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1. 0 40 523 03 130 Fax 49 0 40 523 03 500 E mail support plustek de Website www plustek de North America Plustek Technology Inc 13100 Alondra Blvd 106 Cerritos CA 90703 U S A Tel 1 562 802 7731 Fax 1 562 802 7750 E mail supportusa plustek com Worldwide except Plustek Inc Europe 8 North America 13F 1 No 3 Building F Yuan Qu Street 115 Nankang Taipei Taiwan Tel 886 2 2655 7866 Fax 886 2 2655 7833 Website www plustek com Visit our website Hhttp www plustek com support support htmH for more customer service information 292. 3 Select the folder where you want to save your image 4 Select JPEG or JPG under Save as type 5 Type the name of the file name for your image How do I cut an image and paste in another program 1 Select the area that you want to cut 2 Click on EDIT 3 Click on CUT 4 Start the program and open the document where you want to paste your image 5 Click on EDIT 6 Click on PASTE Please consult your program documentation on how to Cut and Paste if you have any more questions How do I send a scanned image using my email program Save your scanned image in a format that is supported by your email program JPG GIF or PNG are recommended Once your picture 18 saved consult the documentation of your email program on how to attach a file to a message 24 Appendix B Specifications Plustek OpticFilm 7200 ee 120 x 272 x 118 5 mm dimensions Weight 1 35 kg 52 97 lbs Operati MES 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Temperature Max Scan Area 24 3 x 35mm Scan Method Single Pass Scan Modes Color Input 48 it Outpt 24 48 bit Grayscale Input 16 bit Output 8 16 bit Optical Resolution 7200 dpi Max Hardware Resolution 7200 dpi main scan x 7200 dpi Resolution sub scan Max Interpolated Resolution 24000 dpi Scanning Reflective color or black and white 35 mm slides 35mm Materials filmstrip Protocols TWAIN Compliant Connection USB 2 0 High Speed Lamp type Co
3. E Color Matching feature can not be applied simultaneously If Auto Density is checked then Color Matching feature will be in gray out aaa status and unavailable Likewise if Color Matching is checked then Auto Density feature will be in gray out status and unavailable Color Enhancement This feature is to compensate negative s underexposed Green and Blue channels If this feature is checked pre scan and scan time will noticeably increase This feature is available in Negative mode only Auto Crop When this box is checked the QuickScan program will identify the dimensions of the image you scanned and crop around the edges The crop shape will be a square or rectangle and it will not trace the edges of oddly shaped images Status I ndicator The green LED indicator above the IntelliScan button indicates the status of the scanner as described below Light Status On The scanner is connected with the computer ready to scan images Off The scanner is off either because of disconnection with the computer or because the computer being turned off Scanner Connection The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problems with your scanner is to check all physical connections The QuickScan iconkel located on the Windows system tray indicates if the scanner software is properly launched and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other Appearance Status The Quic
4. USB port on the back of your computer Note If there is another USB device connected to the computer connect the scanner to an available USB port 5 If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub make sure that the hub is connected to the USB port in your computer Next connect the scanner to the USB hub 3 The USB hub is not included with the scanner Note If you do not have a USB port available you might need to buy a USB port Step 2 Installing the Software 1 If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly they will automatically detect the scanner causing the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard to be launched Note If your computer was off when you connected the scanner the Add New Hardware Wizard message will be displayed when you turn the computer on and when Windows starts 2 For Windows 98 amp 2000 a Click on the Next button when the Add New Hardware Wizard window 1s displayed b Select SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE RECOMMENDED and click on the Next button c The next window will ask you where to search to find the drive Select CD ROM drive and deselect Floppy disk drives if it is checked d Insert the Setup Application CD ROM included with your scanner into your CD ROM drive and then click on the Next button e Click on the Next button in the window that appears Afterwards for Windows 98 users plea
