Pandigital S8X1100 User manual

Brand: Pandigital

Model: S8X1100

Type: User manual

Personal Photo

Scanner

S8X1100

User Guide

v1.3

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 3

What’s in the Box .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Important Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Software CD ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Scanner Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Save Format ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Color Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

Scan Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Scanner Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Error Indicators ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Storage Capacity ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Folder Structure ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Scanned Image File Naming Convention ................................................................................................................. 6

Considerations for all Scanning.................................................................................................................................. 7

Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types ..................................................................................................................... 7

Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Using a Protective Sleeve (Optional) ....................................................................................................................... 8

Using the Scanner .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Auto-Crop Feature .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the Scanner to a Computer ................................................................................................................... 10

Computer System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 10

Connecting with Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...................................................................................................... 10

Connecting with Windows XP ................................................................................................................................ 10

Connecting with Macintosh Computer ................................................................................................................... 11

Access your Scanned Images ................................................................................................................................ 11

Disconnecting the Scanner .................................................................................................................................... 11

Presto! PageManager ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

System Requirements for Installing Presto! PageManager ................................................................................... 13

Installing the Presto! PageManager Software ........................................................................................................ 13

Using Presto! PageManager on WINDOWS Operating System............................................................................ 14

Using Presto! PageManager on Macintosh (MAC) Operating System .................................................................. 18

Installing the Bonus Software ................................................................................................................................... 21

Scanner Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Clearing Paper Jams .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Cleaning the Scanner ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Storing the Scanner ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Scanner Calibration .................................................................................................................................................... 22

Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Customer Support ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 26

FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

NewSoft End User License Agreement .................................................................................................................... 27

Introduction

Scan printed photos, cards, documents, and other items quickly and easily using your Pandigital

Personal Scanner! No computer is necessary to scan – just choose your resolution and then feed

your item into the scanner to create a JPG image file. You can store scans on the scanner’s built-in

disk (automatic if no memory card is inserted), or you can insert a memory card for expanded

storage capacity. Connect the scanner to a computer to easily move your scanned files, and use

the graphics software on the included CD to add text or other enhancements to your scans, convert

scans to PDF files, or to print your scans.

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.



Personal scanner

 USB power adapter

 USB cable



Cleaning cloth



Software CD with Presto! PageManager for PC and

Macintosh, plus bonus graphics editing software

 Quick Start Guide (printed and on CD)



User Guide (printed and on CD)

Important Safety Precautions

Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using the scanner. Failure

to observe these instructions may damage the scanner or result in fire, electric shock, or other

personal injuries.

Do not place this device under direct sunlight or near heat sources, such as in a closed car under

sunlight or near a stove. The outer casing of this device may become deformed and the

sophisticated sensors inside may become damaged due to excessive heat.

Do not use this device near water, in the rain or allow any liquid to get inside this product. Water

and moisture may cause short-circuit to the electronic components and lead to malfunctions.

Do not use this device in dusty environments. Dust grains may cover this device and scratch the

original. Do not scan originals that are contaminated by dusts or other particles.

Do not use this device near strong electromagnetic sources, such as a microwave oven or

television. The electromagnetic interference may cause this device to malfunction.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this device. There are no user serviceable parts inside

this scanner and unauthorized modifications void your warranty.

Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this device. Strong impacts may damage the components

inside.

Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards into the scanner’s memory card slot.

The metal contacts inside the slots can easily become damaged by foreign objects.

Do not use any power adapter other than the USB power adapter supplied with this scanner.

Connecting this scanner to an unknown power adapter is dangerous and may lead to fire or

explosion.

Do not cut, bend, modify, place heavy objects, or step on the USB cable. Otherwise, the external

insulation may be damaged and result in short-circuit or fire.

The USB port on this scanner is designed for connecting to the supplied power adapter or USB

port on your computer. Do not insert any other objects into these sockets.

If there are strange odors or heat emitting from the scanner, or any signs of malfunction,

disconnect the scanner from the power immediately and contact your dealer for inspection or

service.

