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  • Page 1 Astra 3400/3450 Owner’s Manual Trademarks UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, Windows, and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………..4 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………..4 UNPACKING THE SCANNER………………………………………………………………4 Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………..4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCANNER…………………………………………………...4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………5 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE…………………………………………………………….6 Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC……………………………………………………….6 Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the Macintosh………………………………………………6 Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PageType, OmniPage LE, and Online Manuals)…………………………………………………………….6 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE…………………………………………………………...7 About Scanner Connectors………………………………………………………………………..7...
  • Page 3 CREATING A CALENDAR WITH PHOTODELUXE…………………………………….45 CONVERTING SCANNED TEXT TO EDITABLE TEXT WITH OMNIPAGE………….47 Opening OmniPage LE…………………………………………………………………………..47 Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE…………………………………………………48 CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 USING ONLINE MANUALS……………………………………………………………….50 Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual……………………………………………...50 Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual…………………………………………..50 Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual………………………………………..51 Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual……………………………………………...51 Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users………………………………………………52...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    The Astra 3400 / 3450 scanner is equipped with a USB connector that allows you to make a fast and easy connection to the USB port on your PC, or USB-equipped Macintosh computer (such as the iMac, G3, or G4).

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    System Requirements This section defines the minimum requirements necessary to operate either the Astra 3400 / 3450. Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer type. PC Requirements • An IBM-compatible PC with Pentium processor or higher •...

  • Page 6: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software The PhotoDeluxe installation procedure is different for Macintosh and PC computers. Therefore, we have provided two separate sets of instructions. Follow the set of instructions for your computer. Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC NOTE: PhotoDeluxe is compatible with Windows 98, 95 and higher. Use the following steps to install your scanning software rather than using the add/remove programs to install the software.

  • Page 7: Installing The Hardware

    FOR MACINTOSH USERS: When the UMAX VistaScan window opens on your desktop, double- click on the UMAX CD Installer icon to begin the software installation. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, UMAX VistaScan, OmniPage LE, and the online User’s Guide. 3.
  • Page 8 2. Plug the small end of the cable into the port marked “USB” located on the back panel of the scanner. Connecting the UTC (Universal Transparency Cover) Cable on the Astra 3450 only 1. Locate the UTC cable, which is attached to the back end of the UTC cover.
  • Page 9 2. Plug the UTC cable into the connector marked “OPTION” on the back panel of the scanner. Please be sure the small triangular arrow on the plug is facing toward the top of the scanner. Connecting the Power Adapter 1. Plug the scanner’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 2.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Your First Scan

    CHAPTER 2. Your First Scan Before you begin your first scan, you must install the scanner and the bundled software. Refer to the Quick Install Guide for installation. You can perform a basic scan using any of the software applications bundled with this scanner. For your first scan, we suggest using the PhotoDeluxe software.

  • Page 11: Scanning An Image From The Macintosh

    You can change the view of the Preview image using the “Zoom Tool”, or select a scanning region using the “Frame Selection Tool”. To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool. NOTE: You must have a browser installed in order to view the VistaScan online help.

  • Page 12: Turning The Scanner Lamp On And Off

    Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off You can turn the scanner lamp on and off using the Astra 3400 / 3450’s built-in Power Saving utility from VistaAccess. The lamp remains on whenever the scanner has power, unless you turn it off using the UMAX Power Saving utility.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Scanning Basics

    CHAPTER 3. Scanning Basics VistaScan is the primary program or driver you use to scan with your Astra 3400 / 3450 scanner. It is a TWAIN-compliant program, which means that it can be run from other programs that support scanning, like PhotoDeluxe, OmniPage, and others.

  • Page 14: Scan Destination

    MagicMatch only functions when you are scanning in color mode. When you are using MagicMatch, it automatically disables the Level/Curve and Color Adjustment/Balance settings in the VistaScan Advanced window. Show Ruler The Show Ruler command displays or hides the rulers that border the top and left sides of the Preview window.
  • Page 15 3. Enter the file name under which you want to store the scanned image files (such as TMP) in the File Name text box. 4. Select the file format in which you want to save scanned images from the File Format drop down list. Printer To specify which printer to use when printing scanned images: 1.

