4 | Selected resolution | High:600 dpi / Low:300 dpi |
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4. Using the scanner
4.1Charging the battery
1.Before first using the scanner, it is recommended to charge the battery for 6-8 hours.
2.To charge, connect the scanner to a (1) USB 2.0 port or (2) an outlet with the power adapter included. When charging, “Err” (Error) red light will be lit and will turn off once
the battery is fully charged.
Note: Do not remove the battery from the battery compartment.
4.2 Inserting a microSD memory card (not included)
To operate the scanner, you must insert a microSD Card (not supplied) to record and store your pictures. Inserting the microSD memory card:
1.Turn OFF the scanner.
2.Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot (with metal side facing upwards).
Gently press in until card is clicked in and latched. The SD card indicator 
must
appear on the LCD screen.
Note: Do not force the card into the slot; forcing may damage scanner and the microSD memory card. Align microSD card position (as marked) and try again.
4.3Time setting
1.Press [TIME SET] button to enter time setting mode by using a thin, blunt object, such as a paperclip to access the button. The LCD screen will read “1##” (step 1) for the year.
“##” is a set of number that would be changed to correspond to the actual time/date setting. The numbers 1-5 in front of “##” indicates each step in the settings.
2.Press the [STITCH FILE] or [DPI] buttons to select the current Year.
3.Press [SCAN] button to confirm setting. The LCD screen will now read “2##.”
4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the Month, Date, Hour, and Minute.
Indicator | Setting |
1## | Year |
2## | Month |
3## | Date |
4## | Hour |
5## | Minute |
5After setting the Minute, “5##”, press the [TIME SET] button again to complete the Time and Date setting.
4.4Formatting the microSD memory card
Note: Formatting the microSD is recommended but not necessary. All contents on the microSD card will be erased during formatting.
1.Insert a microSD card into the scanner with metal side facing upwards. Then power on the scanner.
2.Press the [FORMAT] button with a thin, blunt object, such as the end of a paperclip to access the button. An “F” shows on the LCD screen.
3.Press the [SCAN] button once to begin formatting microSD card.
4.The microSD card indicator will blink until the formatting process is complete.
4.5Calibrating your scanner
Note: Perform calibration only when white balance needs adjustment.
1.Turn on the scanner by sliding the [POWER] button to ON. Then place the scanner on the provided “White Balance Calibration” paper.
2.Click and hold onto the [STITCH FILE] button. While holding onto the [STITCH FILE]
button, press the [SCAN] button once and then release both buttons. SD symbol 
will flash and “GREEN” and “RED” LED light will turn on.
3.Do not move the scanner. Wait until the “RED” LED light turns off. “GREEN” LED light will stay on.
4.With only the “GREEN” LED light on, start scanning the white paper by sliding the scanner across the paper until the “GREEN” LED light turns off. (Slide the scanner backwards if necessary).
5.Slide the [POWER] button to OFF to turn off the scanner. Calibration is complete.
4.6Setting the resolution
1.By pressing the [DPI] resolution button on the scanner, you may choose between high resolution (600 dpi) and low resolution (300 dpi).
2.The high or low resolution mode will be displayed on the LCD screen to reflect your choice.
4.7 Stitch file
To group scanned files into a new folder within the microSD card use the Stitch file function.
1.Press the [STITCH FILE] button to create a new folder within the microSD card for files storage. SF white LED light will turn on.
2.Then scan your documents. Your files will be saved into the new folder.
3.To save another new set of scans in another folder, press the [STITCH FILE] button again to generate a new folder.
For free optional stitching software, please download the program from the following link: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/groups/ivm/ice/
4.8 How to scan
Note: To scan, make sure your scanner is not connected to the computer.
1.Turn on the scanner by sliding the [POWER] button to ON.
2.Place the document on a flat surface and hold down the document with one hand.
3.Place the scanner on the edge of the paper approximately 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch onto the paper to ensure the most of the document can be scanned. Make sure to keep the scanning area in between the scanning width indicator marked on the side of the scanner.
4.Hold the scanner flat against the material and then press the [SCAN] button once.
5.Slide the scanner slowly, keeping you hand stable to get the best quality picture.
6.Press the [SCAN] button again to stop scanning.
5.LED light indications
“GREEN” SCAN LED ON | Scan in progress. |
“GREEN” SCAN LED OFF 
Standby / Scan is complete.
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“RED” ERROR LED ON | Scanning too fast. |
| May cause scanning error. |
| Restart and scan again. |
“RED” ERROR LED OFF | No error in scanning speed. |
| Continue scanning process. |
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“WHITE” SF LED ON/OFF | A new folder created. |
﹡Scan will START when 
button is pressed
﹡To END scan, press 
button again
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