Pandigital PANSCN02, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide PANSCN02 ...

Page 2: ...Scanned Image 12 Operating the PhotoLink Scanner 12 Preparation and Initial Setup 12 Power on the PhotoLink Scanner 13 Scan an Original 14 Automatic Image Cropping 15 Connect PhotoLink Scanner to a PC 16 PC System Requirements 16 For Windows Vista Users 18 For Windows XP Users 18 After Successful Connection 19 Safely Disconnect the Scanner from PC 21 Scan2PC Manager Scanner to PC Utility 21 System...

Page 3: ... Scanner 25 Cleaning the Roller 25 Cleaning the Image Sensor 27 Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner 27 Storing the PhotoLink Scanner 28 Technical Specifications 29 Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 30 Limited Warranty 31 UGE_PANSCN02_V1 1_02 09 ...

Page 4: ...d sensors inside may become damaged due to excessive heat Do not use this scanner near water in the rain or allow any liquid to get inside this product Water and moisture may cause short circuit to the electronic components and lead to malfunctions Do not use this scanner in dusty environments Dust grains may cover this scanner and scratch the original to be scanned Do not scan originals that are ...

Page 5: ...bjects or step on the cable of the power adapter Otherwise the external insulation may be damaged and result in short circuit or fire The power socket and USB port on this scanner are designed solely for connecting to the supplied power adapter and optional USB cable Do not insert any other objects into these sockets If there are strange odors or heat emitting from this scanner or any signs of mal...

Page 6: ... originals and images or those of unknown sources Doing so may violate your local copyright laws and related regulations Pandigital cannot be made liable for the losses that may result from breaching the laws described above Disposal of this product To help protect the environment dispose of this scanner properly according to your local regulations regarding the disposal of waste products What s i...

Page 7: ... as easy as that If you want to store your photos directly into your PC it s just as easy via a USB cable and our Scan2PC software refer to page 21 PhotoLink Scanner Diagram Front View No Name Function Description Power Button Press to power on or off Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to enter cleaning mode Refer to Cleaning the scanner on page 25 Power Indicator Indicates the power status ...

Page 8: ...dicates the correct position and orientation of the original for proper scanning Rear View No Name Function Description SD xD MMC MS card slot Accepts the following types of memory cards SD xD MMC and MS Refer to Supported Memory Cards on page 25 Output slot The scanned original comes out from this slot Mini USB connector For connecting to a computer via a USB cable Power connector For connecting ...

Page 9: ...on process is complete before using the scanner Busy scanning and storing image files Please wait until the process is complete before scanning another original Sensor cleaning in progress Please wait until the process is complete before performing any operations Paper jam Press the Power button The scanner will back out the original so you can remove the jammed original from the output slot No me...

Page 10: ... either side shorter than 55mm Originals with lots of black or dark colors Originals with dark colors surrounding the edges Transparencies filmstrips celluloid etc Printed images pictures on newspapers magazines etc Soft and thin materials thin paper cloth etc Originals that exceed the following acceptable size Length 7 inches 177 8mm Plastic Sheaths Always use the clear plastic sheath included wh...

Page 11: ...nts possible jamming Keep originals free from finger prints oil dirt and dust for optimum scanned image quality Remove photos from the plastic sheath after scanning to prevent the sheath from sticking to the photos over time If the plastic sheaths are not in use store them in a safe place and keep them protected from accumulating dust Curled photo Fuzzy areas that result from the uneven surface of...

Page 12: ...tion of the original when scanning and that of the scanned image when displayed on the computer screen Operating the PhotoLink Scanner Preparation and Initial Setup 1 Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever first time only procedure 2 Connect the plug on the power adapter cable to the power connector on the scanner ...

Page 13: ...format NTFS and other file formats are not supported Power on the PhotoLink Scanner 1 Press the Power button The power indicator and Status Card lights blink For more information on the indicator lights refer to Indicator Lights on page 9 2 Wait until the power indicator stops blinking and then goes off The Status Card indicator will stay on steady indicating that the scanner is ready Note Do not ...

Page 14: ...will become sticky and may cause the scanner to jam The original will be fed through the slot and scanned automatically The Power and Status Card indicator lights blink while scanning Refer to page 12 for how to insert photos and other types of originals When scanning is completed the Power and Status Card indicator lights will keep blinking momentarily indicating that the scanner is processing th...

Page 15: ...s refer to Indicator Lights on page 9 Use another card or delete some files on it if necessary To power down the scanner after all originals are scanned press and hold the power button for one second The power indicator will blink and then go off Now you can safely disconnect the power and remove the memory card from the scanner Note The scanner will automatically power off if it s left idle for 1...

Page 16: ...g may occur Please insert the original in a different direction orientation and try again Connect PhotoLink Scanner to a PC By connecting the scanner to a computer you can access the scanned images on the memory card directly or use the scanner as a memory card reader so that you can freely copy paste or delete files to and from the memory card using the computer PC System Requirements Operating s...

Page 17: ... be stored on an inserted memory card and then you can access the scanned images with Windows Explorer or Vista Photo Import Wizard 4 Connect the mini end of the USB cable included with scanner to the Mini USB connector on the scanner 5 Power on your PC and then connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on your PC 6 Press the Power button the power indicator light blinks For more inform...

