HP 1200 Photo manual Set up the scanner, Set up as computer-powered

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2 set up the scanner

The setup steps depend on whether you want to use the scanner connected to a computer (computer-powered) or as a stand-alone scanner (battery-powered). Typically, you will use a combination of both – scanning photos while powered with batteries, then unloading the images to a computer.

set up as computer-powered

Use these instructions if you want to connect the scanner to the computer to scan or unload images.

system requirements

Before installing the HP Photo & Imaging software, verify that you meet the following system requirements:

	Windows®		Macintosh®
Operating system	Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP		OS 9.1 or later, OS X, 10.1 or later

RAM	64 MB (256 MB recommended)		64 MB for OS 9
			128 MB for OS X

Available hard	175 MB		150 MB
disk space
Other	•	Available USB port	•	Available USB port
	•	CD drive	•	CD drive
	•	Microsoft® Internet Explorer (IE)	•	Web browser
		5.01 or later	•	HP Memories Disc Creator
	•	HP Instant Share requires IE 5.01		software requires a CD writer
		with Service Pack 2 or later		and additional 700 MB hard
	•	HP Memories Disc Creator		disk space
		software requires a CD writer and
		700 MB additional disk space

install the software

The HP Photo & Imaging software allows you to scan photos directly to the computer’s hard disk. It also allows you to unload previously scanned images from the scanner, view them, print them, edit them (for example, crop), and send them in e-mail.

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Contents Photo Scanner 1200 Hp photo scanner User’s manual Trademark and copyright information Contents Index Get started Computer-powered and battery-powered scanning Computer-poweredBattery-powered Combined useCheck the box contents Scanner parts Name DescriptionPrint Share button Chapter Set up the scanner Set up as computer-poweredConnect the scanner to the computer Double-click the Bonus folder iconTurn on scanner power Scan a photoTo disconnect the scanner Set up as battery-powered Insert the batteriesInsert the memory card Position the photo on the scanner Change the image qualityPrint with the print share feature Set the image unload optionsScan photos computer-powered Scan photos WindowsScan photos Macintosh Scan photos without hp photo & imaging softwareScan photos Unload images to a computer WindowsUnload images to a computer Macintosh Task How to use the software Use hp photo & imaging galleryPrint an image Send an image in e-mail Print with print sharePrint with hp photo & imaging gallery Using other software Upload an image to the webChapter Advanced scanning techniques Scan photos larger than 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inchesScan smaller or odd-shaped photos Scan text documentsFind an image on the memory card Delete images from the memory cardTransfer images to another device Care for the scannerChapter Troubleshooting and support Error messages Error code or message Possible cause SolutionHp support Find help on the webContact hp customer support Obtain support in the united statesObtain support worldwide Country/Region Contact numberBrazil Netherlands Hewlett-packard limited warranty statement Regulatory information Ireland United KingdomBatteries, memory cards, and a accessories Power conservationManage batteries Icon Level DescriptionIcon Quality Description and capacity Setting Memory cardsMemory card capacity Purchase scanner accessories Insert and remove the memory cardFormat the memory card Appendix a Scanner specifications Feature DescriptionPower Maximum, 1.5 W low-power mode Consumption Index Hp photo scanner Index User’s manual Index Q2717-90106