Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner User Manual

1 PhotoLink Scanner User Guide

10 Operating the Scanner Initial Setup 1. Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever (first time only procedure.) 2. Connect the plug on th

11 Power on the PhotoLink Scanner 1. Press the Power button. The power indicator light blinks. Note: For more information on the indicator ligh

12 The photo will be fed through the slot and scanned automatically. The Power and Status/card indicator lights blink while scanning. Note: Refe

13 Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types The PhotoLink Scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results with the following types of original

14 Photo Protection Sleeves IMPORTANT: To protect your photos, insert your photos into the supplied clear plastic sleeves before scanning your p

15 2. Insert the plastic sleeve (with the folded side first) into the feeding slot of the scanner. Notes: • Remov

16 Connect PhotoLink Scanner to a PC By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can access the scanned images on the memory card directly, or use

17 4. Connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on the PC. 5. Insert an unlocked (writable) memory card into a suitable memory card slo

18 Windows Explorer with Microsoft Vista View • You should see an additional drive appear in your PC. • When you click on the “PDSCAN” drive (D: i

19 Note: Do not select “Take no Action” or “Set AutoPlay” to default in the Control Panel. For Windows XP Users When the PhotoLink Scanner is co

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 2Read This First ...

20 Safely Disconnect the Scanner from PC Windows Systems a. On the Windows System Tray, click the hardware removal icon as indicated below.

21 Scan2PC Manager (Scanner to PC Utility) With the Scan2PC Manager, you can easily scan photos and save the scanned images directly to the connecte

22 Using the Scan2PC Manager 1. When the PhotoLink Scanner is detected by the PC, the following Scan2PC Manager window will pop up automatically:

23 Note: If you want to start the Scan2PC Manager manually, double-click the icon on the Desktop, or right-click the icon in the system tray a

24 File Naming and Storage Rules • If the memory card (volume name - PDSCAN) is used with the scanner for the first time, the scanner creates a f

25 casing, image sensor and roller inside the scanner) regularly (about every 100-150 scans) using only the recommended and supplied tools. WARNING:

26 6. When the cleaning process is completed, the cleaning sheet will be ejected from the feeding slot, and the power indicator light will go off.

27 5. Remove the sensor cleaning swab, store it in a safe place and protect it from dust. Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner If the scanned image l

28 2. Place the scanner and power adapter in a box or bag to keep them from accumulation of dust. 3. Place it in a cool and dry place, inaccessibl

29 Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting Q: There are strange lines on the scanned image, or the image is not clear. A: Check the followin

3 Cleaning the Image Sensor ... 26Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner ...

30 Limited Warranty The limited warranty set forth below is given by Pandigital with respect to Pandigital brand electronics products purchased an

31 exclusive remedy of the consumer. Pandigital, its parent company, affiliates or subsidiaries, shall not be liable for any incidental or consequen

32 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outl

4 Read This First Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using the PhotoLink Scanner. Failure to observe these i

5 Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this scanner. Strong impacts may damage the components inside. Do not insert objects other than compat

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7 Introduction Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia PhotoLink Scanner! Now you can scan your printed photos and store them into your memory card, no

8 No. Name Function/ Description Power Indicator Indicates the power status of the scanner. (Refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9.) Paper Guide

9 Scanner Indicator Lights Listed below are the indicator light patterns and the functions they represent: Indicator Lighting Patterns and the Fu