5. name prefix Transparency r Preview IV Enable Confiem r Auto Processings 7 fZ Auto Crop W Auto Density PF Color Enhancement I Color Matching r Scanning Altnbutes Mode 24 62 Color M Resolution 600 y Filter None v Unt cm v Select Source the material to be scanned File Format the format to be saved in Destination Folder the file saving path and File name prefix the film name followed by 4 digits starting from 0000 for sequential scans O Check Preview window options to enable and or confirm procedure e Select Auto Processing options Please notice that Color Enhancement feature is available in Negative mode only Color Matching feature is available in Transparency mode only Auto Density feature is available in both Transparency and Negative Film modes However due to different color processing method Auto Density feature and Color Matching feature can not be applied simultaneously Auto Crop feature will apply automatically if Auto Density feature is checked Select Scanning Attributes options 15 You can alter scanning Mode Resolution Filter Brightness Contrast and Gamma settings 3 Preview window This window is only operational if Enable and Confirm are both checked in Preview section QuickScan 1 oh Merens o 2 p ea Y Br qe 4 gt O None d 5 gt Scanning source Scanning mode Resolution Filter Brightness Contrast Scan and sav
6. Holder 4 USB Cable 5 Power Adapter Higher requirements might be needed when you scan or edit a large quantity of image data The system requirements here are only a guideline as in general the better the computer motherboard processor hard disk RAM video graphic card the better the results Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future 6 Quick Guide 7 LaserSoft SilverFast CD ROM 8 Setup Application CD ROM Product I nformation Please fill in the following information for your own records You will need it when you contact your dealer or our service center in the future Serial Number WQQOOOOOOOOOO Located at the rear of the scanner Date of Purchase A UU QO Chapter 1 Installing the Scanner Betore installing your scanner please verify that you have all of the proper components A list of the package contents is provided in the Box Contents section of this guide Software Installation Requirements Your scanner comes with the image editing software Presto ImageFolio document management software Presto PageManager the scanner s driver QuickScan Setting and LaserSoft SilverFast software All of these software applications use approximately 160 megabytes of hard disk space after they are installed into your computer To ensure ample room for the installation as well as for scanning and saving images a minimum of 260 megabytes of hard di
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8. Scanner User s Guide Installation 6 USE v Usage amp Maintenance v Troubleshooting All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners 2004 2006 All rights are reserved No portion of this document may be reproduced without permission Table of Contents INTRODUCTION yicsenissistsnsssinsenisesntonsosinsenssesnnondocdecsussesusonsosdnsonsouswasnsesdessesonsntossesbeasnsedsebonsoadessesessubonses 1 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE meccses ea ted dada dea dial datosde 1 CONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE c esite e renin ie behaves RA e e teddy cavavecendudate su EEE EEREN A 2 A NOTE ABOUT ICONS mara e a E aa a ii 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ii di A ide 3 BOX CONTENTS eii dia ide 3 PRODUCT INFORMATION it n aerie a a E OE AEE E E E ar 4 CHAPTER I INSTALLING THE SCANNER csscssssssccsssssssessessssessessssssessssessersssessessesessersesesees 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS cccccccecssssssscecececsesesececececeeseecesececeeseasaeceeeceesenssaeeeeseeenes 5 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS j vecccsesvesseeictdecscessseauccstdaccsvosvecescesdeevsesventee aiii 5 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER ccessscesseeesseceseeecsseceeeeecsaeceeeeesaeceeeecsaeceeeeeaaeceeeeeeneesees 6 Step 1 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer oooonccnncononcnannnnnnonnnnnnnnn cono cono cn nooo nora nora nona conan 6 Step 2 Installing the Software innata inca lgs canastas ha ibas scsi de 7 SOFTWARE
9. The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase To obtain warranty service you may contact the authorized dealer or distributor or visit our website to check out the available service information or send a request via E mail for further help If you transfer this product to another user warranty service is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period You should give your proof of purchase and this statement to that user We warrant that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to 1ts functional descriptions in the documentation provided Upon provision of proof of purchase replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace Before presenting this product for warranty service you must remove all programmes data and removable storage media Products returned without guides and software will be replaced without guides and software 26 This Limited Warranty service does not provide for carry in exchange when the problem results from accident disaster vandalism misuse abuse unsuitable environment programme modification another machine or non vendor modification for this product If this product is an optional feature this Limited Warranty applies only when the feature is used in a machine for which it was designed If you have any questions about your Limited Warranty contact the approved retailer from w
