Brookstone iConvert User manual

653782_INS_Scanner Wand_Size:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk
Portable Document
and Photo Scanner
SCAN RECEIPTS, LETTERS, RECIPES,
PHOTOS AND MORE
i-Convert®

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WarningsandCautions.........................................................2
LocationofPartsandControls................................................. 3
LCDScreenIcons..............................................................4
IncludedAccessories...........................................................4
InstallingtheBattery............................................................5
FormattingYourmicroSDCard..................................................5
CalibratingtheScanner........................................................ 6
Setting the Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SettingtheTimeandDate......................................................7
SettingtheScanMode ........................................................ 8
Scanning..................................................................... 8
ViewingYourScans............................................................ 9
ViewingtheScan’sDateandTimeCreated...................................... 9
EditingandSavingAfterScanning.............................................11
Specifications................................................................12
ComputerSystemMinimumRequirements.....................................14
Troubleshooting..............................................................15
Warranty.....................................................................17

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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
• Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old batteries
in a fire.
• Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow
them. If the batteries are swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
• The batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge or
disassemble the batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old and
new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
1. Battery Door
2. Power/Scan Button
3. Error LED Indicator
4. LCD Screen
5. DPI Resolution Button
6. C/BW Button
7. Scan LED Indicator
8. Time Set Button
9. USB Port
10. microSD Card Slot
11. Format Button
12. Scan Guides
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LCD SCREEN ICONS
1. Selected Effect Indicator (Color/Mono [Black and White])
2. microSD Card Indicator
3. Battery Indicator
4. Selected Resolution Indicator (High 600dpi/Low 300dpi)
5. Scan Count/Time/Date Indicator
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1. Scanner
2. White Balance Calibration Sheet
3. Lens Cleaning Cloth
4. Mini USB Cable
5. Software CD
6. Scanner Drawstring Bag
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Slide open and remove the BATTERY DOOR and insert 2 AA alkaline
batteries according to the polarity indicators inside the compartment.
2. Replace the BATTERY DOOR and slide closed.
Note: The BATTERY INDICATOR on the LED screen will reveal if the
batteries need to be replaced.
FORMATTING YOUR microSD CARD
Important: The microSD card must be formatted before scanning.
Note: All content on the microSD card will be erased during formatting.
1. With the Scanner off, insert a microSD card (not included) into the
microSD CARD SLOT on the Scanner until it has clicked into place.
Note: Do not force the microSD card into place. Forcing the card may
damage the microSD card or the scanner. See the diagram on the scanner
to insert the microSD card correctly.
2. Turn the Scanner on by pressing the POWER/SCAN button for 2 seconds.
3. Using a thin, blunt object, press the FORMAT button once. An “F” will show
on the LCD screen.
4. Press the POWER/SCAN button once to begin formatting the microSD card.
5. The microSD CARD INDICATOR will blink until the formatting process
is complete.

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CALIBRATING THE SCANNER
1. Place the Scanner on the White Balance Calibration Sheet and press
the POWER/SCAN button for two seconds to turn the unit on.
2. Press and hold the C/BW button. While holding the C/BW button,
press the POWER/SCAN button once to enter into auto-calibration
mode. The microSD CARD INDICATOR will flash and stop when
the internal memory clearing process is complete.
3. The green and red LED light will then turn on. Do not move the
Scanner until the red LED light turns off. The green LED will remain lit.
4. Start rolling the Scanner over the White Balance Calibration Sheet slowly
and evenly until the green light turns off (you may have to roll the Scanner
backwards if necessary).
5. When the green LED light turns off, the calibration is complete.
Press and hold the POWER/SCAN button to turn the Scanner off.
SETTING THE RESOLUTION
1. Turn the Scanner on by pressing the POWER/SCAN button for two seconds.
2. By pressing the DPI RESOLUTION button on the scanner, you may choose
between high resolution (600 dpi) and low resolution (300 dpi).
3. The high or low resolution mode will be displayed on the LCD screen
to reflect your choice.
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SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
1. Turn the Scanner on by pressing the POWER/SCAN button for two seconds.
2. Using a thin, blunt object, such as a paper clip, press the TIME/SET
button on the scanner.
3. The LCD SCREEN will read 1 XX for the year.
4. Press the C/BW or DPI button to locate the current year and press the
SCAN button to select.
5. The LCD SCREEN will now read 2 XX for the month. Repeat step 4 to
select the Month, Day, Hour and Minute.
INDICATOR SET
1 XX Year
2 XX Month
3 XX Day
4 XX Hour
5 XX Minute
5. After you set 5 XX (Minute), press the TIME/SET button on the scanner
again to save TIME/SET settings.
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SETTING THE SCAN MODE
1. Turn the Scanner on by pressing the POWER/SCAN button for two seconds.
2. By pressing the C/BW button, you may choose between Color and Mono.
3. The Color or Mono icon will be displayed on the LCD screen to reflect
your choice.
SCANNING
1. With a microSD card inserted into the Scanner, turn the Scanner on by
pressing the POWER/SCAN button for two seconds.
2. Hold the document you wish to scan securely on a flat surface.
3. Place the Scanner flat against the document, scanning screen side down,
making sure the info you want to scan is between the SCAN GUIDES.
4. Press the POWER/SCAN button once. The green SCAN LED INDICATOR
light will illuminate to show the Scanner is scanning.
5. Roll the Scanner over the document you wish to scan slowly and evenly.
This will allow you to get the best quality scan possible.
6. When you reach the end of the document, press the POWER/SCAN button
again to stop scanning.
7. The COUNTING INDICATOR on the LCD screen will tell you the number
of saved scans you have completed.
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VIEWING YOUR SCANS
1. Connect the mini USB to the Scanner and then to a USB 2.0 port on
your computer.
2. Press the POWER/SCAN button on the scanner for two seconds to turn it on.
3. Your computer should recognize the Scanner as a removable disk.
Click “open folder to view files” to view and import scans.
Note: If the Removable Device window did not launch automatically, go to
your “My Computer” (PC) and find the device under Removable Storage.
Note: If desired, you may check the box to erase information on the microSD
card when importing.
VIEWING THE SCAN’S DATE AND TIME CREATED
PC
1. Connect the scanner to your PC via the USB cable.
2. Power the scanner on.
3. The “Auto Play” menu may appear. Click on “Open Folder to View Files.”
Note: If the Removable Device window did not launch automatically, go to
your “My Computer” and find the device under Removable Storage.
4. Locate and open the DCIM folder.
5. Locate and open the New Scans folder.
6. You may select “Date Created” to view the date and time of original scan.