Medion USB COLOUR FLAT BED SCANNER User manual

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Content:
SAFETY AND SERVICE............................................ 1
Safety notes ...............................................................1
Operating safety .......................................................1
Point of use ..............................................................2
Environment condidtions..........................................2
Electro-magnetic compatibility ..................................2
Connecting...............................................................3
Power supply..........................................................3
Repairs ....................................................................4
Cleaning.....................................................................4
Data security ..............................................................4
INTRODUCTION .................................................... 5
Notes on these instructions ...........................................5
Our Target Group ......................................................5
Quality ....................................................................5
Service ....................................................................5
What can be reproduced or copied?................................5
Box includes ...............................................................6
System requirements ...................................................6
SETUP ................................................................. 7
1. Installation of Software.............................................7
2. Unlock the scanner ..................................................8
Locking the Scanner ..................................................8
3. Connecting to the power supply .................................9
4. Connecting to the PC..............................................10

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OPERATION .........................................................11
Scanning .................................................................. 11
1. Place the scan material ........................................11
2. Launch Scanwizard .............................................. 12
Scanner Button Controls............................................. 13
For More Help ...........................................................14
Scanning Slides and Film negatives ..............................15
Connecting the Transparency Adapter ........................15
Mounting a 35mm slide or film negative ..................... 16
Getting the best results............................................ 18
Getting the best results............................................ 18
Using the Transparency Adapter Calibrator .................19
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software ............... 19
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software ............... 20
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS..................20
Which Resolution for which Purpose?............................20
Memory requirement for different resolutions ..............21
What does the following mean? ...................................21
SERVICE .............................................................22
First Aid for Malfunctions ............................................22
Troubleshooting ......................................................22
Basic Instructions ................................................. 22
Check Connections and Cables................................22
Errors and Possible Causes .......................................23
Technical Support...................................................... 25
Do you need additional Help?.................................... 25
Guarantee ................................................................26
Copying this manual ................................................ 26

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SAFETY NOTES
Please read through this section carefully. Following all the
instructions will guarantee reliable operation and years of
enjoyment from your new flat bed scanner.
Always keep these instructions near your flat bed scanner for
easy reference.
Keep these instructions and packaging safe. Use the original
packaging in the event that you need to ship or transport
your flat bed scanner.
OPERATING SAFETY
•Never open the housing of the flat bed
scanner! This could lead to an electrical short-
circuit, damage to your flat bed scanner or fire.
•Slots and openings in the flat bed scanner
serve for ventilation and prevent overheating.
Do not cover these openings.
•Never insert any objects through the slits and
openings into the inside of the flat bed scanner.
Doing so could lead to an electrical short circuit
or damage to your flat bed scanner.
•Do not allow children to play unattended
with any electrical appliances. Children may
not always correctly recognize possible safety
hazards.
•This flat bed scanner is intended for personal use
only. It is not intended for commercial use in a
heavy industrial environment.

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POINT OF USE
•Keep your flat bed scanner and all connected equipment
away from moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight
in order to avoid malfunctions.
•Set up and operate all components on a stable, level
and vibration-free surface to prevent damage to the flat
bed scanner.
•Only use in a suitable ambient temperature:
ENVIRONMENT CONDIDTIONS
The flat bed scanner can be operated at an ambient tem-
perature of 10° C/40° F to 40° C/104° F and a relative
humidity of 35% to 80% (not condensing).
When switched off the flat bed scanner can be stored at tem-
perature from -10° C/14 °F to 60° C/140°F at a relative hu-
midity of 20 % to 80 % (not condensing).
After transporting your flat bed scanner wait
until it has reached the ambient temperature
before putting it into operation. In the event
of major variations in the temperature or hu-
midity. Condensation can form on the inside of
the flat bed scanner which can cause an electri-
cal short-circuit.
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
•When connecting the flat bed scanner observe the
guidelines for electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC).
•Please use only the AC adapter supplied.
•Maintain a distance of at least 3 feet from sources of
high frequency and magnetic interference (television
sets, loudspeakers, mobile telephones, etc.), in order to
avoid malfunctions and data loss.