Software CD

The software CD included with your scanner contains electronic versions of the Pandigital Quick Start

Guide and User Guide, plus the Presto! PageManager software for both PC and Macintosh computers,

and bonus graphics editing software. The CD folder structure is shown below:

Pandigital (CD-Drive/Volume Name)

|--Documentation

|--User Guide (English)

|--Quick Start Guide (English)

|--Software

|--Presto_PageManager_PC

|--Presto_Page_Mac

|--Bonus |--> VideoEasy_PC

|--Bonus |--> GraphicDesigner_PC

Scanner Overview

Front

View

No. Name Function/ Description

Power button

Press lightly to power on the scanner.

When power is on, press to change the scanning resolution.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to power off the scanner.

Photo edge guides Easily align different sizes of scannable items.

Feeder slot left

edge

Insert original into the feed slot, printed side up and aligned with the left edge to begin

scanning.

 Always align the original straight against the left edge of the feeder, and then

firmly contact the sheet-feed roller for better auto-crop imaging.

Sliding paper guide

Slide the guide up to the right edge of the original before inserting original into the

feed slot to ensure proper alignment when scanning.

Rear

View

No. Name Function/ Description

MicroUSB port Connect to a USB power adapter or a computer via microUSB cable.

Memory card slot Insert a memory card for increased storage capacity.

Save Format

All scans are saved to JPEG format. Use the included Presto! PageManager software to

convert the JPG files to other file formats, including PDFs, if desired.

Color Mode

All scans are in color mode.

Scan Resolution

The scan resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch). The higher the DPI, the more details

on the original are captured by the scanner, producing a higher quality scanned image;

however, a higher DPI also results in a larger image size and occupies more storage space.

The scanner offers three resolution modes, indicated by the color of the Power button

Green

300 DPI

Normal resolution (default)

Orange

600 DPI

Fine resolution

Red

1200 DPI

Best resolution

To change the scanning resolution, press until the button changes to the color

corresponding to the desired resolution.

Scanner Status Indicators

The Power button indicates the scanner status by displaying either a solid or flashing

color, depending on the action, as specified below.

 When the Power button is dark, the scanner has been powered off.

IGHT

NDICATOR

ORRESPONDING

CTION

Green solid Ready to scan at 300 DPI (default when powered on)

Green slow flash

Scanning at 300 DPI

 If you have initiated the steps to calibrate the scanner, the

green slow flash indicates that scanner is in “calibration”

mode. For information, refer to the “Scanner Calibration”

section on page 22.

Orange solid Ready to scan at 600 DPI

Orange slow flash Scanning at 600 DPI

Red solid Ready to scan at 1200 DPI

Red slow flash Scanning at 1200 DPI

Error Indicators

A quick flashing Power button indicates an error state, as specified below.

LIGHT INDICATOR

CORRESPONDING ACTION

Red quick flash Feeder jam or scanner cover open

Green, Orange or

Red quick flash

Built-in disk or memory card full (flash color depends on DPI

setting) or scanned page exceeds allowable length

Storage Capacity

Built-in Disk

The scanner’s built-in disk has approximately 128MB of memory that can be used to

store images. If a memory card is

not

Memory Card

inserted, scanned files will automatically be

stored on the built-in disk until it is recognized as full (i.e., less than 2MB remaining for

the 300 DPI setting, less than 5MB remaining for the 600 DPI setting, and less than

15MB remaining for the 1200 DPI setting). When the built-in disk is full, you can insert a

memory card to continue scanning or move your scanned images from the built-in disk

to a folder on your computer.

MicroSD™ (with adapter) and standard SDHC memory cards up to 32GB are

compatible with the scanner. Using a memory card is recommended for additional

storage capacity; the scanner’s built-in disk will fill up quickly if you are scanning a

collection of items or scanning at a higher resolution. The number of images that can

be stored on a memory card varies by original size and resolution setting, but the table

below shows the estimated average number of images that can be stored on a 2GB

memory card:

Folder Structure

The following folder structure is created automatically on the built-in disk and on the memory

card when the first item is scanned to each storage area:

Built-in Disk

PD_SCAN [drive letter]

DCIM

100PHOTO

PDI_0001.jpg

 If no memory card is inserted, scanned items are saved to the built-in disk automatically.

