UMAX Technologies 3450, Astra 3400 System Requirements, PC Requirements, Macintosh Requirements

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System Requirements

This section defines the minimum requirements necessary to operate either the Astra 3400 / 3450. Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer type.

PC Requirements

•An IBM-compatible PC with Pentium processor or higher

•Microsoft® Windows 98 / 2000

•USB interface connector

•At least 32 MB RAM memory

•CD-ROM drive

•250 MB of available hard disk space

Macintosh Requirements

•iMac or G3 or G4 USB-compatible Macintosh

•Macintosh OS 8.0 or higher

•USB interface connector

•At least 32 MB RAM memory

•CD-ROM drive

•250 MB of available hard disk space

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Contents Trademarks Astra 3400/3450Table of Contents HOW to GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 Introduction Package ContentsUnpacking the Scanner Getting to Know Your ScannerMacintosh Requirements System RequirementsPC Requirements Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC Installing the SoftwareAbout Scanner Connectors Installing the HardwareSetting 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 Show Ruler Scan DestinationTips Help FileMail PrinterFax ApplicationScanner 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 Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesRecommended 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 Multiple Scan Mode Using the Color Adjustment FeaturesUsing 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 To use the copy utility Umax Copy Utility FeaturesClick on the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Push ButtonsClick 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 Click the Cards & Calendars tab Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPageOpening OmniPage Select Caere Applications option Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LEFor 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 Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users TroubleshootingGeneral Problems and Solutions Windows 98 Problems and SolutionsProblem Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions Contacting Technical Support Cleaning MaintenanceScanner Specifications Appendix A. Technical Specifications