  • Page 16: Scanner Information

    3. Enter the file name of the application executable in the File Name text box. If you are not sure of the directory path, click the Browse button to locate the correct path. 4. Select the image format in which you want to save scanned images from the Image Format drop down list.
  • Page 17 Scanning an item via the Beginner window consists of just a few steps: 1. Perform a preview scan of the item to be scanned by clicking the Preview button. The item is quickly scanned at low-resolution, and is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan Beginner window).
  • Page 18 Zoom Tool – Lets you enlarge or reduce the view of the image in the Preview window. To use the Zoom tool: Once the preview image appears in the Preview window, click on the Magnifying Glass icon. Move your cursor into the Preview window and click. The image enlarges. To reduce the view size, press the shift key (the command key on the Macintosh) and click the Preview window.

  • Page 19: Vistascan Advanced Features

    • Text/Lineart documents – use this setting when you want to scan the text contained in a document, or when you want to scan simple lineart graphics. • Web Images – use this setting when you want to scan graphics and then use them on the web. To specify the type of image you are going to scan, click on the icon that represents the type of item you want to scan.
  • Page 20 Flatbed Reflective: Scans paper originals (non-transparencies) e.g., photographs, documents, and brochures. UTA (Transmissive): (Astra 3450 only) Scans transparent objects through which light can pass (e.g., 35mm slides). Optimum quality is achieved by making sure your Frame (see Frame Tool p.18) does not extend beyond the image area of the transparent material.
  • Page 21 Web Photo: Scans an image at the appropriate resolution for display on the monitor. B/W Photo: Scans black-and-white photos using 256 shades of gray (ranging from white to black) so you get smooth shade transitions in your scanned image. B/W Document: Scans text documents, black-and-white line art, and other black-and-white documents. This selection creates the smallest files.
  • Page 22 The table below gives you an idea of the file sizes you can expect based on the original image size and the resolution setting you specify. These values are based on scanning images in 24-bit, True Color RGB mode. Image sizes shown below are given in megabytes. Table 1.
  • Page 23 2. Enter the desired resolution setting (between 50 and 2400 dpi) in the Custom resolution #1 box. 3. Repeat step 2 to define the Custom resolution #2 and Custom resolution #3 settings. 4. Click OK. The settings you defined appear on the Resolution setting drop down menu, under the Custom heading.
  • Page 24 Custom – Opens the Custom Descreen window, which allows you to specify a custom line screen value. Refer to the Using Custom Descreen Settings section for information about how to set custom descreen values. Using Custom Descreen Settings You can also specify custom descreen settings that you can use when you want to change the lines per inch setting to eliminate patterns that are generated while scanning printed images.
  • Page 25 You can scale the image using any of the scale factors listed below: • 200% • 150% • 100% • • • • Custom You can also specify a custom scale factor by choosing the Custom option from the Scaling drop down menu.
  • Page 26 Using the Auto Adjustment Feature Auto Adjustment provides a simple way to adjust the light and dark values of a color or grayscale image you want to scan. To automatically adjust the light and dark values: 1. Place the item you want to scan on the scanner object glass. 2.
  • Page 27 Using the Multiple Scan Mode You can select multiple portions of the image you scanned in Preview mode using the Multiple Frame tool. The Multiple Frame tool allows you to create two or more selection frames in the Preview Window. To create more than one selection frame: 1.
  • Page 28 Adjusting Image Brightness, Contrast, Highlights, and Shadows When you click on the Brightness/Contrast tab from the Color Adjustment panel a series of slide bars appear. Adjust the associated tones by dragging the slider in one of the bars to the left or right. Using the Brightness Bar This setting determines the overall intensity level (gray level) of an image.
  • Page 29 Moving the slider on the scroll bar to the right increases the brightness of the mid-range gray tones. Moving it to the left decreases the brightness of the mid-range gray tones. The default setting is 1.2. Reset Button Click the Reset button to cancel the changes and return the value to the default setting. Adjusting the Image Tones The Curve command is another way to make precise adjustments in the highlight, midtones, or shadow levels in your images.