If a memory card

Memory Card

Removable Disk [drive letter]

DCIM

100PHOTO

PDI_0001.jpg

 Refer to the “After a Successful Connection” section on page 12 for illustrations of the

folder structure for scans saved to both the built-in disk and the memory card.

inserted, the scanned files are saved to the card.

A new folder is automatically created when the previous folder is filled, per the following

example:

100PHOTO = filled

101PHOTO = created with next scan

101PHOTO = filled

102PHOTO = created with next scan

Scanned Image File Naming Convention

Each scanned image is given a file name with the prefix PDI_ followed by a 4- digit sequential

number in the order the images are stored (for example,

PDI_0001.JPG, PDI_0002.JPG, and

so forth).

Considerations for all Scanning

 Inserting a memory card before scanning is recommended for large scanning projects so that

you don’t have to stop at frequent intervals to move the scanned files from the built-in disk to a

memory card or to a folder on your computer.

 Do not remove the memory card or disconnect the power supply while a scan is in process.

 Keep the original flat and level when feeding to prevent possible jamming.

 For optimum scanned image quality, keep originals free from fingerprints, oil, dirt, and dust.

 The feeder’s sensor is triggered when you begin to insert an original aligned against the left

edge of the feed slot. The original begins to automatically feed, hesitates and then completes

the scan.

 To prevent poor cropping:

 Align the original straight against left edge of the feeder slot.

 Align the Guide Slide against the right edge of the original.

 Ensure there is enough space behind the scanner for the original to completely feed through.

 Scanning the same original in different orientations may produce scanned images that look

slightly different in color tones and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

 If the memory card is full, the indicator light begins to flash (color depends on DPI setting). Use

another card or clear space on the full card.

 The scanner accepts memory cards in FAT16 or FAT32 file system

only

 This scanner supports output images in JPG format only.

. NTFS and other file

systems are not supported.

Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types

Suitable

The scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results with the following types of

originals:

 Photos (from 3”x5”, 4”x6”, 5”x7”, up to A4/Letter size)

 Business cards (standard 3.5”x2” (8.9x5cm) or larger)

Unsuitable

Do not use the following types of originals for scanning, or the scanner may malfunction or

cause the original to jam in the slot.

 Originals thicker than 1.0mm

 Originals with either side shorter than 55mm

 Originals with lots of black or dark colors

 Originals with dark colors surrounding the edges

 Printed media (newspapers, magazines, etc.)

 Soft and thin materials (thin paper, cloth, etc.)

 Originals that exceed 14 inches long and 8.5 inches wide.

Getting Started

Using a Protective Sleeve (Optional)

We recommend using a 5”x7” protective sleeve for your older, fragile photos and when

scanning originals smaller than 2”x2”. The protective sleeves also help to eliminate the

possibility of de-focusing due to the uneven surface of curled photos. For information on

obtaining protective sleeves, contact Customer Support at www.sunglow.net.

 Remove photos from the sleeve after scanning to prevent the sleeve from sticking to the

photos over time.

 When not in use, store protective sleeves in a safe place and keep them protected from

accumulating dust.

 When using a protective sleeve, you may want to perform additional manual cropping on

the scanned image to achieve your desired final image. Use the Presto! PageManager or

bonus graphics editing software on the included CD or use your own graphic editing

software.

Using the Scanner

CAUTION: Insert only one original at a time, and insert the next original only when

the previous one is completed; otherwise the feeder may malfunction.

CAUTION: Do not scan glossy photos in environments with humidity higher than 70%

RH or the surface of the photo may become sticky and cause the feeder to

jam.

 The orientation in which the item is inserted is the orientation that will be displayed on

your computer screen.

 Scanning the same original in different orientations may produce scanned images that

look slightly different in color tones and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

1. Optionally, insert a memory card to increase storage capacity.

2. Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the

adapter into an electrical outlet.

3. Insert the microUSB cable

in the slot on the back of the scanner.

4. Press the Power

button to power on the scanner. After powering on, the button

displays as solid green.

