Pandigital S8X1102, User Manual

Page 1: ...Handheld Wi Fi Wand Scanner User Guide S8X1102 v1 1 ...

Page 2: ...14 Connect Scanner to a Computer 16 Computer System Requirements for USB Connection 16 For Windows Vista Users 16 For Windows XP Users 17 Connect with Macintosh Computer 18 Presto PageManager9 18 Features 18 PC System Requirements 19 Mac System Requirements 19 Software Installation 19 Launch PageManager on Windows PC 20 View your Scanned Images in PageManager 21 Edit and Annotate Images 21 Presto ...

Page 3: ...28 Bonus Software Installation 28 Scanner Maintenance 29 Cleaning the Scanner 29 Storing the Scanner 29 Calibrate the Scanner 30 Li ion Battery Care 31 Storing the Scanner 32 Frequently Asked Questions 32 Information Codes 35 Error Codes 35 Technical Specifications 36 Customer Support 37 Limited Warranty 37 Disclaimer 38 Copyright 38 Wireless Connectivity 38 FCCC Notice 38 NewSoft s End User Licen...

Page 4: ...inals that are contaminated by dust or other particles Do not use this scanner near strong electromagnetic sources such as a microwave oven or television The electromagnetic interference may cause this unit to malfunction Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this device There are no user serviceable parts inside this scanner and unauthorized modifications will void your warranty Do not drop or ...

Page 5: ...ty Using the built in Wi Fi you can connect the scanner wirelessly to computers electronic tablets and smart phones for quick and convenient access to your scanned files allowing you to easily view copy or move the files from the scanner to the connected device The graphics software included on the CD can be used to add text or other enhancements to your scans convert scans to PDF files or to prin...

Page 6: ...ements up to SC6 as you scan Stitching allows multiple sequentially scanned images with common overlap areas to be stitched into a panoramic image using Presto PageManager software installed on your computer STD HQ button Press to select the scan RESOLUTION STD 300dpi Normal HQ 600dpi Fine or press hold for 2 seconds to set STD HQ 1200dpi Best Micro SD card slot Insert a microSD TM card not includ...

Page 7: ...00 dpi Fine Orange STD HQ 1200 dpi Best Red To switch the scan resolution between Normal and Fine press the STDHQ button To change to the Best resolution press hold the STDHQ button for 2 seconds Scan Save Format The scanner offers three file formats for scanned images Format Common Use Displayed on LCD Screen JPG To scan photos JPG PDF To scan data or text originals PDF STC Stitching up to 6 cons...

Page 8: ...i Off Blinking blue 1 Second Fast Browsing or downloading photos Storage Capacity Built in Disk The scanner s built in storage disk has approximately 128MB of space that can be used to store scanned images Scanned image files are automatically stored on the built in disk until it is recognized as full i e less than 2MB remaining for the 300 DPI setting less than 5MB remaining for the 600 DPI setti...

Page 9: ...the microSD memory card not included when the scanner is powered on or first item is scanned to each storage area Built in Disk Memory Card PD_SCAN drive letter Removable Disk drive letter DCIM DCIM 100PHOTO 100PHOTO PDI_0001 jpg PDI_0001 jpg If no memory card is inserted scanned items are saved to the built in disk automatically If a memory card is inserted the scanned files are saved to the card...

Page 10: ...ble Original Types NTFS and other file systems are not supported Suitable The Scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results with the following types of originals Photos 3 x5 4 x6 5 x7 8x10 up to A4 Letter size Printed pictures pictures on newspapers magazines etc Unsuitable Do not use the following types of originals for scanning otherwise the scanner may malfunction or the scanned image...

Page 11: ...urns off IMPORTANT Charge the battery for at least Connect to computer or Connect to USB Power Supply 2 hours 3 Optional Insert microSD card The scanner has a 128MB built in storage disk for scanned images If desired you can increase your storage capacity for your scanned images by inserting a microSD card not included into the memory card slot When a microSD card is present scanned images are aut...

Page 12: ...on your computer using Presto PageManager software refer to Photo Stitching on page 28 6 Scan your Document Scan original vertically from top to bottom a Place your original a flat smooth surface If you are scanning a book hold the book firmly with one hand b Press the Power Scan button SP0 is displayed on the LCD screen c Place the scanner horizontally on your document aligning your original with...

Page 13: ...CIM is on your microSD card into which all photo and document scans are stored Each scanned image is given a file name with the prefix PDI_ followed by a 4 digit sequential number in the order the images are stored for example PDI_0001 jpg PDI_0002 jpg PDI_0001 pdf PDI_0002 pdf etc JPG files are stored in a sub folder titled DCIM 100PHOTO The folder stores 9999 photo files and then automatically c...

