UMAX Technologies 3450, Astra 3400 owner manual Connecting the Power Adapter

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2.Plug the UTC cable into the connector marked “OPTION” on the back panel of the scanner. Please be sure the small triangular arrow on the plug is facing toward the top of the scanner.

Connecting the Power Adapter

1.Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet.

2.Insert the other end of this cord into the power adapter receptacle marked “POWER” on the back panel of the scanner. The power indicator on the front panel of the scanner should now be illuminated.

3.Restart your computer to recognize the scanner.

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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 ScannerSystem Requirements PC RequirementsMacintosh Requirements Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC Installing the SoftwareAbout Scanner Connectors Installing the HardwareSetting Up General Information Connecting the Hardware Interface CablesConnecting the USB Cable PC ConnectionMacintosh Users Connecting the Power Adapter Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe Scanning an Image from the PCClick Programs Scanning an Image from the Macintosh Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off To turn the scanner lamp offTo turn the scanner lamp on Setting VistaScan Preferences GeneralColor Matching/Correction 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 Using Custom Descreen Settings Changing the Filter SettingChanging 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 Image Tones Adjusting the Color BalanceRotating/Inverting an Image Using VistaAccess Direct Access Using VistaShuttle Using the Umax Copy Utility To use the copy utility Umax Copy Utility FeaturesConfiguring the Push Buttons Click the Push Button Configuration optionClick 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 Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage Opening OmniPageClick the Cards & Calendars tab Select Caere Applications option Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LEFor Macintosh Users Using Online Manuals Accessing the Umax VistaScan Online ManualAccessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online ManualDouble-click the Presto! PageManager 2.31.02 folder 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