5. Press the Power

button to change the DPI setting. The button toggles to 3

settings:

Green = 300 DPI (default when scanner is powered on)

Orange = 600 DPI

Red = 1200 DPI

6. With the side to be scanned facing up, place the left edge of the original straight

against the left edge of the feed slot, and then slide the guide lever against the right

side of the original.

7. Gently push the original into the feed slot; release it as soon as it begins to feed. After

the feed begins, the scanner pauses briefly and then continues the feed.

8. Wait until the indicator light stops blinking before inserting and scanning the next

original.

9. When your scanning is finished, press the Power

button for 3 seconds to turn

scanner OFF.

 When the scanner is left idle for 3 minutes, the default Power Save mode

automatically powers off the scanner.

Auto-Crop Feature

The scanner has a built-in cropping function that automatically detects and crops dark edges

and dark areas against the cropping baseline background during the scan process. To

prevent poor cropping, align the original straight against the left edge of the feeder slot

and ensure there is adequate space behind the feeder for the originals to completely feed

through. Scanning on a flat and uncluttered surface is recommended. The following example

illustrates a 4”x6” original photo scanned with auto-crop and without auto-crop:

Original:

Scanned images:

with auto-crop without auto-crop

 Depending on the shape and size of your original, you may want to perform additional

manual cropping on the scanned image (using the included graphics editing software or

your own) to achieve your desired final image.

 If the original is fed slightly crooked, the original is only cropped a pre-defined maximum

amount, as shown in the following illustration:

 When scanning darker originals, over-cropping may occur (see example below of night

sky photo). Please insert the original in a different direction (orientation) and try again.

Connecting the Scanner to a Computer

Connect the scanner to your computer to access the scanned images from the scanner’s built-in

disk or from the inserted memory card without using an independent card reader. While

connected, you can view your scanned image files, copy and paste files from one storage area to

the other, or delete files you don’t wish to keep.

Computer System Requirements

Operating System:

Windows –

XP, Vista, Windows 7 or later (32-bit)

Macintosh –

Mac OS 10.5, 10.6, or later

USB Port:

USB 2.0

Connecting with Windows Vista or Windows 7

1. Insert the memory card containing your scanned images into the scanner’s memory card

slot. Skip this step if images are stored on the built-in disk.

2. Connect the included USB cable to the scanner and to your computer.

3. When the computer recognizes the scanner’s built-in disk or an inserted memory card,

an “AutoPlay” pop-up window appears, as shown below. Select the

Always do this for

pictures

checkbox and then select Open folder to view files option.

 Do not select “Take no Action” or “Set AutoPlay to defaults in Control Panel.”

Connecting with Windows XP

1. Insert the memory card containing your scanned images into the scanner’s memory card

slot. Skip this step if images are stored on the built-in disk.

2. Connect the included USB cable to the scanner and to your computer.

3. When the computer recognizes the scanner built-in disk or inserted memory card, a

window appears, as shown below. Select

Open folder to view files using Windows

Explorer and

the Always do the selected action checkbox, and then click OK.

Connecting with Macintosh Computer

When the computer recognizes the scanner built-in disk or inserted memory card, the

volume icon appears on the desktop.

To view the contents of the built-in disk or memory card, double-click the icon to open a

Finders window.

Access your Scanned Images

When the first item is scanned to the memory card and the built-in disk, the folder structure

DCIM\100PHOTO is created automatically in each storage area and the scanned images

are saved in the 100PHOTO folder. When the 100PHOTO folder is filled, a new folder titled

101PHOTO is automatically created to store subsequent new files, and so on.

When the scanner is connected to your computer

without a memory card inserted, Windows

recognizes the built-in disk as PD_SCAN [drive letter]. When the scanner is connected

with

a memory card inserted, Windows recognizes the memory card as

Removable Disk [drive

letter].

 If a personalized title has been added to the memory card properties (such as MY

PHOTOS, as shown below), that title is displayed instead of “Removable Disk.”

Disconnecting the Scanner

CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or disconnect the USB cable while the computer is

accessing stored files.

Disconnecting the Scanner from a Windows PC

1. On the Windows System Tray, click the

hardware removal icon as indicated below.

