Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Instruction manual

P3PC-5672-01ENZ0
Wi-Fi Connection Guide
(Windows)

Contents
About This Manual ................................................................................................................. 3
Trademarks...........................................................................................................................................4
Manufacturer.........................................................................................................................................5
Arrow Symbols in This Manual.................................................................................................................6
Screen Examples in This Manual .............................................................................................................7
For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Users ......................................................................................................8
Abbreviations Used in This Manual ..........................................................................................................9
Network Connection............................................................................................................. 10
Deciding on How the ScanSnap Is to Be Used......................................................................................... 11
Connecting a Computer to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point................................................. 13
Connecting a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point........................................... 19
Using a Mobile Router ................................................................................................................... 26
Switching the Computer that Is to Be Connected to the ScanSnap ...................................................... 27
Changing Settings after Connecting the ScanSnap................................................................................... 33
Switching the Computer that Is to Be Used to Another Computer ........................................................ 34
Changing the Wireless Access Point that Is to Be Connected to the ScanSnap ..................................... 35
Changing the Password for the ScanSnap ....................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting (Network Connection) ................................................................................................... 37
When a Computer Is Not Connected to a Wireless LAN ..................................................................... 38
When Connection to the ScanSnap Fails Even If the ScanSnap Is Connected to the Same Wireless Access
Point .................................................................................................................................... 40
Starting Wireless Setup Tool .......................................................................................................... 41
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About This Manual
l"Trademarks" (page 4)
l"Manufacturer" (page 5)
l"Arrow Symbols in This Manual" (page 6)
l"Screen Examples in This Manual" (page 7)
l"For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Users" (page 8)
l"Abbreviations Used in This Manual" (page 9)
About This Manual
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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Windows Live, and
Internet Explorer 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, App Store, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, OS X, iPad, iPhone, iPhoto, iPod touch, and iTunes
are trademarks of Apple Inc.
ABBYY™ FineReader™ Engine © ABBYY. OCR by ABBYY
ABBYY and FineReader are trademarks of ABBYY Software, Ltd. which may be registered in some
jurisdictions.
Evernote is a registered trademark or trademark of Evernote Corporation.
Google, Google Docs, Android, and Google Play are registered trademarks or trademarks of Google
Inc.
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
Besides the software authored by the product developer (PFU LIMITED), the ScanSnap contains
other free software, such as software copyrighted under the GNU General Public License (GPL) or
the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). For details concerning the conditions of the
licenses, refer to "Terms and Conditions for End User License" (file name: OSS_License.pdf)
contained in the Setup DVD-ROM.
ScanSnap, the ScanSnap logo, ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap Organizer, 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.
About This Manual
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Manufacturer
PFU LIMITED
YOKOHAMA i-MARK PLACE, 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 220-8567, Japan
© PFU LIMITED 2015
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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].
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Screen Examples in This Manual
Microsoft product screenshots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
The screenshots used in this manual are of Windows 7.
The actual windows and operations may differ depending on the operating system.
Icon in the Notification Area
The ScanSnap Manager icon is displayed in the menu which appears when you click in the
notification area.
To have the ScanSnap Manager icon always displayed in the notification area, drag the icon
and drop it onto the notification area.
The notification area is located at the far right of the taskbar.
The explanations in this manual use the case in which the ScanSnap Manager icon is always
displayed in the notification area.
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For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Users
To start ScanSnap applications or display Control Panel, use the All apps screen.
The All apps screen is displayed by following the procedure below.
Windows 8.1
1. Click on the lower left side of the Start screen.
To display , move the mouse cursor.
Windows 8
1. Right-click the Start screen.
2. Click [All apps] on the app bar.
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Abbreviations Used in This Manual
Also, the following abbreviations are used in this manual.
Abbreviation Used Designation
Windows 8.1 Windows® 8.1 operating system, English Version
Windows® 8.1 Pro operating system, English Version
Windows® 8.1 Enterprise operating system, English Version
Windows 8 Windows® 8 operating system, English Version
Windows® 8 Pro operating system, English Version
Windows® 8 Enterprise operating system, English Version
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 Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP operating
system
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 in this manual differ from the actual displayed screens, refer to the
ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap User's Guide.
Android Android™
Wireless access point Wireless access point
Wireless router
ScanSnap Color Image Scanner ScanSnap iX500
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Network Connection
This section explains the ScanSnap network connection.
l"Deciding on How the ScanSnap Is to Be Used" (page 11)
l"Changing Settings after Connecting the ScanSnap" (page 33)
l"Troubleshooting (Network Connection)" (page 37)
Network Connection
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Deciding on How the ScanSnap Is to Be Used
The procedure to connect a computer or a mobile device to the ScanSnap varies depending on how
the ScanSnap is to be used.
Decide on how the ScanSnap is to be used, and then refer to the connection method accordingly.
l"Using It at Home" (page 11)
l"Using a Mobile Router" (page 12)
Using It at Home
This section explains the connection method for using the ScanSnap via a wireless LAN at home or
in another environment where a wireless LAN environment is set up.
