UMAX Technologies Astra 4000 User Manual
Astra 4000u owner’s manual
Astra 4000U
Owner’s Manual
Trademarks
UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc.
IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporations. MS-Windows, Windows,
and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems,
Inc. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and
trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Astra 4000U
- Trademarks
- CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………..4
- Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
- Unpacking the Scanner……………………………………………………………………………………..4
- Getting to Know Your Scanner………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
- System Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………….5
- Installing the Software……………………………………………………………………………………...5
- Installing the Hardware…………………………………………………………………………………….6
- Scanning Your First Image With PhotoShop LE………………………………………
- Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off………………………………………………………………….10
- CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS……………………………………………………………………..11
- Setting VistaScan Preferences…………………………………………………………………………….11
- CHAPTER 4. SCANNING PROJECTS………………………………………………………31
- Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to e-mail……………………………………………………
- Creating an Album with Presto! PhotoAlbum……………………………………………………
- CHAPTER 5. HOW TO GET HELP………………………………………………………….38
- Using Online Manuals……………………………………………………………………………………..38
- Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………40
- APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………..47
- Scanner Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………..47
- Package Contents
- PC Requirements
- Macintosh Requirements
- USB Connectors
- Checking Your Computer’s Connectors
- Connecting the USB Cable
- Macintosh Connection
- PC
- Macintosh
- General
- Color Matching/Correction
- Show Ruler
- Tips Help
- File
- Printer
- Fax
- Application
- Performing the Preview Scan
- Table 1. Resolution/File-Size Guidelines
- Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project
- Table 2. Recommended Resolutions
- Using Custom Resolution Settings
- Using Custom Descreen Settings
- Using Custom Scale Settings
- Selecting the Scan to Device or Application
- Adjusting Image Brightness, Contrast, Highlights, and Shadows
- UMAX Copy Utility Features
- General Problems and Solutions
- Windows 98/95 OSR2 Problems and Solutions
- Macintosh Problems and Solutions