UMAX Technologies Astra 4000 Manual de usuario

Astra 4000U

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 Corporations. 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.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………..4

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

Unpacking the Scanner……………………………………………………………………………………..4

Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………...4

Getting to Know Your

Scanner………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Astra 4000U Scanner Elements……………………………………………………………………..4

Astra 4000U Back Panel……………………………………………………………………………5

System Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………….5

Installing the Software……………………………………………………………………………………...5

Installing PhotoShop LE on Your PC………………………………………………………………5

Installing PhotoShop LE on Your Macintosh ……………………………………………………...6

Install VistaScan and bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto!

PageType, Presto! ImageFolio, OmniPage LE, and online Manuals)..…………………………….6

Installing the Hardware…………………………………………………………………………………….6

About Scanner Connectors………………………………………………………………………….7

Setting Up – General Information…………………………………………………………………..7

Connecting the Hardware Interface Card…………………………………………………………...7

CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN…………………………………………………………….9

Scanning Your First Image With PhotoShop LE…………………………………………………………9

Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off………………………………………………………………….10

CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS……………………………………………………………………..11

Setting VistaScan Preferences…………………………………………………………………………….11

General…………………………………………………………………………………………….11

Scan Destination…………………………………………………………………………………...12

Scanner Information……………………………………………………………………………….14

VistaScan Beginner Window Features…………………………………………………………….14

VistaScan Advanced Features……………………………………………………………………..16

Using VistaAccess – Direct Access……………………………………………………………….27

Using VistaShuttle…………………………………………………………………………………28

Using the UMAX Copy Utility……………………………………………………………………29

CHAPTER 4. SCANNING PROJECTS………………………………………………………31

Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to e-mail……………………………………………………………….32

Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with PageType………………………………32

Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage…………………………………………….34

Opening OmniPage LE……………………………………………………………………………34

Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE…………………………………………………….34

Creating an Album with Presto! PhotoAlbum…………………………………………………………...35

Opening PhotoAlbum……………………………………………………………………………...35

Creating a PhotoAlbum……………………………………………………………………………36

CHAPTER 5. HOW TO GET HELP………………………………………………………….38

Using Online Manuals……………………………………………………………………………………..38

Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual…………………………………………………38

Accessing the Adobe PhotoShop Online Manual…………………………………………………38

Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual……………………………………………...39

Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual…………………………………………………..39

Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users…………………………………………………...40

Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………40

General Problems and Solutions…………………………………………………………………..40

Windows 98/95 OSR2 Problems and Solutions…………………………………………………...40

Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions………………………………………………………43

Contacting Technical Support…………………………………………………………………………….45

Product Registration………………………………………………………………………………………46

Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………………..46

Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………………………………….46

APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………..47

Scanner Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………..47

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the UMAX Astra 4000U scanner. This high-resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi scanner

is perfect for your many scanning needs.

The Astra 4000U scanner is equipped with a USB connector that allows you to make a fast and easy

connection to the USB port on your PC, or USB-equipped Macintosh computer (such as the iMac or blue

and white G3).

In addition to being easy to connect, this scanner is also easy to use. Simply follow the instructions in this

guide and you’ll be scanning in no time. With the powerful software included with your scanner, you can

create an archive of scanned images, e-mail or fax images to friends or clients, or create your own Web site

gallery. Get ready to unleash your creativity with the UMAX Astra 4000U scanner.

Unpacking the Scanner

Your scanner package includes the cables and software you need to get the scanner up and running. The

scanner package should contain all of the items listed below. If you do not find all of the listed items,

contact the retailer from whom you purchased the scanner, or contact UMAX. For information on

contacting UMAX directly, refer to Chapter 6. How to Find Help.

Package Contents

• UMAX Astra 4000U Flatbed scanner

• USB Interface Cable

• Quick Start Guide and Owner’s Manual

• Power cable

• Adobe® PhotoShop LE CD-ROM

• UMAX Scanner CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains software for UMAX VistaScan, VistaAccess,

VistaShuttle (PC), Caere® OmniPage® LE OCR, NewSoft® Presto! PageManager, Newsoft®

Presto! PhotoAlbumтм LE, NewSoft® Presto! PageTypeтм (PC), UMAX Copy Utility (PC), Presto!