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CONNECTING
POWER SUPPLY
•Do not open the power adapter housing.
When the housing is open there is a danger
of severe electric shock. It contains no user-
serviceable parts.
•The power socket must be in the vicinity of the scanner
and within reach of the power adapter cables. DO NOT
stretch the power cables tightly to reach a power socket.
•To disconnect your scanner from the power source re-
move the power cord from the power socket.
•Only use the power adaptor provided with this flat bed
scanner (DSA-0151A-12UP or HDAD15W101-124) op-
erating at AC 200-240V~/50 Hz.
•If using an extension cord, make certain that it meets
your local safety requirements. If in doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
•To provide additional protection against electric shock, power
surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage to your
scanner, we recommend the use of a surge protector.
Observe the following instructions to connect your flat bed
scanner properly:
•Route the cable so that no one can step on it or stumble over it.
•To avoid damage to the cable do not place any objects
or furniture on the cable.
•Please unlock the scanner before use. When you intend
to transport the scanner lock it again. (see page 7)

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REPAIRS
Please contact our service centre if you have any problems
with your flat bed scanner. ALWAYS have repairs completed
only by our authorised service centre.
Contact your local service centre when...
•Liquid has got into the flat bed scanner
•The flat bed scanner does not operate properly
•The scanner is dropped or the housing is damaged.
CLEANING
•Ensure that the scanner, particularly the glass plate,
is not dirty.
•Clean the flat bed scanner with a moist cloth.
•Do not use any type of solvents, caustic or gaseous
cleaning agents.
•Use glass cleaner to clean the scanner glass plate.
DATA SECURITY
Every time you update your computer’s data
make back-up copies on an external storage me-
dium, i.e. CDR disc. We cannot assume a liability
for data loss or associated subsequent damage.

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NOTES ON THESE INSTRUCTIONS
We have arranged these instructions so that you can quickly
find the subject related information in the table of contents.
The purpose of these instructions is to help you operate your
scanner safely, quickly and easily.
OUR TARGET GROUP
Thank your for purchasing this flat bed scanner. We thank
you for your confidence in our products and are pleased to
welcome you as a new customer. These instructions are in-
tended for novice users as well as advanced users. Regard-
less of possible professional functions, this flat bed scanner is
intended for domestic home use only.
QUALITY
We focused on great features, ease of use, safety and reli-
ability in manufacturing this flat bed scanner. The balanced
hardware and software design offers you an advanced flat
bed scanner design which will provide you a great deal of
functionality for business or entertainment purposes.
SERVICE
Service and support is available any time you use your flat
bed scanner. Contact us, we will be glad to help you. This
manual contains a separate chapter on the subject of service
beginning on page 22.
WHAT CAN BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED?
Unless you own the copyright or have the permis-
sion of the owner of the copyright unauthorised
reproduction (e.g. of bank notes) can violate do-
mestic or international law and be subject to se-
vere penalties. In questions of doubt please con-
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BOX INCLUDES
Please check the contents of the box. Notify us within 14
days of purchase if your flat bed scanner is not complete.
Your flat bed scanner includes:
USB flat bed scanner unit
Transparency Adapter
AC Adapter (DSA-0151A-12UP or HDAD15W101-124)
Installation and application software on CD
This user manual
Guarantee document
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer PC/AT compatible computer
Processor type
and speed Pentium III class 500 MHz or higher
Operating system Windows®98SE/ME/2000/XP
Memory 64 MB,
recommended: 128 MB or more
Hard disc capacity min. 800 MB free storage capacity
Installation CD-ROM drive
Connections USB interface

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1. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE
ÂWARNING! During software installation your important
files can be changed or deleted. To avoid problems in us-
ing older files after installation, make sure you backup
your hard disk.
ÂDo not install the Adobe®Acrobat®Reader when your
computer has this Software already installed.
Install the required software before connecting the scanner.
1. Insert the CDROM supplied to automatically start the
installation.
Note: If installation does not start automatically, probably the
so-called. “Autorun”feature is deactivated. Activate this fea-
ture if required in your Device Manager by calling the entry
"CD-ROM" and then marking the feature "Automatic notifi-
cation on change".
Manual installation without Autorun feature:
1) Open the “Start”menu and select “Run”.
2) Then enter the letter for the CD-ROM drive followed
by a colon and the name of the program: “CD-
Setup”
3) Confirm by clicking “OK”.
2. Select your preferred language and follow the further in-
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3. Restart your computer.