2. Click Safely remove USB mass Storage

device – Drive (<Drive Letter:>)

3. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message

appears, you can safely remove the scanner’s

USB cable.

Disconnecting the Scanner from a Macintosh

1. Click and drag the volume icon on the desktop to Trash.

Click the eject button

next to the volume name in the Finders window.

2. Disconnect the scanner from your computer.

Presto! PageManager

Fast, fun, and efficient, Presto! PageManager makes it easy to share and organize your photos

and documents by helping you to convert piles of papers into organized, digitized files, and also

to view, edit, send, and back up files in many formats. Presto! Wrapper removes file sharing

problems by creating a self-executable file that can be saved on a floppy disk, attached to e-mail,

or downloaded from the Internet. The Presto! PageManager software is included on the software

CD so you can view, edit, and print your scanned images.

Features

Presto! PageManager supports the following file formats:

WINDOWS:

Images

BMP, PCX, PCD, GIF, TIFF, JPEG, PICT, TGA, PSD, Wrapper

Viewer

Documents

TXT, DOC, DOCX, DOCM, RTF, XLS, XLSX, SLSM, PPT, PPTX,

PPTM, PPS, PPSX, PPSM, VSS, VSD, VST, PDF, HTML, HTM, RAR,

ZIP

Audio

WAV, MP3 MIDI, WMV, AVI, MPG, MPEG

MAC:

Images BMP, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PICT, PNG, EXR, TIF, TIFF (multi-page),

GIF, PSD, SGI, TGA

Documents

PDF, RTF, RTFD, TXT, HTML, XML, DOC, DOCX, DOCM, XLS, XLSX,

XLSM, PPT, PPS, PPSX, PPTM, PPTX, PPSM, POT, POTM, POTX,

THMX, RAR, SIT, SITE

Video

AVI, MPG, MPEG-1, MPEG-4

Audio

WAV, MP3, MIDI

Presto! PageManager saves in the following file formats:

WINDOWS:

BMP, PCX, GIF, TIFF,

JPEG, PICT, TGA, PSD,

Wrapper Viewer, XPS

MAC:

BMP, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PICT, PNG, EXR, TIF,

TIFF (multi-page), GIF, PSD, SGI, TGA, PDF, RTF,

RTFD, TXT, HTML, XML, DOC, DOCX, DOCM

Using Presto! PageManager, you can do the following:

 Share files by converting them to portable file formats like PDF (Portable Document

Format), XPS (XML Pager Specification – Windows Vista and Windows 7 only), and

Presto! Wrapper, an executable file.

 Import from and export to a Lotus Notes 5.0 database.

 Scan double-sided and send images to your favorite programs with just a click.

 Easily organize files just like Windows Explorer or MAC Finder.

 Use PageManager document and image viewers to view files without opening other

applications.

 Preview audio or video files in Thumbnail view.

 Easily stack related image and document files -- even with different file formats.

 Get text out of an image with reliable and accurate OCR (Optical Character Recognition).

 Easily find backup files, annotations, title, author, and memo information with the efficient

search function (Windows only).

 Add annotations without affecting the original file with handy annotation tools, such as text,

stamp, highlighter, freehand line, straight line, sticky note, and bookmark (bookmark in

Windows only).

 Enhance images with a set of image tools such as crop, rotate, flip, invert color, auto-

enhancement (auto-enhancement in Windows only), brightness and contrast, color

adjustment, and remove noise.

System Requirements for Installing Presto! PageManager

Windows PC

 Personal computer with Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or higher processor.

 Microsoft Windows XP+SP3/ Vista+SP2 / Windows 7+SP1 (32bit/64 bit)

 512MB RAM

 750MB free hard disk space for installation

 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher

Recommended:

 1024x768 SVGA or higher display card

 1GB RAM

 Windows-compatible fax-modem and printer

 Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape Mail, Microsoft Mail, Lotus Notes cc:Mail, or other

electronic mail software

 CD ROM (at least 1)

Macintosh

 Intel 2.0 GHz, or higher processor

 MAC OS X 10.5 and later

 1024s MB RAM

 190 MB free hard disk space for installation

 250MB free hard disk space for program operation

Recommended:

 1224x768 SVGA or higher display card

 2GB RAM

 Mac-compatible fax-modem and printer

 Safari, Quick Time 6.0 or later

 CD ROM (at least 1)

Installing the Presto! PageManager Software

Install the software from the included CD:

1. Connect the scanner to your computer via the microUSB cable (included). The

scanner must be connected to the computer during software installation for the

software to automatically activate.

