Ricoh Photo Scanner FU62ED User Guide

USB Flatbed Color Scanner  
 
ˆ Features  
Fast Scanning  
images in seconds.  
Your RadioShack USB Flatbed Color  
Scanner is designed for notebook or  
desktop PCs that have a universal serial  
bus (USB) port. You can use the scan-  
ner to quickly scan information, such as  
documents and photographs, in color or  
grayscale. Then you can use the soft-  
ware supplied with your scanner to con-  
vert the scanned images to electronic  
files.  
— scans and outputs  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or  
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain  
or moisture.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
!
DO NOT OPEN.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-  
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
Your scanner’s features include:  
USB Operation  
— lets you easily con-  
nect and begin using the scanner.  
600 × 1200 DPI (Dots per Inch) Reso-  
This symbol is intended to alert  
you to the presence of uninsu-  
lated dangerous voltage within  
the product’s enclosure that might  
be of sufficient magnitude to con-  
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do  
not open the product’s case.  
lution  
— provides high-resolution scan-  
ning.  
36-Bit Color Scanning  
— your scanner  
scans over 68 billion colors.  
On-Screen Control  
— you can control  
the scanner directly from your comput-  
er’s screen using the supplied software.  
This symbol is intended to inform  
you that important operating and  
maintenance instructions are  
included in the literature accom-  
panying this product.  
!
On-Scanner Controls  
— lets you also  
use the scanner’s buttons to control it,  
so you can use the scanner even if it is  
located away from your computer.  
The graphical symbols with supplemental mark-  
ings are located on the bottom of the scanner.  
Wide Scanning Area  
— lets you scan  
most documents.  
Supplied PaperPort Software  
— lets  
you quickly link images you scan with  
more than 150 applications you use ev-  
eryday.  
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Features  
 
FCC DECLARATION OF  
CONFORMITY  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
This equipment complies with the limits  
for a Class B digital device as specified  
in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits  
provide reasonable protection against  
radio and TV interference in a residential  
area. However, your equipment might  
cause TV or radio interference even  
when it is operating properly. To elimi-  
nate interference, you can try one or  
more of the following corrective mea-  
sures:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) this device  
may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interfer-  
ence received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Product:  
USB Flatbed Color  
Scanner  
Model:  
FU62ED  
• reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna  
Responsible Party:  
RadioShack  
100 Throckmorton  
Fort Worth, TX 76102  
• increase the distance between the  
equipment and the radio or TV  
Phone:  
817-415-3200  
• use outlets on different electrical cir-  
cuits for the equipment and the  
radio or TV  
Consult your local RadioShack store if  
the problem still exists.  
You must use shielded interface cables  
with this equipment.  
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Features  
 
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
• IBM PC or compatible with one  
available USB port  
• CD-ROM drive  
• VGA or SVGA monitor  
• 16MB or more of available internal  
memory (RAM)  
• 35MB of free hard disk space  
• Microsoft Windows 98  
Important:  
Your scanner will not work  
with Windows 95. You must have Win-  
dows 98 installed on your computer to  
use the scanner.  
MONITOR  
REQUIREMENTS  
To use the scanner with your computer’s  
monitor, set the monitor to High Color  
(16-bit) or True Color (24- or 32-bit).  
Then set your monitor’s resolution to at  
least 800 × 600 DPI.  
To set your monitor's colors and resolu-  
tion, open the Windows Control Panel,  
Display  
Settings  
double-click  
, then click  
.
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Features  
 