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2. UNLOCK THE SCANNER
1. With the scanner powered off, turn the scanner on its side
to see the locking screw at the bottom of the scanner.
2. Using a coin, turn the locking screw clockwise (using
some force to do this) until the arrow mark points to the
“Unlocked” position.
3. Turn the scanner back carefully.
LOCKING THE SCANNER
To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), tilt the
front-right corner of the scanner to see the locking screw.
Next, use a coin to turn the locking screw counter-clockwise
until the arrow mark points to the “Locked” position. Do not
turn the scanner upside down and attempt to lock the scan-
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3. CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Diagram for illustration purposes only:
1. Observe the notes in chapter “Safety and Service”
(page 1).
2. Position the computer and scanner so that you can
work with them easily and safely. Connect the sup-
plied power adapter to your scanner as shown in the
diagram above.
3. Connect the power adapter to a power socket in close
proximity of your flat bed scanner. The green LED on
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4. CONNECTING TO THE PC
Make sure your scanner software has been installed already
(see page 7). Connect your flat bed scanner as follows:
1. Switch on the computer and all connected peripheral equip-
ment (monitor, printer, external hard drive, etc.) and wait
until the operating system has booted completely.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable (n) to a free USB connec-
tion socket on your computer (o) and the other end to the
scanner.
3. Windows® will then recognise that a new piece of hardware
has been connected and complete the installation procedure.
Do not interrupt this setup procedure.
Note: If your operating system is configured so that the instal-
lation procedure accepts only signed drivers and software (the
default) an information screen will appear. Although the soft-
ware lacks the digital signature it may still work properly.
Click on “Tell me why this testing is important” to get de-
tailed information. Confirm by clicking on “Continue
Anyway”.
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Make sure the software installation has been completed
successfully.
SCANNING
1. PLACE THE SCAN MATERIAL
1. Open the Scanner cover.
2. Place the original to be scanned on the scanner bed. The
top of the original should be positioned towards the front
end of the scanner with the surface to be scanned facing
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2. LAUNCH SCANWIZARD
To launch ScanWizard, double-click the ScanWizard icon on
your desktop. By default, the scanner will detect the settings
(under Original, Scan Type, and Purpose), and automatically
performs a “fast preview” of your image based on those
settings.
1. To launch ScanWizard 5, double-click the ScanWizard 5
icon on your desktop.
You can use the following tool buttons to change the settings
according to your preferences:
Original defines the category of the original
(scan material).
Scantype Scan Type – selects the output image type
(colour, gray, or B&W).
Purpose defines the image resolution to
match your target application.
ÂNOTE: Click the Scale Output, Adjust, and Reset
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2. Click the Scan to button from the ScanWizard Control
Panel.
3. When the “Save As” dialog box appears, specify the
folder location, a file name, and the format for the output
image, then click “Save”. The image is then scanned and
saved to the specified location.
ÂNote: Send image to application after saving:
If this option is checked, the scanned image is
saved first, then automatically delivered to an im-
age-editing application, an e-mail editor, or a web
browser as indicated in the destination box.
SCANNER BUTTON CONTROLS
The Scanner is equipped with seven scanner buttons, provid-
ing quick access to the most frequently used functions:
Cancel/Setup
Launches the configuration utility when the scanner is not
scanning. Cancels the scanning job when the scanner is
scanning.
Scan
Captures images that can be saved as files or sent to an im-
age-editing application.
Copy
Scans the image and sends it to your printer.
Cancel/
Setup
Scan
Copy
E-mail
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E-mail
Scans the image and delivers it directly to your email application.
OCR
Scans a text document, converts, and saves it in text file
format.
Scan-to-Web
Scans an image and sends the output to a website. Your de-
fault browser will open and display the captured image.
Custom.
Customises the Power Saving, Scan, Fax, and Launch Appli-
cation functions according to your requirements.
The parameters for each button can be set through the
Scanner Configuration (SC) utility.
ÂNote: You need to exit ScanWizard before access-
ing the SC utility.
To launch the Configuration Utility, simply press the Can-
cel/Setup button on your scanner or choose it from your
computer.
FOR MORE HELP
If you experience problems with installation, refer to the
Troubleshooting file in the Techinfo folder on your CD-ROM.
For more information on operating your scanner with Scan-
Wizard, launch your Internet browser to view the software
manual (in HTML format). Alternatively, you can also view
the same manual directly from your CD-ROM.

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SCANNING SLIDES AND FILM NEGATIVES
The Transparency Adapter is an accessory included with your
scanner. It gives you the ability to scan 35mm slides and film
negatives on your flatbed scanner. We recommend the use of
this accessory to scan slides for on-screen display purposes
or where high resolution is not critical.
ÂPlease note: Scanning of colour transparencies may
vary, depending on the quality of your film original.
CONNECTING THE TRANSPARENCY ADAPTER
1. Switch off the scanner and unpack the Transparency
Adapter.
2. Remove the scanner lid and connect the Transparency
Adapter to your scanner. To do this: Connect the 15-pin
connector (A in diagram) of your Transparency
Adapter to the accessory port (B) at the back panel of
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MOUNTING A 35MM SLIDE OR FILM NEGATIVE
Mount the slide
Turn the Transparency Adapter over. Insert the 35mm slide
front side up into the recessed area at the center of the
Transparency Adapter. Secure the slide by gripping it with
the grip prong provided at the connector side of the recessed
area. For added stability, you may wish to secure the slide
with a piece of adhesive tape.
Mounting film negatives:
1. Turn the Transparency Adapter over. Insert the 35mm
film negative front side up along the recessed area, with
one perforated side of the film negative tucked under the
mylar sheets. For added stability, secure the other perfo-
rated side of the film negative with a piece of adhesive
tape.
Place the Transparency Adapter (with the secured film
negative or slide to be scanned) on the glass surface of the