10. all the scanner software 4 After uninstallation completes close all open applications and click the Finish button to restart your computer 5 Start installing your Windows XP upgrade software by following Microsoft s related procedures 6 When the Windows XP upgrade is done re install the scanner s hardware and software Refer to the scanner setup quick guide for details A Attention A Attention A Attention It is strongly suggested NOT to use WIA to control the film scanner Please use bundled software e g SilverFast QuickScan to operate the film scanner This scanner is designed and manufactured strictly in compliance with USB 2 0 High Speed and Full Speed specifications Should you encounter scanning problems with this scanner on Windows 98 Me whereas you have also recently upgraded the computer hardware to include USB 2 0 High Speed support it is very probably resulted from the compatibility between the operating system and the USB 2 0 chipset on mother boards or interface cards due to Microsoft s lack of USB 2 0 support in Windows 98 Me To rectify the problem you are recommended to buy an additional compatible card or upgrade your operating system to Windows XP 2000 Please do not use multiple USB scanners in Windows XP simultaneously For more information please refer to the following URL http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb en us 324756 Chapter II U
11. an image more distinct The Sharpen filter also increases contrast by making dark edges darker and surrounding light edges lighter Sharpen More Adds additional sharpening Unsharpen Sharpens the edges in an image to remove the blurriness E 7 Brightness This is the amount of light that is concentrated onto a document while it is being scanned p Contrast Contrast adjusts the tonal range of an image by lowering mid tone values and increasing values for high and low tones 17 Image Gamma is used to adjust the colors in the image that will be scanned into the computer By adjusting the gamma you can change the tonal range of the selected color channel Gamma values are primarily a measure of the brightness of a color The larger the gamma value the brighter the color becomes Note By changing the gamma values you affect the image data and influence how the image displays on your computer s monitor and printer Auto Density Checking this box automatically adjusts the Histogram to make the scanned image clearer It does this by increasing the difference between color tones This feature is available in both Transparency and Negative Film modes Color Matching This feature provides a particular color matching technique to maintain colors consistency between your output and the original image This feature is available in Transparency mode only Due to different color processing method Auto Density feature and
12. e to album Preview Exit 10 On line help 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 QuickScan Settings and Preview Window features Source Tells the scanner the method you will use to scan images e Transparency Use this mode for scanning transparency films e Negative Film Use this mode for scanning negative films 16 CEM Scan Mode Tells the scanner the type of document you are scanning There are three settings to choose from e 16 bit grayscale scans in more than 65 000 shades of gray improving the realism of b w images e 24 bit Color scans in millions of colors for photo realism Choose this mode when scanning color slide or negatives e 48 bit Color scans in billions of colors for professional imaging requiring precise uniformity of color Resolution Resolution is measured in dots per inch dpi The higher the resolution the more detailed the image and the more memory and drive space the image will use Filter Filters help you improve your scans by allowing you to sharpen images as well as remove excessive dots and distortion None Average Determines the medium depth of an image and averages adjacent pixels to make images appear softer Blur Lets you dull the edges within an image and decreases the contrast by making dark edges lighter and light edges darker Blur More Adds additional blurring Sharpen Allows you to sharpen the edges within an image by making the edges in
13. essssssessessssessessssessessssessessesessersssessores 25 APPENDIX C CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY ereneonenseneonensoneonenseneonensene ones 26 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY aieri o vai eeren ren E E EAE EN TEE RE e EAEE EENDE EN e enea 26 FCC RADIO FREQUENCY STATEMENT a a a a eare N aa iS 27 CONTACTING PLUSTEK csssssssssssscsssssssessessssessesessessesessessssessersesessessesessessesessessesesessesesserseses 29 Introduction W elcome to the world of Plustek scanners the ultimate in computer imaging Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day to day computing tasks by allowing you to input images into your computer system Like all of our products your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction Please remember to register your scanner Registration may be completed in one of three ways 1 By registering online via Plustek s Web Site 2 By printing out and faxing a completed registration card to Plustek s customer service center 3 By printing out and mailing the registration card directly to the Plustek office nearest you See the last page of this user s guide for a complete list of Plustek offices worldwide As a registered customer you will receive customer support new product information and software upgrades Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier We hope you will continue t
