Easypix CyberScanner P500 User manual

PHOTO SCANNER P500
User’s Manual

For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product
complies with the European
requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. “CE”
mark cameras are intended for sales in
Europe.
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1. Name of parts
1. Photo Slot
2. Snap Shot / Copy button
3. Power LED
4. USB Cable
5.PhotoTray
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zSystem Requirements
This photo converter supports Windows XP and Vista
(32-bits) via USB 2.0 only.
a. First insert the photo in to the appropriately sized
photo tray.
b. Open the photo tray slot.
c. Insert the tray in to the photo tray slot.
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2. Installing the driver and software
To use this photo converter you must install the photo
converter driver and ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 first.
Note: Do not connect the photo converter to the
computer while installing the driver.
Main Menu
• Installing the driver and software for Windows XP
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and
the main menu will appear.
3. Installation for Windows XP, follow the steps below:
3.1. Click on Install Driver to start installation.
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3. 2. Click Install.
3.3. Installation process will begin.
3.4. Once installation is complete. Click Finish.
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4. Take out the installation disk and restart the computer.
Insert the installation disk again and click on ArcSoft
Software.
4.1. Select the language you wish to be displayed. Then
click OK.
4.2. PhotoImpression will start the installation.
4.3. Click on Yes to agree to the terms and conditions.
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4.4. Click Next to have PhotoImpressions download into
your Programs folder.
4.5. Click Next to continue.
4.6. PhotoImpressions will start the setup process.
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4.7. Once you get this to this screen select "Clear All" so
that PhotoImpressions does not take over the files
on your computer.
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4.8. Click on Finish to complete and restart the computer.
5. Restart the computer and take out the installation disk.
Then connect the photo converter to your computer
and follow the steps below to synch up the hardware
with the software.

5.1. Do not insert the disk into the drive and select "Install
the software automatically" (The driver is already
installed; there is no need for the driver disk.)
5.2. The Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically
look for the driver in your computer to synch the
hardware. When the Windows warning message
pops up, select "Continue Anyway" to finish
synching.
5.3. Once the hardware is successfully installed you will
see this message bubble.
You are now ready to start using your photo converter to
start converting your photographs to digital images.
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• Installing the driver and software for Windows Vista
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and
the main menu will appear.
3. Installation for Windows Vista, follow the steps below:
3.1. Click on Install Driver to start installation.
3.2 Click Next to start the installation process.
3.3 Click Install.
3.4 Installation process will begin.
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3.5 Once installation is complete. Click Finish.
4. Take out the installation disk and restart the computer.
Insert the installation disk again and click on ArcSoft
Software.
4.1. Select the language you wish to be displayed. Then
click OK.
4.2. PhotoImpression will start the installation.
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4.3. Click on Yes to agree to the terms and conditions.
4.4. Click Next to have PhotoImpressions download into
your Programs folder.
4.5. Click Next to continue.
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4.6. PhotoImpressions will start the setup process.
4.7. Once you get this to this screen select "Clear All" so
that PhotoImpressions does not take over the files
on your computer.
4.8. Click on Finish to complete and restart the computer.
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5. Restart the computer and take out the installation disk.
Then connect the photo converter to your computer
and follow the steps below to synch up the hardware
with the software.
5.1. Do not insert the disk into the drive and click
Select “Locate and install driver software
(recommended).”
5.2. A Windows warning message will pop up. Select
"Install this driver software anyway" to synch the
hardware to the software.
5.3. Once the hardware is successfully installed you will
see this message bubble on the screen.
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You are now ready to start using your photo converter to
start converting your photographs to digital images.
3. Using PhotoImpression 6
1. Double click on the “PhotoImpression 6” icon on the
desktop and you will see the following:
Follow the instructions to open the software.
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Pic2 For first time users the converter will automatically
calibrate.
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Pic3
Select the location to save the pictures.
Note: Try to use the calibrate function before each use.
(Except the first use, it calibrates automatically.) This
helps the light in the converter adjust. Make sure there is
nothing in the converter during this process.
Pic4 You can adjust the location of the film by moving
the photo tray.
Pic5 Click snap shot on the screen or press the copy
button on the photo converter. A green frame will indicate
the selected picture(s) in the preview area. The
maximum is 12 pictures in the preview area at the top of
the film strip. If there are more than 12 pictures copied,
the 13th picture will overwrite the 1st picture. If you want to
save more than one picture, press the CTRL key on your
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keyboard and hold it to select more than one picture on
the film strip. Then press the transfer button to transfer or
save the selected pictures to your computer.
Note: To ensure the best image quality, please allow
about 5-10 seconds between snapshots and transfers for
white balance enhancement.
Note: Do not minimize the live view window while
transferring the pictures. Once the transferring process is
finished, click EXIT and you will be able to see the
picture(s) you’ve transferred. (Example shown below.)
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4. Editing Pictures with PhotoImpression 6
First, click once on the picture to select, then use the
Arcsoft editing tools to edit the pictures.
- Main Menu
The Main Menu appears in the upper left corner of the
workspace. Many of the program's key options and
controls are available in the Main Menu. To learn more
about a particular menu item and the options and
controls it contains, choose from the list below:
* File
Scan for Media Files
Launches the Scan for Media Files dialog box which
enables you to scan your computer for all photos, music
and video files. This process creates a media library that
helps the program perform as fast as possible. You can
scan your computer in one of the following three ways:
•Scan Primary Folders Only - Scans folders most
commonly used for storing media, such as My

Documents, My Pictures and Desktop.
•Scan All Folders - Scans your entire computer for
media (except Windows and Program Files
folders).
•Select the folders you want to scan - Allows you
to choose the folders for scanning.
* View
Full Screen/Play (F4)
Plays or displays the first selected file in full screen.
view.
- Main Buttons
* Get Photos
Acquire from Scanner
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