ˆ Important Safety Instructions  
1. Read Instructions — All the safety  
and operating instructions should be  
read before the scanner is operated.  
9. Power Sources — The scanner  
should be connected to a power  
source only of the type described in  
the operating instructions or as  
marked on the scanner.  
2. Retain Instructions — The safety  
and operating instructions should be  
retained for future reference.  
10. Power Cord Protection — Power  
supply cords should be routed so  
that they are not likely to be walked  
on or pinched by items placed upon  
or against them, paying particular  
attention to cords at plugs, conve-  
nience receptacles, and the point  
where the cords exit from the scan-  
ner.  
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on  
the scanner and in the operating  
instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions — All operating  
and use instructions should be fol-  
lowed.  
5. Water and Moisture — The scanner  
should not be used near water (for  
example near a bathtub, in a wet  
basement, or near a swimming pool,  
and so on).  
11. Cleaning — The scanner should be  
cleaned only as recommended by  
the manufacturer. Do not use chem-  
ical cleaners.  
12. Non-Use Periods — The power cord  
of the scanner should be unplugged  
from the outlet when the scanner is  
not being used for a long period of  
time.  
6. Carts and Stands — The scanner  
should be used only with a cart or  
stand that is recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
7. Ventilation — The scanner should  
be situated so that its location or  
position does not interfere with its  
proper functioning. For example, the  
scanner should not be situated on a  
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface  
that may obstruct the ventilation.  
13. Object and Liquid Entry — Care  
should be taken so that objects do  
not fall, and liquids are not spilled,  
on the scanner.  
14. Damage Requiring Service — The  
scanner should be serviced by qual-  
ified service personnel when:  
8. Heat — The scanner should be situ-  
ated away from heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  
or other scanners (including amplifi-  
ers) that produce heat.  
A. The power cord or the plug has  
been damaged; or  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has  
been spilled into the scanner; or  
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Important Safety Instructions  
 
C. The scanner has been exposed  
to rain; or  
D. The scanner does not appear to  
operate normally or exhibits  
marked change in performance; or  
a
E. The scanner has been dropped,  
or the enclosure has been dam-  
aged.  
15. Servicing — The user should not  
attempt to service the scanner  
beyond that described in the operat-  
ing instructions. All other servicing  
should be referred to qualified ser-  
vice personnel.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
 
ˆ Preparation  
Plug the AC adapter’s barrel plug into  
DC 12V  
LOCKING/UNLOCKING  
THE SCANNER  
the  
jack on the back of the scan-  
ner, then plug the other end of the AC  
adapter into a standard AC outlet. The  
indicator on the front of the scanner  
lights, indicating that the scanner is  
turned on.  
Your scanner has a locking mechanism  
to protect it during shipment or while you  
move it.  
LOCK/  
Before you use the scanner, slide  
UNLOCK  
Note:  
The scanning lamp under the  
on the bottom of the scanner  
scanner's glass automatically remains lit  
so you do not have to warm up the scan-  
ner each time you want to scan. To con-  
serve electricity and prolong the  
scanner's life, the lamp automatically  
turns off after a while.  
UNLOCK  
toward  
ner’s mechanism when you move or  
LOCK/UNLOCK  
. To protect the scan-  
ship it, slide  
LOCK  
toward  
.
CONNECTING AC POWER  
TO THE SCANNER  
INSTALLING THE  
SCANNER’S SOFTWARE/  
HARDWARE  
The scanner uses the supplied 12V,  
1250-mA AC adapter for power.  
Cautions:  
To use your new scanner, you must in-  
stall the supplied PaperPort software on  
your computer then connect the scanner  
to the computer.  
You must use a Class 2  
power source that supplies  
!
12V DC and delivers at  
least 1250 mA. Its center tip must be  
set to positive and its plug must fit  
The PaperPort software includes instal-  
lation files and a User's Guide. This  
guide provides more detailed informa-  
tion about the PaperPort software's fea-  
tures. You can read the guide while the  
CD is running, or print a copy directly  
from your hard drive to your printer. To  
DC 12V  
the scanner's  
jack. The sup-  
plied adapter meets these specifica-  
tions. Using an adapter that does  
not meet these specifications could  
damage the scanner or the adapter.  
Start Programs  
,
read the guide, click  
PaperPort  
,
• Always connect the AC adapter to  
the scanner before you connect it to  
AC power. When you finish, discon-  
nect the adapter from AC power be-  
fore you disconnect it from the  
scanner.  
then  
.
You do not need to turn off the computer  
before connecting or disconnecting your  
scanner.  
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Preparation  
 
