Pandigital PANSCN01 User manual

Scanner
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Read This First................................................................................................ 3
Important Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 3
Copyright..................................................................................................... 5
Introduction...................................................................................................... 5
What’s In the Box........................................................................................ 5
Parts of the scanner and their functions ......................................................... 6
PhotoLink Scanner Indicators .......................................................... 8
Operating the PhotoLink Scanner.................................................... 9
Preparation and Setup the PhotoLink Scanner........................... 9
Powering Up the PhotoLink Scanner ........................................ 10
Making a Photo Scan................................................................................ 10
Scanning to a PC Computer ......................................................................... 12
Connecting the Scanner to a PC Computer ............................................. 12
System Requirements (for PC Computer)................................................ 12
Setting up or Making PC Connection ....................................................... 12
More Information ........................................................................................... 16
Suitable and Unsuitable Type of Original Photos ..................................... 16
Orientation of the original (Photo) and scanned image ............................ 16
Cropping on scanned images ................................................................... 17
Supported memory card types.................................................................. 17
File naming and storage rules .................................................................. 18
PhotoLink Scanner Maintenance ................................................... 18
Cleaning the Roller ................................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Image Sensor ...................................................................... 20
Calibrating the Scanner ............................................................................ 21
Storing the Scanner .................................................................................. 21
Technical Specification ................................................................................. 22
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting ............................................. 22
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................... 24
FCC Statement.............................................................................................. 25
FCC Part 15 Information........................................................................... 25
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Read This First
Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using
this scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal
injuries or damages to this scanner.
Important Safety Precautions
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your
PhotoLink Scanner. This will reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury.
Do not place this scanner under direct sunlight or
near heat sources, such as in a closed car under
sunlight or near a stove. The outer casing of this
scanner may become deformed and the
sophisticated sensors inside may become
damaged due to excessive heat.
Do not use this scanner near water, in the rain or
allow any liquid to get inside this product. Water
and moisture may cause short-circuit to the
electronic components and lead to malfunctions.
Do not use this scanner in dusty environments.
Dust grains may cover this scanner and scratch the
original to be scanned. Do not scan originals that
are contaminated by dusts or other particles.
Do not use this scanner near strong
electromagnetic sources, such as a microwave
oven or television. The electromagnetic
interference may cause this scanner to
malfunction.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this
scanner. There are no user serviceable parts
inside this scanner, and unauthorized modifications
will void your warranty.
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Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this
scanner. Strong impacts may damage the
components inside.
Do not insert objects other than compatible
memory cards into the memory card slots of this
scanner. The metal contacts inside the slots can
easily become damaged by foreign objects.
Do not use an unknown power adapter other than
the one supplied with this scanner. Connecting this
scanner to an unknown power adapter is very
dangerous and may lead to fire or explosion.
Do not cut, bend, modify, place heavy objects or
step on the cable of the power adapter. Otherwise
the external insulation may be damaged and result
in short-circuit or fire.
The power socket and USB port on this scanner
are designed solely for connecting to the supplied
power adapter and optional USB cable. Do not
insert any other objects into these sockets.
If there are strange odors or heat emitting from this
scanner or any signs of malfunction, disconnect
this scanner from the power immediately and
contact your dealer for inspection or service.
Disclaimer
Pandigital reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to
notify any person of such revision or changes.
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Copyright
Copyright Pandigital. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any language or computer language, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Pandigital. PhotoLink One Touch Scanner – product names
and trademarks used in this publication are the properties of their
respective owners.
Notes about copyrighted materials
Avoid scanning and re-distributing copyrighted originals and images or
those of unknown sources. Doing so may violate your local copyright
laws and related regulations. Pandigital cannot be made liable for the
losses that may result from breaching the laws described above.
Disposal of this product
To help protect the environment, dispose of this scanner properly
according to your local regulations regarding the disposal of waste
products.
Introduction
Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia PhotoLink Scanner! Now you
can store your digital photos directly from your photos into memory card, no
computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory card into the
PhotoLink Scanner, and turn on the power. Your pictures will be stored
either in the memory card or into PC via USB cable. It’s as easy as that.
