Pandigital PANSCN04 User manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
English
Read This First.....................................................................................................................................3
Important Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................3
What’s in the Box......................................................................................................................................................3
Supported Memory Cards ........................................................................................................................................4
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
PhotoLink Scanner Overview................................................................................................4
Scanner Indicator Light.......................................................................................................................5
Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types ............................................................................................5
Anti-curl Plastic Sheath.......................................................................................................................5
Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image................................................................................6
Operating the PhotoLink Scanner ........................................................................................6
Preparation and Initial Setup....................................................................................................................................6
Set Scan Resolution.................................................................................................................................................7
Scan an Original.......................................................................................................................................................7
File Naming Convention...........................................................................................................................................7
Power off the Scanner..............................................................................................................................................7
Automatic Image Cropping.................................................................................................................7
Connect the PhotoLink Scanner to a PC..............................................................................8
For Windows Vista Users.........................................................................................................................................8
For Windows XP Users ............................................................................................................................................9
After Successful Connection....................................................................................................................................9
Safely Disconnect the Scanner from PC................................................................................................................10
Scan To PC Manager .........................................................................................................................10
System Requirements............................................................................................................................................10
Installing Scan To PC Manager..............................................................................................................................10
Using the Scan To PC Manager.............................................................................................................................10
File Naming Convention.............................................................................................................................................................11
Uninstalling the Scan To PC Manager...................................................................................................................11
Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner........................................................................................12
The PhotoLink Scanner Maintenance.................................................................................12
Cleaning the Scanner.............................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning the Roller.................................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning the Image Sensor....................................................................................................................................12
Storing the PhotoLink Scanner...........................................................................................13
Technical Specifications...................................................................................................................13
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................13
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................14
Disposal of this product..........................................................................................................................................14
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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.
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.
What’s in the Box
Check the package for the following items. If there are any items missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase
immediately.
PhotoLink Scanner
AC Power Adapter
USB Cable
SD card
Calibration Card
Roller Cleaning Tool
Sensor Cleaning Swab
Anti-curl Plastic Sheath
Scan To PC program (on SD card)
Quick Start Guide (also on SD card)
User Guide (also on SD card)

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Supported Memory Cards
MS (MemoryStick)
MS Pro
MS Pro Duo
MS Duo
MMC (MultiMediaCard)
RS-MMC (adapter required)
xD (extreme Digital, H-type and M-type)
SD (SecureDigital)
SD HC
Mini SD (adapter required)
Micro SD/T-Flash (adapter required)
Introduction
Welcome to the Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner.
Now you can scan your printed photos and store them on your memory card, no computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory
card into the scanner, and power it on. When the unit is ready, feed your printed photo into the scanner and your images will be
stored in the memory card. It’s as easy as that.
If you want to store your photos directly into your PC, it’s just as easy via a USB cable and our Scan To PC software (refer to page
10).
PhotoLink Scanner Overview
Front View
No. Name Function/ Description
 Resolution Set 300dpi or 600dpi
 Calibration Calibrate the scanner
 Power Button Press to power on or off.
 Paper Guide Slide Slide the guide to adjust for various sized originals to ensure the proper alignment.
 Indicator light Indicates the operating status of the scanner and memory card.
 Orientation Guide Indicates the correct position and orientation of the original for proper scanning.
 Memory card slots Refer to "Supported Memory Cards" on page 4 for accepted memory cards.
 Feeding Slot Insert an original to begin scanning.
Rear View
No. Name Function/ Description
Output slot The scanned original comes out from this slot.
Mini USB connector For connecting to a computer via a USB cable.
Power connector For connecting to the supplied power adapter.
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Scanner Indicator Light
The indicator light patterns represent function status as follows:
Light Status
Steadily on The scanner is ready for use. (Orange = 600dpi, Green = 300dpi)
Blinks
continuously
(green or orange)
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.
2 Blinks
(red) Paper jam. Press the Power button; the scanner will eject the original so you can remove it from the feeding slot. Wait until the scanner returns to Ready state after the original has been ejected.
3 Blinks
(red)
Memory card error, could be caused by:
1) No memory card inserted
2) Memory card inserted improperly
3) Memory card is locked
4) Unsupported Memory card
4 Blinks
(red) Calibration failed. Error indication only; the scanner will clear this status and return to ready state after a time-out.