2. Turn the scanner on.

3. Insert the CD containing the PageManager software into the CD/DVD drive on your

computer.

4. WINDOWS: In a Windows Explorer window, click on the volume titled

Pandigital/Software.

MAC: Double-click the Software icon on the desktop

5. Single Installation Method

WINDOWS: Double-click

Setup_PC.exe*.

MAC: Double-click

Setup_Mac.app*.

*This is a software installation launcher for all three software which include

PageManager XE software, CreateXE software, Stitching software.

To install each software individually, follow the instruction below. In some PowerPC

Mac the single launcher may not work on OS 10.5.8 (as we recommended and tested

on Intel Mac).

6. To install PageManager XE software individually

WINDOWS: Double-click

Presto_PMxxx_PC \Setup.exe.

MAC: Click

Presto_PMxxx_MAC \PMxxx_Setup.mpkg.

 The x’s are replaced by specific file name and version (i.e.,

Presto_PM9.08_PC and

Setup.exe for a PC, and Presto_PM9.08_MAC and PM9.08_Setup.mpkg for Mac.

7. To install CreateXE software individually

WINDOWS: Double-click

Presto_PMxxx_PC \CreateXE \cxeinst.exe.

MAC: Click

Presto_PMxxx_MAC \ CreateXE \cxeInstaller.dmg.

8. To install Stitching software individually

WINDOWS: Double-click

Presto_PMxxx_PC \ AutoStitch\Sitch_Setup.exe.

MAC: Click

Presto_PMxxx_MAC \ AutoStitch\Stitch_Setup.pkg.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install (or remove) the software.

 If you are re-installing the software, the

Import Old Data function retrieves the data

from the previous version of PageManager, including annotations and stacked files.

However, you must perform OCR again if you did not save the files that were

processed with OCR as a different file type.

 For Windows PC operating instructions, refer to page 14.

 For Macintosh operating instructions, refer to page 19.

 To install the bonus software included on the CD, refer to the Installing the Bonus

Software section, refer to page 21.

Launch PageManager on WINDOWS PC

Click on the icon on the computer desktop. The PageManager Desktop opens:



Menu Bar Provides commands used to perform program functions.



Command

Toolbar

Includes most commonly used commands; click a command to

execute.



Quick Links

Drag frequently used folders to the Quick Links area. Folders dragged

here are shortcuts only and not actual folders. Right-click shortcuts to

open, rename, or remove them without affecting the real folders.



Tree View

Window

Displays the folder organization for your computer. When you click a

folder, files in the folder are displayed as thumbnails or lists in the

display area.

 Application Bar

Send files directly to another program or device by dragging them to

the Application bar.



Display Area

Window

Shows files in the selected viewing mode.



Document

Pallet

Select files from different folders and drag them to the Document

Pallet, and then send them together to a folder or email message.

 Status Bar Displays information about the selected item and current activity.

Viewing Scanned Images

1. With the PageManager software launched, connect the scanner to your computer

via USB cable or insert the memory card into a card reader attached to your

computer. The Import Files window opens displaying the folder structure.

2. Click on

DCIM\100PHOTO to view your images.

3. Double-click on an image file to open it in

PageManager.

4. Once in

PageManager, select one or more files to perform multiple functions as

desired using the Command Toolbar tools (i.e., print, convert to OCR, etc.).

 You can also send the file to another application or email it by clicking and

dragging the file to one of your applications displayed in the bottom pane.

 For complete instructions for all features, click Help

→

Contents.

Using the Annotation Function

 Only available for JPG files.

