UMAX Technologies Astra 4700 User manual

Astra 4700
Color Image Scanner
User’s Manual
Umax Systems GmbH  Formerweg 9  D-47877 Willich
mInstalling the Scanner
mInstalling the Software
PC Platform / Macintosh Platform
mCompleting Your First Scan
mEditing Your Image
mUsing the Buttons

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Windows
§IBM compatible PC 586, Pentium or higher
§Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE / Me / 2000 /XP
§USB (universal serial bus) port –Hi-Speed with USB 2.0 card
only
§At least 100 MB of free hard disk space
§At least 32 MB of system memory (recommend 64 MB)
§CD-ROM drive
§Modem and internet connection required for E-Mail functionality
Macintosh
§Power Macintosh series, PowerBook series, iMac, iBook or
later
§USB port
§System 8.6 ~ 9.x
§At least 32 MB of system memory (Recommend 64 MB)
§Mac compatible display card and monitor with at least 256
colors
§CD-ROM drive
System Requirements
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Chapter 1 Installing the Scanner……………………….………6
1.1 Preinstallation Information …………………………….………..6
1.2 Checking the Package Contents ………………………………7
1.3 Unlocking the Scanning Unit …………………………………...8
1.4 Connecting to the Computer……………………………………9
1.5 Storing the Scanner…………………………………….……….10
1.5.1 Turning the Scanner to the Storing Position…...….. 10
1.5.2 Returning the Scanner to Normal Position ……...…. 10
Chapter 2 Installing the Software ……………………………… 11
2.1 Windows Platform……………………………………………… 11
2.1.1 List of Software to be Installed…….………………… 11
2.1.2 Installing the Software ……………………………….. 12
2.2 Macintosh Platform……………………………………………...14
2.2.1 Installing the Software …….………………………….14
Chapter 3 Completing Your First Scan………………………..15
3.1 Placing Your Original ……………………………………………15
3.2 Scanning with Image Editing Software.. ………………………16
3.2.1 PC Platform……………………...……………………. 16
3.2.2 Macintosh Platform……………...…………………….18
3.2.3 A Glance of the TWAIN Interface……….…………... 19
Chapter 4 Editing Your Image ………………………..…………20
4.1 Using the Basic Features….…………………………………...20
4.1.1 Choosing Your Scanning Source………..………….. 20
4.1.2 Selecting a Proper Image Type…….………………..21
4.1.3 Determining a Proper Resolution …………………….23
4.1.4 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast………………24
4.1.5 Enlarging Previewed Image …….…………………… 25
4.1.6 Inverting and Selecting Your Image …...…………… 26
4.1.7 Enhancing Your Image………………………………. 27
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4.2 Using the Advanced Features..………………………………29
4.2.1 Switch Button …………………………………………29
4.2.2 Adjusting Highlight/Shadow Levels ……………….. 29
4.2.3 Adjusting the Brightness Curve ……………………. 31
4.2.4 Changing Color Hue/Saturation/Lightness ……….. 32
4.2.5 Using Color Balance…………………………………33
4.3 Using Other Tools …….………………………………………. 35
Chapter 5 Using the Buttons…………………………………..36
5.1 Customizing Your Button Settings.…………………….…….36
5.2 Using the Buttons ……………………………………………...38
Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Scanner………………………...39
6.1 Cleaning the Glass …………………………………………….39
6.2 Technical Support ……………………………………………..39
Appendix………………………………………………………….….. I
Quick Tips………………………………………………………………I
Specifications…………………………………………………………. II
Index…………………………………………………………………….III
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1.1 Preinstallation Information
§Keep the scanner out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the
sun or excessive heat may cause damage to the unit.
§Do not install the scanner in a humid or dusty place.
§Be sure to use the proper AC power source.
§Only use the AC adapter (ADP-20LB Rev. B made by Delta
Electronics, Inc.) included in the machine. Using other AC
adapters may damage the machine and void the warranty.
§Place the scanner securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or
uneven surfaces may cause mechanical problems.
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1.2 Checking the Package Contents
Open your box and check the package contents. If there is anything
missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
1. Scanner main unit
2. USB cable
3. Power cord
4. Software CD
5. Scanner stand
6. Power adapter
Accessories: Quick guide.
Please keep all the packing material in case you may have to return
the scanner for repair.
Note
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1.3 Unlocking the Scanning Unit
The scanner is designed with a lock switch to protect the scanning
unit from damage during shipment. Before using the scanner, you
must unlock the scanning unit. To unlock the scanning unit, locate
the lock switch at the rear of the scanner. Move the lock switch to the
unlocked position as shown below.
1. Using the scanner without unlocking the scanning unit will
cause damage to the machine and void the warranty.
2. To transport the machine, you must lock the scanning unit
before transporting to other locations.
Warning
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1.4 Connecting to the Computer
1. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the USB port of your
scanner. Connect the rectangle end to the USB port of your
computer.
1. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the power jack of
your scanner. Insert the other end to an appropriate power outlet.
The scanner is designed with power saving mode. After stopping to
use the scanner for 15 minutes, the scanner automatically turns off
the scanning lamp.
Note
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USB Cable Square End
USB port
Power Outlet
Power Cord
Power Jack

