Coopers F940 User manual

Photo Album Scanner F940 Instructions for Use
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Dimensions:
Length: 20.9cm
Width: 16.2cm
Height: 18.2cm
Weight: 1.05kg
Materials: ABS
Power:
Power adaptor
Input: 100-240Va.c.; 50/60Hz; 0.4A max
Output: 5VDC; 1A
Li-Ion 3.7V/1050mAh (Type BL-5C)
battery
Table of Contents
Parts................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Caution .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Part Names ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Installing the Battery Pack................................................................................................................................. 4
Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................. 5
Preparing your Photo Album Scanner ............................................................................................................... 5
Scanning Photo Album/Magazine/Photo .......................................................................................................... 6
Brightness Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Scanning Film..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Place Film/Slide into Holder .............................................................................................................................. 8
Playback Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Delete Mode.................................................................................................................................................... 12
To Link SD Card to Computer/Download ........................................................................................................ 13
Specification .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Icons and Indicators......................................................................................................................................... 15
System Requirements...................................................................................................................................... 15
CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................. 17
PLUG WIRING (UK & IRELAND)........................................................................................................................ 17
BATTERIES........................................................................................................................................................ 17
DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 17

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Parts
Caution
Before using Photo Album Scanner, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the Scanner is operated correctly.
Never operate Photo Album Scanner anywhere where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper
use creates the risk of serious accident.
Do not try to open the case of the scanner or attempt to modify it in any way. High-voltage internal
components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be
performed only by authorized service providers.
Keep the scanner away from water and other liquids.
Do not use it with wet hands. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
Keep the Photo Album Scanner and its accessories out of the reach of children and pets to prevent
accidents or damage.
If you notice smoke or a strange odour coming from the Photo Album Scanner, turn the power off
immediately.
Take it to the nearest authorized service centre for repairing. Never attempt to repair it on your own.
Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for
the Photo Album Scanner may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or
other hazards.
The Photo Album Scanner may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
If the exterior of the scanner needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Adaptor

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Part Names
Rear view

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Note: It is recommended to use the cleaning brush to insert into the Photo Album Scanner slot and clean
the glass surface periodically to produce a clear image. Please make sure your film negatives/mounted
slides and their holders are clean before inserting into the Photo Album Scanner as well. Dust or dirt from
the film holder will affect the quality of your scanned images.
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Open the Battery Door by lightly pressing and sliding the door latch.
2. Insert the supplied battery. Make sure the (+ and -) ends of the battery match to the polarities
indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Snap the cover back and press the latch into place.
Battery Power Status

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Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use.
If the battery charge becomes low while you are using the scanner, it is recommended to recharge it as
soon as possible.
1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment (see previous page).
2. You may charge the battery in 2 ways:
(a) Plug the Micro USB of the supplied USB cable to the USB connector of the scanner, and plug the other
USB end into the USB port of your computer/notebook.
Please charge the battery at least 3 hours prior to your first use.
(b) Connect the Micro USB wire to the Power Adaptor then plug it to a mains socket. Connect the micro
USB terminal to the Micro USB connector of the scanner. The red LED is lights up during battery charging
when the scanner is not in use, and will turn off when it is fully charged.
Please charge the battery at least 3 hours.
Note:
The scanner can also be operated without the battery, by connecting the Power Adaptor to a mains socket
and the USB cable to the scanner.
Status LED indication:
Red LED: (1) Lights up when the power of the scanner is on.
(2) When the scanner is not in use with power off, it is lit during battery charging and off
when battery is fully charged.
Green LED: Lights up when photo scanning is set.
Blue LED: Lights up when film scanning is set.
Preparing your Photo Album Scanner
1. Insert and push an SD card into the SD Card Slot until the card locks in place. Push once again to release
the card. Unit accepts only SD or SDHC card up to a maximum of 32GB.