The Annotation function can help you mark files for reference without affecting the

original file. You can enter text, stamp, highlight, draw lines and add notes. You can

also choose from the Annotations menu to hide or show the annotations when viewing

annotated files in

Page view.

Image Annotation Toolbar

1. In the Display Area window, double-click an

image thumbnail to open it in

Page view.

Touch up toolbar appears on the right side of the

screen. If it is not visible, click in the top right

corner.

3. Click the paint pallet icon to display the

Annotation toolbar, and vice versa.

 Right-clicking most tools allows you to

customize the properties, such as font, color

or line style.

4. Click on a tool to select it, and then click on the

image to perform the task.

Text Annotation Toolbar

The Text Annotation toolbar appears only when you open .doc, .rtf or .txt

files into

Page view.

 For instructions on using the Image or Annotation toolbars, click Help

→

Contents.

Using Presto! Wrapper

The Presto! Wrapper allows you to package supported files together into an executable

file with a built-in viewer.

1. Export to Presto! Wrapper

a. In the Display Area window, select the files you want to include.

b. Click

File → Export to → Presto! Wrapper.

c. For

Save in:, click the drop-down arrow to select the folder into which you want

to save the file.

d. In the

File name: field, enter the desired name for the executable file.

e. Click

Save.

2. View with Presto! Wrapper

a. Double-click the

[wrapper file].exe file. The Presto! Wrapper viewer appears

with image thumbnails displayed in the left pane.

b. Click on a

JPG thumbnail to view it in the right pane, or click on a PDF thumbnail

to open it with an associated application (i.e., Adobe Acrobat).

3. Import from Presto! Wrapper

a. In the Tree View window, select or create a folder for the imported files.

b. Click

File→ Import from → Presto! Wrapper.

c. In the

Open dialog box, select a [wrapper file].exe file, and then click Open.

Click top icon

to display the

Touch up and

Annotation toolbars

d. The individual files are extracted from the .exe file and imported into the

Display Area window.

4. Extract Individual Images from a Presto! Wrapper File

a. In a Windows Explorer window, double-click the

Presto! Wrapper’s .exe file.

b. Click the thumbnail of the image you want to extract.

c. Click

Save As from the File menu and then select a location for the selected file.

d. Click

OK.

Using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Function

You can convert text in a scanned image to editable text using the OCR function. This

function is only available for documents that are stored on your computer. You cannot

convert documents that are stored on your memory card.

Converting Images to Text (OCR)

1. In the Tree View window, select a document thumbnail.

2. Click the

OCR icon on the Command toolbar.

3. The document is evaluated and text in the image is now recognized as editable text.

4. Click on any letter you want to edit.

5. To insert a character before the selected one, click

. To insert a character after

the select one, click

. To delete a character, select it and then click .

6. When proofing is finished, save the OCR result by clicking one of the save buttons:

~ Save as PDF button to save in the PDF format

~ Save as XPS button to save in the PDF format

~ Save as button to save in a different format (i.e., TXT, RTF, etc.)

7. Select the desired location for the new file, enter a file name, and then click

Save.

Setting Preferences

Click File → Preferences and specify how you want PageManager to handle files:

 Save PDF Options – Set multiple options for saving PDF files.



Tip Settings – Select desired tip display settings.



View – Set the number of files you want to view as thumbnails in the Display

Area window. Also set the default action if more than the specified files exist in

the folder.



Compression – Images can be converted to JPEG file format in PageManager.

Click and slide the

JPEG Image Quality slider to set your preferred image quality.



OCR – Select the desired default language for OCR.



Document – Select the default program to view documents (PageManager or

associated application).

Backing Up Files

You can back up important files, which are compressed as PMF files.

1. In the

Tree View window, select the folder you want to back up.

2. Click File → Backup.

3. Enter the desired folder name in the Folder Name field.

4. In the

Label entry field, enter a title that is easily identifiable for the backup.

5. To choose the Destination, click Browse.

6. (Optional) Click

Set Password and enter a password for protecting your backup file.

7. For future reference and searching, enter other useful information in the

Memo field.

8. Click

OK.

