UMAX Technologies Astra 3400, 3450 Connecting the USB Cable, PC Connection, Macintosh Users

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Connecting the USB Cable

The instructions for connecting the hardware interface cable are different for PC and Macintosh users. Refer to the section below that applies to your computer type.

PC Connection

1.Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug the wide end of the cable firmly into one if the available USB ports on your computer.

2.Plug the small end of the cable into the port marked “USB” located on the back panel of the scanner.

Macintosh Users

1.Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug the wide end of it firmly into one of the USB ports. IMac computer ports are located on the right side of the computer. The USB port on other Macintosh computers is located on the back panel of the computer, or on a USB interface.

2.Plug the small end of the cable into the port marked “USB” located on the back panel of the scanner.

Connecting the UTC (Universal Transparency Cover) Cable on the Astra 3450 only

1.Locate the UTC cable, which is attached to the back end of the UTC cover.

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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