What’s In the Box
Check the sales package for the following items. If there is any item
missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
xPhoto Scanner
xAC Power Adapter
xThis User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card
xCalibration Card
xRoller cleaning sheet
xSensor Cleaning Swab
xUSB Cable

Parts of the scanner and their functions
Front view
No. Name Function/ Description
Status/ Card
Indicator
Indicates the operating status of the
scanner and memory card. See
“Indicators” on page 8.
Power Button
xPress this button to turn the power on or
off.
xPress and hold this button for 5
seconds to enter cleaning mode. See
"Cleaning the scanner" on page 18.
Power Indicator Indicates the power status of the scanner.
See "Indicators" on page 8.
Paper Guide Used to guide the material to be scanned to
ensure the alignment.
4x6” Mark Insert an original into this slot to begin
scanning.
Feeding Slot Insert an original photo into this slot to begin
scanning.
Orientation
mark Indicates the correct original orientation.
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Rear view
No. Name Function/ Description
SD/xD/MMC/
MS card slot
Accepts the following types of memory
cards: SD, xD, MMC and MS. See
"Supported memory card types" on page 17
for details.
Output slot The scanned original comes out from this
slot.
CF card slot Accepts a Type I CF card. See "Supported
memory card types" on page 17 for details.
Mini USB
socket
For connecting to a computer (or digital
photo frame) via a USB cable.
Power socket For connecting to the supplied power
adapter.
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Scanner Indicators
Please see below for the lighting patterns of the indicators and the
meanings they represent:
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Initializing system and memory card. Please wait
until the scanner completes the initialization process
before using it.
The scanner is ready for use.
The scanner power is off.
Initializing system and memory card. Please
wait until the initialization process is complete
before using the scanner.
Busy scanning and storing image files. Please
wait until the process is complete before
scanning another original.
Sensor cleaning in progress. Please wait until
the process is complete before performing any
operations.
Paper jam. Please refer to page 22 to remove the
paper jam.
No memory card, card full (free space below 1MB),
card error or SD card locked. Please use another
card, unlock the card or remove some files on the
card.
: Blinking slowly; : Blinking rapidly; : Steadily on; : Off;
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Operating the PhotoLink Scanner
Preparation and Setup the PhotoLink Scanner
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1. Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever.
Note: This step is only required when you use
the scanner for the first time.
2. Connect the plug on the power adapter cable
to the power socket on the scanner.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Note: The type of power plug and socket
illustrated may differ from that of your region.
4. Insert an unlocked (writable) memory card into
a suitable memory card slot. If both slots are
occupied, the scanner will take the following
priority when storing the scanned images:
SD (MMC) > CF > xD > MS/MS Pro/MS Duo
For example, if both SD and CF cards are
inserted, the scanner will store the scanned
images onto the SD card only.
Notes:
Be sure to insert a memory card before scanning.
Be careful when inserting a CF card. The pins inside the CF
memory card slot are subject to damages easily, and such
damage is not recoverable. It’s also not covered by the product
warranty.
The scanner only accepts memory cards in FAT16 or FAT32
format. NTFS and other file formats are not supported.

Powering Up the PhotoLink Scanner
5. Press the Power button. The Power indicator
blinks.
Note: For more information on the indicators,
see “indicators” on page 8.
6. Wait until the Power indicator stops blinking
and then goes off. The Status/ card indicator
will light up instead, indicating that the scanner
is ready.
Note: Do not insert an original photo into the
feeding slot when the Power indicator is blinking.
The original photo will not be scanned.
Making a Photo Scan
1. With the side to be scanned facing upward and
in correct orientation as indicated by the
orientation mark, place one edge of the origin
on the scanner and adjust the guide lever so
that the original photo aligns against the left
side of the feeding slot.
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Insert the original photo into the feeding slot.
