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Summary of Contents for Pandigital PhotoLink PANSCN04
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Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read This First ................4 Important Safety Precautions ..........4 What’s in the Box ..............6 Supported Memory Cards ............6 Introduction ................7 PhotoLink Scanner Overview ........7 Scanner Indicator Light ............. 9 Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types ......... 10 Plastic Sheath ................ - Page 3 Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner ......26 The PhotoLink Scanner Maintenance ....... 26 Cleaning the Scanner ............26 Cleaning the Roller ..............27 Cleaning the Image Sensor ........... 28 Storing the PhotoLink Scanner ......... 29 Technical Specifications ............30 Frequently Asked Questions ..........31 Limited Warranty ..............
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Page 4: Read This First
Read This First Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using this scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injuries or damages to this scanner. Important Safety Precautions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your Scanner. - Page 5 Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this scanner. Strong impacts may damage the components inside. Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards into the memory card slots of /MSDuo this scanner. The metal contacts inside the slots can easily become damaged by foreign objects.
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Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box Check the package for the following items. If there are any items missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately. PhotoLink Scanner AC Power Adapter SD card User Guide (on SD card) Scan To PC program (on SD card) Calibration Card Roller Cleaning Tool Sensor Cleaning Swab... -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the Pandigital Scanner. PhotoLink Now you can scan your printed photos and store them on your memory card, no computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory card into the scanner, and power it on. When the unit is ready, feed your printed photo into the scanner and your images will be stored in the memory card. -
Page 8: Rear View
Name Function/ Description Paper Guide Slide the guide to adjust for various sized originals to Slide ensure the proper alignment. Indicates the operating status of the scanner and Indicator light memory card. Orientation Indicates the correct position and orientation of the Guide original for proper scanning. -
Page 9: Scanner Indicator Light
Scanner Indicator Light The indicator light patterns represent function status as follows: Light Steadily on The scanner is ready for use. (green or orange) (Orange = 600dpi, Green = 300dpi) Initializing system and memory card. Please wait until the initialization process is complete before using the scanner. -
Page 10: Suitable And Unsuitable Original Types
Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types Scanner is designed to obtain the best PhotoLink scanning results with the following types of originals: 3.5”x5”, 4”x6”, and 5”x7” photos (max size 5x7” for scanning directly into memory card, when connected to PC, and/or when using Scan To PC Manager software) Business cards (max 1.0mm) Do not use the following types of originals for scanning, otherwise the scanner may malfunction or cause the original to jam in the slot. - Page 11 Fuzzy areas that result from the uneven surface of the curled photo Curled photo 1. Insert the photo into the plastic sheath. 2. Insert the plastic sheath, flat and level, into the scanner’s feeding slot, folded side first, image facing up. Notes: Keeping the original flat and level when feeding prevents possible jamming.
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Page 12: Orientation Of The Original And Scanned Image
Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image Refer to the illustrations below for the relationship between the orientation of the original when scanning and that of the scanned image when displayed on the computer screen. Normal stand-alone orientation: Scanner Original Scanned image when displayed on-screen Scanner... -
Page 13: Operating The Photolink Scanner
Operating the Scanner PhotoLink Preparation and Initial Setup 1. Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever (first time only). 2. Connect the plug on the power adapter cable to the power connector on the scanner. 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Note: The type of power plug and socket illustrated may differ from that of your region. -
Page 14: Power On The Scanner
Power on the Scanner Power 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The power indicator light blinks (orange for 600dpi, green for 300dpi). (For more information on the indicator lights, refer to “Scanner Indicator Lights” on page 9.) 2. - Page 15 2. With the side to be scanned facing upward and in correct orientation, align the left edge of the photo against the left edge of the feed slot, and then adjust the guide lever so that it is against the right side of the photo.