Follow these steps to install the Paper-  
Port software on your computer.  
5. After you finish installing the soft-  
ware, restart your computer.  
Note:  
Once the scanner is working, you  
1. Start Windows 98 and quit all appli-  
cations.  
can install the other applications provid-  
ed with the CD.  
2. Insert the PaperPort software CD  
into your CD-ROM drive. The CD  
starts automatically.  
VERIFYING SUCCESSFUL  
CONNECTION  
Note:  
If the PaperPort CD does not  
After you successfully install the  
scanner, the scanner icon ap-  
pears at the bottom right corner  
of the Windows taskbar. The in-  
dicator on top of the scanner turns green  
when the scanner and computer com-  
municate.  
start automatically, make sure the  
CD-ROM's door is completely shut.  
If the CD still does not start, the auto  
run option on your computer might  
be turned off. If this happens, click  
My Computer. The window shows  
the available drives on your com-  
puter. Then double-click the icon for  
your CD-ROM drive and double-  
click setup.exe. The CD starts.  
If the scanner icon appears with  
an X through it instead, the  
scanner is not properly connect-  
ed. See “Troubleshooting” on  
Page 19 for more information.  
3. Follow the instructions that appear.  
When you are prompted to do so,  
plug one end of the supplied cable  
into your computer’s USB port.  
Follow these steps to confirm if the  
scanner has been successfully connect-  
ed.  
Notes:  
1. Right-click the scanner icon on the  
Windows taskbar. The shortcut  
menu appears.  
• The supplied cable fits only one  
way. If it does not insert easily, do  
not force it.  
About  
2. Click  
. A dialog box appears,  
• Refer to your computer’s owner’s  
manual for the location of the  
USB port.  
confirming your scanner’s settings.  
OK  
3. Click  
to close the dialog box.  
Your scanner is ready to scan.  
• Some new computers also have a  
keyboard with a built-in USB port.  
You can plug the scanner’s cable  
into the keyboard instead of the  
computer.  
4. Plug the other end of the supplied  
cable into the USB port on the back  
of the scanner.  
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Preparation  
 
ˆ Default Button Settings  
You can configure the scanner’s buttons to perform different functions. See “Chang-  
ing a Scanner Button's Settings” on Page 15). The default settings are:  
Button  
Destination  
Scan Setting  
None  
Resolution (DPI)  
None  
STOP/  
Cancels the scan in progress.  
CANCEL  
CUSTOM  
Converts scanned text to word  
processing text in Windows  
Notepad.  
None  
None  
FAX  
Displays the scanned object in  
fax application software installed  
on your computer.  
Black and white  
Black and white  
1/2 ×  
Your fax machine’s  
default resolution.  
COPY/  
PRINT  
Prints the scanned object on  
printer or copier.  
Your printer’s or  
copier’s default res-  
olution.  
SCAN  
Displays the scanned object in a  
PaperPort window.  
8
11 inch  
100  
color photo  
Note:  
If a button is not pre-configured (for example, if your computer does not have  
FAX  
fax software installed so  
cannot be pre-configured), a dialog box appears to re-  
mind you to configure that button manually.  
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Default Button Settings  
 
ˆ Operation  
You can operate the scanner using the  
buttons on the front of the scanner, from  
your computer screen, or using the sup-  
plied PaperPort program.  
scanning. A confirmation message ap-  
pears while the scanner is warming up.  
When the scan is complete, the scanned  
image is transmitted to the preset desti-  
nation or a destination you select (see  
“Default Button Settings” on Page 10).  
GETTING HELP  
The supplied software includes help in-  
formation which describes each feature  
of the software and answers questions  
about how to configure the buttons for  
the best scanning result.  
USING THE SCANNER  
ICON  
Operating the scanner from the screen  
is just like pressing a scanner button,  
except you click the button on the  
screen. This scanning method is espe-  
cially helpful if the scanner is not located  
close to your computer.  
Help  
To view help, click  
on the USB  
Scanner Utility Preferences dialog box  
or on the other dialog boxes you use to  
select options for the buttons.  
Follow these steps to scan using the  
scanner icon on the screen.  
USING THE SCANNER’S  
BUTTONS  
1. Open the document cover and place  
the object to scan facedown on the  
glass. Then close the cover.  
To scan a document  
using the buttons on  
the front of the scan-  
ner, open the scan-  
ner's top cover and  
place the document  
facedown on the  
glass. Then close  
the cover and press  
2. Click the scanner icon on the Win-  
dows taskbar. The USB Scanner  
Utility dialog box appears.  
Scan  
3. Click  
. The scanner starts scan-  
ning the object, a message appears  
just above the Windows taskbar,  
and a window shows the scanning  
progress.  
SCAN  
.
The scanner starts scanning the docu-  
ment, Scan: PaperPort Desktop  
appears, and a window displays the  
scanning progress.  
4. When the scanner has finished  
scanning, it sends the image either  
to the printer to print, or to another  
program you have loaded on your  
computer, depending on the current  
software settings.  
Note:  
If you are using the scanner for  
the first time or if it has not warmed up  
yet, the scanner automatically warms it-  
self up for about 45 seconds before  
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Operation  
 
