Kaiser Baas PhotoScanner User manual

PhotoScanner User Guide

CONTENTS
Introduction
Features
Safety
Product specifications
What’s in the box
Product diagram
PhotoScanner settings
Using the PhotoScanner
Playback menu
Maintenance
Connecting to a computer
Troubleshooting
Spanish version
Notes
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Kaiser Baas PhotoScanner. Please take a few
minutes to read through this user guide, which will provide instructions for you
to operate and maintain the product.
FEATURES
• Scan up to A4 size photos and documents
• TFT LCD preview display
• Scan resolution: 150, 300 and 600 dpi
• Scan directly to SD and SDHC memory card
• Save to JPG and PDF formats
• Supports colour and gray scale scanning
SAFETY
• Do not try and disassemble or remodel the Kaiser Baas PhotoScanner.
Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction and may void the warranty.
• Do not place the Kaiser Baas PhotoScanner in places that are exposed to oil,
water or dust.
• Keep your Kaiser Baas PhotoScanner away from heated sources such as direct
sunlight and heaters.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands or use defective power cables as it
may cause electric shocks or fire.
• Do not drop the Kaiser Baas PhotoScanner as it may cause serious damage and
may void the warranty.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WHAT’S IN THE BOX
1 x Kaiser Baas PhotoScanner
1 x Power adaptor
1 x USB cable
1 x Calibration card
1 x Warranty card
Scanner Type: A4 CIS sheet feed scanner
Display: 1.45” colour TFT LCD (128 x 128 pixels)
Scan speed: 8.7 seconds for A4 colour at 150 dpi
9.3 seconds for A4 colour at 300 dpi
33.2 seconds for A4 colour at 600 dpi
File format: JPG, PDF
Power: 5V 1 A
Interface: Mini USB, SD card slot, DC-IN
Mass storage support: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7,
Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.5 / 10.6
Size: 298 x 55.8 x 45mm
Weight: 440g
Product code: KBA03034
APN: 9 326903 003544
2 x Photo sleeves (4” x 6” & 5” x 7”)
1 x Lens cleaning tool
1 x Roller cleaning tool
1 x Quick start guide
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Adjustable paper guideFeeding slot
1.45” TFT LCD screen
On-board controls
On / off & scan button
Power input
Mini USB
Exit slot
SD card slot
PRODUCT DIAGRAM PHOTOSCANNER SETTINGS
Press and hold ‘on/off’ button for 1 second to turn on the scanner. You will see the
following options:
1. Playback mode icon is on the left and the scan settings icon is on the right.
2. If an SD card has not been inserted, you will see this message.
3. It is recommended to format the SD card before scanning. Press
the ‘right arrow’ button and the press the ‘OK’ button. This will take you
to ‘Setting’.
4. Press the ‘down arrow‘ button to select ‘format‘ and then press the ‘OK‘ button.
You will see the following message:
CARD
Exit
SCAN SYSTEM
Setting System Setting
Language
Format
Factory Default
Exit
FORMAT?
No Yes
Press the ‘right arrow‘ button to select ‘Yes‘ and then
press the ‘OK‘ button.
It only takes a number of seconds to format the SD
card and you will then be taken back to the ‘System
Setting‘ screen.
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Scan Setting
Colour Mode
Resolution
File Type
Calibration
Calibration?
No Yes
PHOTOSCANNER SETTINGS
Other options available are ‘Language‘ as seen below.
Before you can scan, it is recommended to calibrate the
scanner first.
Press the ‘down arrow‘ button to select ‘Calibration‘ and then
press the ‘OK‘ button.
You will see the following message:
Scan Setting
• English
• Francais
• Espanol
• Portugues
You have a selection of nine different language options.
You also have the option of selecting ‘Factory Default‘, which
will reset all the settings back to factory default.
Select ‘Exit‘ and press the ‘OK‘ button to go back to ‘Setting‘.
To change the scan settings, select the ‘SCAN‘ icon at the ‘Setting‘ screen and then
press the ‘OK‘ button.
You will see the following options:
SCAN
OK
ZOOM
Scan Setting
Colour
Gray
Exit
PHOTOSCANNER SETTINGS
Move the paper guide all the way to the left and then insert the calibration card into
the scanner:
Press the ‘right arrow‘ button to select ‘Yes‘ and then press the ‘OK‘ button.
The calibration process will take a few moments to complete. The calibration card will
feed right through and the unit will turn off when completed.
Press and hold the ‘on/off’ button for 1 second to turn on the scanner.
Press the ‘right arrow‘ button and press ‘OK‘ button to go to ‘Settings‘.
