For details on how to set the ScanSnap Manager settings, refer to “ScanSnap S510 Operator’s Guide” or “ScanSnap Upgrade User’s Guide.
Each method has advantages and disadvantages as described above. Use a method that meets your needs. We hope that you find the following descriptions informative to determine the method.
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When you want to make the |
| Method A: | Searchable immediately | |
PDF file searchable to |
| With the ScanSnap, perform | after scanning. | |
search the file immediately |
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conversion takes time. |
| the searchable PDF files. |
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When you want to scan files |
| Method B: | Not searchable immediately | |
quickly and make PDF files |
| Activate ScanSnap | after scanning. | |
searchable. |
| Organizer and perform | Searchable after conversion. | |
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| automatic conversion. |
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When you want to convert |
| Method C: | Not searchable immediately | |
PDF files separately after |
| Activate ScanSnap | after scanning. | |
scanning. |
| Organizer and perform | Searchable after conversion. | |
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When you want to designate |
| Method A | Searchable immediately | |
pages to be converted into a |
| With the ScanSnap, perform | after scanning. | |
searchable file. |
| a scan and conversion at the | (Searching character strings | |
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| Method C: | Not searchable immediately | |
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| Activate ScanSnap | after scanning. | |
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| Organizer and perform | Searchable after conversion | |
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| conversion by selecting files | (Searching character strings | |
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