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Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Böwe Bell + Howell Sidekick Scanner Model 1200/1400/1400u – the compact, by your
side, all-in-one scanner.
Your scanner comes with everything you need to connect and operate a desktop scanning solution with no need to
purchase additional cables or even software. The Sidekick bundle consists of the scanner, a USB 2.0 cable,
VirtualReScan® (VRS) image enhancement technology and Capio™ scanning application software1.
Sidekick scanners are designed to be reliable, easy to connect, and easy to maintain. They are also designed to
handle a variety of sizes and types of documents.
Please take a few minutes to review this user manual. It contains the detailed information you need to get the most
out of your Sidekick scanner.
About Sidekick
Your Sidekick scanner offers the following features:
• Simplex and Duplex scanning
• Black and White, Grayscale, and Color scanning
• Automatic document feeder that holds up to 120 pages
• Ultrasonic multi feed detection (1400u model only)
• VRS technology for exceptional image quality
• USB 2.0 cable for immediate “plug and play” connectivity
System Requirements
CPU Pentium IV, 1.4 GHz or higher
Memory
Black & White Scanning:
- Minimum 256 MB
- Recommended 512 MB or higher for scanning speed
Color Scanning:
- Minimum 512 MB
- Recommended 1 GB or higher for scanning speed
OS Windows® 2000, Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition
Interface USB 2.0 (Standard)
SCSI (Alternate) See page 59
Please consult the scanner application user manual for additional system requirements.