Plustek OPTICARD 611 (BUSINESS CARD), Manual

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Page 3: ...ublic documents may be prohibited by law and or subject to criminal prosecution We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the copyrights laws when you are scanning books magazines journals and other materials The product is designed and produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement We strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental standards Please consult...

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Page 5: ...er to Your Computer 7 Step 2 Installing the Software 8 Step 3 Testing the Scanner 9 Software Setup Troubleshooting 10 CHAPTER II USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 11 Operation 11 BCR Manager Settings 12 Scanning 12 Function Features 13 Scanner Connection 14 Maintenance 15 Calibrating the Scanner 15 Cleaning the Scanner 16 Usage Maintenance Tips 17 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 18 Scanning Problems 18 Common How ...

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Page 7: ...stered customer you will receive customer support new product information and software upgrades Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier We hope you will continue to turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow How to Use This Guide This User s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your scanner This guide assu...

Page 8: ...t term in a chapter XXX Represents commands or contents on your computer screen A Note about Icons This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention Danger Danger A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury or accidents Caution Caution Information that if not followed may result in data loss or damage to the product Attention Pay Special...

Page 9: ...5 Unplug the device if you don t need to use for a certain period of time such as during night or long weekend to avoid any risks of causing fire System Requirements1 IBM compatible PC with Pentium 166MHz or faster CPU CD ROM Drive 64 MB RAM 150 MB Free Hard Disk Space 200 MB Recommended USB Port Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional XP Vista compatible NOTE Windows NT 4 0 does not support Universal...

Page 10: ...er 7 Carrying Case The Scanner s Features 1 USB port It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included USB cable 2 Alignment arrow Always align the edges of your documents to this arrow sign 2 Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future 4 ...

Page 11: ...the card If you don t insert the card into the scanner and press the SCAN button the information Please insert business card face down into your scanner will appear Product Information Please fill in the following information for your own records You will need it when you contact your dealer or our service center in the future Serial Number Located at the bottom of the scanner Date of Purchase 5 ...

Page 12: ...ws 2000 Professional XP Vista operating system Caution Please do not use multiple USB scanners in Windows XP simultaneously For more information please refer to the following URL http www microsoft com Hardware Requirements This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus USB which supports hot Plug and Play To determine whether your computer is USB capable you must check th...

Page 13: ... Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer 1 Connect the USB cable to your scanner 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port of your PC or notebook 3 If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub3 make sure that the hub is connected to the USB port in your computer Next connect the scanner to the USB hub Note If you do not have a USB port available you might need to buy a USB port 3 The USB hub is n...

Page 14: ...xt window will ask you where to search to find the drive Select CD ROM drive and deselect Floppy disk drives if it is checked d Insert the Setup Application CD ROM included with your scanner into your CD ROM drive and then click on the Next button e Click on the Next button in the window that appears f During the process of the installation a message Digital Signature required might be prompted Pl...

Page 15: ...reen instructions to install all software that your new USB scanner requires 7 After the software is installed close all open applications and click on the Finish button to restart your computer 8 After the computer is restarted you will be prompted to perform the scanner calibration 9 Insert the special calibration sheet included with the scanner face up into the page feed of the scanner 10 Follo...

Page 16: ...eview the steps outlined in this guide and the Quick Guide that accompanied your scanner If you are still having problems please check that You have 150MB of free space on your hard disk drive The scanner is plugged in and has power You are using the USB cable supplied with the scanner The square end of the USB cable is plugged into the rear of the scanner The rectangular end of the USB cable is p...

Page 17: ...ontained in the scanned images into an address database for your further management If you wish to use the scanner in this way you should install the HotCard BizCard Finder software that is included in the Setup Application CD ROM BCR Manager is a program that allows you to conveniently scan business card in grayscale wherever you may be With this program you can export the contact database to dif...

Page 18: ...icon in the Windows system tray to open the BCR Manager window 2 Select the Export to BizCard Finder Export to MS Outlook Express Outlook Excel Export as a csv file from the Purpose drop down menu according to your scanning needs 3 Adjust the Scanning Attributes Mode Resolution Brightness Contrast and Gamma if desired 4 Click the Default button if you desire to return to the default settings 5 Cli...

