Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Owner’s Guide
- Trademarks
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………..4
- CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN…………………………………………………..11
- CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS…………………………………………………..14
- CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING…………………………………………35
- CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS………………………………………………41
- CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP………………………………………………….50
- APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………..56
- CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED
- Introduction
- Unpacking the Scanner
- Package Contents
- Getting to Know Your Scanner
- System Requirements
- Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC
- Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the Macintosh
- Installing the Hardware
- USB Connectors
- Checking Your Computer’s Connectors
- Connecting the USB Cable
- Connecting the UTC (Universal Transparency Cover) Cable on the AstraNET e5470 only
- Connecting the Power Adapter
- Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe
- Scanning an Image from the PC
- Scanning an Image from the Macintosh
- Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off
- Setting VistaScan Preferences
- General
- Scan Destination
- Scanner Information
- VistaScan Beginner Window Features
- Selecting the Scan to Device or Application
- VistaScan Advanced Features
- Changing the Image Mode
- Changing the Resolution Setting
- Table 1. Resolution/File-Size Guidelines
- Changing the Descreen Feature
- Changing the Filter Setting
- Changing the Scale Factor
- Using the Auto Adjustment Feature
- Using the Scan Control Unit
- Using the Multiple Scan Mode
- Using the Color Adjustment Features
- Adjusting the Image Tones
- Adjusting the Color Balance
- Rotating/Inverting an Image
- Using VistaAccess – Direct Access
- Using VistaShuttle
- Using the UMAX Copy Utility
- Configuring the Push Buttons
- Using the Push Buttons
- Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail
- Using VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready Images
- Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe
- Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage
- Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE
- Using Online Manuals
- Troubleshooting
- Contacting Technical Support
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Scanner Specifications
- Trademarks
NOTE: To access these files you must click on the “Start” bar, select “Programs”, and then select
“Adobe”. A cascading file appears with “ReadMe” information and other selections to choose from. For
information about setting up desktop shortcuts, refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation.
Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the Macintosh
1. Insert the CD-ROM labeled “PhotoDeluxe” into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Your computer
should automatically read the disk and display the folders contained on the CD-ROM.
2. Insert the PhotoDeluxe CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM to
open it, double-click the English icon, and then double-click the Install PhotoDeluxe icon.
3. An Adobe ReadMe file appears. After reading the text, click Continue.
4. A PhotoDeluxe Installer window appears. Click the Install button. Follow the onscreen instructions.
5. Complete the product registration form and click Next. Click the Install Now button. After
installation is complete, restart your computer by clicking the Restart button. After the system
restarts, re-insert the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM.
6. Double-click the ATM application folder inside the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM window. Double-click on
the Font and Utilities folder, then Double-click on the Installer icon. Click the Install icon to install
the ATM files. Restart your system after the installation is complete.
Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PageType,
OmniPage LE, and Online Manuals)
1. Insert the Astra Scanners CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive after you have finished installing
the software on the PhotoDeluxe CD.
FOR PC USERS: If a window does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon to
open it, double-click the Astra Scanners CD-ROM icon to open it (please be aware the Astra Scanners
CD is labeled “VistaScan” in Windows desktop/directory).
FOR MACINTOSH USERS: When the UMAX VistaScan window opens on your desktop, double-
click on the UMAX CD Installer icon to begin the software installation.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, UMAX
VistaScan, OmniPage LE, and the online User’s Guide.
3. Restart your computer as suggested by the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Installing the Hardware
After you have removed the scanner from the box and verified that all of the package contents have been
included, please check to make sure that your computer is compatible with the scanner’s connectors.
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