Page 14: ...nnected status confirmation Mac users Click the Wi Fi network icon on the menu bar and select the network ID Pandigital XXXX No password is required wait for the connected status confirmation Make sure you are connected to only one IP interface either Wi Fi or Ethernet port The Client IP would be 10 10 100 x range iPhone iPad users Go to Settings Wi Fi select the network ID Pandigital XXXX No pass...

Page 15: ...he location on your computer to save the files d Tablets Phones The files are automatically downloaded to your Photo Gallery into a folder titled Download iPhone iPad Devices 1 Open Safari Browser In Easy View screen 2 Select the photo s to open 3 A new browser will appear with selected photo 4 Press on slideshow image for 1 2 seconds select Save Image 5 The photo or document will now appear in yo...

Page 16: ...canner to a computer you can directly access the scanned images on the built in storage disk or on a memory card You can also use the scanner as a memory card reader allowing you to freely copy paste or delete files to and from the scanner using your computer You can view or edit the JPG files on the memory card by using the included Presto PageManager software or by using your own graphic editing...

Page 17: ...ow titled Removable Disk drive letter PD_SCAN or the personalized title you may have previously assigned to your microSD card Safely Disconnect the Scanner from PC 1 On the Windows System Tray click the hardware removal icon as indicated below 2 Click the Safely remove USB mass Storage device message with the corresponding Drive 3 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears you can safely rem...

Page 18: ...I WMV AVI MPG MPEG MAC Images BMP JPEG JPEG 2000 PICT PNG EXR TIF TIFF multi page GIF PSD SGI TGA Documents PDF RTF RTFD TXT HTML XML DOC DOCX DOCM XLS XLSX XLSM PPT PPS PPSX PPTM PPTX PPSM POT POTM POTX THMX RAR SIT SITE Video AVI MPG MPEG 1 MPEG 4 Audio WAV MP3 MIDI PageManager saves in the following file formats WINDOWS Images BMP PCX GIF TIFF JPEG PICT TGA PSD Wrapper Viewer XPS MAC Images BMP...

Page 19: ...ware Installation Install the software from the included CD 1 Connect the scanner to your computer via the included microUSB cable Make sure the Wi Fi connection is off The scanner must be connected to the computer during software installation for the software to automatically activate 2 Turn the scanner on 3 Insert the Pandigital CD containing the PageManager software into the CD DVD drive on you...

Page 20: ... you are re installing the software the Import Old Data function retrieves the data from the previous version of PageManager including annotations and stacked files However you must perform OCR again if you did not save the files that were processed with OCR as a different file type For Windows PC operating instructions refer to page 20 For Macintosh operating instructions refer to page 25 To inst...

Page 21: ...h the PageManager software launched connect the scanner to your computer via the included microUSB cable or insert a microSD card not included into a card reader connected to your computer The Import Files window opens displaying the folder structure 2 Locate and click on PD_SCAN DCIM 100PHOTOto view JPG images or PD_SCAN DCIM 200DOC to view PDF files 3 Double click on an image to open it into Pag...

Page 22: ...most tools allow you to customize the properties such as font color or line style 4 Click on a tool to select it and then click on the image to perform the task Text Annotation Toolbar The Text Annotation toolbar appears only when you open doc rtf or txt files in Page view For instructions on using the Image or Annotation toolbars click Help Contents Presto Wrapper The Presto Wrapper allows you to...

Page 23: ...nition OCR PC You can convert text in a scanned image to editable text using the OCR function This function is only available for documents that are stored on your computer You cannot convert documents that are stored on a microSD card Convert images to text OCR 1 In the Page View window select a document thumbnail 2 Click the OCR icon on the Command toolbar 3 The document is evaluated and text in...

Page 24: ...iles which are compressed as PMF files 1 In the Tree View window select the folder you want to back up 2 Click File Backup 3 Enter the desired folder name in the Folder Name field 4 In the Label entry field enter a title that is easily identifiable for the backup 5 To choose the Destination click Browse 6 Optional Click Set Password and enter a password for protecting your backup file 7 For future...

Page 25: ...r computer just as in Windows Explorer When you click a folder files in the folder are displayed as thumbnails or lists in the Display Area Application Bar You can send files directly to another program or device by dragging them to the Application bar Display Area Window Shows files in the selected viewing mode Document Pallet You can pick files from different folders and drag them to the Documen...