USING THE SUPPLIED PAPERPORT SOFTWARE  
Instead of using the scanner's buttons, you can use the supplied PaperPort software  
to control your scanner. This is useful when you are using PaperPort to file and save  
your scanned objects.  
Note:  
You can also install and use other scanning software, including many graphics  
and imaging applications, with your scanner. The software must meet Twain stan-  
dards.  
Follow these steps to scan using the supplied PaperPort software.  
1. If the PaperPort software is not currently running, double-click the PaperPort icon  
on the Windows desktop to start it. The PaperPort desktop appears. You can use  
this window to select and work with scanned images. The links at the bottom of  
the desktop let you link images you scan to other software installed on your com-  
puter.  
Note:  
Help  
.
If you need more information about the PaperPort desktop, click  
Select Source  
2. From the File menu, click on  
appears.  
. The Select Source dialog box  
USB Scanner  
. Then click  
Select  
.
3. If necessary, click on  
Note:  
You only need to follow Steps 1–3 once unless you change the source to  
another Twain device such as a digital camera.  
Twain  
4. Click the  
icon on the PaperPort command bar. A window appears, letting  
you preview the scanned image. Make any adjustments, then scan the final  
image.  
5. Open the document cover and place the object to scan facedown on the glass.  
Then close the cover.  
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Operation  
 
Preview  
. The scanner scans  
the object and displays a preview  
using the options you selected.  
6. Click  
Follow these steps to scan using the  
Twain button.  
1. Open the document cover and place  
the object to scan facedown on the  
glass. Then close the cover.  
7. Review the image to make sure it is  
what you want. Readjust the set-  
tings if necessary.  
2. If the PaperPort software is not cur-  
rently running, double-click the  
PaperPort icon on the Windows  
desktop to start it. The PaperPort  
Desktop appears.  
8. To see a preview again before scan-  
Preview  
ning the final image, click  
.
9. When you are satisfied with the  
Scan  
image settings, click  
.
Twain  
3. Click the  
mand bar or click  
File  
icon on the com-  
Acquire  
on the  
menu. The USB Scanner dialog  
box appears.  
The scanner starts scanning the  
object, and a progress bar appears  
showing the percentage completed.  
Note:  
When scanning from other  
When the scan is complete, the scanned  
image appears in the destination soft-  
ware.  
Acquire  
Twain software, choose  
or  
Scan  
File  
menu. Other  
from the  
Twain software will usually not have  
Twain  
a
button.  
USING THE TWAIN  
BUTTON  
4. Adjust the desired Twain options.  
Scan Page For — Select one of  
these preset options if you want to  
use it for scanning. These options  
are optimized for the various uses of  
scanned images, such as scanning  
for editing text or scanning in color.  
For more information about these  
settings, see “Pre-Defining Scan  
Settings” on Page 17. If you do not  
want to use one of these preset  
options, you can manually select the  
scan configuration options. Note  
that when you select a preset  
option, scan configuration settings  
are for that preset option. You can  
also create your own custom config-  
urations. See the Help information  
for details.  
Instead of using the scanner's buttons or  
PaperPort software, you can use the  
supplied Twain software to control your  
scanner. This lets you scan many types  
of objects, from small business cards to  
A4-sized pages.  
Note:  
Your scanner is initially set to  
scan from the PaperPort software with  
Color Document Faster  
the setting  
. To  
scan a black-and-white image, select  
one of the other settings. To scan at a  
higher resolution for a color image, se-  
Color Document Better Quality  
.
lect  
However, scanning at a higher resolu-  
tion creates a larger file size and takes  
longer to scan. To minimize the file size  
and the time required to get a better  
quality scan, select just the area of the  
object that you want to scan.  
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Operation  
 