5 Blinks
(red) Scan To PC failed. The PC may be busy or unavailable. Two failed attempts to connect will return to ready state.
No light The scanner is powered off.
Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types
The PhotoLink Scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results with the following types of originals:
3.5”x5”, 4”x6”, and 5”x7” photos (max size 5x7” for scanning directly into memory card, when connected to PC, and/or
when using Scan To PC Manager software)
Business cards (max 1.0mm)
Do not use the following types of originals for scanning, otherwise the scanner may malfunction or cause the original to jam in
the slot.
Originals thicker than 0.5mm
Originals with either side shorter than 55mm
Originals with lots of black or dark colors
Originals with dark colors surrounding the edges
Transparencies (filmstrips, celluloid, etc.)
Printed images (pictures on newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Soft and thin materials (thin paper, cloth, etc.)
Originals that exceed the following acceptable size:
Length: 7 inches (177.8mm)
Anti-curl Plastic Sheath
It is recommend to use the clear plastic sheath (included) when scanning photos to ensure the best scanning results. The sheath helps
eliminate the possibility of de-focusing due to the uneven surface of curled photos.
Width 5 inches (127mm)
Fuzzy areas that result from the uneven
surface of the curled photo
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1. Insert the photo into the plastic sheath.
2. Insert the plastic sheath, flat and level, into the scanner’s feeding slot,
folded side first, image facing up.
Keeping the original flat and level when feeding prevents possible jamming.
Keep originals free from finger prints, oil, dirt, and dust for optimum scanned image quality.
Remove photos from the plastic sheath after scanning to prevent the sheath from sticking to the photos over time.
If the plastic sheaths are not in use, store them in a safe place and keep them protected from accumulating dust.
Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image
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.
Normal stand-alone orientation:
Scan To PC Auto Rotate feature:
Operating the PhotoLink Scanner
Preparation and Initial Setup
1. Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever (first time only).
2. Connect the plug on the power adapter cable to the power connector on the scanner.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
The type of power plug and socket illustrated may differ from that of your region.
4. Insert an unlocked (writable) memory card into the memory card slot.
Always insert a memory card before scanning.
The scanner only accepts memory cards in FAT16 or FAT32 format. NTFS and other file formats are not
supported.
5. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. The power indicator light blinks (orange for 600dpi, green for
300dpi). (For more information on the indicator lights, refer to “Scanner Indicator Lights” on page 5.)
6. Wait until the power indicator stops blinking and stays on steady indicating the scanner is ready.
Do not insert an original into the feeding slot when the power indicator is blinking; the original will not be
scanned.
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Set Scan Resolution
The default resolution is 600dpi.
1. To change to 300dpi, press the RESOLUTION button before scanning.
2. The power indicator will light orange for 600dpi or green for 300dpi.
Scan an Original
1. If necessary, insert your photo into the plastic sheath (see page 5).
2. With the side to be scanned facing upward and in correct orientation, align the left edge of the photo
against the left edge of the feed slot, and then adjust the guide lever so that it is against the right side of
the photo.
3. Gently push the original into the feeding slot and let go when it begins to feed through the slot. The power indicator light
blinks while scanning.
When scanning is completed, the indicator light will continue to blink momentarily indicating that the scanner is processing the
image and storing the file onto the memory card.
CAUTION: Insert only one original at a time, and insert the next original only when the previous one is done and the
blinking has stopped, otherwise the scanner may malfunction.
Do not remove the memory card or disconnect the power supply while the indicators are blinking.
This scanner only supports output images in JPEG (.jpg) format, and the date/ time attribute will not be added.
For more information on how this scanner stores the scanned image files on the memory card, refer to “Orientation” on
page 6.
If the memory card is near full (lower than 1MB), the power indicator light blinks. Use another card or delete some files on it
if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not scan glossy photos in humid environments (humidity higher than 70% RH); the surface of the photo will
become sticky and may cause the scanner to jam.
File Naming Convention
The Scanner will automatically create a folder titled Photo1 on your memory card, which will hold the first 9999 scans. Then
Photo2 folder will be created for the next 9999 scans, and so on.
Each scanned image is given a file name with the prefix PD followed by a 4- digit sequential number in the order the images
are stored. For example, PD0001.jpg, PD0002.jpg, etc.