Restoring Files

1. To restore backed up files, click File → Restore.

2. Tap Browse to find the desired Restore target folder path.

3. Tap

Open to find the backup folder that you want to restore. When the folder is

selected, the Label and Memo are automatically entered.

4. Tap

OK.

Printing from a PC

When ready to print, click File → Print/Fax, and then select the desired printer.

Uninstalling PageManager

1. Click Start → Programs or All Programs → Presto! PageManager [ver#] →

Uninstall Presto! PageManager [ver#].

2. Follow the prompts to uninstall the software.

 Refer to the PageManager Help for additional information.

Launch PageManager on Macintosh (MAC)

1. Click the Presto! PageManager icon on the computer desktop to open

PageManager.



Menu Bar Provides commands used to perform program functions.



Command Toolbar Includes most common commands; click a command to execute.



Viewing Modes View files in Thumbnail mode or List mode.



Quick Links

Drag frequently used folders to the Quick Links area.

Folders

dragged here are shortcuts only and not actual folders. Right-click

shortcuts to open, rename, or remove them without affecting the

real folders.



Folders

Displays the folder organization for your computer (same as Finder).

When you click a folder, files in the folder are displayed as

thumbnails or lists in the display area.



Filters

Select desired file formats: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PDF,

RTF, HTML, XML, TEXT, and OTHERS. Double-click on the Filters

bar to show or hide files in the folders.



Display Area

Shows files in the selected viewing mode. Open the Shortcut menu

and click Properties to see the file information.



Document Pallet

Select files from different folders and drag them to the Document

Pallet, and then convert them to PDF and sent them together to a

folder or e-mail message.



Status Bar

Shows the total number of files in the display area and disk space

information. Drag the slider to adjust the magnification of the

working area.

Viewing Scanned Images

1. After launching the PageManager software, connect the scanner (with or without

memory card, depending on where images are stored) to your computer via USB

cable or insert the memory card into a card reader attached to your computer. The

Import Files window opens displaying the folder structure.

2. Click on

DCIM\100PHOTO to view JPG images.

3. Select one or more images, and then click

Import.

4. Once in

PageManager, select one or more files and use the Command Toolbar tools

to perform multiple functions (i.e., print, convert to OCR, etc.).

 For complete instructions for all features, click Help

→

Help.

Editing and Annotating Images

1. In the Display Area window, double-click an image thumbnail to open it in Page view.

2. Use the Toolbars at the top of the screen for editing and adding annotations.

 For complete instructions on using the toolbars, click Help

→

Help.

Using the PDF Annotation Toolbar

The Text Annotation toolbar appears only when you open .pdf files into Page view.

 For complete instructions on using the PDF Annotation toolbars, click Help

→

Help.

Using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Function

You can convert text in a scanned image to editable text using the OCR function.

 This function is only available for documents that are stored on your computer. You

cannot convert documents that are stored on your memory card.

Converting Images to Text (OCR)

1. In the Tree View window, select a document thumbnail.

2. Click the

OCR icon on the Command toolbar.

3. The document is evaluated and text in the image is now recognized as editable text.

4. Click the text and edit as desired.

5. When proofing is finished, save the OCR result by clicking the Save as button

6. Select the desired format and location for the new file, enter a file name, and then

click

Save.

Setting Preferences

Click Presto! PageManager <version> → Preferences and specify the desired

language for OCR.

Backing Up Files

Complete the following steps to back up important files.

1. In the

Folders window, select the folder you want to back up.

2. Click File → Backup.

3. In the Label entry field, enter a title that is easily identifiable for the backup.

(Optional) Click

Set Password and enter a password for protecting your backup file.

4. To choose the Destination, click

Browse.

5. Enter the desired folder name in the

File Name field.

6. For future reference and searching, enter other useful information in the

Memo field.

7. Click

OK.

Restoring Files

1. To restore backed up files, click File → Restore.

2. Tap Open to find the desired Restore target folder path.

3. Tap

Browse to select a Destination location.

4. Tap

Open to find the backup folder that you want to restore. When the folder is

selected, the Label and Memo are automatically entered.

5. Tap

OK.

Printing from a MAC

When ready to print, click File → Print, and then select the desired printer.

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