14. hey guarantee correct scanning results 10 A For scanning 35mm mounted slides max 4 slides B For scanning 35mm filmstrips max 6 frames Using Mounted Slide Holder Insert mounted slides into slots with emulsion non glossy side down There are arrows and illustrations on the frame of each slot Please follow illustrations to insert mounted slides Using filmstrip holder Place filmstrip in the film holder with emulsion non glossy side down then snap the film holder cover closed 11 FA aoe ss AK 001 A CA a For correct scan results always turn the film with the top of the image facing towards the back of the scanner where power cord and USB cord located and keep emulsion non glossy side down Attention O There is text on the top and bottom of the film such as manufacturer frame numbers film codes batch numbers etc With the film oriented correctly as described above this text should be read clearly 1 e not backwards or up side down Film info 10 Fiim info 11 Q _ _1U_ M085U BALDE LDRESOO B BEAN 12 Insert the film holder Insert the film holder into the scanner through dust cover The film holder can be inserted from either side The film holder will index at each frame using the notches on its side rails Please allow about 40 cm of space on both sides of the scanner to insert and remove the film holder a O You can feel the film holder sto
15. hom you bought the product or the manufacturer THIS LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HOWEVER SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO OTHER WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following 1 Third party claims against you for losses or damages 2 Loss of or damage to your records or data or 3 Economic consequential damages including lost profits or savings or incidental damages even if we are informed of their possibility Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To obtain the warranty service you may contact the authorized dealer or distributor visit our website to check out the up to date service send a request via E mail for further help FCC Radio Frequency Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply w
16. in resources Your computer hard disk drive does not have enough space to process the image This may be because you are scanning at too high of a resolution Obtain a larger hard disk or rescan at a lower resolution A Disk I O error message is displayed This error is caused if the hard disk drive does not have enough space available to process the image Make some space available in the hard disk drive by deleting any programs or files that you do not need Your hard disk drive might be heavily fragmented or it might contain some bad sectors Run the Scan Disk utility that came with your Windows computer Please consult your computer documentation or the Windows help files on how to run the Scan Disk Utility The error Scanner not Found that is displayed The USB cables are not connected properly Make sure that the cables are connected tightly and to the proper port 23 Cause 2 Solution 2 Cause 3 Solution 3 The USB cable might be too long Please use the USB cable that comes with your scanner The scanner s power cord is not connected properly Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an outlet If the scanner is connected to a Surge Protector make sure that the Surge Protector is turned on Common How to Questions Symptom Solution Symptom Solution Symptom Solution How do I save the scanned image in JPG format 1 In the Image editor click on FILE 2 Click on SAVE AS
17. ings are not set properly 1 Change the Monitor Gamma to a value between 1 0 and 1 5 Please consult your help file for information on how to adjust the Monitor Gamma 2 Adjust the brightness control in the TWAIN window before scanning 22 Cause2 Solution 2 Symptom Causel Solution1 Cause 2 Solution 2 Symptom Solution Symptom Cause Solution Symptom Cause Solution Symptom Cause 1 Solution 1 Cause 2 Solution 2 Symptom Cause 1 Solution 1 The printer brightness setting is not set properly Adjust the brightness in the printer Some printers allow you to change the brightness settings Please consult your printer documentation The scanned image takes too long to be sent with an email message The image was scanned at a high resolution or is physically large Scan at a lower resolution DPI The Internet might be congested Try sending the message at a later time The image that I sent through email looks good in my computer but it looks dark in the recipient computer The Monitor gamma settings should be approximately the same in your and the recipient computer There is a grinding or rattling noise at the beginning of each scan The scanner engages the gears and it initializes itself before scanning This noise is normal to the operation of the scanner A Disk is full error is displayed when I click on the scan button Your computer is running low
18. ith the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful 27 interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures y y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help if the conditions persist Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or authorized service center could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 28 Contacting Plustek Europe Plustek Technology GmbH Gutenbergring 38 22848 Norderstedt Germany Tel 49