ImageFolio LE (PC)

Getting to Know Your Scanner

To gain a complete understanding of the information contained in this manual, it is important that you

become familiar with your scanner. The graphics below identify the key scanner components.

Astra 4000U Scanner Elements

Astra 400U Back Panel

System Requirements

This section defines the minimum system requirements necessary to operate the Astra 4000U scanner.

Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer type.

PC Requirements

• An IBM-compatible PC with 80486, Pentium processor or higher

• Microsoft® Windows 98, 95 OSR2, or higher

• USB interface connector

• 32 MB RAM

• CD-ROM drive

• 170 MB of available hard disk space

Macintosh Requirements

• iMac or USB-compatible Macintosh

• Macintosh OS 8.0 or higher

• USB interface connector

• 32 MB RAM

• CD-ROM drive

• 170 MB of available hard disk space

Installing the Software

The PhotoShop LE installation procedure is different for Macintosh and PC computers. Therefore, we have

provided two separate sets of instructions. Follow the set of instructions for your computer.

Installing PhotoShop LE on Your PC

NOTE: PhotoShop LE is compatible with Windows 89, 95, and higher. Use the following steps to install

your scanning software rather than using the add/remove programs to install the software.

1. Insert the Adobe PhotoShop LE CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the desktop.

3. Choose Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog box opens.

4. Click the Browse button.

5. Look in Photosle in the CD-ROM drive: example “Photosle (F:)” where “F” is your CD-ROM drove.

6. Double-click the Photosle folder.

7. Click on Setup.exe to highlight it, and click the OK button. The path to the Setup.exe file appears in

the Open text box in the Run dialog box.

8. Click OK to launch the Setup file. Follow the screen prompts.

9. When the User Information dialog box appears, enter your personal information and the software serial

number that appears in the upper right corner of the PhotoShop registration card. You can find the

registration card in the CD-ROM case.

10. Continue with the installation process by following the remaining screen prompts.

Installing PhotoShop LE on Your Macintosh

1. Disable any virus-protection extensions and restart your computer.

2. Insert the Adobe PhotoShop LE CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The PhotoShop LE CD-ROM

content window appears.

3. Double-click the Adobe PhotoShop LE icon. The PhotoShop LE window appears.

4. Double-click the Install PhotoShop LE icon. Follow the screen prompts.

5. When the User Information dialog box appears, enter your personal information and the software serial

number that appears in the upper right corner of the PhotoShop registration card. You can find the

registration card in the CD-ROM case.

6. Click the Install Now… button.

7. Continue with the installation process by following the remaining screen prompts.

Install Vistascan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto!

PageType, Presto! ImageFolio, OmniPage LE, and Online Manuals)

1. Insert the UMAX Scanner CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive after you have finished installing

the software on the PhotoDeluxe CD.

FOR PC USERS: If your computer does not automatically begin installing the programs contained on

this disk after inserting it into the CD-ROM, click on the Start bar, select Run… A dialog box

appears. Type “d:/setup” in the dialog box. If your CD-ROM is designated with another letter,

substitute the appropriate letter for the drive.

FOR MACINTOSH USERS: When the UMAX VistaScan window opens on your desktop, double-

click on the UMAX CD Installer icon to begin the software installation.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, UMAX

VistaScan, OmniPage LE, and the online User’s Guide.

3. Restart your computer as suggested by the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Installing the Hardware

After you have removed the scanner from the box and verified that all of the package contents have been

included, please check to make sure that your computer is compatible with the scanner’s connectors.

About Scanner Connectors

USB Connectors

Many newer computers, both PC and Macintosh, rely on USB technology as the primary method of

communication with computer peripherals. With this new USB “plug-and-play” technology your computer

automatically configures itself to work with USB peripherals.

