Fujitsu S1500M - ScanSnap - Document Scanner Manual

Operator's Guide
P3PC-2432-05ENZ0

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the color image scanner ScanSnap S1500/S1500M (hereinafter
referred to as "the ScanSnap").
This manual explains how to handle and operate the ScanSnap.
Be sure to read this manual and "Getting Started" thoroughly before using the ScanSnap to
ensure correct use.
We hope that this manual will provide you with useful information in order to utilize the
ScanSnap.
If you are using a Microsoft®Windows® operating system, either Adobe®Acrobat®(7.0 or
later) or Adobe®Reader®(7.0 or later) is required to display or print this manual.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and
Entourage are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Word is the product of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.
Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, iPhoto, and Rosetta are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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trade names of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel, Pentium, and Intel Core are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
PowerPC is a registered trademark or trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Cardiris is a trademark of I.R.I.S.
ABBYY™ FineReader™ Engine ©2011 ABBYY. OCR by ABBYY
ABBYY and FineReader are trademarks of ABBYY.
Evernote is a registered trademark or trademark of Evernote Corporation.
Google and Google Docs are registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc.
Salesforce, the Salesforce logo, and Salesforce CRM are registered trademarks or
trademarks of salesforce.com, inc. in the United States and other countries.
ScanSnap, the ScanSnap logo, CardMinder, and Rack2-Filer are registered trademarks or
trademarks of PFU LIMITED in Japan.
Other company names and product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of
the respective companies.

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Manufacturer
PFU LIMITED
International Sales Dept., Imaging Business Division, Products Group Solid Square East
Tower 580 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-8563, Japan
Phone: [phone]
© PFU LIMITED 2008-2012
Disclaimer
zReproducibility of the image data
Confirm that the image data scanned with the ScanSnap meets your requirements (e.g.
image reproducibility in size accuracy, information amount, fidelity, content and color).
zDisposing of the original document
Check the image data using the application where you transferred the image data to
make sure that there are no missing parts before disposing of the original document
scanned with the ScanSnap.
It is the responsibility of the customer to store and manage the scanned image, and
dispose of the original document scanned with the ScanSnap.
Manuals
Read the following manuals as needed when using the ScanSnap.
Manual Description Location
Safety Precautions Read this manual before you
start using the product because
it contains important information
about the safe use of the
ScanSnap.
Included in the package.
ScanSnap S1500/S1500M
Getting Started
This manual explains about the
ScanSnap package contents,
software installation, connecting
the ScanSnap, and checking
the operation.
ScanSnap S1500/S1500M
Operator's Guide
(this manual)
Read this manual for
information about the basic
operations of the ScanSnap,
software installation, scanning
methods, various settings, and
handling of the ScanSnap.
Select [Start] menu →[All Programs] →
[ScanSnap Manager] →[ScanSnap
Operator's Guide].
Select [Applications] from the sidebar in
Finder, and double-click [ScanSnap] →
[Manual] →[Operator's Guide].

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Troubleshooting
(installation)
Read this manual when you
failed to install the software or
when the ScanSnap does not
operate normally after software
installation. It explains about the
resolutions for such troubles.
zClick [Manuals] →[Troubleshooting
(installation)] in the [ScanSnap Setup]
dialog box that appears when you insert
the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM
drive.
zSelect [Start] menu →[All Programs] →
[ScanSnap Manager] →
[Troubleshooting (installation)].
zDouble-click the [Troubleshooting
(installation)] icon in the [ScanSnap]
window that appears when you insert
the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM
drive.
zSelect [Applications] from the sidebar in
Finder, and double-click [ScanSnap] →
[Manual] →[Troubleshooting
(installation)].
ScanSnap Connect
Application
User's Guide (iOS)
Read this manual for
information about connecting
the mobile device and the
computer, ScanSnap Connect
Application operations on the
mobile device, settings and
receiving files.
Tap on the [File List] screen of
ScanSnap Connect Application installed on
your mobile device, and then tap [Help] on
the [Information] screen that appears.
ScanSnap Organizer
User's Guide
Read these manuals when
using this product for the first
time, or when you need more
information on product features,
dialog boxes/windows,
operating environment and
functions.
Select [Start] menu →[All Programs] →
[ScanSnap Organizer] →[Manual].
CardMinder User's Guide Select [Start] menu →[All Programs] →
[CardMinder] →[Manual].
Cardiris™ 4 User Guide From Finder, select [Applications] and
double-click [Cardiris for ScanSnap] →
[Manuals] →[User Guide.pdf].
ABBYY FineReader for
ScanSnap User's Guide
Select [Start] menu →[All Programs] →
[ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (TM)4.1]
→[User's Guide].
Scan to Microsoft
SharePoint User Guide
Select [Start] menu →[All Programs] →
[KnowledgeLake] →[Scan to Microsoft
SharePoint User Guide].
Manual Description Location

