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UMAX Technologies owner manual Trademarks, Astra 3400/3450 Owner’s Manual

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Astra 3400/3450

Owner’s Manual

Trademarks

UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, Windows, and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

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UMAX Technologies owner manual Trademarks, Astra 3400/3450 Owner’s Manual

Contents

Astra 3400/3450 Owner’s Manual TrademarksCHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN…………………………………………………………...10 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………..4CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS…………………………………………………………..13 CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING…………………………………………………34APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………..57 CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP………………………………………………………….50CHAPTER 1. Getting Started Package ContentsIntroduction Unpacking the ScannerPC Requirements System RequirementsMacintosh Requirements Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC Installing the SoftwareAbout Scanner Connectors Installing the HardwareSetting Up - General Information Connecting the Hardware Interface CablesPC Connection Connecting the USB CableMacintosh Users Connecting the Power Adapter Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe CHAPTER 2. Your First ScanScanning an Image from the PC 2. Click ProgramsScanning an Image from the Macintosh To turn the scanner lamp off Turning the Scanner Lamp On and OffTo turn the scanner lamp on CHAPTER 3. Scanning Basics Setting VistaScan PreferencesGeneral Color Matching/CorrectionShow Ruler Scan DestinationTips Help FileE-mail PrinterApplication To specify which printer to use when printing scanned imagesScanner 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 Table 1. Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesTable 2. Recommended Resolutions Using Custom Resolution SettingsChanging the Descreen Feature Changing the Filter Setting Using Custom Descreen SettingsChanging the Scan Factor Using Custom Scale Settings Using the Scan Control Unit Using the Auto Adjustment FeatureSelecting the Scan to Device or Application Using the Multiple Scan Mode Using the Color Adjustment FeaturesUsing the Brightness Bar Adjusting Image Brightness, Contrast, Highlights, and ShadowsUsing the Contrast Bar Highlight BarAdjusting the Color Balance Adjusting the Image TonesRotating/Inverting an Image Reset ButtonUsing VistaAccess - Direct Access Using VistaShuttle Using the UMAX Copy Utility To use the copy utility UMAX Copy Utility FeaturesCHAPTER 4. Push Button Scanning Configuring the Push Buttons2. Click the Push Button Configuration option 2. Click on the Push Button Configuration optionIntelligent 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 CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS Using VistaScan to Scan and Print ImagesFor PC Users b Click Programs c Click VistaScan d Click VistaScanUsing VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready Images Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mailFor Macintosh Users For PC UsersIf you choose JPEG format A Save window appears The Get Photo drop-down menu appearsFor Macintosh Users 10. Click the To the Internet tab 2. Click Programs 3. Select Presto! PageManager Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with PageType4. Select Presto! PageManager For PC Users Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe4. Click the Cards & More button 7. Click the Preview button to perform a low-resolution scanOpening OmniPage Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPageFor Macintosh Users 4. Click the Cards & Calendars tab3. Select Caere Applications option Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LEFor Macintosh Users For PC UsersFor Macintosh Users 5. Click OK to save the recognized textUsing Online Manuals CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELPAccessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online ManualAccessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online ManualFor Macintosh Users For PC UsersInstalling Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users TroubleshootingGeneral Problems and Solutions Windows 98 Problems and SolutionsSolution ProblemProblem SolutionProblem Macintosh Version Problems and SolutionsSolution ProblemProblem Contacting Technical SupportSolution ProblemCleaning MaintenanceAPPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Scanner Specifications