Avision 300500003 User manual

User’s Manual
Avision Inc.

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Trademarks
Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, XT are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corp.
Other brands and product names herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of Avision Inc.
Material scanned by this product may be protected by governmental laws
and other regulations, such as copyright laws, the customer is solely
responsible for complying with all such laws and regulations.
Warranty
The information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice.
Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a
particular purpose.
Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.

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FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacture of this device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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EC Declaration of Conformity
According to EN45014
Manufacturer's Name: AVISION INC.
Manufacturer's Address: No. 20, Creation
Road I, Science-Based
Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, Taiwan,
R.O.C.
declare that the product
Model Number : 300500003/300400011
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Emission: EN 50081-1 (1992)
EN 55022 (Class B)
(Conducted Radiated) (1994)
EN 60555-2 (Harmonics) (1987)
EN 60555-3 (Flicker) (1987)
Immunity:
EN50082-1 (1992)
IEC 1000-4-2 (ESD) (1995)
IEC 1000-4-3 (RS) (1995)
IEC 1000-4-4 (EFT/Burst) (1995)
IEC 1000-4-5 (SURGE) (1995)

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System Requirements
Windows
¾IBM compatible PC 586, Pentium or higher
¾Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP
¾USB port 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
¾At least 100 MB of free hard disk space
¾At least 128 MB of system memory
¾A CD-ROM drive

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................1-1
2. Scanner Installation ....................................................2-1
2.1 Installing the ADF Paper Tray .............................2-2
2.2 Installing the ADF Output Paper Tray ....................2-3
2.3 Connecting the Cables .....................................2-4
2.3.1 Connecting to Power ........................................2-4
2.3.2 Turning on the Power........................................2-4
2.4 Installing the Software........................................2-5
2.5 Connecting to Computer.....................................2-5
3. Completing Your First Scan .......................................3-1
3.1 Loading Your Paper.........................................3-1
3.1.1 Notice on Using the ADF..................................3-1
3.1.2 Placing Your Document in the ADF Paper Tray3-2
3.2 Scanning with Image Editing Software...................3-3
3.2.1 A Glance of the User Interface .........................3-5
4. Editing Your Image......................................................4-1
4.1 Using the Basic Features ..................................4-1
4.1.1 Choosing Your Scan Method ...........................4-1
4.1.2 Selecting a Proper Image Type........................4-2
4.1.3 Determining a Proper Resolution.....................4-4
4.1.4 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast.............4-5
4.1.5 Enlarging Previewed Image .............................4-6
4.1.6 Inverting and Selecting Your Image.................4-7
4.1.7 Enhancing Your Image.....................................4-9

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4.2 Using the Advanced Features............................ 4-11
4.2.1 The Switch button ..........................................4-11
4.2.2 Adjusting Highlight/Shadow Levels................4-12
4.2.3 Adjusting the Brightness Curve......................4-15
4.2.4 Changing Color Hue/Saturation/Lightness ....4-16
4.2.5 Using Color Balance ......................................4-17
4.2.6 Color Drop-out................................................4-18
4.3 Using other Tools........................................... 4-19
5. Using the Buttons........................................................5-1
6. Maintenance.................................................................6-1
6.1 Cleaning the ADF ...........................................6-1
6.2 Cleaning the Calibration Area .............................6-2
6.3 Replacing the Snap-in Pad Module.......................6-3
7. Troubleshooting..........................................................7-1
7.1 Clearing a Paper Jam.......................................7-1
7.2 Questions and Answers ....................................7-3
7.3 Technical Service ...........................................7-5
8. Specifications..............................................................8-1

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the color sheet-fed image
scanner. Avision is one of the leading companies in the world to
develop high performance sheet-fed scanners.
Before you install and operate the new scanner, please take a few
minutes to read through this manual. It provides proper instructions
for you to unpack, install, operate and maintain the scanner.
The following figure indicates the package contents. Please check all
the items against your checklist. If you do not receive all the items,
please contact your authorized local dealer immediately.

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1. Scanner Main Unit
2. ADF Paper Tray
3. Flatbed Paper Tray
4. USB Cable
5. Power Adapter
6. Power Cord
Note:
1. Only use the AC adapter SA60-24 (made by SINO-AMERICAN) included in
the machine. Using other AC adapters may damage the machine and void
the warranty.
2. Please unpack the packing carefully, and check the contents against
the checklist. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact
your dealer immediately.
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2. Scanner Installation
Precautions
Keep the scanner out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the
sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit.
Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty place.
Be sure to use the proper AC power source.
Place the scanner securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or
uneven surfaces may cause mechanical or paper-feeding
problems.
Retain the scanner box and packing materials for shipping
purposes.