  • Page 30: Using Vistaaccess - Direct Access

    The following lists the possible rotate and flip selections: • Flip/Rotate Horizontally – flips the image horizontally and rotates it 90 degrees counter clockwise. • Flip Horizontal – flips the image horizontally. • Rotate 90 CCW – rotates the image 90 degrees counter clockwise. •...

  • Page 31: Using Vistashuttle

    4. Click the Find/Refresh Scanner option to re-initialize the scanner. Click the Help option to view VistaAccess online help. Click the Exit option to remove the scanner icon from the Windows Task bar and close VistaAccess. To use VistaAccess from the Macintosh: 1.

  • Page 32: Using The Umax Copy Utility

    5. Click the icon that most closely represents the item you are going to scan in the Click To Scan area of the VistaScan Beginner window. The item is scanned, and VistaScan automatically closes. After a moment the VistaShuttle E-Card window appears with the scanned item in the default E-Card template.
  • Page 33 To use the copy utility: 1. Click on the Start bar. Click the Programs option. When the Programs pop-up menu appears, click the VistaScan option. The VistaScan pop-up menu appears. Click the UMAX Copy Utility selection to open the program. 2.

  • Page 34: Chapter 4. Push Button Scanning

    CHAPTER 4. Push Button Scanning The defining feature of the Astra 3400 / 3450 is its push button functionality. You can scan an image to e- mail, perform OCR (optical character recognition), or even use the scanner as a copy machine by pushing one of the three buttons on the front panel of the scanner.

  • Page 35: Intelligent Image Process Engine (Iipe)

    Intelligent Image Process Engine (IIPE) automatically determines the document type, brightness, and optimum resolution for scanning your image on the Astra 3400. The Astra 3450, with its transparency cover, does not support IIPE. When the Intelligent Image Process Engine (IIPE) box is checked, IIPE is activated and access to the document type, resolution, brightness, and image size settings are disabled.
  • Page 36 5. Select the desired resolution by clicking on the arrow to the right of the Resolution field and choosing one of the resets from the drop-down menu. 6. Select a scanning intensity level (brightness) by clicking on the arrow to the right of the Brightness field and choosing the desired brightness level from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 37 Configuring the Custom Button Values 1. Click on the Custom icon to open the window that contains the variables you are adjusting. NOTE: The Custom icon controls the values for both the E-mail and FAX and OCR (optical character recognition) features. You configure the variables for each function separately. To configure the values for the e-mail function: 1.
  • Page 38 8. Click the OK button to save the Custom E-mail push button configuration settings. The Custom setting is now configured to scan and send the scanned image to the selected e-mail application. To configure the Custom button to scan and OCR a document, refer to the To configure the values for the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function section that follows.

  • Page 39: Using The Push Buttons

    To configure the values for the OCR (optical character recognition) function: 1. If the OCR icon is not selected (enclosed in a red box), click the OCR icon. 2. Select the text editing application to use by clicking on the arrow to the right of the OCR Destination field.

  • Page 40: Chapter 5. Scanning Projects

    CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS The UMAX Astra 3400 / 3450 scanner includes bundled software to help you with a variety of tasks. This chapter shows you how to make a personalized calendar, create Web-ready images, and even turn a page of text into an online text document that you can edit.

  • Page 41: Using Vistascan To Scan A Photo To E-Mail

    options for the best results. The image type selections include: Color photos, Text/lineart, Web Images, and Printed Matter settings. Once you click on the desired image type, the scanner starts scanning the image using the appropriate settings. For Macintosh Users: After the scan is complete, a print window appears.
  • Page 42 The Get Photo drop-down menu appears. 3. Click the Scanners… option. The VistaScan software opens displaying the Beginner window. 4. Select an image you want to post on a web site (i.e., a picture, a postcard, etc.). 5. Lift the document cover and place the item face-down in the center of the object glass of the scanner. 6.
  • Page 43 Refer to Chapter 2. Your First Scan for instructions on how to start PhotoDeluxe. 2. Place the item you would like to scan (i.e. a picture, a brochure, etc.) face-down so the top center of the image aligns with the arrow at the top of the object glass. 3.

