the document cover and place the item to be scanned face-down so the top center of the document aligns with the arrow at the back edge of the object glass.

13.Click the Preview button on the right side of the VistaScan Beginner window. The scanner begins a low-resolution scan of the item.

14.When the preview scan is complete the preview image is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan window).

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Contents Astra 3400/3450 TrademarksTable of Contents HOW to GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 Unpacking the Scanner Package ContentsIntroduction Getting to Know Your ScannerPC Requirements System RequirementsMacintosh Requirements Installing the Software Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PCSetting Up General Information Installing the HardwareAbout Scanner Connectors 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 Tips Help Scan DestinationShow Ruler FileFax PrinterMail ApplicationVistaScan Beginner Window Features Scanner InformationPerforming the Preview Scan Selecting the Scan to Device or Application Defining the Type of Image to ScanVistaScan Advanced Features Changing the Image Mode Changing the Original Document SourceChanging the Resolution Setting Recommended Resolutions Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesChoosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project 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 Color Adjustment Features Using the Multiple Scan ModeUsing 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 Umax Copy Utility Features To use the copy utilityClick the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Push ButtonsClick on the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Scanner Button Values Intelligent Image Process Engine IipeConfiguring the Copy Button Values Configuring the Custom Button Values To configure the values for the e-mail functionTo configure the values for the FAX function Using the Push Buttons Using VistaScan to Scan and Print Images Click Programs Click VistaScanUsing VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail Using VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready ImagesIf 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 Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE Select Caere Applications optionFor 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 General Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingInstalling Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users Windows 98 Problems and SolutionsProblem Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions Contacting Technical Support Maintenance CleaningAppendix A. Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications