beautypg.com

UMAX Technologies Astra 2100U User Manual

Page 14

background image

8

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables

If your computer has a USB port, follow the instructions in the
Connecting the USB Cable section to connect the scanner to your
computer.

Connecting the USB Cable

The instructions for connecting the hardware interface cable are
different for PC and Macintosh users. Refer to the section below
that applies to your computer type.

PC Connection

1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug one end of this

cable firmly into the USB port on the back of the computer.

Plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back
panel of the scanner.

Macintosh Connection

1. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug one end of it firmly

into one of the USB ports. iMac computer ports are located on
the right side of the computer, or at either side of the keyboard.
The USB port on other Macintosh computers is located on the
back panel of the computer, or on a USB interface card.

2. Plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back

panel of the scanner.

USB Connector Port

USB Connector Port