UMAX Technologies Astra 3400 Using Online Manuals, Accessing the Umax VistaScan Online Manual

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CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP

The Astra 3400 / 3450 scanners have been designed to be reliable, easy-to-install, and easy-to-use. If you encounter any problems while installing or using your scanner, please follow the solutions outlined below.

Consult the online manual.

Read the troubleshooting section below.

Contact UMAX directly.

Using Online Manuals

All bundled software comes with online help, which essentially is an online manual. Read the following information to find out how to access the manuals for each individual software application.

Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual

For PC Users:

If the VistaScan application is already open, you can locate the manual by clicking on the user tips that pop up when your mouse scrolls over a tool. If VistaScan is not open, follow the instructions below.

1.Click Start.

2.Click Programs.

3.Click VistaScan.

4.Click VistaScan User’s Guide. Your Internet browser should launch the VistaScan User’s Guide.

For Macintosh Users:

If the VistaScan application is already open, you can locate the manual by clicking on the icon located in the upper right corner. If VistaScan is not open, follow the instructions below.

1.Double-click the Hard Drive icon on the desktop.

2.Double-click the UMAX VistaScan folder.

3.Double-click the VistaScan Help. Your Internet browser should launch the VistaScan User’s Guide.

Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual

For PC Users:

1.Place the PhotoDeluxe CD in the CD-ROM drive. (If the install screen automatically launches, skip to step 4.)

2.Double-click My Computer.

3.Right-click the CD-ROM drive and select AutoPlay.

4.Click ReadMe & Guide. From here, you can select the manual best suited to your needs.

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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