UMAX Technologies 3450, Astra 3400 owner manual Installing the Hardware, About Scanner Connectors

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FOR MACINTOSH USERS: When the UMAX VistaScan window opens on your desktop, double- click on the UMAX CD Installer icon to begin the software installation.

2.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, UMAX VistaScan, OmniPage LE, and the online User’s Guide.

3.Restart your computer as suggested by the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Installing the Hardware

After you have removed the scanner from the box and verified that all of the package contents have been included, please check to make sure that your computer is compatible with the scanner’s connectors.

About Scanner Connectors

USB Connectors

Many newer computers, both PC and Macintosh, rely on USB technology as the primary method of communication between the computer and its peripherals. With this new USB “plug-and-play” technology your computer automatically configures peripherals. If your computer has a USB port, you must make sure that this port is enabled in the system BIOS. Please refer to the troubleshooting section to learn more about enabling the USB Port.

Checking Your Computer’s Connectors

To use your scanner you need to understand what type of connectors you have on your computer. To determine the connector type, look at the back panel of your computer.

A USB port is a small slot ½” long and ¼” wide.

NOTE: If your computer has a USB port, check to make sure that your computer’s operating system

supports USB. The following factory-installed operating systems support USB: Microsoft Windows 98 or higher, and Mac OS 8.1 or higher.

Setting Up – General Information

Find a suitable location near your computer to place the scanner.

CAUTION: Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage the internal components.

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables

If your computer has a USB port, follow the instructions in the Connecting the USB Cable section to connect the scanner to your computer.

Make sure your computer is turned off before proceeding.

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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