UMAX Technologies 3450, Astra 3400 owner manual Using VistaShuttle

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4.Click the Find/Refresh Scanner option to re-initialize the scanner. Click the Help option to view VistaAccess online help. Click the Exit option to remove the scanner icon from the Windows Task bar and close VistaAccess.

To use VistaAccess from the Macintosh:

1.VistaAccess loads at startup. Click on the Finder in the upper right corner of the Desktop. A drop- down menu appears which contains:

VistaScan

Push Button Configuration

Lamp On/Off Control

Find/Refresh Scanner

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

3.Click the Find/Refresh Scanner option to re-initialize the scanner. Click the Help option to view VistaAccess online help. Click the Exit option to remove the scanner icon from the Finder area and close VistaAccess.

Using VistaShuttle

VistaShuttle is a PC-based application that provides an easy way for you to create greeting cards, wallpaper for your computer desktop, a screen saver for your computer, e-cards (e-mail greeting card), and more.

NOTE: VistaShuttle is not compatible with Macintosh.

To use VistaShuttle to create an E-Card (electronic greeting card you send via e-mail):

1.Click the scanner icon in the system tray (to the far right of the Windows task bar) using your right mouse button. Select the VistaShuttle application from the VistaAccess menu. The VistaShuttle Main window appears.

2.Click on the E-Card icon. The VistaScan Beginner window opens so you can scan an item to include in your electronic greeting card.

3.Lift the scanner’s document cover and place your document face-down in the center of the scanner’s object glass.

4.Click Preview to preview the scanned item. You can edit the Preview image before scanning the final image using the “Zoom Tool” and the “Frame Selection Tool”. To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool.

NOTE: You must have a browser installed in order to view the VistaScan online help.

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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