  • Page 44: Using Presto! Pagemanager To Scan A Form And Edit It With Pagetype

    11. Click the Web Page button. A new window appears allowing you to alter the image. • Click the 1Trim tab to select the portion of the image you want to use. Click OK when finished. • Click the 2Size tab to adjust the size of the image. •...

  • Page 45: Creating A Calendar With Photodeluxe

    11. Click and drag the scanned form down to the PageType application icon. PageType opens and automatically displays the scanned form. 12. Fill in the form text desired using the PageType tools. 13. Save the image when you have finished editing the form by selecting Save As from the File menu and entering the relevant information.
  • Page 46 4. Click the Cards & More button. 5. Click the Calendars icon, and choose the Monthly Calendars option from the drop-down menu. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions through step 5, then click the Add tab and choose the scanner icon. The VistaScan Beginner window opens automatically.

  • Page 47: Converting Scanned Text To Editable Text With Omnipage

    11. Click the Save from the file menu to store the calendar page, or select Print to print the calendar page. 12. Repeat this process until all calendar pages are complete. For Macintosh Users: 1. Insert the PhotoDeluxe CD in your CD-ROM drive. NOTE: The PhotoDeluxe CD must be loaded in the CD-ROM drive to access the calendar templates.

  • Page 48: Converting Scanned Text With Omnipage Le

    3. Select Caere Applications option. 4. Select OmniPage LE to launch the application. The OmniPage LE window appears. For Macintosh Users: 1. Double-click the Hard Drive icon. 2. Double-click OmniPage LE. 3. Double-click the OmniPage LE icon. An OmniPage toolbar appears. (If this toolbar does not appear, click on the Window menu and select Show Toolbar).
  • Page 49 4. Click Stop Scanning when you have scanned all the desired pages, and enter the file name, file directory, and file type (the format in which you want to save the file). 5. Click OK to save the recognized text. 6.

  • Page 50: Chapter 6. How To Get Help

    CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP The Astra 3400 / 3450 scanners have been designed to be reliable, easy-to-install, and easy-to-use. If you encounter any problems while installing or using your scanner, please follow the solutions outlined below. • Consult the online manual.

  • Page 51: Accessing The Presto! Pagemanager Online Manual

    For Macintosh Users: 1. Place the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the PhotoDeluxe CD icon on the desktop. 3. Double-click English. 4. Double-click Getting Started.pdf. (If you receive an error, please install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.01. See “Installing Acrobat Reader”...

  • Page 52: Installing Acrobat Reader For Macintosh Users

    Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users To read the OmniPage LE online manual you need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If it is not already installed on your computer, follow the installation instructions below. 1. Place the Astra Scanners CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2.
  • Page 53 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the computer. NOTE: If you unplug the scanner’s power to turn it off, you must also disconnect the USB cable from the computer. To resume use of the scanner, reconnect the power cord, and then the USB Cable. Problem: Scanner is not present in the Device Manager.

  • Page 54: Macintosh Version Problems And Solutions

    I cannot get the scanner to install properly, or it does not run once it is installed. Solution: If you are having problems installing or using the Astra 3400 / 3450 scanner, ensure that Macintosh OS 8.0 or higher is installed on your computer.

  • Page 55: Contacting Technical Support

    Remove all other devices from the USB chain, so the scanner is the only device on the USB chain. Make sure that the scanner power adapter is plugged directly into the wall, not into a power strip. Problem: The following error message appeared: “Error: No Driver Found” Solution: The Macintosh OS generates this message if it could not find a driver in the System Folder for the USB device you just connected.

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    • Check out the UMAX Web site at • E-mail UMAX with your technical support question at: • Contact your dealer or call the UMAX support line between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CST), Monday – Friday at 214-739-1915. Before calling, please be sure to have the following information ready: •...

  • Page 57: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table defines the technical specifications for the Astra 3400 / 3450 Scanner. Scanner Specifications Scanner Type 1-pass color flatbed Scanning Element Color CCD Optical Resolution Maximum Resolution Color Density 42-bit color Light Source Cold Cathode Lamp Optics Enclosed Optical System Interface USB v1.1...

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