Scan Configuration — Use this sec-  
tion of the dialog box to manually  
select scan options for the image.  
AutoCrop is selected, the scanner  
makes two passes. The first pass  
senses the object's size and the  
second pass scans the image.  
Mode — From left to right, the three  
modes are color, grayscale, and  
black and white. The same symbols  
next to the preset options indicate  
their mode setting. Click a mode to  
select it for the scan.  
Note:  
This option overrides any  
selections you make using Size.  
Adv. Setting — Click this button to  
see advanced settings for scanning.  
See the Help information for details  
about the advanced settings.  
Res — This is the resolution setting  
for the scan in dots-per-inch (DPI).  
The higher the DPI, the sharper the  
image. But higher DPI settings also  
produce larger files sizes. Usually  
the higher resolution settings are  
used for precision work, such as  
photographs or fine artwork. Click  
the drop-down arrow and choose  
one of the resolution settings from  
the list.  
Note:  
For more details about the  
Scan Manager's features, choose  
PaperPort Help Topics  
Help  
from the  
menu.  
Preview  
. The scanner scans  
5. Click  
the object and displays a preview  
using the options you selected.  
6. Review the image to make sure it is  
what you want. Then select the por-  
tion of the image you want to scan  
or adjust the settings if necessary.  
Size — The page size for the image.  
If you want to use one of those pre-  
set sizes, click the drop-down arrow  
and choose the size from the list. If  
you want to create a custom size,  
click on the picture window and drag  
the mouse. A dotted box on the win-  
dow indicates the page size, and the  
two number boxes (with the vertical  
and horizontal symbols next to  
them) show the actual page size in  
inches. You can also enter the verti-  
cal and horizontal sizes in those two  
number boxes.  
7. To see a preview again before scan-  
Preview  
ning the final image, click  
.
8. When you are satisfied with the  
Scan  
image settings, click  
.
The scanner now re-scans the object  
and displays the final image as a thumb-  
nail on the PaperPort Desktop.  
See the PaperPort User's Guide and  
Working with PaperPort for more infor-  
mation about using the PaperPort soft-  
ware.  
AutoCrop — Select this option to let  
the scanner automatically determine  
the size of the object being  
scanned. For example, if you put a  
photo in the middle of the glass, the  
scanner will automatically determine  
the size of the photo. When  
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Operation  
 
ˆ Configuring the Scanner  
Note:  
You can adjust only the settings  
CHANGING A SCANNER  
BUTTON'S SETTINGS  
for the configurations that you define  
yourself. You cannot change the scan  
settings or page settings for any of the  
pre-defined scanning configurations.  
You can change the setting of any of the  
scanner’s buttons using the USB Scan-  
ner Utility Preferences dialog box. This  
dialog box displays a list of options and  
settings for customizing the scanner.  
Follow these steps to adjust scan and  
page settings.  
1. Hold down any button on the scan-  
ner. The USB Scanner Utility Prefer-  
ences dialog box appears. The  
selected tab on the dialog box corre-  
sponds to the button you pressed.  
You can click the other tabs for the  
other buttons.  
Follow these steps to change a scanner  
button’s settings.  
1. Click the scanner icon on the Win-  
dows taskbar. The USB Scanner  
Utility Preferences dialog box  
appears.  
2. In the Configuration to Use list, click  
the configuration you want to adjust.  
2. Right-click on the name of the scan-  
STOP/CANCEL  
ner button (except  
)
you want to view the properties for.  
A dialog box showing Scanner Set-  
tings for and the name of the button  
appear.  
Note:  
You cannot edit or change  
pre-defined configurations. To make  
a change, you must create a new  
configuration or copy an existing  
one and give it a new name.  
Edit  
3. Click  
tings.  
to change the button’s set-  
3. If you have not defined a configura-  
New  
tion yet, click  
to create a new  
Note:  
If you need more information  
one. You can also select one of the  
pre-defined configurations then click  
Help  
about each button’s settings, click  
.
Copy  
to copy it.  
ADJUSTING SCAN AND  
PAGE SETTINGS  
Edit  
4. Click  
. A dialog box appears.  
If you use a scan configuration that you  
define yourself, you can adjust that con-  
figuration's scan settings and page set-  
tings. For example, if the scanned image  
is too dark, you can adjust the bright-  
ness of the scan setting.  
5. Enter a name for the new configura-  
tion.  
6. Adjust the desired scanning options.  
Black/White  
Mode — Select  
to scan  
in black and white. For example, let-  
ters and memos are usually  
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Configuring the Scanner  
 
