T ab le of Con ten ts Read This First ............................. 5 Important Safety Precautions ......................5 What’s in the Box ..........................6 microSD Card Folder Structure ......................6 Introduction ............................7 microSD (SDHC) Cards ........................
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Connect with Macintosh Computer ....................25 Presto! PageManager ........................25 Features ............................25 System Requirements ........................26 Software Installation ........................26 WINDOWS Operating Instructions ....................27 Launch the Software ......................... 27 View your Scanned Images ....................... 28 ...
R e ad This F ir s t Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using the scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injuries or damages to the scanner. Important Safety Precautions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your scanner. This reduces the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
This portable wand scanner quickly and easily makes digital copies of documents, receipts, books, photos, recipes and more…anytime, anywhere! Featuring a built-in color LCD preview screen to confirm you’ve captured what you intended, as well as Pandigital’s ScanRite roller tracking technology to guide your hand-held scans perfectly to produce straight high-resolution digital copies.
Mini USB port scanned images from the SD card to your computer. microSD card slot Insert microSD card for storing your scanned images. Enters Display mode from Scan Ready screen. Down arrow Used to navigate “forward” through images and menu options. Returns to previous screens or exits from Display mode or Settings Back arrow menu. Scanner bottom No. Name Function/ Description Hand‐held Wand scans: the rollers are part of Pandigital’s ScanRite roller tracking technology for guiding your scans. Feed Sensor Rollers Sheet‐fed with Feeder Dock: the rollers work with the feeder dock feed sensor rollers to feed originals through the feed slot. Contact Image Sensor The sensor that scans your originals, whether using scanner as wand (CIS) scanner or with the feeder dock. ...
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Feeder Dock No. Name Function/ Description Secures the scanner in the feeder dock. Press down on latch to insert Scanner latch and release scanner. Feeds originals through device while scanning. The rollers are sensors Feed Sensor Rollers and should only be rolled in one direction. Scanner connector Press scanner onto connector to engage scanner with feeder dock. Shows correct alignment and orientation for feeding original (printed Orientation guide side up). Insert original into the feed slot to begin scanning. Always align Feed Slot original printed side up straight against left edge of the feed dock and firmly contact the sheet‐fed roller for better auto‐crop imaging. ...
P ow e r and S c an In dicator L igh t The indicator light patterns and the functions they indicate are as follows: Off = scanner is off or scanner is on and ready for use Orange briefly = powering on (wait until the initialization process completes before using the scanner) ...
Press to turn scanner on. It is recommended that you read the next section, “Considerations for all Scanning”, before attempting your first scan. The battery is not required to operate the scanner when it is engaged in the feeder dock. Turning the Scanner Off ...
With the SD card inserted in the scanner, connect the scanner to your computer via the USB cable. Your computer recognizes the scanner as a Removable Disk. If you have PD_SCAN the Pandigital SD card inserted, the volume title is Scanned Image File Naming Convention DCIM\100PHOTO...
PDI_9999.JPG PDI_9999.PDF If the file name reaches in the initial folder, a new folder 101PHOTO 201DOC titled is automatically created to store subsequent new files, and so You can view or edit the .JPG files on the SD card by using the included Presto! PageManager software, or by using your own graphic editing software.
7. Gently insert the original into the feed slot; release it as soon as it begins to feed. After the feed begins, the scanner pauses briefly and then completes the scan. By default, the Preview mode is on allowing you to preview the scanned image for 2 seconds immediately after scanning.
3. Insert a SD card. 4. Press to turn scanner ON. 5. Press again to initiate the scan mode. 6. With your original on a clean flat surface, slowly slide the scanner across your original. Moving the wand scanner over the original too fast causes an error and the scanner may stop scanning.
Scans performed with Preview mode off use less battery power, so you can expect more scans with Preview mode off. Change the Preview mode: 1. With the screen displayed, press to enter Menu mode. Preview 2. Press to focus on , and then press to select it.
To change the scanning resolution: 1. With the screen displayed, press to enter Menu mode. Settings 2. Press to select Resolution 3. Press to select scan resolution 4. Press to focus on the desired , and then press to select it. 5.
4. Press to focus on the desired setting, and then press to select it. 5. Press to exit. Power Saving To conserve power, the scanner automatically shuts off when left idle for a specified time (90 seconds, 3 minutes [default], or 5 minutes). To change the time setting: 1.
To change the orientation setting: 1. With the screen displayed, press to enter Menu mode. Settings 2. Press to select Orientation 3. Press to scroll to , and then press to select it. 4. Press to focus on the desired orientation, and then press to select it.
Auto‐crop (sheet‐fed scans only) When using the feeder dock, the scanner has a built-in cropping function that detects and crops dark edges of an original and dark background around an original during the scan process (see following example). Original Scanned images: Auto-crop on Auto-crop off ...
When scanning darker originals, over-cropping may occur (see example below of night sky photo). Please insert the original in a different direction (orientation) and try again. To change auto-crop setting: 1. With the screen displayed, press to enter Menu mode. Settings 2.