WARNING: Do not scan glossy photos in
humid environments (humidity higher than 70%
RH). Otherwise the surface of the photo will
become sticky and cause the scanner to jam.
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2. The original photo will be fed into the slot and
scanned automatically. The Power and
Status/card indicators blink while scanning.
Note: See "More information" on page 16 for
how to insert photos and other types of originals.
3. When scanning is completed, the Power and
Status/card indicators will keep blinking for a
while, indicating that the scanner is processing
the image and storing the file onto the memory
card.
Wait until the indicators stop blinking before
inserting and scanning the next original.
WARNING: Insert only one sheet at a time.
Insert the next original photo only when the
previous one is done. Otherwise the scanner will
fail to function normally.
Notes:
xDon not remove the memory card or
disconnect the power supply while the
indicators are blinking.
xThis scanner only supports output images in
JPEG (.jpg) format, and the date/ time attribute
will not be added.
xFor more information on how this scanner
stores the scanned image files on the memory
card, see “Orientation of the original and
scanned image” on page 16.
xIf the memory card is near full (lower than
1MB), the Status/card indicator blinks (see
“indicators” on page 8). Use another card or
delete some files on it if necessary.
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4. To turn off the scanner after all originals are
scanned, press and hold the Power button for
1 second. The power indicator will blink and
then go off.
Now it is OK to disconnect the power and
remove the memory card from the scanner.
Scanning to a PC Computer
Connecting the Scanner to a PC Computer
By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can access the
scanned images on the memory card directly, or use the scanner as a
memory card reader, so that you can freely copy, paste or delete files
from or to the memory card using the computer.
System Requirements (for PC Computer)
Operating system:
xWindows: Windows 2000 Pro, XP, Vista or later ver.
xMacintosh: Mac OS X or later versions
USB Port Supported:
xUSB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Setting up or Making PC Connection
1. Connect the plug on the power adapter cable to
the power socket on the scanner.
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2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Note: The type of power plug and socket illustrated
may differ from that of your region.
3. Connect one end of the USB cable (with a Mini
USB connector) to the Mini USB socket on the
scanner.
Note: Memory card is required.The scanned
image files will be stored on an inserted memory card.
You can access the scanned photo from Windows
explorer or via Vista Photo Import Wizard.
4. Turn on the computer, and connect the other end
(with A-type Mini-USB connector) of the USB
cable to the USB port of the Personal Computer
(PC).
5. Insert an unlocked (writable) memory card into a
suitable memory card slot. If both slots are
occupied, the scanner will take the following
priority when storing the scanned images:
SD (MMC) > CF > xD > MS/MS Pro/MS Duo
For example, if both SD and CF cards are
inserted, the scanner will only recognize the SD
card.
6. Follow steps 1 and 2 in ‘“Preparation and Setup
the PhotoLink Scanner” on page 9 to
connect the power.
7. Press the Power button. The Power indicator
blinks.
Note: For more information on the indicators, see
“indicators” on page 8.
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8. The scanner will be recognized by the computer
as a removable disk (Windows system). You will
find a drive named “PDSCAN” in Windows
Explorer (see below figure), within the drive
there’s a folder called “Photo1”. Your scanned
images are store there. Now, you are ready to
view or edit the files on the memory card.
Note:
xIf the memory cards are subsequently removed
and re-inserted, the scanner will only recognize
the card first inserted. For example, If you remove
and re-insert the CF card after the SD card, only
the SD card will be recognized.
xDo not remove the memory card while the
computer is accessing the files on it.
Windows Explorer in Microsoft Vista View:
xYou would see an additional drive appears in your Computer.
xWhen you click on the “PDSCAN” drive (D: in this case), then on
the right pane you see “PHOTO1” folder.
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9. To safely disconnect the scanner from the
computer:
Windows Systems
a. On Windows System Tray, click the hardware
removal icon as indicated below.
b. Click to select the Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device option that appears
c. When the following message displays on-
screen, you can safely remove your hard
disk.
d. Unplug the scanner from your computer.
