About Scanner Connectors; Setting Up - General Information; Connecting The Hardware Interface Cables - UMAX Technologies AstraNET e5420 Owner's Manual

About Scanner Connectors

USB Connectors
Many new computers, both PC and Macintosh, rely on USB technology as the primary method of
communication between the computer and its peripherals. With the new USB "plug-and-play" technology
your computer automatically configures peripherals. If your computer has a USB port, you must make sure
that this port is enabled in the system BIOS. Please refer to the troubleshooting section to learn more about
enabling the USB port.
Checking Your Computer's Connectors
To use your scanner you need to understand what type of connectors you have on your computer. To
determine the connector type, look at the back panel of your computer:
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A USB port is a small slot ½" long and ¼" wide.
NOTE: If your computer has a USB port, check to make sure that your computer's operating system
supports USB. The following factory-installed operating systems support USB: Microsoft Windows 98 or
higher, and Mac OS 8.1. or higher.
Setting Up – General Information
Find a suitable location near your computer to place the scanner.
CAUTION: Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage the
internal components.

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables

If your computer has a USB port, follow the instructions in the Connecting the USB Cable section to
connect the scanner to your computer.
Make sure your computer is turned off before proceeding.
Connecting the USB Cable
The instructions for connecting the hardware interface cable are different for PC and Macintosh users.
Refer to the section below that applies to your computer type.
PC Connection
1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug the wide end of the cable firmly into one of the available
USB ports on your computer.
2. Plug the small end of the cable into the port marked "USB" located on the back panel of the scanner.
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