chapter 1
computer-powered and battery-powered scanning
There are two ways to use the scanner:
•You need a USB cable (included with the scanner) to connect to the computer and power the scanner.
•You do not need batteries or a memory card.
•You can scan photos and save them directly to a computer’s hard disk.
•You can install software to help you view, edit, and manage images.
•You can unload images from the scanner’s memory card to a computer.
•The number of images is limited only by the computer’s hard disk space.
If you want to scan photos but do not have access to a computer, you can use the scanner as a portable,
Later, you can transfer images from the memory card to a computer. You can also transfer images directly to a printer or other device with a memory card slot.
•You need batteries to power the scanner (not included with the scanner).
•You need a memory card to store scanned photos (not included with the scanner).
•You can scan photos anywhere.
•You can later unload images from the scanner’s memory card to a computer, and use the software to help you view, edit, and manage images.
combined use
You can use the scanner for both
1Scan photos anywhere
2When the memory card is full or you are ready to use the images (for example, to send them in
3When finished, disconnect the scanner and store it until you need it.
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