User manual UMAX POWERLOOK 1100

[. . . ] PowerLook 1100 Color Scanner Operation Manual 1 Thank you for purchasing the PowerLook 1100 color scanner. With PowerLook 1100 color scanner, you can easily scan documents and photographs into your computer and maintain them as electronic copies. Main Features: · High Resolution and Density Range: With a resolution of up to 9600 dpi and high density range, it produces better gamma transformation, and a more accurate detection of highlight and shadow details, thereby allowing even distribution of colors. High Scanning Speed, Low Acoustic Noise: The scanner's micro stepping technology greatly increases scanning speed and at the same time reduces noise level. Intelligent Scanning Control Interface called MagicScan: MagicScan provides a comprehensive range of scanning control functions. [. . . ] Be sure that nothing covers the calibration area. It is important to keep the calibration area clean since dust or smudge marks on the glass will reduce the quality of scanned transparencies. Make sure the transparency fits in the scanning area. Do not leave transparencies on the object glass of the scanner for excessive periods of time. The warmth of the scanner and transparency adapter lamps may cause them to deteriorate. Please, use the Frame holder to secure the transparencies for scanning. 7 Chapter 2. To install the card into one of the computer's expansion slots, observe the following procedures: Note: 1. The interface card is sensitive to static electricity. Handle the card by its mounting bracket, particularly when removing the card from its anti-static packaging. Turn the computer power off and unplug the power cord. Remove the housing cover of the computer. Follow the instructions provided in your PC' reference manual. Remove the metal cover corresponding to your chosen slot. Keep the removed screw so that it can be used to fasten the interface card. Gently insert the interface card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the slot. 9 5. 6. Secure the card into place with the screw removed from the expansion slot cover in step 3 above. Replace the housing cover following the instructions provided in the computer's reference manual. Connect the Scanner to the Computer With settings on the scanner and card correctly set and the interface card properly installed in your computer, you can now connect the scanner and the computer, as follows: 1. Connect the IEEE 1394 cable connector to the interface card in the PC. Connect the other end of the IEEE 1394 cable to the scanner. 3. 5. Connect the power cord to the scanner. Turn on the computer power. Hardware installation is now complete. Get ready to run the UMAX Setup program to install the supporting UMAX software supplied with your system. 10 Chapter 4. How to Use Frame Holder How to Scan with Scan Frames Scan Frames are for use with transparencies and negatives. [. . . ] TWAIN / Plug-in version Version of FireWire (IEEE 1394), Extension OS Model and version of your scanner hardware Error codes or messages seen Description of what you were doing at the time the malfunction or failure occurred · · · · · 13 · · Description of what you did to attempt to solve the problem Other observations that may aid the technician in identifying the problem and the solution LED Indicators Listed below are some of the more common specific problems you may have with your scanner. Problem 1: Power Indicator fails to come on Possible Cause / Solution: · · · Make sure the power cable is plugged into the scanner and the wall socket. If none of the above works, contact your dealer. Problem 2: Scanner lamp flickers, is dim, or fails to come on Possible Cause / Solution: · The scanning lamp is failing or has failed and needs to be changed. Contact your dealer. Problem 3: If the Power and Ready indicators come on, but software returns "Scanner link failed" or similar message Possible Cause / Solution: · · Make sure the cable is connected properly. [. . . ]