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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED........................................7
Introduction.............................................................................................................7
Unpacking the Scanner..........................................................................................8
Package Contents .............................................................................................8
Getting to Know Your Scanner............................................................................9
Astra MX3 Back Panel.............................................................................9
System Requirements ..........................................................................................10
Installing the Software.........................................................................................10
Installing Adobe Photoshop LE ...................................................................10
Installing the VistaScan Software ................................................................10
Installing the Hardware .......................................................................................11
About Scanner Connectors ...........................................................................11
USB Connectors .....................................................................................11
SCSI Connectors.....................................................................................11
Checking Your Computer’s Connectors ....................................................12
Positioning the Scanner.................................................................................12
Connecting the Cables ...................................................................................12
Connecting the USB Cable....................................................................12
Connecting the SCSI Cable ...................................................................13
Changing the SCSI Address .........................................................................13
Connecting the optional UTC (Universal Transparency Cover) Cable.14
Connecting the Power Adapter ....................................................................14
CHAPTER 2. SCANNING BASICS ......................................15
Your First Scan.....................................................................................................15
Make a scan with Adobe Photoshop LE.....................................................15
Setting VistaScan Preferences ...........................................................................16
General..............................................................................................................16
Color Matching/Correction ...................................................................16
Show Ruler...............................................................................................17
