UMAX Technologies 3450, Astra 3400 owner manual VistaScan Advanced Features

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Text/Lineart documents – use this setting when you want to scan the text contained in a document, or when you want to scan simple lineart graphics.

Web Images – use this setting when you want to scan graphics and then use them on the web.

To specify the type of image you are going to scan, click on the icon that represents the type of item you want to scan.

Clicking on any of these icons automatically starts the final scan process using the pre-defined scan settings. The scanned image is saved or sent to the device or application you specified by clicking on the Scan To icon.

VistaScan Advanced Features

The VistaScan Advanced window gives you the ability to adjust the scan setting individually so you can customize the settings for the type of document you are going to scan. If you are a novice computer user, you may want to use the VistaScan Beginner window until you are more familiar with VistaScan and the scanning process. The Beginner window options are preset to provide a quick and easy way to scan images.

If you are an experienced computer user with some scanning experience, you can use the features contained in the Advanced window to optimize the scan process for the specific item you are going to scan.

The Advanced window contains the following tools and features you can use to scan documents:

Original Document Source Settings

Image Mode Settings

Resolution Settings

Descreen Settings

Filter Settings

Scaling Options

Auto Adjustment Setting

Scan Control Unit

Multiple Scan Mode Settings

Color Adjustment Feature Panel

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Contents Trademarks Astra 3400/3450Table of Contents HOW to GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 Getting to Know Your Scanner Package ContentsIntroduction Unpacking the ScannerPC Requirements System RequirementsMacintosh Requirements Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Hardware Interface Cables Installing the HardwareAbout Scanner Connectors Setting Up General InformationPC 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 File Scan DestinationShow Ruler Tips HelpApplication PrinterMail FaxScanner 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 Using Custom Resolution Settings Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesChoosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project Recommended ResolutionsChanging 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 Windows 98 Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingInstalling Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users General Problems and SolutionsProblem Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions Contacting Technical Support Cleaning MaintenanceScanner Specifications Appendix A. Technical Specifications