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2. Load the battery into the scanner as described in Installing the Battery Pack.
3. Select the media you want to scan. Slide the Photo/Film focus switch and Photo/Film light switch to the
appropriate media.
4. Connect the power adapter to a mains plug, then connect the power adapter to the scanner via the
micro USB cable. Make sure the USB terminal is inserted in the correct direction. Do not use too much
force to connect the USB terminal into the Micro USB connector.
5. Press the power button, then the OK button to select NO (means not linked to a computer) on the pop
up icon on the LCD screen. The photo LED (green) or the film LED (Blue) will be lit up, depending on the
media chosen.
6. The scanner is now ready for use.
Note:
If you are not able to see the light from your LCD screen, slide the Photo/Film Light Switch to its proper
position.
Scanning Photo Album/Magazine/Photo
NOTE: The film/photo tray doubles as the base for this unit. You must detach it to scan photos.
1. Slide the Photo/Film Focus Switch to “PHOTO”
2. Slide the Photo/Film Light Switch to “PHOTO”
3. With the film tray removed, place the scanner on the picture in the photo album, magazine or
photo you want to scan.
4. Press Power Button to turn on the scanner. You will see on the LCD screen the image of the media
under the scanner.
5. Select the size of the photo (3.5”x5” or 4”x6”, 4” x4”, 4.2”x3.2”, 3.4”x2.1”) by pressing the Down
Button
6. Press the OK Button to scan the picture. The scanned digital image will automatically store on your
SD card.
Note:
4x4”, 4.2x3.2” and 3.4X2.1” are the sizes of photo for Polaroid and Fuji instant film.

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Note:
You may scan your photo by placing it on the Photo Tray for scanning. You can also scan directly from your
photo album without removing the pictures from their holder.
If you see a black image on the LCD screen and do not see the image you want to scan, please check that
both switches are on the Photo setting. Please do not insert the film holder tray into the scanner when
scanning a photo direct from an album.
Brightness Adjustment
1. Brightness adjustment: the exposure of the scanner is set automatically. On some occasions you need to
adjust the brightness (exposure) of your subject.
Press the EV/Delete button to adjust exposure value.
Press up or down button to adjust the exposure compensation from +2EV to -2EV in 0.5 increments.
The amount of compensation is shown at the bottom of the LCD. Press the EV/Delete button again to
complete the setting.
EV button
UP button
DOWN button

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Scanning Film
Place Film/Slide into Holder
1. Keep the glossy surface of your film in the upward direction.
Open the negative/ positive slide holder as Illustrated.
2. Put a 135 positive slide/ negative film into holder as shown.
3. Close the holder and please make sure the holder is closed properly.
Scanning Film and Slide
1. Slide the Photo/Film Focus Switch to “FILM”
2. Slide the Photo/Film Light Switch to “FILM”
Insert the loaded film/ slide holder properly into the slot according to the ▲or ● sign shown on the
scanner and film holder.
(▲Insert through the right entrance)

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(● Insert through the left entrance)
You can adjust the location of the film by moving the film holder; the film holder can be moved in both
directions.
Keep your picture in the rectangular white frame shown on the LCD screen, improper adjustment of picture
may copy the black edges of the film holder.
If the black edge of a slide film is on top or bottom of the LCD screen, tilt the scanner forward or backward
to eliminate the black edge.
Film Type Selection:
To select film type on the screen, press Film Type Button.
135 positive (slide)
135 negative
135 black & white

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Note: Improper selection of Film type may get improper colour results from your LCD screen and the
images you scanned.
Press the OK Button to convert picture to Digital image.
To get the best digitized image, wait for the image display on the LCD screen to adjust the brightness and it
becomes stable. It normally takes 3-4 seconds, depending on the brightness of your film.
Note: For power saving the scanner will automatically go into sleep mode if you are not using it for more
than 3 minutes. You may wake up the scanner by pressing any button.
If not used for more than 6 minutes it will turn off automatically.
Move the film holder to the next picture.