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UMAX Technologies Astra 610S Operation Manual

Umax astra 610s: user guide
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Astra 610S
Owner's Manual
This operation manual contains all the information to setup and use the hardware and software
that came with your scanner. More detailed information can be obtained through the online
manual in the VistaScan folder.
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Make sure the power is OFF before installing.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual This operation manual contains all the information to setup and use the hardware and software that came with your scanner. More detailed information can be obtained through the online manual in the VistaScan folder. Make sure the power is OFF before installing.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe …………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Using Newsoft’s Presto! PageManager ………………………………………………………………. 11 Learning More About Your Scanner Start Your First Scan by Using the Scan Button on your Scanner …………………………………… 13 Acquiring images into TWAIN compliant Scanner ………………………………………………….. 13 VistaScan ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 14 Changing the SCSI ID Number ……………………………………………………………………….

  • Page 3: Connecting The Interface Card (For Pc Only)

    (Remember to secure the SCSI card by using the screw from the slot cover.) Replace the computer’s housing. • The SCSI card that is supplied by UMAX is a proprietary card and will only support the UMAX scanner. However, UMAX scanners are ADAPTEC compliant so they are ADAPTEC compatible.

  • Page 4: Connecting The Scsi Cable

    You need to check to see which SCSI ID’s are already being used by other devices that are hooked up to your computer. UMAX scanners are preset at SCSI ID 55. If no other device is using this address you can proceed to install the scanner.

  • Page 5: Important! Unlock Your Scanner First

    Plug in the Power Adapter power cord and follow the installation instructions below: Simply insert the round end of the power cable into the back of the scanner and plug the other end of the cable into an available electrical outlet. See the illustration below.

  • Page 6: Driver Installation

    PhotoDeluxe Installer icon. Follow the on screen instructions to install the software. Insert the UMAX Scanner CD into your CD-ROM drive and double click on the icon that reads UMAX Scanner CD Installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Presto! PageManager...

  • Page 7: Testing Your Scanner (For Pc Only)

    Run Windows, locate and open the VistaScan folder. Click on the icon that reads, “Scanner Test” to execute the test process. Follow all of the on-screen instructions in order to test the scanner. This process will ensure that you have installed all of the hardware and software correctly.

  • Page 8: Using Adobe Photodeluxe

    Pictured above is the Select Input Source menu that shows you all the selectable drivers for PhotoDeluxe. You will see this interface when you click on the down arrow – located below the scanner icon. Please select VistaScan 32 then click OK. You will only need to select VistaScan once unless you choose to...
  • Page 9 Toolbar The toolbar shown above allows you to zoom in and out of the picture with the magnifying glass or with the magnification pull down bar. The garbage can allows you to delete the selected object. The “T” button above allows you to place text onto your current project. For complete information about the toolbar, click the Help button in the photo window and see the topic “Looking at the photo window,”...
  • Page 10 Click OK to confirm your driver. Step 6 – Then, click the Scanner icon to acquire the image. The My photos dialog box will display a thumbnail of the image in the Acquire dialog box. This process will ask you to enter a filename.

  • Page 11: Using Newsoft's Presto

    9. Using Newsoft’s Presto! PageManager Presto! PageManager adds versatility to your Astra 610S color scanner. Photos and Documents can be scanned into PageManager from where they can be e-mailed, printed, or faxed. The application bar (the bar at the bottom of the interface) can be customized with as many different applications as you desire.
  • Page 12 Step 1 – Scan an image as described in Scanning Documents Into Presto! PageManager. (Note: the settings in VistaScan, the scanner driver, should be Lineart and 300dpi) Step 2 – Double click on thumbnail to bring the image full screen when it is in Presto! PageManager.

  • Page 13: Start Your First Scan By Using The Scan Button On Your Scanner

    Again click the File menu, choose TWAIN 32… For Macintosh users – From the File menu, choose Acquire or Import VistaScan, the UMAX scanner driver, should appear. At this point you should select whatever formatting you would like to scan at (dpi, B&W, brightness, contrast, etc.).

  • Page 14: Vistascan

    VistaScan VistaScan is the user interface that controls the various functions of the scanner. In this interface you can change the dpi, color/B&W, scaling, etc. VistaScan also allows you to do a Preview – allows you to get a low res image which allows you to see where you have placed your photo or documents.

  • Page 15: Ten Things You Should Know About Scanning

    DPI – “Dot Per Inch”; measurement that defines the density of display. “How can I get technical help?” UMAX offers technical support at 214-739-1915 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm CST and through our technical assistance page on our website (includes downloading drivers).

  • Page 16: If All Else Fails

    Other observations that may aid the technician in identifying the problem and solution. If at all possible, please be in front of your computer and scanner with both turned on. Try to have as much description about your problem as possible. Having this information will allow the tech to...

  • Page 17: Glossary

    Object Glass: The tempered glass of the scanner where documents or objects to be scanned are placed. Optical Assembly: The component system of the scanner that contains all of the optical components.
  • Page 18 Terminator: An electronic component that absorbs stray signals in a SCSI chain or computer equipment to ensure reliable operation. Transparency Adapter: A scanner option that consists of additional hardware allowing the scanning of transparent originals, such as slides or X rays.

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