Page 26: ...tate Image Only available for JPG files 1 In the Display Area window double click an image thumbnail to open it in Page view 2 Use the Toolbars at the top of the screen for editing and adding annotations For complete instructions on using the toolbars click Help Help PDF Annotation Toolbar The Text Annotation toolbar appears only when you open pdf files into Page view For complete instructions on ...

Page 27: ... Backup 3 In the Label entry field enter a title that is easily identifiable for the backup Optional Click Set Password and enter a password for protecting your backup file 4 To choose the Destination click Browse 5 Enter the desired folder name in the File Name field 6 For future reference and searching enter other useful information in the Memo field 7 Click OK Restore Files 1 To restore backed ...

Page 28: ...Stitch Icon located in the application launch bar PageManager will process the selected images d Save the panoramic photo on the PageManager workspace on your computer e You can repeat same process to generate another panoramic photo Bonus Software Programs Available for Windows PC only The CD included with your scanner includes two bonus Windows PC software programs you can use to enhance your sc...

Page 29: ...anner Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner In order to maintain the scanned image quality and prevent dust accumulation it is recommended that you clean the scanner approximately every 200 scans or if vertical lines or stripes appear on the scanned image WARNING Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid i e alcohol kerosene etc to clean any part of the scanner otherwise the plastic material may be p...

Page 30: ...ed when the indicator light goes from solid green to off The LCD battery meter is a full bar For more information on scanner indicator lights refer to page and installed in the battery bay 8 3 Remove the included calibration sheet from its plastic sleeve and lay it on a flat smooth surface printed side up 4 Place the scanner on the calibration sheet Make sure the sheet is clean i e no debris no oi...

Page 31: ...cells Do not bend fold open or deform sealing edge Do not cut the end of the folding edge Do not drop hit or bend the battery Never disassemble the battery cells Keep the battery away from children Battery Cautions Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the local recycle regulations Never place battery on or in heating devices such as m...

Page 32: ...ssory from Sunglow Storing the 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 into the fabric pouch 3 Place the microUSB power adapter and microUSB cable in a box or bag to keep them from accumulating dust 4 Place the scanner and accessories in a ...

Page 33: ... It is normal for the scanner to emit a small amount of heat after prolonged use or especially during the battery charge However if there are strange odors coming from the scanner or the scanner feels very hot to the touch turn the scanner off immediately Wi Fi Mode Q Why can t I see the Scanner s Wi Fi Network ID SSID A Make sure the scanner Wi Fi mode is in the On position If Wi Fi Access Point ...

Page 34: ... see scanned images deleted from Internet Explorer A Certain Internet Explorer 7 or 8 SP2 has particular problem to delete selected files and they reappear on SD Card You can delete thru LCD Preview and Delete Page 19 or thru PC connect to delete physical files using Windows Explorer Q Why are my files are no longer accessible through the Wi Fi connection A If using a SD card not included do not r...

Page 35: ...use Code Purpose How to restore SP0 Speed level 0 Best moving speed Indicates best scan speed SP1 Speed level 1 Good moving speed Indicates good scan speed SP2 Speed level 2 Warning that you are moving the scanner too fast You may notice an abnormal image and scanner may stop scanning due to the speed being too fast Slow down your scan and if necessary rescan the original Error Codes Error Code It...

Page 36: ...LCD 8 L x 5 W 2 1 cm L x 1 3 cm W Interfaces Memory Cards microSD up to 32GB not included with scanner USB microUSB port compatible with USB 2 0 high speed USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 for accessing image or PDF files ONLY from a connected host device such as PC Wi Fi 802 11b g n Ad Hoc Infrastructure Mode Max Range 16ft 26ft 5M 8M 802 11b Tx Rx 5 128 5 123Mbps 802 11g Tx Rx 20 089 18 308Mbps Infrastructure...

Page 37: ...orization tampered with altered or modified This Limited Warranty applies to your Device only i e the hardware and not to the software within your Device Similarly this Limited Warranty does not cover downloaded data or materials or accessories and peripherals except as expressly provided above This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States The Device must be accompanied by a copy of the...

Page 38: ...ations regarding the disposal of waste products Wireless Connectivity Coverage and Service Interruptions You acknowledge that if the Device is located in any area without applicable wireless connectivity or distance you may not be able to use some or all elements of the wireless services The company is not responsible for the unavailability of wireless service or any interruptions of wireless conn...

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Page 40: ...e from defects in materials or workmanship the End User may terminate this EULA by returning the Software and End User s money will be refunded To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in no event shall NewSoft or its suppliers be liable for any loss of profits information business or other damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Software NewSoft shall not be liable for any...