19. kScan program has been successfully launched and the Ll scanner is connected with the computer ready to scan mages pi The scanner is not connected with the computer No Display You have chosen to terminate the QuickScan program no matter the scanner is connected or disconnected with the computer If the Windows system starts and detects the scanner unconnected the following message will appear to remind you Scanner not available xj NEI Program was unable to find your scanner Please check and ensure all cables are properly connected as described in the Quick Guide You can see the following icon indicating no cable connection displayed in the system tray right beside the clock icon l Do not show this message again OK 19 If you prefer not to see this reminder message again you may E Check the box of Do not show this message again within this message window and then click OK button M Click on the QuickScan icon El located on the Windows system tray Uncheck Enable Warning from the menu that pops up Click the No button in the message box that appears Q If you would like to be prompted with this message again you may click on the QuickScan icon LI and check Attention Enable waning from the menu that pops up Click the Yes button in the message box that appears Maintenance 0 To keep your scanner working smoothly take a moment to review the following main
20. ld Cathode Lamp Power adapter Power Output DC 15V 1A Power Operation 15 watts maximum Consumption Idle 5 watts EMI FCC Class B Hardware specifications may change at any time without prior notice 25 Appendix C Customer Service and Warran If you encounter problems with your scanner please review the installation instructions and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide For further assistance call our customer support phone number listed on the last page of this guide 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 5 30 p m CET Other Countries or Areas 9 00 a m 6 00 p m Taiwan Time To avoid delays please have the following information available before calling e Scanner name and model number e Scanner serial number located at rear of scanner near port connectors e A detailed description of the problem e Your computer manufacturer and its model number e The speed of your CPU Pentium 133 etc e Your current operating system and BIOS optional e Name of software package s version or release number and manufacturer of the software e Other USB devices installed 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
21. o turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow How to Use This Guide This User s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your scanner This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows XP 98 Me and 2000 Professional If this is not the case we suggest you learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum computer requirements to use this scanner Before you start installing your scanner check the box contents to make sure all parts are included If any items are damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our customer service directly Chapter I describes how to install scanner s software and connect the scanner to your computer Note The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus USB If your computer does not support USB technology you will need to purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer or buy and install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities This guide assumes that your computer is USB ready and has a free USB port Chapter II describes how to test maintain and clean your scanner It also describes how to use the scanner utility program which helps you troubleshoot and fix connection pr
22. oblems which may have occurred during the scanner installation Appendix A contains technical support information that can help you solve simple problems Before calling for help please read through Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix B contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased Appendix C contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the product Conventions of This Guide Bold Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter XXX Represents commands or contents on your computer screen A Note about I cons This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention AD Danger A procedure that must be followed carefully to Danger prevent injury or accidents Y Caution Information that if not followed may result in data Caution loss or damage to the product A Pay Special Attention Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes Attention System Requirements e Windows Intel Compatible Personal Computer e Pentium II CPU or above e CD ROM Drive e 128MBRAM e Minimum 300 MB Free Hard Disk Space e USB Port e Microsoft Windows XP 98 Me and 2000 Professional NOTE Windows NT 4 0 does not support Universal Serial Bus USB connectivity e Video card that supports 16 bit color or greater Box Contents 1 Scanner 2 Padded carrying bag 3 Mounted Slide Holder and Filmstrip
