Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit PhotoLink Scanner du fabricant Pandigital
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1 PhotoLink Scanner User Guide.
2 Table of Contents Table of Co ntents ................................................................................. 2 Read This First ......................................................................................... 4 What’s In the Box .
3 Cleaning the Im age Sensor ................................................................ 26 Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner ............................................. 27 Storing the PhotoLink Scanner ...............................
4 Read This First Please read the following important safe ty instructions carefully before using the PhotoLink Scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injuries or damages to this sca nner. Important Safety Precautions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your PhotoL ink Scanner.
5 Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this scanner. Strong impacts may damage th e components insid e. Do not insert objects other than com pati ble memory cards int o t he me mory card slots of this scanner. The metal contacts insid e the slots can easily become da maged by foreign objects.
6 Copyright Copyright Pandigital. All rights rese rved . No part of this publi cation may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or c.
7 Introduction Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia PhotoLink Scanner! Now you can scan your printed photos and store them into your memo ry card, no computer is necessary.
8 No. Name Function/ Description Power Indicator Indicates the po w er status of the scanner . (Refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9.) Paper Guide Slide Slide the guide to adjust for smaller than 4x6” origi nals to ensure the proper alignmen t.
9 Scanner Indicator Lights Listed below are the indicator light patterns and the functions they repres ent: Indicator Lighting Patterns and the Funct ions they represent Initializing system and memor y card. Please wait until the scanner completes the initializatio n process before using it.
10 Operating the Scanner Initial Setup 1. Peel off the tape that se cures the guide lever (first time only procedure.) 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.
11 Power on the PhotoLink Scanner 1. Press the Power button. The power indi cator light blinks. Note : For more information on the indicator lights, refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9. 2. Wait until the power indicator stops blin ki ng and then goes off.
12 The photo will be fed through the slot an d scann ed automatically. The Power a nd Status/card indicator lights blink while scanning. Note : Refer to page 13 for how to insert photos and other types of originals.
13 Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types The PhotoLink Scanner is desig ned to obtain the best scanning results with the following types of originals: • 3.
14 Photo Protection Sleeves IMPORTANT : To protect your photos, insert your photos into the supplied clear plastic sle eves before scanning your photos.
15 2. Insert the plastic sleeve (with the folded side first) into the feeding slot of the scanner. Notes: • Remove the plastic sheath when scanning none 3.
16 Connect PhotoLink Scanner to a PC By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can acce ss the scanned images on the memory card directly, or u se the scanner as a memory card reader, so that you c an freely copy, paste or delete files to and from the memory card using the computer.
17 4. Connect the large end of the USB cable to a USB port on the PC. 5. Insert an unlocked (writable) memory ca rd into a suitable memory card sl ot.
18 Windows Explorer with Microsoft Vista View • You should see an additional drive appear in you r PC. • When you click on the “PDSCAN” drive (D: in this case), “PHOTO1” folder appears in the right pane.
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 i s conn ected with your PC via a USB cable with an inserted SD Card, a pop-u p “PDSCAN” window will appear.
20 Safely Disconnect the Scanner from PC Windows Systems a. On the Windows System Tray , click the hard ware removal icon as indicated below. b. Click the ‘Safely remove USB mass Storage device’ message with the corresponding Driv e. c. When the message ‘Safe to remove Hardware’ displays, you can safely remove the scanner’s USB cable.
21 Scan2PC Manager (Scanner to PC Utility) With the Scan2PC Manager, you can easily scan p h otos and save the scanned images directly to the co nne cted PC.
22 Using the Scan2PC Manager 1. When the PhotoLink Scanner is detected by the PC, the following Scan2PC Manager win do w will pop up automatically: 2. Now you can specify the loca tion where you want the scanned images to be saved; on the memory card ( Memory Card ) or in a specific folder on the PC ( Scan to PC ).
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 and select Setting . If you want to close the Scan2PC Manager temporari ly, right-click on the icon and sele ct Exit .
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 folder named “PHOTO1” in the root folder to store the scanned image files. Each image file has a prefix “IMG_ = PD_” followed by a 4- digit serial number in the sequence the image is stored.
25 casing, image sensor and rolle r insi de the scanner) regularly (about every 100-150 scans) using only the recommen ded and supplied tools. WARNING : Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid (for example, alcohol, kerosene ..., etc.) to clean any part of the scanner, otherwise t he plastic material will be permanently damaged.
26 6. When the cleaning process is complete d, the cleaning sheet will be ejected from the feedin g slot, and the power indicator light will go off. Remove the cleaning sheet, store it in a safe place and protect it from dust. Cleaning the Image Sensor 1.
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 looks fuzzy or there are strang e stripe s on it, the scanner may need calibrati ng in order for the sensor to resume its original precision.
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, inaccessible to small children. 4. After long-term storage, it is recommended that you cl ean and calibrate the scanner befor e use.
29 Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting 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 origi nal before scannin g.
30 Limited Warranty The limited warranty set forth below is given by Pandigital with respect to Pandigital brand electronics products purchased a nd used in th e United States of America.
31 exclusive remedy of the consumer . Pandigital, its parent comp any, affiliates or subsidiaries, shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for brea ch of any expressed or implied warranty on this product.
32 • Reorient or relocate the receiving a nten na. • Increase the separation bet w een the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an exper ienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