There can be up to 99 folders (Photo1..9, PD0001... PD9999) on a memory card. If exceeded, the Status/Card indicator light
blinks.
Power off the Scanner
After all originals are scanned, press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds.
Now you can safely disconnect the power and remove the memory card from the scanner.
The scanner will automatically power off if it’s left idle for 13 minutes.
Automatic Image Cropping
The scanner has a built-in cropping function that detects and crops dark edges of an original during the scan process (see
illustration below).

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Use the plastic sheath when scanning originals that are sized or shaped other than the standard 3.5”x5”, 4”x6”, or 5”x7”.
Depending on the shape, you may want to perform additional manual cropping on the scanned image, using your own photo editing
software, to achieve your desired final image.
When scanning darker originals (for example, a photo of the night sky), over-cropping may occur. Insert the original in a different
direction (orientation) and try again.
Connect the PhotoLink Scanner to a PC
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 to and from the memory card using the computer.
PC System Requirements
Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 - 32 bit or later
USB Port Supported: USB 2.0 port
1. Insert the SD memory card containing your scanned images into the memory card slot.
2. Connect the mini end of the USB cable (included with scanner) to the Mini USB connector on the scanner.
3. Power on your PC, and then connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on your PC.
4. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card while the computer is accessing the files on it.
For Windows Vista Users
When the PC recognizes the scanner with an inserted SD Card, a pop-up “AutoPlay” window will appear.
To view photos on the PC while scanning, change Windows Explorer’s setting as follows:
1. Check the Always do this for pictures checkbox.
2. Select Open folder to view files option.
Do not select “Take no Action” or “Set AutoPlay to defaults in Control Panel”.
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For Windows XP Users
When the PC recognizes the scanner with an inserted SD Card, a pop-up PDSCAN window will appear.
To view photos on the PC while scanning, change Windows Explorer’s setting as follows:
1. Select
Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer.
2. Select the
“Always do the selected action” checkbox, then click OK.
After Successful Connection
When the scanner connects with the PC, an additional drive will be listed in the Explorer window. If you are using the
Pandigital SD memory card, the drive will be titled PDSCAN [drive letter].
If you are using your own memory card, the drive will be titled Removable Disk [drive letter] or the personalized title you may
have previously assigned to your memory card.
After your first scan, a folder titled Photo1 is added to the memory card file structure (see following example).
The scanned images will be saved in the Photo1 folder. Each scanned image is given a file name with the prefix PD followed
by a 4- digit sequential number in the order the images are stored. For example, PD0001.jpg, PD0002.jpg. If the file name
reaches PD9999.jpg in the Photo1 folder, a new folder titled Photo2 will automatically be created to store subsequent new
files, and so on.
There can be up to 99 folders (Photo1..9, PD0001... PD9999) on a memory card. If exceeded, the Status/Card indicator light
blinks.
You can now view or edit the files on the memory card using your own graphic editing software.

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Safely Disconnect the Scanner from PC
1. On the Windows System Tray, click the hardware removal icon as indicated below.
2. Click the ‘Safely remove USB mass Storage device’ message with the corresponding Drive.
3. When the ‘Safe to Remove Hardware’ message appears, you can safely remove the scanner’s USB cable.
Scan To PC Manager
With the Scan To PC Manager, you can easily scan photos and save the scanned images directly to the connected PC. You can
also choose the location where the scanned images will be saved.
System Requirements
Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 - 32 bit or later - 10MB free hard disk space
(The Scan To PC Manager is not supported on the Macintosh operating systems.)
Installing Scan To PC Manager
1. Connect the scanner to your PC using the Pandigital SD card (included with scanner).
2. In a Windows Explorer window, locate the PDSCAN drive, and then double-click the Pandigital, Utility, and
ScanToPC_xxxx folders.
3. In the right pane, double-click Setup.exe to begin the installation.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Once installed, the Scan To PC Manager runs automatically upon PC startup, and the icon stays on the system tray.
If you want to close the Scan To PC Manager temporarily, right-click on the icon and
select Exit.
Important - the Exit option will not be available for Windows XP users.
Using the Scan To PC Manager
When the scanner is connected via USB cable to the PC, the indicator light will be blinking. The Scan To PC Manager window
will appear, similar to this example:
Hardware Removal Icon