User manual

Getting Started 5

1. Getting Started

Before using the scanner

The application has been carefully packaged to avoid damage during transportation.

Before operating the scanner, please remove the packaging materials. After removing

the packaging materials, you will find the following:

• ScanShell scanner

• CD of the application

• USB interface cable

• User license card

• Calibration card (only with ScanShell 800)

• This manual

Minimum system requirements

The minimum system requirements are:

• Pentium III with 128MB

• Win 98 Second Edition or higher

• USB port

• 15 MB free storage space

Connecting the scanner

The scanner is connected to the computer via the USB port. To connect the reader, do

the following:

• Place the scanner on a flat, firm, solid surface with easy access.

• Plug the USB interface cable into the USB port of the computer

• After the Add new hardware wizard dialog box appears, click Next until you

are asked to set the driver for the reader. You’ll find the driver on the

Installation CD at:

<CD ROM drive>:\Scanner Driver\ScanShell800 (for scanner

model ScanShel800)

<CD ROM drive>:\Scanner Driver\ScanShell800N (for scanner

model ScanShel800N)

<CD ROM drive>:\Scanner Driver\ScanShell1000 (for scanner

model ScanShel1000)

ScanShell User Manual version 8.15.5