UMAX Technologies Astra 3400, 3450 owner manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………..4

INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………..4

UNPACKING THE SCANNER………………………………………………………………4

Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………..4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCANNER…………………………………………………...4

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………5

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE…………………………………………………………….6

Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC……………………………………………………….6

Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the Macintosh………………………………………………6

Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PageType, OmniPage LE, and Online Manuals)…………………………………………………………….6

INSTALLING THE HARDWARE…………………………………………………………...7

About Scanner Connectors………………………………………………………………………..7

Setting Up – General Information………………………………………………………………..7

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables…………………………………………………….7

CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN…………………………………………………………...10

SCANNING YOUR FIRST IMAGE WITH PHOTODELUXE…………………………….10

Scanning an Image from the PC………………………………………………………………...10

Scanning an Image from the Macintosh………………………………………………………..11

TURNING THE SCANNER LAMP ON AND OFF………………………………………...12

CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS…………………………………………………………..13

SETTING VISTASCAN PREFERENCES…………………………………………………..13

General……………………………………………………………………………………………..13

Scan Destination…………………………………………………………………………………..14

Scanner Information………………………………………………………………………………16

VistaScan Beginner Window Features…………………………………………………………16

VistaScan Advanced Features…………………………………………………………………...19

Using VistaAccess – Direct Access……………………………………………………………..30

Using VistaShuttle………………………………………………………………………………...31

Using the UMAX Copy Utility…………………………………………………………………..32

CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING…………………………………………………34

Configuring the Push Buttons…………………………………………………………………...34

Intelligent Image Process Engine (IIPE)………………………………………………………35

USING THE PUSH BUTTONS……………………………………………………………..39

CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS………………………………………………………40

USING VISTASCAN TO SCAN A PHOTO TO E-MAIL………………………………….41

USING VISTASCAN WITH PHOTODELUXE TO CREATE WEB-READY IMAGES……………………………………………………………………………………...41

USING PRESTO! PAGEMANAGER TO SCAN A FORM AND EDIT IT WITH PAGETYPE…………………………………………………………………………………..44

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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 ScannerMacintosh Requirements System RequirementsPC Requirements Installing the Software Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PCSetting Up General Information Installing the HardwareAbout Scanner Connectors Connecting the Hardware Interface CablesMacintosh Users Connecting the USB CablePC Connection Connecting the Power Adapter Click Programs Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxeScanning an Image from the PC Scanning an Image from the Macintosh To turn the scanner lamp on Turning the Scanner Lamp On and OffTo turn the scanner lamp off Color Matching/Correction Setting VistaScan PreferencesGeneral 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 Scan Factor Using Custom Descreen SettingsChanging the Filter Setting Using Custom Scale Settings Using the Auto Adjustment Feature Using the Color Adjustment Features Using the Multiple Scan ModeUsing the Brightness Bar Rotating/Inverting an Image Adjusting the Image TonesAdjusting the Color Balance Using VistaAccess Direct Access Using VistaShuttle Using the Umax Copy Utility Umax Copy Utility Features To use the copy utilityClick on the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Push ButtonsClick 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 Click the Cards & Calendars tab Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPageOpening OmniPage Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE Select Caere Applications optionFor Macintosh Users Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual Using Online ManualsAccessing the Umax VistaScan Online Manual Double-click the Presto! PageManager 2.31.02 folder Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online ManualAccessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual 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
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