If your computer has a USB port, you must make sure that this port is enabled in the system BIOS. Please

refer to the troubleshooting section to learn more about enabling the USB port.

Checking Your Computer’s Connectors

To use your scanner you need to understand what type of connectors you have on your computer. To

determine the connector type, look at the pack panel of your computer:

• A USB port is a small slot ½” long and ¼” wide.

NOTE: If your computer has a USB port, check to make sure that your computer’s operating system

supports USB. The following factory-installed operating systems support USB: Microsoft Window 95

OSR2, 98 or higher, and Mac OS 8.0.

Setting Up – General Information

• Find a suitable location near your computer to place the scanner.

CAUTION: Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage

the internal components.

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables

If your computer has a USB port, follow the instructions in the Connecting the USB Cable section to

connect the scanner to your computer.

Connecting the USB Cable

The instructions for connecting the hardware interface cable are different for PC and Macintosh users.

Refer to the section below that applies to your computer type.

1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. First, plug one end of this cable firmly into the USB port on

the back of the scanner.

2. Second, plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back panel of the computer.

Macintosh Connection

1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug one end of it firmly into one of the USB ports. IMac

computer ports are located on the right side of the computer, or at either side of the keyboard. The

USB port on other Macintosh computers is located on the back panel of the computer, or on a USB

interface card.

2. Plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back panel of the scanner.

Connecting the Power Adapter

1. Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet.

2. Insert the other end of this cable into the rear panel of the scanner. The power indicator on the front

panel of the scanner should now be illuminated.

CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN

Before you begin your first scan, you must install the scanner and the bundled software. Refer to the Quick

Start Guide for installation and scanner test instructions.

You can perform a basic scan using any of the software applications bundled with this scanner. For your

first scan, we suggest using the PhotoDeluxe software.

PCs and Macintosh have two different versions of the PhotoDeluxe software, so we have included two

separate sets of instructions. Please follow the proper set if instructions for your system.

Scanning Your First Image With PhotoShop LE

1. Open Adobe PhotoShop LE and select File, Import, Select Twain Source.

2. Select VistaScan as your Twain source (need only step once).

3. Select File, Import, Twain_32 to launch VistaScan driver.

Macintosh

1. Open Adobe PhotoShop LE.

2. Choose Import from the File menu.

3. Click UMAX VistaScan from the dropdown menu. The VistaScan window opens.

4. Lift the document cover and place the item face-down so the top center of the document aligns with the

arrow ( ) at the back edge of the object glass.

5. Click the Preview button on the right side of the VistaScan Beginner window. The scanner begins a

low-resolution scan of the item.

6. When the preview scan is complete the preview image is displayed in the Preview window (on the left

side of the VistaScan window).

You can change the view of the Preview image using the “Zoom Tool,” or select a scanning region

using the “Frame Selection Tool”. To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips

text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool.

NOTE: You must have a browser installed in order to view the VistaScan online help.

7. In the Click to Scan section of the VistaScan Beginner window, click the icon that corresponds to the

type of image you are scanning.

For example, to scan a color photograph, choose “Color Photo”. To scan text or a black and white

drawing, choose “Text/Lineart”. The image is scanned and you return to the PhotoShop LE window.

8. NOTE: Choosing an icon in the “Click to Scan” area does tow things: it activates the scanner, and

automatically sets the scanner settings to ensure the best scanning results.

9. VistaScan closes and the scanned image appears in PhotoShop.

10. Modify the image using the PhotoShop tools.

11. Choose Save As from the File menu to save the scanned image.

Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off

The scanner lamp remains on whenever the scanner has power, unless you turn it off using the VistaAccess

Power Saving utility. Turning off the scanner lamp when you are not scanning prolongs the life of the

lamp.

The Power Saving window is located in VistaAccess. See “Using VistaAccess” for information on

accessing VistaAccess. Inside VistaAccess you will find Lamp On/Off Control. Click on Lamp On/Off

Control. You will find a button to shut the lamp off or turn it on. Also you can set a timer to

automatically power off the lamp after at selected period of time.

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