Macintosh Systems
a. Click and drag the hard disk icon to Trash.
b. Disconnect the scanner from your computer.
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More Information
Suitable and Unsuitable Type of Original Photos
This scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results for the following
types of originals (Photos):
Ьġ3.5”x5” and 4”x6” photos
ЬġName cards
Do not use the following types of originals for scanning. Otherwise the scanner
will malfunction or cause the original to jam in the slot.
ЬġPhotos/name cards thicker than 1.5mm
ЬġPhotos/name cards with either side shorter than 42mm
ЬġPhotos/name cards with lots of black or dark colors
ЬġPhotos/name cards with dark colors surrounding the edges
ЬġTransparencies (filmstrips, celluloid..., etc.)
ЬġPrinted images (pictures on newspapers, magazines..., etc.)
ЬġSoft and thin materials (thin paper, cloth..., etc.)
ЬġPhotos/name cards that exceed the following acceptable size:
Orientation of the original (Photo) and scanned image
Please refer to the illustrations below for the relationship between the
orientation of the original when scanning and that of the scanned
image when displayed on the computer screen.
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Cropping on scanned images
In order for the scanner to determine the correctness of the scanned
image data, some cropping on the scanned image may occur. Please
refer to the illustration below.
Supported memory card types
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File naming and storage rules
ЬġIf the memory card (volume name -
PDSCAN) is used with the scanner for the
first time, the scanner creates a folder
named “PHOTO1” in the root directory to
store the scanned image files. Each image
file has a prefix “IMG_ = PD_” followed by a
4- digit serial number in the sequence the
image is stored.
ЬġIf the file name reaches PD_9999.jpg in the
“PHOTO1” folder, another new folder
named ĀPHOTO2” will automatically be
created to store subsequent new files, and
so on.
ЬġIf the memory card already contains folders
created by the scanner, the scanner will
store the images in the last folder created.
ЬġThere can be up to 9 folders (PHOTO1..9,
PD_0001... PD_9999) on a memory card. If
exceeded, the Status/card indicator blinks
ЬġSee "Indicators" on page 8. Delete some
files on the memory card or use another one
if necessary.
PhotoLink Scanner Maintenance
Cleaning the PhotoLink Scanner
In order to maintain the scanned image quality and prevent dust
accumulation, it is recommended that you clean the scanner (outer
casing, image sensor and roller inside the scanner) regularly (about
every 150-200 scans) using only the recommended and supplied
tools.
WARNING: Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid (for
example, alcohol, kerosene..., etc.) to clean any part of the scanner.
Otherwise the plastic material will be permanently damaged.
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Cleaning the Roller
1. Follow the instructions above to clean the
outer casing of the scanner first.
2. Connect the power supply to the scanner.
3. With scanner power off, press and hold the
Power button for 5 seconds. The scanner will
enter cleaning mode. The Power and
Status/card indicators will be on.
4. Insert the supplied roller cleaning sheet as
shown. Note the direction of the black sponge
on the sheet when inserting.
Note: Make sure that there is no visible dust
on the sheet before inserting it into the feeding
slot.
5. The cleaning sheet will be brought into the
feeding slot automatically, and the cleaning
process will begin. During the cleaning
process, the Power and Status/card indicators
will blink slowly and simultaneously.
6. When the cleaning process is completed, the
cleaning sheet will be ejected from the
feeding slot, and the Power indicator will go
off.
Remove the cleaning sheet, store it in a safe
place and keep it away from dust.
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Cleaning the Image Sensor
1. Follow the instructions on page 19 to clean
the outer casing of the scanner first.
2. With the scanner power off and
disconnected from the power supply, insert
the sensor cleaning swab into one end of
the output slot.
Note: Make sure that there is no visible dust
on the swab before inserting it into the output
slot.
3. Gently slide the sensor cleaning swab to
the other end of the output slot.
4. Repeat step 3 two or three times
consecutively.
Note: Do not apply too much force on the
swab.
5. Remove the sensor cleaning swab, store it
in a safe place and keep it away from dust.
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