Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Getting Started Manual

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Getting Started Manual

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Thank you for purchasing ScanSnap iX500 (hereinafter referred to as "the ScanSnap"). This manual
describes the preparation required for use of the ScanSnap. Follow the preparation procedures
described in this manual.
For details about ScanSnap functions and features, basic operation, daily care, and consumable replacement,
refer to the Operator's Guide (PDF) which is available on the Setup DVD-ROM.
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Checking the Components

Make sure that all items shown below are included in the package.
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*1 : The contents may vary depending on the country and the ScanSnap model purchased.
*2 : Bundled with FI-IX500-D
If any other packaging is provided, make sure to store it as well. Make sure to handle the components with
care. The box and packaging materials are required for storage and transportation of the ScanSnap. Do not
throw them away. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized
FUJITSU scanner service provider.
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1. ScanSnap (× 1)
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2. AC cable (× 1) (*1)
3. AC adapter (× 1)
4. USB cable (USB 3.0 supported) (× 1)
5. Safety Precautions (× 1)
6. Setup DVD-ROM (× 1)
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7. Adobe
8. ScanSnap Carrier Sheet (× 1)
9. Rack2-Filer Smart with Magic Desktop
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Getting Started

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    If any other packaging is provided, make sure to store it as well. Make sure to handle the components with care. The box and packaging materials are required for storage and transportation of the ScanSnap. Do not throw them away. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider.
  • Page 2: Read The Safety Precautions

    Read the Safety Precautions Before using the ScanSnap, make sure to read and understand the information provided in the "Safety Precautions" document. Symbols Used in This Manual Symbol Description This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed, may result in CAUTION safety hazards to personnel or damage to the product.
  • Page 3: Removing The Protective Packaging

    Do not connect the ScanSnap to your computer before installing the software. If you have no DVD-ROM drive, please visit the following web page: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/ HINT When you export the data scanned by the ScanSnap to your mobile device, download ScanSnap Connect...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Hard disk space (*5) 4386 MB or more of free hard disk space Additionally, 1 GB or more of free hard disk space is required for ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe (FI-IX500-D/FI-IX500-DC). For details, refer to the manuals for Rack2-Filer Smart with Magic Desktop.
  • Page 5 ■ Installation HINT When the installation is complete, a pop-up balloon which indicates that the latest updates are available on the download server may appear. For details, refer to the ScanSnap Online Update Help. Turn your computer on and log on as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the ScanSnap to the computer. Click the [Next] button, and follow the instructions on the screen to connect the ScanSnap to the computer. For details, refer to "Connecting the ScanSnap" (page When the connection check is complete, the [ScanSnap Wireless Network Setup] dialog box appears.
  • Page 7: Mac Os Installation

    For details about each software and its installation procedures, refer to "Installing the Software" in the Operator's Guide. ■ System Requirements For the latest information on requirements, please visit the ScanSnap Support Site at: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/ OS X v10.8 (Recommended: 10.8.1 or later) Operating system (*) Mac OS X v10.7 (Recommended: 10.7.4 or later) Mac OS X v10.6 (Recommended: 10.6.8)
  • Page 8 Double-click the [ScanSnap] icon. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue with the installation. When you proceed with the operation, the [ScanSnap - Connecting the ScanSnap] window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the ScanSnap to the computer. Click the [Next] button, and follow the instructions on the screen to connect the ScanSnap to the computer.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Scansnap

    Connecting the ScanSnap ATTENTION Only one ScanSnap can be used by a computer at a time. Use only the cable supplied with the ScanSnap. Do not use AC adapters other than the one supplied with this ScanSnap. Doing so may CAUTION cause damage to the ScanSnap.
  • Page 10 Open the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap. ADF Paper Chute (cover) The ScanSnap is powered on and the [Scan] button lights in blue. ATTENTION The bottom of the ScanSnap may become hot when the ScanSnap is used, but this heat does not affect operation or cause any physical harm.
  • Page 11: Scan Test (Usb Connection)

    Scan Test (USB Connection) After you perform a scan, check the linkage with applications. For details on documents that can be scanned with the ScanSnap, refer to "ScanSnap Overview" in the Operator's Guide. ATTENTION If the ScanSnap Manager icon is ), exit ScanSnap Connect Application on the mobile device.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Scansnap To A Wireless Lan

    In the Quick Menu, click the icon of the application to link with ScanSnap Manager. The selected application is started. Confirm that ScanSnap Manager is linked with the application that was selected from the Quick Menu. Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN To connect the ScanSnap to the wireless LAN, follow the instructions on the screen that is displayed after the installation.
  • Page 13 After performing the preparations as described on the screen, click the [Next] button ) or the [Continue] button ( The [Wireless LAN setting] screen appears. If the ScanSnap is able to connect to the wireless LAN using the wireless settings of this computer, a confirmation message appears instead of the [Wireless LAN setting] screen.
  • Page 14 Select whether to register the current computer to the ScanSnap as a computer to be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN. ATTENTION No more than one computer can be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN. If you register the current computer to the ScanSnap, other computers cannot be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN.
  • Page 15: Scan Test (Wireless Lan Connection)

    Scan Test (Wireless LAN Connection) Check that the image scanned by the ScanSnap is sent to the computer or mobile device. ATTENTION If the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool or the Wireless Network Setup Wizard is running, exit them. When You Connect a Computer to the ScanSnap Disconnect the USB cable connecting the ScanSnap to the computer.
  • Page 16: Contact For Inquiries

    For other inquiries regarding the ScanSnap, refer to the following Web page: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/g-support/en/ If the solution to your problem cannot be found on the above Web page, refer to the contact information for your Fujitsu office on the following Web page: http://imagescanner.fujitsu.com/warranty.html ■ Contact for Purchasing Consumables or Cleaning Materials http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/...

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