UMAX Technologies Astra 3400, 3450 owner manual Using VistaAccess Direct Access

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The following lists the possible rotate and flip selections:

Flip/Rotate Horizontally – flips the image horizontally and rotates it 90 degrees counter clockwise.

Flip Horizontal – flips the image horizontally.

Rotate 90 CCW – rotates the image 90 degrees counter clockwise.

Rotate 90 CW – rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise.

Normal – does not rotate or flip the image.

Flip Vertical – flips the image vertically.

Rotate 180 – rotates the image 180 degrees clockwise.

Inverts an Image – changes all the dark tones in an image to light tones, and all the light tones to dark tones. This option can NOT be reversed using the Edit menu Undo command.

Clicking on the image that shows the desired orientation rotates or flips the image. Clicking the Reset button cancels the rotate or flip action and returns the image to the original orientation.

Using VistaAccess – Direct Access

VistaAccess is a utility that provides instant access to several VistaScan applications. VistaAccess loads at startup, and can be found in the system tray. When VistaAccess is open, it allows you to open any of the listed applications with a few clicks of your mouse.

To use VistaAccess from the PC:

1.Click on the Start bar. Click on the Programs option. When the Programs pop-up menu appears, click the VistaScan option. The VistaScan pop-up menu appears. Click the VistaAccess option to display the scanner icon in the Windows Task bar (near the time display in the lower right corner of the window in the system tray).

2.Click the scanner icon in the system tray using your right mouse button. A pop-up menu appears with contains:

VistaScan

VistaShuttle

Copy Utility

Scanner Test

Push Button Configuration

Lamp On/Off Control

Find/Refresh Scanner

Exit

3.Click on one of the listed applications or utilities to launch the software.

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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 ScannerSystem Requirements PC RequirementsMacintosh Requirements Installing the Software Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PCSetting Up General Information Installing the HardwareAbout Scanner Connectors Connecting the Hardware Interface CablesConnecting the USB Cable PC ConnectionMacintosh Users Connecting the Power Adapter Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe Scanning an Image from the PCClick Programs Scanning an Image from the Macintosh Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off To turn the scanner lamp offTo turn the scanner lamp on Setting VistaScan Preferences GeneralColor 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 Using Custom Descreen Settings Changing the Filter SettingChanging 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 Image Tones Adjusting the Color BalanceRotating/Inverting an Image Using VistaAccess Direct Access Using VistaShuttle Using the Umax Copy Utility Umax Copy Utility Features To use the copy utilityConfiguring the Push Buttons Click the Push Button Configuration optionClick 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 Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage Opening OmniPageClick the Cards & Calendars tab Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE Select Caere Applications optionFor Macintosh Users Using Online Manuals Accessing the Umax VistaScan Online ManualAccessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual Accessing the Caere OmniPage 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