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Radio Shack FU62ED Owner's Manual

Radio Shack FU62ED Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 USB Flatbed Color Scanner...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ˆ Contents Features ... 3 The FCC Wants You to Know ... 4 FCC Declaration of Conformity ... 4 System Requirements ... 5 Monitor Requirements ... 5 Important Safety Instructions ... 6 Preparation ... 8 Locking/Unlocking the Scanner ... 8 Connecting AC Power to the Scanner ...

  • Page 3: Features

    ˆ Features Your RadioShack USB Flatbed Color Scanner is designed for notebook or desktop PCs that have a universal serial bus (USB) port. You can use the scan- ner to quickly scan information, such as documents and photographs, in color or grayscale.

  • Page 4: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product: Model: Responsible Party: Phone: Features USB Flatbed Color Scanner FU62ED RadioShack 100 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-415-3200...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • IBM PC or compatible with one available USB port • CD-ROM drive • VGA or SVGA monitor • 16MB or more of available internal memory (RAM) • 35MB of free hard disk space • Microsoft Windows 98 Important: Your scanner will not work with Windows 95.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    ˆ Important Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the scanner is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the scanner and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 7 C. The scanner has been exposed to rain; or D. The scanner does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The scanner has been dropped, or the enclosure has been dam- aged. 15. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the scanner beyond that described in the operat- ing instructions.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    ˆ Preparation LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE SCANNER Your scanner has a locking mechanism to protect it during shipment or while you move it. Before you use the scanner, slide on the bottom of the scanner UNLOCK toward . To protect the scan- UNLOCK ner’s mechanism when you move or ship it, slide...

  • Page 9: Verifying Successful Connection

    Follow these steps to install the Paper- Port software on your computer. 1. Start Windows 98 and quit all appli- cations. 2. Insert the PaperPort software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD starts automatically. Note: If the PaperPort CD does not start automatically, make sure the CD-ROM's door is completely shut.

  • Page 10: Default Button Settings

    ˆ Default Button Settings You can configure the scanner’s buttons to perform different functions. See “Chang- ing a Scanner Button's Settings” on Page 15). The default settings are: Button Destination STOP/ Cancels the scan in progress. CANCEL CUSTOM Converts scanned text to word processing text in Windows Notepad.

  • Page 11: Operation

    ˆ Operation You can operate the scanner using the buttons on the front of the scanner, from your computer screen, or using the sup- plied PaperPort program. GETTING HELP The supplied software includes help in- formation which describes each feature of the software and answers questions about how to configure the buttons for the best scanning result.

  • Page 12: Using The Supplied Paperport Software

    USING THE SUPPLIED PAPERPORT SOFTWARE Instead of using the scanner's buttons, you can use the supplied PaperPort software to control your scanner. This is useful when you are using PaperPort to file and save your scanned objects. Note: You can also install and use other scanning software, including many graphics and imaging applications, with your scanner.

  • Page 13: Using The Twain Button

    6. Click . The scanner scans Preview the object and displays a preview using the options you selected. 7. Review the image to make sure it is what you want. Readjust the set- tings if necessary. 8. To see a preview again before scan- ning the final image, click 9.
  • Page 14 Scan Configuration — Use this sec- tion of the dialog box to manually select scan options for the image. Mode — From left to right, the three modes are color, grayscale, and black and white. The same symbols next to the preset options indicate their mode setting.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Scanner

    ˆ Configuring the Scanner CHANGING A SCANNER BUTTON'S SETTINGS You can change the setting of any of the scanner’s buttons using the USB Scan- ner Utility Preferences dialog box. This dialog box displays a list of options and settings for customizing the scanner. Follow these steps to change a scanner button’s settings.
  • Page 16 scanned in black and white. Select to scan objects containing Grayscale drawings or black-and-white photo- graphs. The scanning produces an image in varying shades of gray. Select to scan color photo- Color graphs and other color objects. Resolution — Drag the slider to the right or left to adjust the dots per inch (DPI) of the resolution.

  • Page 17: Pre-Defining Scan Settings

    Note: If you click COPY/PRINT tings will have a Device tab for selecting options for a printer or copier. See the Help menu for more information. PRE-DEFINING SCAN SETTINGS Selecting the proper scan setting before final scanning provides the best results. The scan setting determines the sharpness of the object and the number of possible shades of gray or color.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST The scanner's Advanced Settings let you adjust a scanned object's brightness and/or contrast as desired. For example, you can improve legibility of a black- and-white document written with a light pencil by adjusting brightness to be darker.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    ˆ Troubleshooting If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi- nate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem appears in The scanner’s cable is the Windows task- not securely connected...

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    ˆ Care and Maintenance Your RadioShack USB Flatbed Color Scanner is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your scanner so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    ˆ Specifications Bit Depth ... 36-Bit Color (24-bit output) 12-Bit Grayscale ... 1-Bit Line Art Scanning Resolution ... Optical Resolution: 600 Maximum Resolution (interpolated) ... 2400 Maximum Scanning Size ... 8.5 Operating Systems ... Windows 98 Operating Temperature (without condensation) ... 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) Relative Humidity ...
  • Page 22 ˆ Notes Notes...
  • Page 23 Notes...
  • Page 24 This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES...

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