Page 18: ...ures checkbox 2 Select Open folder to view files option Note Do not select Take no Action or Set AutoPlay to defaults in Control Panel For Windows XP Users When the PC recognizes the PhotoLink Scanner with an inserted SD Card a pop up PDSCAN window will appear To view photos on the PC while scanning change Windows Explorer s setting as follows 1 Select Open folder to view files using Windows Explo...

Page 19: ...ng the Pandigital SD memory card the drive will be titled PDSCAN drive letter If you are using your own memory card the drive will be titled Removable Disk drive letter or the personalized title you may have previously assigned to your memory card After your first scan a folder titled PHOTO1 is added to the memory card file structure see example below ...

Page 20: ...ample PD_0001 jpg PD_0002 jpg If the file name reaches PD_9999 jpg in the PHOTO1 folder a new folder titled PHOTO2 will automatically be created to store subsequent new files and so on There can be up to 9 folders PHOTO1 9 PD_0001 PD_9999 on a memory card If exceeded the Status Card indicator light blinks You can now view or edit the files on the memory card using your own graphic editing software...

Page 21: ...scanned images directly to the connected PC You can also choose the location where the scanned images will be saved System Requirements Operating system Windows 200 XP Vista 32 Bit The Scan2PC Manager is not supported on the Macintosh operating systems 10MB free hard disk space Installing the Scan2PC Manager 1 Connect the PhotoLink Scanner to your PC see instructions beginning on page 16 using the...

Page 22: ...stallation see example above 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Notes Once installed the Scan2PC Manager runs automatically upon PC startup and the icon stays on the system tray If you want to close the Scan2PC Manager temporarily right click on the icon and select Exit ...

Page 23: ...elected the scanned images will be saved to the following location by default Windows 2000 and XP C Documents and Settings your username My Documents My Pictures Photo1 Windows Vista C Users your username Pictures Photo1 You can also click the button to select a different location if you prefer 3 Click Apply the window will close 4 Scan your original as instructed beginning on page 14 5 The scanne...

Page 24: ...Manager manually double click the icon on the Desktop or right click the icon in the system tray and select Setting If you want to temporarily close the Scan2PC Manager right click on the icon and select Exit Uninstalling the Scan2PC Manager 1 From the PC Start menu select All Programs Scan2PC Uninstall 2 Follow the uninstall wizard to uninstall the software 3 Restart your PC when prompted to do s...

Page 25: ...prevent dust accumulation it is recommended that you clean the scanner outer casing image sensor and roller inside the scanner approximately every 50 100 scans or if vertical lines or stripes appear on the scanned image Use only the recommended and supplied tools to clean the scanner WARNING Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid i e alcohol kerosene etc to clean any part of the scanner other...

Page 26: ...Make sure that there is no visible dust on the sheet before inserting it into the feeding slot 5 The cleaning sheet will be brought into the feeding slot automatically and the cleaning process will begin During the cleaning process the Power and Status Card indicator lights will blink slowly and simultaneously 6 When the cleaning process is completed the cleaning sheet will be ejected from the fee...

Page 27: ...e inserting it into the output slot 3 Gently slide the sensor cleaning swab back and forth from one end of the output slot to the other five or six times consecutively CAUTION Do not apply too much force on the swab 4 Remove the sensor cleaning swab store it in a safe place and protect it from dust Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner If the scanned image looks fuzzy or there are strange stripes on it ...

Page 28: ...re that the calibration card is inserted in the correct direction otherwise the calibration won t work Storing the PhotoLink Scanner If the scanner will not be used for a prolonged period of time follow the instructions below to store the scanner for future use 1 Disconnect the scanner from power supply 2 Place the scanner and power adapter in a box or bag to keep them from accumulating dust 3 Pla...

Page 29: ...tical 300 x 300 dpi dot per inch Interfaces Memory Cards SD MMC MS MS Pro xD USB Mini USB port compatible with the USB 2 0 specification USB Mass Storage Supported Windows 2000 XP Vista Power Input 100 240W Output 6V 1 5A Photo feeding Sheet feed type Dimensions 2 1 8 L x 6 1 8 W x 2 1 4 H 55 L x 157 4 W x 54 5 H mm Net weight 0 5 lbs 230g Recommended Operating Environment 15ºC 35ºC 59o F 95o F 20...

Page 30: ...l from the output slot Q The status indicator blinks rapidly and no scan is possible A Check the following Is the memory card inserted properly into the memory card slot Re insert the card and try again Is the SD card locked set to write protect Unlock the card Is the memory card full The indicator blinks when the free space on the memory card is below 1MB Use another card if necessary Make sure t...

Page 31: ...ty responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment This warranty does not cover 1 customer instruction installation or setup 2 cosmetic damage or damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence 3 commercial use of the product 4 modification of any part of the product 5 damage due to improper operation improper maintenance or connection to an improper power supply ...

Page 32: ...quential damages or allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state All content included on the Pandigital website as well as Pandigital products including pre loaded demonstration images digital media digital cookbooks text graphics...