PhotoLink Scanner User Guide 1
Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................. 2 Read This First ......................................................................................... 4 What’s In the Box ................................................................................. 6 Introduction ............................................................................................... 7 PhotoLink Scanner Diagram .............................................
Cleaning the Image Sensor................................................................ 26 Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner ............................................. 27 Storing the PhotoLink Scanner ................................................ 27 Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 28 Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting ...................................... 29 Limited Warranty....................................................
Read This First Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using the PhotoLink 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 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.
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Introduction Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia PhotoLink Scanner! Now you can scan your printed photos and store them into your memory card, no computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory card into the PhotoLink Scanner, and power on. When the unit is ready, feed your printed photo into the PhotoLink Scanner and your pictures will be stored in the memory card. It’s as easy as that. If you do want to store your photos directly into your PC, it’s just as easy via a USB cable.
No. Name Function/ Description Power Indicator Indicates the power status of the scanner. (Refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9.) Paper Guide Slide Slide the guide to adjust for smaller than 4x6” originals to ensure the proper alignment. 4x6” insert Marker Insert a 4x6” original against the right side of slot for proper alignment. Feeding Slot Insert an original photo into this slot to begin scanning.
Scanner Indicator Lights Listed below are the indicator light patterns and the functions they represent: Indicator Lighting Patterns and the Functions they represent Initializing system and memory card. Please wait until the scanner completes the initialization process before using it. The scanner is ready for use. The scanners 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.
Operating the Scanner Initial Setup 1. Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever (first time only procedure.) 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. 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.
Power on the PhotoLink Scanner 1. Press the Power button. The power indicator light blinks. Note: For more information on the indicator lights, refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9. 2. Wait until the power indicator stops blinking and then goes off. The Status/ card indicator will light up, 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. Scan a Photo 1.
The photo will be fed through the slot and scanned automatically. The Power and Status/card indicator lights blink while scanning. Note: Refer to page 13 for how to insert photos and other types of originals. When scanning is completed, the Power and Status/card indicator lights 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 indicator lights stop blinking before inserting and scanning the next photo.
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” and 4”x6” photos • Business cards (1.5mm or thinner) Do not use the following types of originals for scanning, otherwise the scanner will malfunction or cause the original to jam in the slot. • Photos/business cards thicker than 1.
Photo Protection Sleeves IMPORTANT: To protect your photos, insert your photos into the supplied clear plastic sleeves before scanning your photos. Included with your PhotoLink Scanner are two different sized clear plastic protection sleeves: (Please use the supplied 3”x5” and 4”x6” plastic sleeves for matching size photo scanning) 1. Insert the photo into the plastic sleeve as shown below.
2. Insert the plastic sleeve (with the folded side first) into the feeding slot of the scanner. Insert the folded side first Notes: • • • Remove the plastic sheath when scanning none 3.5”x5” or 4”x6” photos to prevent improper auto-cropping function. To prevent the photos from getting stuck in the sleeves over time, remove the photos from the plastic sleeve after scanning. If the plastic sleeves are not in use, store them in a safe place and keep them protected from accumulating dust.
Connect 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. System Requirements (for PC) Operating system: • Windows: Windows 2000 Pro, XP, Vista or later ver. • Macintosh: Mac OS X or later versions USB Port Supported: • USB 1.1 or 2.0 port Make Connection to PC 1.
4. Connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on the 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 store the scanned images onto the SD card only. 6. Press the Power button; the power indicator light blinks.
Windows Explorer with Microsoft Vista View • You should see an additional drive appear in your PC. • When you click on the “PDSCAN” drive (D: in this case), “PHOTO1” folder appears in the right pane. For Windows Vista Users When the PhotoLink Scanner is connected with your PC via a USB cable 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. Select “Open folder to view files” option. 2.
Note: Do not select “Take no Action” or “Set AutoPlay” to default in the Control Panel. For Windows XP Users When the PhotoLink Scanner is connected with your PC via a USB cable 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. 3. Click OK.
Safely Disconnect the Scanner from PC Windows Systems a. On the Windows System Tray, click the hardware removal icon as indicated below. b. Click the ‘Safely remove USB mass Storage device’ message with the corresponding Drive. c. When the message ‘Safe to remove Hardware’ displays, you can safely remove the scanner’s USB cable. Macintosh Systems a. Click and drag the hard disk icon to Trash, which will become an eject function. b. Disconnect the scanner USB cable from your computer.
Scan2PC Manager (Scanner to PC Utility) With the Scan2PC 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.
Using the Scan2PC Manager 1. When the PhotoLink Scanner is detected by the PC, the following Scan2PC Manager window will pop up automatically: 2. Now you can specify the location where you want the scanned images to be saved; on the memory card (Memory Card) or in a specific folder on the PC (Scan to PC).
Note: If you want to start the Scan2PC Manager manually, double-click the icon on the Desktop, or right-click icon in the system tray and select Setting. the If you want to close the Scan2PC Manager temporarily, right-click on the icon and select Exit.
File Naming and Storage Rules • If 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 folder 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. • If the file name reaches PD_9999.jpg in the “PHOTO1” folder, another new folder named “PHOTO2” will automatically be created to store subsequent new files, and so on.
casing, image sensor and roller inside the scanner) regularly (about every 100-150 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. Cleaning the Roller 1. Follow the instructions above to clean the scanner’s outer casing first. 2. Connect the power supply to the scanner. 3.
6. When the cleaning process is completed, the cleaning sheet will be ejected from the feeding slot, and the power indicator light will go off. Remove the cleaning sheet, store it in a safe place and protect it from dust. Cleaning the Image Sensor 1. Follow the instructions on page 24 to clean the outer casing of the scanner first. 2. With the scanner powered off and disconnected from the power supply, insert the sensor cleaning swab into one end of the output slot.
5. Remove the sensor cleaning swab, store it in a safe place and protect it from dust. Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner If the scanned image looks fuzzy or there are strange stripes on it, the scanner may need calibrating in order for the sensor to resume its original precision. To calibrate the scanner: 1. Follow the instructions on page 24 to clean the roller and image sensor, and then follow the instruction in “Initial Setup” on page 10 to prepare the scanner for scanning. 2.
2. Place the scanner and power adapter in a box or bag to keep them from accumulation of dust. 3. Place it in a cool and dry place, inaccessible to small children. 4. After long-term storage, it is recommended that you clean and calibrate the scanner before use.
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting Q: There are strange lines on the scanned image, or the image is not clear. A: Check the following: • Are there scratches on the original, or is the original clean? Remove any stains or dust from the original before scanning. • Has the scanner been used for a long period of time without cleaning and calibration? Follow the instructions for "Cleaning the Scanner" on page 24 and “Calibrating the Scanner" on page 27, and then try again.
Limited Warranty The limited warranty set forth below is given by Pandigital with respect to Pandigital brand electronics products purchased and used in the United States of America. Pandigital warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as follows: LABOR: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if this product is found to be defective, Pandigital will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge.
exclusive remedy of the consumer. Pandigital, its parent company, affiliates or subsidiaries, shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied warranty on this product. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