scanned in black and white. Select  
Grayscale  
drawings or black-and-white photo-  
graphs. The scanning produces an  
image in varying shades of gray.  
photo in the middle of the glass, the  
scanner will automatically determine  
the size of the photo. When  
AutoCrop is selected, the scanner  
makes two passes — the first pass  
senses the object's size, and the  
second pass scans the image. This  
to scan objects containing  
Color  
Select  
to scan color photo-  
graphs and other color objects.  
Page Size  
option overrides the  
selection.  
menu  
Resolution — Drag the slider to the  
right or left to adjust the dots per  
inch (DPI) of the resolution. The  
maximum resolution is 600 DPI, the  
minimum is 50 DPI. The higher the  
DPI setting, the sharper and clearer  
the scanned image. However,  
higher DPI settings take longer to  
scan and produce larger files for the  
scanned images.  
DeScreen — Select this option  
when scanning a picture from a  
newspaper or magazine article, or  
another object that contains images  
with patterns or dots. Scans of pat-  
terns or dots sometimes have a dis-  
torted or wavy appearance. The  
scanner scans the object to com-  
pensate for the patterns and dots,  
and produces a clearer image. The  
scanning may slow down a bit when  
this option is selected. Do not select  
this option when scanning photo-  
graphs.  
Brightness and Contrast — Drag the  
sliders to the right or left to adjust  
the brightness and contrast of the  
scanned image.  
Page Settings  
7. Click the  
tab to adjust  
the scanning page settings.  
Gamma — Drag the slider to  
improve how the colors in  
a
8. Adjust the desired page settings.  
scanned image look on your moni-  
tor. Gamma correction allows you to  
achieve precise color matching.  
Because the computer cannot  
always transmit the exact color  
information to the hardware, you  
may have to make some color  
adjustments using the Gamma fea-  
ture.  
Page Size — Choose one of the  
page sizes from the drop-down list.  
The outlines on the picture repre-  
sent the various page sizes. Clicking  
on one of those outlines also selects  
it as the page size for the scan. If  
Custom  
you select the  
option from  
the drop-down list, boxes appear in  
place of the picture. Enter the hori-  
zontal and vertical page dimensions  
for your scan in those boxes.  
The default Gamma setting works  
fine in most cases and normally  
does not need to be adjusted.  
AutoCrop — Select this option to let  
the scanner automatically determine  
the size of the object being  
scanned. For example, if you put a  
Close  
9. Click  
. The USB Scanner dia-  
log box reappears. The new config-  
uration and its adjusted settings now  
apply to the button.  
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Configuring the Scanner  
 
Note:  
COPY/PRINT  
FAX  
or , the dialog box for editing and adjusting the set-  
If you click  
tings will have a Device tab for selecting options for a printer or copier. See the Help  
menu for more information.  
PRE-DEFINING SCAN SETTINGS  
Selecting the proper scan setting before final scanning provides the best results. The  
scan setting determines the sharpness of the object and the number of possible  
shades of gray or color. Scan settings also affect the speed of the scan and the file  
size.  
The following table shows the pre-defined scan settings you can use.  
Scan Setting  
Default Setting  
To Scan  
Description  
Newspaper and maga-  
zine articles, receipts,  
forms, and other text  
objects  
Provides the fastest  
scan time and smallest  
file size.  
Faxing, Filing,  
or Copying  
Black and white,  
200 DPI  
Business letters, con-  
tracts, memos, and other  
documents you want to  
edit  
Enhances the use of  
OCR software for con-  
verting object text to  
editable text. Provides  
higher quality and larger  
Editing Text  
(OCR)  
Black and white,  
300 DPI  
file size than the  
Filing, or Copying  
setting.  
Faxing,  
scan  
Black-and-white photos  
Color pages with many  
Provides the best set-  
ting for black-and-white  
photos  
Black-and-  
White Photo  
Grayscale, 100  
DPI  
Creates a quality  
Color  
Color, 100 DPI  
graphics, or mixed graph- scanned color object in  
Photo —  
Faster  
ics and text, line art, or  
photos that require a  
quick scan  
a file that is not too  
large. PaperPort’s  
default setting.  
Provides the ideal set-  
ting for color objects,  
object editing, desktop  
publishing, and high-  
quality output. Results  
in a color scan with  
slower scan time and  
larger file size.  
Color  
Photo —  
Better Quality  
Color, 200 DPI  
Photos and color objects  
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Configuring the Scanner  
 