23. olution 4 Symptom Cause Solution Symptom Causel Solution 1 Reduce the resolution The scanner is not in the list of supported scanners in other commercial software Select TWAIN as the scanner Unable to scan from other software other than the one that came with the scanner Enter the Scanner Setup within the program Select TWAIN and you will see your scanner listed e g Plustek USB Scanner Unable to save to a floppy diskette The floppy disk might be write protected Move the write protection tab located in the back of the diskette to the closed position Your disk might not be formatted Format the diskette There is not enough space available in the disk to save the document Delete any files that you do not need from the floppy disk You might be scanning your document at a high resolution Documents scanned using higher resolution modes will take a considerable amount of disk space Reduce the resolution The image looks good in the software that came with the scanner but it does not look good when I export the image to another program Different imaging programs use different Monitor Gamma settings Change the Monitor Gamma settings in either of the programs so that they match Please consult the help files for each program to find out how to adjust the Monitor Gamma The image looks good in the screen but is very dark when printed The Monitor Gamma Settings or the scanner brightness sett
24. p in its index position However before performing scan please gently push and pull the film Attention holder to make sure the film holder is in correct position e On up side of the film holder you can see Mounted Slide Holder or Filmstrip Holder Always keep this side up for correct scan results Mounted Film Holder T Filmstrip Holder O The film holder should be able to be inserted in to the scanner smoothly Do not push the film holder hard 13 Using I ntelliScan button The IntelliScan button enables you to activate bundled SilverFast SE 6 which performs advanced scan features such as Dust and Scratch Removal Grain and Noise Elimination Negative Optimization etc a For detailed settings and features about SilverFast SE 6 please refer to SilverFast SE 6 User s Manual Attention Using QuickScan button The QuickScan button enables you to conveniently scan images and save them automatically to the album and send them to the NewSoft Presto PageManager program to perform other image editing tasks QuickScan setting 1 Double click on the QuickScan icon located on the Windows system tray or right click on the QuickScan icon and from the menu that pops up point to Properties Properties 2 Preference settings 14 Im GuickScan Setting OpticFilm Scanner Scan source File Format JPG JPEG y Destination folder fe Program Files Plustek Optic Browse File
25. s not enabled in your BIOS settings Enable the USB controller in your BIOS settings This is typically done by pressing a key usually lt del gt lt F1 gt or lt F10 gt during startup In the BIOS Settings screen that appears find the option for USB and enable it Exit and Save the changes you made Your computer is rebooted automatically Please consult your computer vendor before attempting to do this change The USB controller was improperly installed on your computer To reinstall the USB controller click on the Start button choose Settings and select Control Panel In the window that opens double click on the Add New Hardware icon Carefully follow the instructions that appear on your screen The scanned image looks grainy on the screen Y our video mode is not set to show more than 256 colors We recommend that you set your video mode to 16 bits per pixel 65536 colors or higher Please consult your video card computer or Windows documentation to change the video mode The scanner scans very slow You are running other applications in the background Close all the other applications that are running in the background You are scanning at a high resolution DPI Please consult your computer manual on how to modify your BIOS CMOS settings 21 Solution 2 Symptom Solution Symptom Solution Symptom Cause 1 Solution 1 Cause 2 Solution 2 Cause 3 Solution 3 Cause 4 S
26. sage and Maintenance Operating the Scanner Your scanner accepts 35mm slides and negatives However some software programs have limitations as to the information they can handle The capacity of the computer s memory and free space on your hard drive can also limit the physical size of the document that you scan There are three different ways to operate the scanner 1 From within an image editing program that can acquire images from the scanner 2 Using QuickScan feature by pressing QuickScan button The QuickScan Setting program is automatically installed as your scanner software 3 Using SilverFast Lanucher by pressing IntelliScan button This stand alone program allows you to perform advanced scanning features For further information please refer to SilverFast User s Manual 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 QuickScan is a program that allows you to conveniently scan images without the need to work directly within any image editing application i e Presto ImageFolio Please refer to the QuickScan Setting on line Help accessible by clicking on the QuickScan icon located near the clock iconk on the Windows system tray and choosing Help for more information about these functions Film Holders Two film holders are included in the package T