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Page 16: File Naming Convention
File Naming Convention The Scanner will automatically create a folder titled Photo1 on your memory card, which will hold the first 9999 scans. Photo2 Then folder will be created for the next 9999 scans, and so on. Each scanned image is given a file name with the prefix followed by a 4- digit sequential number in the order the PD0001.jpg PD0002.jpg... -
Page 17: Connect The Photolink Scanner To A Pc
Max. 2.5mm Max. Max. 2.5mm 2.5mm Max. 2.5mm Use the plastic sheath when scanning originals that are sized or shaped other than the standard 3.5”x5”, 4”x6”, or 5”x7”. Depending on the shape, you may want to perform additional manual cropping on the scanned image, using your own photo editing software, to achieve your desired final image. -
Page 18: For Windows Vista Users
1. Insert the SD memory card containing your scanned images into the memory card slot. 2. Connect the mini end of the USB cable (included with scanner) to the Mini USB connector on the scanner. 3. Power on your PC, and then connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on your PC. -
Page 19: For Windows Xp Users
Note: Do not select “Take no Action” or “Set AutoPlay to defaults in Control Panel”. For Windows XP Users When the PC recognizes the scanner with an inserted SD Card, a pop-up PDSCAN window will appear. To view photos on the PC while scanning, change Windows Explorer’s setting as follows: Open folder to view files using Windows 1. -
Page 20: After Successful Connection
When the scanner connects with the PC, an additional drive will be listed in the Explorer window. If you are using the PDSCAN Pandigital SD memory card, the drive will be titled [drive letter] If you are using your own memory card, the drive will be titled... -
Page 21: Safely Disconnect The Scanner From Pc
PD0001.jpg PD0002.jpg images are stored. For example, PD9999.jpg Photo1 If the file name reaches in the folder, a Photo2 new folder titled will automatically be created to store subsequent new files, and so on. Photo1..9 PD0001... PD9999 There can be up to 99 folders ( on a memory card. -
Page 22: Installing Scan To Pc Manager
Installing Scan To PC Manager 1. Connect the scanner to your PC using the Pandigital SD card (included with scanner). 2. In a Windows Explorer window, locate the PDSCAN drive, Pandigital and then double-click the , Utility, and ScanToPC_xxxx folders. -
Page 23: Using The Scan To Pc Manager
Scan To PC Manager If you want to close the temporarily, right-click on the icon and select Exit. Exit Important - the option will not be available for Windows XP users. Using the Scan To PC Manager 1. When the scanner is connected via USB cable to the PC, Scan To PC the indicator light will be blinking. -
Page 24: File Naming Convention
Windows Vista and Windows 7: C:\Users\(your username)\Pictures\Photo1\ Auto Rotate 3. Select the option for the desired scanned image orientation. Without Auto Rotate: Scanner Original Scanned image when displayed on-screen Scanner Original With Auto Rotate: Scanner Original Scanned image when displayed on-screen Scanner Original 4. -
Page 25: Uninstalling The Scan To Pc Manager
PD0001.jpg the images are stored. For example, PD0002.jpg PD9999.jpg Photo1 If the file name reaches in the folder, Photo2 a new folder titled will automatically be created to store subsequent new files, and so on. Photo1..9 PD0001... There can be up to 99 folders ( PD9999 ) on a memory card. -
Page 26: Calibrate The Photolink Scanner
Calibrate the Scanner PhotoLink If the scanned image looks fuzzy or there are strange stripes on it, the scanner may need calibrating in order for the sensor to resume its original precision. To calibrate the scanner: 1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 26 to clean the roller and the image sensor, and then follow the instructions under “Initial Setup”... -
Page 27: Cleaning The Roller
scanner) approximately every 50-100 scans, or if vertical lines or stripes appear on the scanned image. Use only the recommended and supplied tools to clean the scanner. WARNING: Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid (i.e., alcohol, kerosene, etc.) to clean any part of the scanner, otherwise the plastic material will be permanently damaged. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Image Sensor
5. Insert the supplied roller cleaning tool. The cleaning tool will be brought into the feeding slot automatically, and the cleaning process will begin. When the cleaning process is completed, the cleaning tool will be ejected from the feeding slot. Cleaning the Image Sensor 1. -
Page 29: Storing The Photolink Scanner
3. Gently slide the sensor cleaning swab back and forth from one end of the output slot to the other five or six times consecutively. CAUTION: Do not apply too much force on the swab. 4. Remove the sensor cleaning swab, store it in a safe place and protect it from dust. -
Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications “One Touch” PhotoLink Specification Scanner Common Document Sizes 3.5”x5”, 4”x6”, and 5”x7” 5”x7” (scan to memory card mode, Actual Feed Slot Size PC-connect, or Scan To PC Manager Mode) Length: 7 inches (177.8mm) Width 5 inches (127mm) Output image formats JPEG with compression Scanned image 300 or 600 dpi (dots per inch) -
Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Q: There are strange lines on the scanned image, or the image is not clear. A: Check the following: Are there scratches on the original, or is the original clean? Remove any stains or dust from the original before scanning. -
Page 32: Limited Warranty
PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this product is found to be defective, 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. -
Page 33: Disclaimer
Pandigital or its suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws or other intellectual property laws and treaties. Said content shall not be reproduced or used without express written permission from Pandigital and its suppliers respectively. -
Page 34: Notes About Copyrighted Materials
Avoid scanning and re-distributing copyrighted originals and images or those of unknown sources. 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...