Note:  
Help  
menu for more  
details about the Advanced Settings  
dialog box.  
See the  
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS  
AND CONTRAST  
The scanner's Advanced Settings let  
you adjust a scanned object's brightness  
and/or contrast as desired. For example,  
you can improve legibility of a black-  
and-white document written with a light  
pencil by adjusting brightness to be  
darker. You can adjust the brightness  
and contrast while scanning the object's  
grayscale and/or color. If an object is  
currently displayed in the preview area,  
the changes you make using the Bright-  
ness and Contrast control bars are re-  
flected in the previewed object.  
Follow these steps to adjust brightness  
and contrast.  
1. Start the PaperPort software.  
Twain  
mand bar or click  
2. Click the  
icon on the com-  
Acquire  
on the File  
menu. The USB Scanner dialog box  
appears.  
Adv. Setting  
3. Click  
on the USB Scan-  
ner dialog box. The Advanced Set-  
tings dialog box appears.  
User defined  
4. Click  
tings.  
to change the set-  
Brightness  
5. Drag the  
slider to the left  
to make the scanned object darker,  
or to the right to make the scanned  
object lighter. When you release the  
mouse button, the change is  
reflected in the preview object.  
Contrast  
6. Drag the  
slider to the left to  
decrease the contrast or to the right  
to increase the contrast for the  
scanned object.  
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Configuring the Scanner  
 
ˆ Troubleshooting  
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi-  
nate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local  
RadioShack store for assistance.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
appears in  
The scanner’s cable is  
Make sure the scanner’s cable is securely  
connected. Then right-click the scanner  
icon on the Windows taskbar and select  
the Windows task- not securely connected  
bar.  
or was disconnected  
then reconnected.  
Connect  
.
The AC adapter is not  
connected or is con-  
nected incorrectly.  
Make sure the AC adapter is securely  
connected.  
The computer was not  
restarted after installing  
the PaperPort software.  
Restart your computer.  
Note:  
The readme file in the PaperPort di-  
rectory included with the supplied soft-  
ware provides additional information that  
might help you diagnose problems con-  
necting the scanner.  
The scanner might be  
locked.  
Unlock the scanner (see “Locking/Unlock-  
ing the Scanner” on Page 8).  
Link Preferences  
Scanned images  
you work with  
using some of the  
PaperPort desk-  
top’s links look  
Some of the links default Select the  
window from  
menu in the PaperPort Desktop,  
then uncheck Convert Images to Screen  
Edit  
the  
to 96 DPI, which might  
be too grainy or light for  
some linked applications. Resolution (96 DPI) to disable it.  
grainy or too light.  
Power indicator  
does not light.  
The AC adapter is not  
connected or is con-  
nected incorrectly.  
Make sure the AC adapter is securely  
connected.  
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Troubleshooting  
 
ˆ Care and Maintenance  
Your RadioShack USB Flatbed Color Scanner is an example of superior design  
and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your scanner  
so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids  
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments.  
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and  
distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature  
wear of parts.  
Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit  
boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.  
Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.  
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to  
clean the scanner.  
Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a mal-  
function and might invalidate its warranty. If your scanner is not performing as it  
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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Care and Maintenance  
 
ˆ Specifications  
Bit Depth .......................................................................................... 36-Bit Color (24-bit output)  
12-Bit Grayscale .................................................................................................... 1-Bit Line Art  
Scanning Resolution .......................................................... Optical Resolution: 600 × 1200 DPI  
Maximum Resolution (interpolated) ................................................................ 2400 × 2400 DPI  
Maximum Scanning Size .................................. 8.5 × 11.60 Inches (21.6 × 29.7 cm) (A4 letter)  
Operating Systems ................................................................................................. Windows 98  
Operating Temperature (without condensation) ................................. 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)  
Relative Humidity ......................................... 20% to 80% at 95°F (35°C) without condensation  
Input Voltage ..................................................................................................... 120V AC, 60 Hz  
Output Voltage ........................................................................................ 12V DC, 15 Watt Max.  
Safety and Agency Certifications .............................. UL, GS, FCC Class B, VCCI Class 2, CE  
3/8  
7/16  
5/16  
× 17  
Dimensions (HWD) .................................... 3 × 11  
Inches (8.5 × 29.0 × 44.0 cm)  
Weight .................................................................................................................. 6.4 lb (2.9 kg)  
Accessories ................................................................... USB Cable, AC Adapter, Software CD  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and  
improvement without notice.  
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Specifications  
 
ˆ Notes  
22  
Notes  
 
23  
Notes  
 
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-  
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES  
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-  
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-  
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE  
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-  
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and  
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
12/99  
We Service What We Sell  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
25-3050  
02A00  
Printed in China  
 

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