27. scanner e The square end of the USB cable is plugged into the rear of the scanner e The rectangular end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of your computer If you deviated from the installation procedures defined in this manual please unplug the USB cable from the scanner and reinstall the software from the CD ROM To reinstall your scanner s software click Start Run then type D Setup where D represents the letter of your CD ROM drive Carefully follow all the installation instructions presented in the Setup Wizard Reboot your computer when prompted and plug the USB cable back into the scanner while your computer is still turned on Installing Additional Software Your scanner is TWAIN compliant and functions with virtually all available TWAIN compatible software If you purchase additional software to be used with your scanner please make sure that it conforms to the TWAIN standard Scanner Setup After Windows XP Upgrade If you plan to upgrade your operating system from Windows 98 or Me to Windows XP after having installed the scanner software please follow the instructions below 1 Unplug the scanner s AC power adapter from the electrical outlet 2 Unplug the scanners USB cable from the rear of the computer From the Windows START menu click on Programs and then Plustek USB Scanner In the pop up menu that opens click on Uninstall USB Scanner Follow the on screen instructions to remove
28. se skip to Step 4 f Windows 2000 users During the process of the installation a message Digital Signature required might be prompted Please ignore it and click on Yes to continue the installation without any misgiving at your scanner functioning Afterwards please skip to Step 4 3 For Windows XP amp Me a Insert the Setup Application CD ROM included with your scanner into your CD ROM drive b Select INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AUTOMATICALLY RECOMMENDED and click on the Next button c Click on the Next button in the window that appears 4 When the system completes the installation click on the Finish button 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install all software that your new USB scanner requires 6 After the software is installed close all open applications and click on the Finish button to restart your computer Q If the scanner installation is not started and displayed automatically on the screen click Start select Run and type in d setup where d is the drive letter assigned to the CD ROM drive of your computer Attention Software Setup Troubleshooting Carefully review the steps outlined in this guide and the Quick Installation Guide that accompanied your scanner If you are still having problems please check that e You have 160MB of free space on your hard disk drive e The scanner is plugged in and has power e You are using the USB cable supplied with the
29. sk space is recommended The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 98 Me 2000 Professional or XP operating system Hardware Requirements This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus USB which supports hot Plug and Play To determine whether your computer is USB capable you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks the same as the one pictured below Note that on some computers the USB port at the rear of the computer may be occupied and additional ports may be found on the monitor or keyboard If you are having trouble in locating the USB port on your computer please refer to the hardware manual that came with your computer Upon examination you should find one or two rectangular USB ports which usually appear as shown below a USB Connector s If you don t find such USB ports on your computer then you need to purchase a certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer Installing and Setting up the Scanner Please follow the step by step procedures described below to install the USB scanner Step 1 Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 1 Plug the power adapter into the scanner s power receptor 2 Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet 3 Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the scanner 4 Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the
30. tenance tips Caution Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment When it is not in use keep the scanner covered Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration It may damage the internal components Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break Clean the scanner glass by lightly spraying a non abrasive glass cleaner onto a soft lint free cloth Then wipe the glass thoroughly with the cloth DO NOT SPRAY CLEANER DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCANNER GLASS Excess liquid residue may fog or damage the scanner Your scanner operates best in temperatures between 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Appendix A Troubleshootino Scanning Problems Most problems are easily solved and some of the most common questions and their recommended solutions are listed below Symptom Cause 1 Solution 1 Cause 2 Solution 2 Cause 3 Solution 3 Symptom Cause Solution Symptom Cause 1 Solution1 Cause 2 After following the installation instructions my computer cannot find the scanner Some aspect of your computer system does not support USB Download and execute the file USBREADY EXE at http www usb org fag html to determine the level of your computer s USB support USB i
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