1.5 Storing the Scanner
When you do not need to use the scanner for a while, you can lock
the scanning unit and then turn the scanner upright with the scanner
stand to save space.
1.5.1 Turning the Scanner to the Storing Position
1. Turn the lock switch to the “lock” position.
2. Disconnect the USB cable and power cable.
3. Turn the scanner upright with the rear side close to you (see
below). Hold the scanner with your left hand.
4. Push the center of the scanner stand down. Allow the hinges
on the on the scanner attach to the stand.
1.5.2 Returning the Scanner to Normal Position
1. Push the center part of the stand to release the hinges.
2. Place the scanner on the even surface.
3. Turn the lock switch to the lock position.
4. Connect the USB cable and the power cable.
5. The scanner is now ready to use.
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Push the center part down.

2.1 Windows Platform
2.1.1 List of Software to be Installed
§Scanner Driver / approx. 2.3 MB
Software (TWAIN driver) required to load images into your
computer (see chapter 4 for more details).
§MGI PhotoSuite III SE / approx. 264 MB
Image editing and retouching program.
§ABBYY FineReader Sprint/ approx. 90 MB
Optical character recognition (OCR) program that converts
scanned documents into editable text with a word processor.
§PaperCom Document Manager / approx. 16.6 MB
File overview on the desktop, the picture can be send to the
OCR software, to fax, to E-Mail, to the printer or internet.
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2.1.2 Installing the Software
NOTE: The Windows system CD may be required when installing on some PC’s.
1. After connecting the cables successfully, turn on your computer.
2. Place the supplied CD-ROM onto your CD-ROM drive.
3. The computer should detect a new USB device and prompt a
New Hardware Found message.
(Windows 9X/Windows ME) (Windows 2000/XP)
4. In Windows 9X or Windows ME, confirm that Search for a
better driver is selected and click the Next button.
In Windows XP, click the Next button to continue.
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5. When the Finish dialog is prompted, click the Finish button.
(Windows 9X/Windows ME) (Windows 2000/XP)
6. The software installation graphic appears. If not, run
cdsetup.exe
Note that in Windows XP, the Install TWAIN Driver option will
be barred since the driver installation has been previously
completed.
(Windows 98/Windows ME) (Windows XP)
7. In Windows 9X or Windows ME, follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the scanner driver installation.
8. Click Install Application to install the applications including
MGI PhotoSuite III SE(the photo retouching software), ABBYY
FineReader Sprint/(the OCR software), and PaperCom
Document Manager(the document management software).
9. Click View Manual to view or print the detailed user manual for
the scanner and bundled applications respectively.
Note: To uninstall the scanner driver in Windows XP, be sure to keep
your scanner connecting to your computer.
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2.2 Macintosh Platform
2.2.1 Installing the Software
1. Close all the applications including the anti-virus program.
2. Install the image-editing application AdobePhotoshop on your
computer.
3. Place the supplied CD-ROM on your CD-ROM drive. The UMAX
Astra 4700 screen appears.
4. Double click the Astra 4700 Installer icon to prompt the
installation screen. Follow the on-screen instruction to select the
plug-in folder of your image-editing software application (For
example, the Import/Export folder in the Plug-in folder in Adobe
PhotoShop). Refer to the manual of your image-editing software
application for correct folder name and location.
5. Click the “Quit” button when the Finish message appears.
If you fail to select the correct plug-in folder in step 4, your image-editing