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ScanSnap Manager
Help
Read this Help file when
questions or problems
regarding operations (e.g. when
setting items) arise.
This Help file explains about
scanner operations, operational
troubles and their resolution,
dialog boxes/windows and
messages.
Refer to this Help by either of the following
methods:
zRight-click the ScanSnap Manager icon
on the taskbar, and then select
[Help] →[Help] from the menu that
appears.
In Windows 7, the ScanSnap Manager
icon is displayed in the menu that
appears when you click on the
taskbar.
zClick the Help button ( ) for
ScanSnap Manager.
zPress the [F1] key on the keyboard
when a dialog box is displayed.
zClick the [Help] button in each dialog
box.
zClick the ScanSnap Manager icon in
the Dock while pressing the [control] key
on the keyboard, and then select [Help]
→[Help] from the menu that appears.
zClick the Help button for ScanSnap
Manager.
zFrom the menu bar, select [Help] →
[ScanSnap Manager Help].
ScanSnap Organizer
Help
Read these Help files when
questions or problems
regarding operations (e.g. when
setting items) arise.
These Help files explain about
operations, dialog boxes/
windows and messages.
For details about how to start up the Help,
refer to the User's Guide for each product.
CardMinder Help
Cardiris Help From the menu bar, select [Help] →
[Cardiris Help].
ABBYY FineReader for
ScanSnap Help
From the menu bar, select [Help] →
[FineReader for ScanSnap Help].
Adobe Acrobat Help From the menu bar, select [Help] →
[Acrobat Help].
Manual Description Location

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■ About This Manual
Structure of This Manual
This manual consists of the following:
ScanSnap Overview
This chapter explains about the features, the names and functions of the parts,
system requirements, and basic operations of the ScanSnap.
Installing the Software
This chapter explains about the software bundled with the ScanSnap and how
to install them.
Using the ScanSnap (for Windows Users)/Using the ScanSnap (for Mac OS
Users)
This chapter explains how to perform a scan, change or save scan settings,
add, change or delete profiles, as well as other various scanner functions.
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides references for resolving troubles such as removing
jammed documents.
Daily Care
This chapter explains about the cleaning materials and how to clean the
ScanSnap.
Consumables
This chapter explains how to replace and purchase the pad assy and the pick
roller.
Appendix
This appendix explains how to update ScanSnap Manager, how to uninstall
the software, about settings that differ by the scanning method, how to
purchase/clean the Carrier Sheet and the ScanSnap installation specifications.
Read this manual in order starting from "ScanSnap Overview" through "Using the
ScanSnap" for a better understanding of ScanSnap operations.

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Symbols Used in This Manual
The following indications are used in this manual to obviate any chance of accident or
damage to you and people near you, and your property. Warning labels indicate the warning
level and statements. The symbols indicating warning levels and their meanings are as
follows.
Besides warning indicators, the following symbols are also used in this manual.
Arrow Symbols in This Manual
Right-arrow symbols (→) are used to connect icons or menu options you should select in
succession.
Example: Select [Start] menu →[Computer].
Indication Description
WARNING
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not
strictly observed, may result in severe injury or death.
CAUTION
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not
strictly observed, may result in safety hazards to personnel
or damage to the product.
Symbol Description
This symbol alerts operators to particularly important information.
Be sure to read this information.
This symbol alerts operators to helpful advice regarding operations.
This symbol indicates operations using Windows.
This symbol indicates operations using Mac OS.

