UMAX Technologies Astra 3400, 3450 owner manual Using the Umax Copy Utility

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5.Click the icon that most closely represents the item you are going to scan in the Click To Scan area of the VistaScan Beginner window.

The item is scanned, and VistaScan automatically closes. After a moment the VistaShuttle E-Card window appears with the scanned item in the default E-Card template.

6.Click on the scanned item to display the image handles. Drag one of the image handles outward to enlarge the image, or inward to reduce the image.

You can customize the E-Card template frame that surrounds the scanned item, the stamp graphic or the paper type by clicking the desired option from the buttons in the left column.

7.Click and drag any of the E-Card template elements to move them around, creating your own E-Card style.

8.Choose the Add text command from the Text menu (or click on the Text button from the left-hand column). The Text Setting window opens.

9.Enter the E-Card greeting text in the text box.

10.You can modify the font type, font size, font style (bold, italic, underlined), text alignment (left, right, or centered), and text color by selecting an option from the drop-down lists or by clicking on the associated icon from the button bar at the tip of the E-Card window.

11.Click the Finish button to place the text on the card.

12.Click the Close button in the upper right corner to close the Text Setting window. You can move the text box around the E-Card until you find the right spot. Click outside the text box to anchor the text to the chosen spot.

13.Click the Mail button from the E-Card window. The Send dialog box appears.

14.Choose your e-mail application from those listed (only Microsoft Exchange and Lotus cc:Mail are supported), and click the Send button to open the application and attach your E-Card to the message.

15.Send your e-mail message.

Using the UMAX Copy Utility

The UMAX Copy utility is a PC-based application that lets you scan and automatically print copies of an image.

NOTE: The UMAX Copy Utility is not Macintosh compatible.

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Contents Astra 3400/3450 TrademarksTable of Contents HOW to GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 Package Contents IntroductionUnpacking the Scanner Getting to Know Your ScannerMacintosh Requirements System RequirementsPC Requirements Installing the Software Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PCInstalling the Hardware About Scanner ConnectorsSetting Up General Information 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 Scan Destination Show RulerTips Help FilePrinter MailFax 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 Resolution/File-Size Guidelines Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning ProjectRecommended Resolutions 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 Troubleshooting Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh UsersGeneral Problems and Solutions Windows 98 Problems and SolutionsProblem Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions Contacting Technical Support Maintenance CleaningAppendix A. Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications
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