Page 19: ...zcard Finder Outlook Express Outlook or Excel Meanwhile the scanned data will send to BizCard Finder program Function Features Function Features We ll introduce some functions in BCR Manager window for you to get familiar with your scanner Purpose This menu includes Export to Bizcard Finder MS Outlook Express Outlook Excel and Export as csv file functions which allows you to determine which softwa...

Page 20: ... tonal range of an image by lowering mid tone values and increasing values for high and low tones The higher the contrast the sharper the image will be The lower the contrast the blurrier an image will be Gamma Use the slider to adjust the image gamma for the scanned image Gamma values are primarily a measure for the color brightness The larger the gamma value the brighter the color becomes Defaul...

Page 21: ... window and then click OK button Click on the BCR Manager icon located on the Windows system tray Uncheck Enable Warning from the menu that pops up Click the No button in the message box that appears Attention If you would like to be prompted with this message again you may click on the BCR Manager icon and check Enable Warning from the menu that pops up Click the Yes button in the message box tha...

Page 22: ...es this scanner calibration Attention Please insert the special calibration sheet included with the scanner Alternatively you may also use any plain white sheet of paper sized in A8 Regular business card size instead however the calibration effect may be less good than the special calibration sheet Cleaning the Scanner Cleaning the Scanner When you use this scanner for the very first time after in...

Page 23: ...luence the scan quality or even lead to scanner malfunction Usage Maintenance Tips Caution To keep your scanner working smoothly take a moment to review the following usage maintenance tips Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit If you will not use the scanner for some time please place it in the travel pouch Do not insert any do...

Page 24: ...creen that appears find the option for USB and enable it Exit and Save the changes you made Your computer is rebooted automatically Please consult your computer vendor before attempting to do this change Cause 4 The USB controller was improperly installed on your computer Solution 4 To reinstall the USB controller click on the Start button choose Settings and select Control Panel In the window tha...

Page 25: ... Delete any files that you do not need from the floppy disk Cause 4 You might be scanning your document at a high resolution Documents scanned using higher resolution modes will take a considerable amount of disk space Solution 4 Reduce the resolution Symptom The image looks good in the software that came with the scanner but it does not look good when I export the image to another program Cause D...

Page 26: ...unning low in resources Your computer hard disk drive does not have enough space to process the image This may be because you are scanning at too high of a resolution Solution Obtain a larger hard disk or rescan at a lower resolution Symptom A Disk I O error message is displayed Cause 1 This error is caused if the hard disk drive does not have enough space available to process the image Solution 1...

Page 27: ...of the jammed paper and pull it through the scanner Try to avoid creasing wrinkling or tearing the paper Common How to Questions Symptom How do I save the scanned image in JPG format Solution 1 In the Image editor click on File and then Save As 2 Select the folder where you want to save your image 3 Select JPEG or JPG under Save as type 4 Type the name of the file name for your image Symptom How d...

Page 28: ...tion for more information on how to import images Symptom How do I send a scanned image using my email program Solution Save your scanned image in a format that is supported by your email program JPG GIF or PNG are recommended Once your picture is saved consult the documentation of your email program on how to attach a file to a message 22 ...

Page 29: ...es Grayscale Input 16 bit Output 8 16 bit Black White 1 bit Resolution Optical 600 dpi Scan Speed 10 ppm Cable Length 90 cm Connection USB Port Paper Sensor Photo interrupter reflective type Power Requirement Powered through USB port No AC power adaptor is required Power Consumption Operation 2 5W 500mA 5V EMI FCC Class B CE C Tick VCCI BSMI Environment Requirement RoSH WEEE 5 Hardware specificati...

Page 30: ...software package s version or release number and manufacturer of the software Other USB devices installed Statement of Limited Warranty This Statement of Limited Warranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your use and not for resale from an authorized reseller The manufacturer warranty includes all parts and labor and is not valid without the receipt of original purchase To o...

Page 31: ...IOD Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following 1 Third party claims against you for losses or damages 2 Loss of or damage to your records or data or 3 Economic consequential damages including lost profits or savings or incidental damages even if we are informed...

Page 32: ...t which the receiver is connected Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied with this equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help if the conditions persist Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufactu...

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