Use of P ro te ct i ve Sl e eve s (o pt io n al) 5”x7” protective sleeves (not included with the scanner) can be purchased on our website: www.pandigital.net. We recommend using a 5”x7” protective sleeve for your older, fragile photos and when scanning originals smaller than 2”x2”...
Remove photos from the sleeve after scanning to prevent the sleeve from sticking to the photos over time. When not in use, store protective sleeves in a safe place and keep them protected from accumulating dust. When using a protective sleeve, you may want to perform additional manual cropping on the scanned image to achieve your desired final image.
Do not select “Take no Action” or “Set AutoPlay to defaults in Control Panel”. DCIM\100PHOTO In the Windows Explorer window, find the scanned images in the DCIM\200DOC folders. Connect with Windows XP When the computer recognizes the scanner with an inserted memory card, a “PD_SCAN” window appears.
3. When the ‘Safe to Remove Hardware’ message appears, you can safely remove the scanner’s USB cable. Connect with Macintosh Computer When the computer recognizes the scanner, with an inserted memory card, the memory card volume icon appears on the desktop. To view the contents of the memory card, double-click the icon to open a Finders’ window. ...
Safari, Quick Time 6.0 or later CD ROM (at least 1) Software Installation You can install the software from the Pandigital microSD card when it is inserted into the scanner or your own card reader attached to your computer.
3. Connect the scanner to your computer via the USB cable. 4. WINDOWS: In a Windows Explorer window, click on the memory card volume titled PD_SCAN. MAC: Double-click the PD_SCAN icon on the desktop Pandigital>Software>PM# for Windows 5. WINDOWS: Double click the folders , and then Setup.exe double click Pandigital>Software>PM# for Macs...
Application You can send files directly to another program or device by dragging them to the Application bar. Display Area Shows files in the selected viewing mode. Window You can pick files from different folders and drag them to the Document ...
Image Annotation Toolbar Display Area 1. In the window, double-click an image Click top icon Page thumbnail to open it in view. to display the Touch up and Touch up toolbar appears on the right side of the Annotation toolbars screen. If it is not visible, click in the top right corner. 3.
3. Import from Presto! Wrapper Tree View a. In the window, select or create a folder for the imported files. File> Import from> Presto! Wrapper b. Click Open [wrapper file].exe Open c. In the dialog box, select a file, and then click d. The individual files are extracted from the .exe file and imported into the Display Area window.
Back up/Restore Files You can back up or restore important files, which are compressed as PMF files. Tree View 1. In the window, select the folder you want to back up. File> Backup… 2. Click Folder Name 3. Enter the desired folder name in the field.
You can refer to the PageManager Help for more details than documented here. Provides the commands you use to perform the functions of the Menu Bar program. Command Includes most commonly used commands; just click one to Toolbar execute the command.
Edit and Annotate Image Only available for JPG files. Display Area Page 1. In the window, double-click an image thumbnail to open it in 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 ...
File Name 5. Enter the desired folder name in the field. Memo 6. For future reference and searching, enter other useful information in the field. 7. Click Restore Files File> Restore 1. To restore backed up files, click Open 2. Tap to find the desired Restore target folder path. Browse 3.
Use only the recommended and supplied tools to clean the scanner and feeder dock. WARNING: Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid (i.e., alcohol, kerosene, etc.) to clean any part of the scanner or feeder dock, otherwise the plastic material may be permanently damaged.
E r r o r Mess ages Error Message Root cause/ Code Purpose How to restore 1) No memory card inserted. 1) Insert a memory card. Insert Memory Card 2) Card not recognized. 2) Try a different card. Card is full; can’t save scanned Card Full Use a different card. image to inserted memory card Low battery ...
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A: We recommend using a 5”x7” protective sleeve (not included) for all old and fragile photos. These sleeves can be purchased on our website: www.pandigital.net. Why do all the images I scan have the same date when saved on the memory card? A: The scanner does not have an internal “clock”...
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A: Make sure the cable connection is secure. Restart the computer if necessary. Q: Should the scanner feel warm to the touch? A: It is normal for the scanner to emit a small amount of heat (around 30-45 C) after prolonged use.
TIFF‐multi page (*.TIF) Save as type 3. Select under the option. File name 4. Enter the desired 5. Please note that some programs can’t read multiple-page TIFF files correctly (i.e., Adobe PageManager ACDSee Windows Imaging Photoshop). can read multiple-page TIFF files correctly. Q: How can I back up files containing annotations when moving them to a different computer? Backup File...
LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this product is found to be defective, Pandigital will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge. After this one (1) year, labor charges will be charged on a case by case basis.
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Pandigital will supply at no cost, new or rebuilt replacement parts, at its option, at no charge. After this one (1) year period, parts will be charged for on a case by case basis. Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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Network Use The End User may install and use the Software on a network server for use over an internal network provided you have acquired and dedicated a license for each separate computer on which the Software is installed or run from the file server. One license for the Software may not be shared or used concurrently on separate computers.
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The End User must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material for archival purposes. You may not remove, modify or alter any NewSoft copyright or trademark notice from any part of the Software. No part of the Software or the manual may be multiplied, disseminated, or processed in any way without the written consent of NewSoft.