software application may not use the Astra 4700 plug-in. In this case,
please copy the Astra 4700 plug-in in the Astra 4700 folder on your desktop
to the correct plug-in folder of your image-editing software application.
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3.1 Placing Your Original
1. Open the document cover.
2. Place your document with the text faced down on the glass.
3. Make sure that the upper left corner of your original is near the
home position as marked.
1. Document cover
2. Document
3. Glass
4. Home position
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3.2 Scanning with Image Editing Software
The scanner driver is not a standalone software. It has to be started
from within a TWAIN-compliant(or plug-in)
software application, then
the
scanner driver is able to scan and load the image to your computer.
The command to start the scanner driver may vary due to different
software applications.
3.2.1 PC Platform
1. Start a TWAIN compliant software application such as MGI
PhotoSuite III SE which is bundled in the CD.
2. Click Get >Scanner (TWAIN).
3. Choose ASTRA 4700 from the Scanner drop-down menu (you
only need to do this once).
4. Place the document faced down on the glass.
5. Click the Scan button to prompt the TWAIN user interface.
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6. Click Preview to get an initial scan of your document. Allocate
your scanned area and choose the Scan button to scan the
document.
7. Click Exit to return to the MGI main screen and click Open
Library and Photos (default)at the upper right corner to open
your scanned image.
1. Preview
2. Zoom View
3. Scan
4. Exit
5. File
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3.2.2 Macintosh Platform
1. Start your image-editing application, for example, Photoshop.
From the File menu, choose Import then Astra 4700. The
plug-in user interface appears.
2. Place your document face down on the document glass.
3. Click Preview to get an initial scan of your document. Allocate
your scanned area and choose Scan button to scan the
document.
4. Click Exit to return to the main screen and choose File>Save As
to save your newly scanned image.
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1. Preview 3. Scan
2. Zoom Preview 4. Exit

A Glance of the TWAIN Interface
1. Originalsource Choice:Flatbed, Transparency, Negative Film
2. Imagetype Choice:Black & White, Halftone, 8-Bit Gray, 16-Bit
Gray, 8-Bit Color, 24-Bit Color, 48-Bit Color
3. Resolution Choice:50, 72, 100,144, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200,
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (dpi)
4. Brightness:Adjust the brightness level from –100 to +100
5. Contrast Adjust the contrast level from –100 to +100
6. Further toolsDescreen, Sharpen, Color Adjustment, Auto Level,
Advanced Settings (from left to right)
7. Invert Reverse the color of your scanned image
8. Mirror function Flap your image
9. Crop Resize your scanned area
10. Paper size Select your paper size from Card 4”x2.5”, Photo
5”x3”, Photo 6”x4”, A5, B5, A4, Letter, Legal or
Scanner Maximum
11. Measuring unit Choice:cm, Inch and Pixel.
Please see chapter 4 for further details on using this user interface.
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The TWAIN(plug-in) driver provides many useful features to improve
your image quality.
4.1 Using the Basic Features
4.1.2 Choosing Your Scanning Source
Besides family photos or regular documents, the scanner allows you
to scan transparencies or negative films. To scan transparencies or
negative films, you have to install the transparency kit (optional) first.
For regular purpose to scan photos or documents please leave the
scanning source to flatbed option.
Scanning Source
Choice:
Flatbed:
for family photos,
newspaper clippings or any
documents
Transparency:
for slides
Negative Film:
for negative films
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