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Contents Welcome ................................................................................................ Getting Help ........................................................................................... Unpacking the Scanner .......................................................................... Installing Drivers .................................................................................... The Scanner Parts ..........................................................................
Welcome Welcome to the Wonderful World of the BearPaw scanner. With BearPaw, all the things you previously did with your scanner will be easier and faster, and what you’ve always wanted to do is now possible. E This booklet introduces you to the BearPaw scanner and gets you up and running quickly. It shows you how to do the most common tasks, provides you with tips, and points you to some of the fun and exciting new features that come with your BearPaw scanner.
Getting Help Help on procedures Help is the primary source of information about the BearPaw scanner. The following illustration shows where you can find Help. 1 2 3 4 There are various ways of obtaining troubleshooting and customer care information. 1. Click on Start on your Windows® taskbar, then Programs to select your scanner model. Click on Help System, or 2. Select Scanner Help on the Direct Scan icon of your Windows® taskbar, or 3. Click on the Help button found in the BearPaw Panel, or 4.
Unpacking the Scanner Unpack the package and inspect the items closely to make sure no item is damaged. The package should include: n The Scanner n Power Adapter n BearPaw Scanner User‘s Guide n Installation CD n Scanning Utilities Manual (either included in the Installation CD or printed separately) E Installing Drivers Please complete the software drivers installation before installing the scanner. Do not connect the power adapter to the scanner at this stage. 1.
When you are presented with the option of whether to restart Windows® after completing the software drivers installation please choose Yes. The Scanner Parts Document cover Back of the scanner LED lamp Control panel Installing Hardware Refer to the following illustration and steps to connect your scanner: 1. With the power to your PC on, connect the scanner’s USB cable to the USB port of your PC. 2. Connect the power adapter to the scanner and plug it into an appropriate power outlet.
Just in Case it Happens Upon installing the software drivers and connecting the power adapter if the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, perform the following steps: 1. Click on the Next button. 2. On the next screen select the following option and go into the Win98 directory of your installation CD. 3. Click on the OK button and on the next screen Windows® will confirm that it has found the driver for your scanner. 4. Click the Finish button to exit.
Using the Scanner Buttons on the Control Panel Make sure that the Direct Scan is enabled (shown) on your Windows® taskbar in order for the scanner buttons to work. If in case Direct Scan is disabled and user wants to enable it, perform the following: 1. Click on Start on your Windows® taskbar. 2. Click on Programs and select your Scanner Model. 3. Click on Direct Scan.
E Scanner (non-changeable) Default Settings 7
Advanced performance with fast, five-button operation right at your finger tips namely: Scan To perform a scan, do the following: 1. Place the document with the image you want to scan face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Press the SCAN button. Screen display will show scanning progress. Upon attaining 100%, your system will automatically load Photo Express™. To enhance your overall BearPaw experience this function was designed to work with Photo Express™ 3.0 only.
Fax To perform a fax, do the following: 1. Place the document with the image you want to fax face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Press the FAX button. After scanning, fax console will appear on screen. Phone Book icon Dial button 3. Click on the number you want to dial or click on the phone book icon to open your telephone directory to select the number to dial. 4. Click on the dial button. If in case line is busy system will redial and LED panel will show the current status.
Email To perform an email, do the following: 1. Place the document with the image you want to email as an attachment face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Press the EMAIL button. Screen display will show emailing progress. Upon attaining 100%, your system will automatically load your default email program and place your scanned image as a JPEG file format attachment. To maximize your overall BearPaw experience, this function was designed to work only with at least Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.
BearPaw Panel Settings Clicking on the Settings button located on the BearPaw Panel will show the following screen allowing you to make changes to your BearPaw Panel settings.
Scan To perform a scan, do the following: 1. Place the document with the image you want to scan face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Click on the Scan button. Status and Progress Bar area will show scanning progress. Upon completion, your system will automatically load Photo Express™. To enhance your overall BearPaw experience this function was designed to work with Photo Express™ 3.0 only. Copy To perform a copy, do the following: 1.
Fax To perform a fax, do the following: 1. Place the document with the image you want to fax face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Click on the Fax button. After scanning, fax console will appear on screen. Phone Book icon Dial button 3. Click on the number you want to dial or click on the phone book icon to open your telephone directory to select the number to dial. 4. Click on the dial button. If in case line is busy system will redial and LED panel will show the current status.
Email To perform an email, do the following: 1. Place the document with the image you want to email as an attachment face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Click on the Email button. Status and Progress Bar area will show emailing progress. Upon completion, your system will automatically load your default email program and place your scanned image as a JPEG file format attachment. To set your default email program, refer to the section BearPaw Panel Settings.
Personal Style Allows you to make changes to your system’s startup screen, wallpaper, system logo, icons, cursor, screen saver, shutdown screen, or even recover the default settings to the above mentioned items, by doing the following: To change the startup screen, wallpaper, system logo, screen saver, or shutdown screen: 1. Place the document with the image you want to scan face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Click on the Personal Style button and a drop down menu will appear. 3.
To change your Windows® cursor: 1. Place the document with the image you want to scan face down on your scanner window glass. 2. Click on the Personal Style button and a drop down menu will appear. 3. Click on Cursor and the Status and Progress Bar area will show its progress. Upon completion the following screen will appear. 4. Use the Magnify button (+ or –) to zoom in or out and move the cropping marks to your ideal position. 5. Verify on the Preview window if the desired image area has been selected. 6.
Personal Style (non-changeable) Default Settings E All images are scanned in color mode. Link To use the additional programs bundled with your scanner, click on the Link button and the following items appear: 1. BearPaw VIP Area – allows you to connect directly with our website for the latest enhancement to your overall BearPaw experience. 2. Bundled Software – additional programs bundled with your scanner to enhance your image editing prowess. 3.
Other Setting Green Function Allows you to set the period of inactivity (1 to 20 minutes) before the lamp inside the scanner shuts down, thereby prolonging lamp life. Make sure that the Direct Scan is enabled (shown) on your Windows® taskbar in order for the scanner buttons to work. If in case Direct Scan is disabled and user wants to enable it, perform the following: 1. Click on Start on your Windows® taskbar. 2. Click on Programs and select your Scanner Model. 3.
Using the TWAIN Dialog Box There are three separate methods to scan an image namely: 1. Scanner Control Panel SCAN button. 2. BearPaw Panel. 3. TWAIN Dialog box. Refer to the Scanning Utilities Manual for a description of these to facilitate your use of the scanner; or refer to the on-line manual and help system any time when using the scanner software. This easy-to-use system contains detailed information about the scanner topics and its functions.
Specifications Scanner Type Scan Area Scan Modes: True Color Gray Mode Text/Line Art Scan Method Resolution Control: Optical Enhanced Scanning Data Buffer Interface Voltage Requirement Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Dimensions Weight 20 Color Flatbed 21.6 cm x 29.7 cm (8.5” x 11.7”) 36-bit (Internal), 68.7 billion colors 24-bit (External), 16.