Then press ‘OK‘ again to select the ‘SCAN‘ icon. For ‘Colour
Mode‘ you can select to scan in colour or gray scale. This is
going to be dependent on the photo or document that you
want to scan.
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PHOTOSCANNER SETTINGS
For ‘Resolution’ you can select to scan 150 dpi, 300 dpi or 600dpi.
For ‘File Type‘ you can select to save in JPG or PDF format.
When you have finished adjusting the scan settings, press the ‘down arrow‘ button
to select ‘Exit‘ then press the ‘OK‘ button.
Scan Setting
• JPG
• PDF
EXIT
Scan Setting
• 150 dpi
• 300 dpi
• 600 dpi
Exit
USING THE PHOTOSCANNER
It is recommended that you use the provided photo sleeve when scanning to ensure
the best results. Before using the photo sleeve, peel off the protective plastic sheath
from the top and bottom of the photo sleeve.
Make sure that the sealed end of the photo sleeve is
inserted into the scanner first to avoid jamming.
The photo sleeve is not required when scanning
documents or for photos with a gloss surface.
When you are ready to scan your photos or documents,
press the ‘SCAN‘ button.
You will see the following message:
SCAN
Adjust the paper guide accordingly and insert your photo or document facing upwards
and it will scan automatically.
You will see this message when scanning.
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USING THE PHOTOSCANNER
Do not press any buttons while the PhotoScanner is scanning.
When the scan has finished, you will see a preview on the LCD screen.
You can use the on-board controls to zoom or to select other photos and documents
that you have scanned on the SD card.
Press the ‘SCAN‘ button again when you are ready to scan.
USING THE PHOTOSCANNER
NOTES
•Keepingthephotoordocumentflatandlevelwhenfeedingpreventspossible
jamming
•Keeptheoriginalphotoordocumentfreefromfingersprints,oilordustforoptimum
scanned image quality
•Removethephotofromthesleeveafterscanningtopreventthesleevefrom
sticking
•Keepthesleevesinasafeplacewhennotinusetopreventthemfromaccumulating
dust
•Placethephotoordocumentontherightedgeofthefeedslotandadjustthepaper
guide so it aligns to the left hand side of the photo or document
•Gentlypushthephotoordocumentinthefeedingslotandletgowhen
it begins to feed into the slot
•Whenthescanhascompleted,afolderwillbecreatedontheSDcard.Eachscanned
image is given a file name with the prefix ‘IMAG‘ followed by a 4 digit sequential
number in the order the images stored. For example IMAG0001, IMAG0002, etc
•Whenyouhavefinishedscanning,pressandholdthe‘on/off‘ button for 2 seconds
to turn off the PhotoScanner. You can now safely disconnect the power
and remove the SD card
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PLAYBACK MENU
The PhotoScanner has the ability to display previously scanned documents. Press the
‘OK‘ button to enter playback mode.
You can use the ‘left arrow‘ or ‘right arrow‘ buttons to preview
the files on the SD card. You have the option of rotating and
deleting the files by pressing the ‘down arrow‘ button for each
selection.
You can also use the zoom function by pressing the ‘ZOOM‘
button during preview.
Press the ‘up arrow‘ button to exit playback mode.
Playback
Delete One
Delete All
Rotate
Exit
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MAINTENANCE
For optimal scanning results, the PhotoScanner should be cleaned before use or
or after not having been used for an extended amount of time. The PhotoScanner
is provided with accessories to help maintain the device. Do not use cleaning
implements or solvents to clean the PhotoScanner other than those provided
as this may cause damage to the device.
CLEANING THE ROLLER
To clean the roller, insert an SD card and press and hold the ‘on/off‘ button for 1
second to turn on the scanner.
Press the ‘right arrow‘ button then press the ‘OK‘ button.
Select ‘SCAN‘ the press the ‘down arrow‘ button until you see ‘clean‘.
Press the ‘OK‘
button to select.
Scan Setting
Clean
EXIT
Clean?
No Yes
The rotation and zoom option is for viewing purposes only. The orientation
of the scanned images will remain unchanged when viewed on the computer.
You will see the
following message.
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MAINTENANCE
Move the paper guide all the way to the left and insert the roller cleaning tool with
the foam wedge facing downwards.
Insert the roller cleaning tool all the way until it stops then select ‘YES‘
to clean the rollers.
When the cleaning has finished, the roller cleaning tool will be ejected.
SCAN
OK
ZOOM
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE LENS:
Before cleaning the lens, make sure the PhotoScanner has been turned off. To clean
the lens, hold the handle of the lens cleaner with the foam wedge facing downwards.
Move the paper guide all the way to the left and insert the lens cleaner. The cleaning
fabric should be facing upwards.
SCAN
OK
ZOOM
Move the lens cleaner from side to side several times and then remove.
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