A computer is required for connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN.
lTo connect it to a computer
For details, refer to the following:
"Connecting a Computer to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point" (page 13)
lTo connect it to a mobile device
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For details, refer to the following:
"Connecting a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point" (page 19)
Using a Mobile Router
To use a mobile router as a wireless access point, you need to disable the privacy separator
function. For details, refer to the following:
"Using a Mobile Router" (page 26)
For details about connecting the ScanSnap to a computer via a mobile router, refer to the following:
"Connecting a Computer to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point" (page 13)
For details about connecting the ScanSnap to a mobile device via a mobile router, refer to the
following:
"Connecting a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access Point" (page 19)
Network Connection
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Connecting a Computer to the ScanSnap via a Wireless Access
Point
Preparation
Connect the computer to a wireless access point that is to be used when connecting the computer
to the ScanSnap.
For a successful connection, the following information of the wireless access point is required:
lNetwork name (SSID)
lSecurity key (password)
In the window shown below, you can check or change the network the computer is connected to:
Connection Method
This method assumes that ScanSnap Manager is not installed on the computer that is to be
connected to the ScanSnap. Install ScanSnap Manager from the Setup DVD-ROM and follow the
Wireless Network Setup Wizard that appears after the installation is complete.
HINT
Be careful not to close the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap.
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1. Click the [Setup Now] button.
2. Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [Next] button.
3. Click the [Yes] button.
HINT
When the window shown below appears, refer to "When a Computer Is Not Connected to a
Wireless LAN" (page 38):
4. Click the [OK] button.
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5. Click the [Yes] button.
HINT
lDepending on the performance of the computer, it may take a while until the connection
confirmation window appears.
lWhen the firewall alert window appears, click [Allow access].
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lWhen an error window appears indicating that the wireless connection between the
ScanSnap and the computer failed, click the link in the displayed window and refer to the
details in the Help.
lIf connection fails, check whether the ScanSnap and the computer are connected to the
same wireless access point. Note that the ScanSnap and the computer cannot be connected
to a wireless access point where the privacy separator such as a mobile router or a public
wireless LAN cannot be disabled.
lWhen connection fails even if the ScanSnap and the computer are connected to the same
wireless access point, refer to "When Connection to the ScanSnap Fails Even If the
ScanSnap Is Connected to the Same Wireless Access Point" (page 40).
lIf connection cannot be set up manually, restart the wireless access point.
If connection still fails after the above operations are performed, refer to the ScanSnap Wireless
Setup Tool Help.
6. Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [OK] button.
7. Click the [No] button.
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8. Click the [Finish] button.
The ScanSnap Manager icon changes to .
Check the scanning operation with the ScanSnap.
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HINT
lUsing ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool allows you to set up a wireless network at any time to
connect the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN. When you install ScanSnap Manager, ScanSnap
Wireless Setup Tool is installed at the same time.
Start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool in the following procedure:
1. Connect the ScanSnap and the computer with a USB cable.
2. Open the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap to turn the power on, and then turn on the
Wi-Fi switch on the back of the ScanSnap.
3. Select [Start] menu → [All Programs] → [ScanSnap Manager] → [ScanSnap Wireless Setup
Tool] (for Windows 8.1/Windows 8, select [ScanSnap Manager] → [ScanSnap Wireless Setup
Tool] on the All apps screen).
The ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool will start running.
4. Click the [Wireless Network Setup Wizard] button in the main menu.
The Wireless Network Setup Wizard appears.
lIt may take a while for Wireless Setup Tool to start running. If ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool does
not start even after you wait for a while, restart the computer and then start ScanSnap Wireless
Setup Tool again.
Network Connection
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Connecting a Mobile Device to the ScanSnap via a Wireless
Access Point
ATTENTION
To connect a mobile device to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN, you also need to configure the settings
for the computer. Set up a wireless network by following the connection method.
Preparation
lConnect a mobile device to a wireless access point that is to be used when connecting a
mobile device to the ScanSnap.
For a successful connection, the following information of the wireless access point is required:
- Network name (SSID)
- Security key (password)
lWhen setting up a wireless network, you need a password. The default password is the last
four digits of the ScanSnap serial number.
lTo connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device, you need to install ScanSnap Connect
Application on your mobile device.
Download ScanSnap Connect Application from the following application stores:
For iOS
- iTunes
- App Store
For Android
- Google Play
Connection Method
This method assumes that ScanSnap Manager is not installed on the computer that is to be
connected to the ScanSnap. Install ScanSnap Manager from the Setup DVD-ROM and follow the
Wireless Network Setup Wizard that appears after the installation is complete.
HINT
Be careful not to close the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap.
1. Click the [Setup Now] button.
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2. Check the contents on the displayed window and click the [Next] button.
3. Click the [Yes] button.
HINT
When the window shown below appears, refer to "When a Computer Is Not Connected to a
Wireless LAN" (page 38):
4. Click the [OK] button.
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