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Screen Examples in This Manual
zWindows screen
Screenshots in this manual are used according to the guidelines provided by Microsoft
Corporation.
The screenshots used in this manual are of Windows Vista.
The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the operating system that you
are using.
zMac OS screen
The screenshots used in this manual are of Mac OS X v10.6.
The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the Mac OS that you are using.
The screen examples in this manual are subject to change without notice in the interest of
product development.
If the actual screen differs from the screen examples in this manual, operate by following the
actual displayed screen.

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Abbreviations Used in This Manual
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
Windows 7 : Windows®7 Starter operating system, English Version
Windows®7 Home Premium operating system, English Version
Windows®7 Professional operating system, English Version
Windows®7 Enterprise operating system, English Version
Windows®7 Ultimate operating system, English Version
Windows Vista : Windows Vista®Home Basic operating system, English Version
Windows Vista®Home Premium operating system, English Version
Windows Vista®Business operating system, English Version
Windows Vista®Enterprise operating system, English Version
Windows Vista®Ultimate operating system, English Version
Windows XP : Windows®XP Home Edition operating system, English Version
Windows®XP Professional operating system, English Version
Windows 2000 : Windows®2000 Professional operating system, English Version
Windows : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating
system
Microsoft Office : Microsoft®Office
Word : Microsoft®Word 2010
Microsoft®Office Word 2007
Microsoft®Office Word 2003
Microsoft®Office Word 2002
Microsoft®Word for Mac 2011
Microsoft®Word 2008 for Mac
Microsoft®Word 2004 for Mac
Excel : Microsoft®Excel®2010
Microsoft®Office Excel®2007
Microsoft®Office Excel®2003
Microsoft®Office Excel®2002
Microsoft®Excel®for Mac 2011
Microsoft®Excel®2008 for Mac
Microsoft®Excel®2004 for Mac
PowerPoint : Microsoft®PowerPoint®2010
Microsoft®Office PowerPoint®2007
Microsoft®Office PowerPoint®2003
Microsoft®Office PowerPoint®2002
SharePoint : Microsoft®SharePoint®Server 2010, English Version
Microsoft®Office SharePoint®Server 2007, English Version
Microsoft®Office SharePoint®Portal Server 2003, English Version
Microsoft®SharePoint®Foundation 2010, English Version
Microsoft®Windows®SharePoint®Services 2.0/3.0, English Version
Office Live : Microsoft®Office Live
Internet Explorer : Windows®Internet Explorer®
Microsoft®Internet Explorer®
Windows Live Mail : Windows Live™ Mail

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Windows Mail : Microsoft®Windows®Mail
Outlook : Microsoft®Outlook®2010
Microsoft®Office Outlook®2007
Microsoft®Office Outlook®2003
Outlook Express : Microsoft®Outlook®Express
Outlook for Mac : Microsoft®Outlook®for Mac
.NET Framework : Microsoft®.NET Framework
Entourage : Microsoft®Entourage®
Mac OS : Mac OS X v10.7
Mac OS X v10.6
Mac OS X v10.5
Mac OS X v10.4
Adobe Acrobat : Adobe®Acrobat®
All the descriptions in this manual assume the usage of Adobe Acrobat
bundled with the ScanSnap. Unless otherwise specified, the term Adobe
Acrobat refers to the Adobe Acrobat bundled with the ScanSnap.
Note that Adobe Acrobat may be upgraded without notice.
If the descriptions differ from the actual displayed screens, refer to the
Adobe Acrobat Help.
Adobe Reader : Adobe®Reader®
ABBYY FineReader for
ScanSnap
: ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™
All the descriptions in this manual assume the usage of ABBYY
FineReader for ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap. Unless otherwise
specified, the term ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap refers to the ABBYY
FineReader for ScanSnap bundled with the ScanSnap.
Note that ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap may be upgraded without
notice.
If the descriptions differ from the actual displayed screens, refer to the
ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Help.
Cardiris : Cardiris™ for ScanSnap
Google Docs : Google Docs™
ScanSnap : Color image scanner ScanSnap S1500
Color image scanner ScanSnap S1500M
Carrier Sheet : ScanSnap Carrier Sheet