User manual PLUSTEK OPTICPRO 1248U

[. . . ] Version 2. 7 OpticPro 1248U · Installation · Usage & Maintenance · Troubleshooting All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners. No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] From within an image-editing program that can acquire images from the scanner. By using the Action Manager 32 program that is automatically installed as your scanner software. Since all documents or images (whether text or pictures) that are acquired from the scanner are treated by your computer as images, most scanning will probably be done from an image-editing program where you can view, edit, save and output the scanned images. An image-editing program has been bundled with your scanner on the included Setup/Application CD-ROM. It will allow you to alter and correct any scanned images by using a variety of filters, tools and effects. What about scanning text documents and editing them in a word processor?OCR software converts the image files that are created from scanning text documents into text files that can be viewed, edited and saved by word processors. An OCR program has also been bundled on the included Setup/Application CD-ROM, and if you wish to use the scanner in this way you should install the OCR software that is included. Action Manager 32 is a program that allows you to conveniently scan images and text without the need to work directly within any image-editing application (i. e, Presto!Action Manager 32 also includes features to allow you to use your scanner as fax5 and copy machines6. Please refer to the Action Manager 32 section of the Software User's Guide or the Action Manager 32 on-line Help (accessible by right-clicking on the Action Manager 32 window and choosing Help) for more information about these functions. 5 6 A fax/modem and fax software is required to send faxes. A printer is required for the copy utility. 10 Testing the Scanner The following test procedure checks to see if the scanner is properly functioning with your computer and the scanning software. Before testing your scanner, double check to make sure that all connections are securely fastened. Open the scanner's document cover and place a picture onto the scanner glass headfirst and face-down. Removable Document Cover Front of Scanner Place document facedown to center 2. Click on the Windows START button and then PROGRAMS, PLUSTEK USB SCANNER, PRESTO!The Scanner Software section of the Scanner Software User's Guide. 11 Attention Note: If the test failed in any way, please read The Scanner Utility Program section of this manual and follow the instructions therein. The Scanner Utility Program The Scanner Utility Program can help you get your new scanner up and running. In addition, it contains a number of other features to help you tailor and control the scanner. Most significantly, the Scanner Utility Program checks to make sure that the scanner software is properly installed and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other. Two other features of the Scanner Utility program are the scanning lamp controls and the scanning position alignment utility. The Scanner Utility allows you to turn the scanning lamp on and off, and define an idle time for the scanning lamp to automatically turn itself off. Also, it allows you to define the exact position on the scanning glass where scanning will begin. Turn Lamp On/Off Verify Scan Alignment Position Alignment Window Attention The Scanner Utility program does NOT affect the quality of scanned images. [. . . ] One of our representatives will be happy to assist you from Monday through Friday in office working hours as shown below: Europe 9:00 a. m. Taiwan Time Pacific, Africa To avoid delays, please have the following information available before calling: · Scanner name and model number · Scanner serial number (located at rear of scanner near port connectors) · A detailed description of the problem · Your computer manufacturer and its model number · The speed of your CPU (Pentium 133, etc. ) · Your current operating system and BIOS (optional) · Name of software package(s), version or release number and manufacturer of the software · Other USB devices installed We are continuously enhancing the performance of our product drivers. Further contact information is located on the last page of this guide. Attention Statement of Limited Warranty This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller. The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor, and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase. [. . . ]