Astra 6400 & 6450

OWNERS GUIDE

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 Corporation. MS-Windows, Windows, and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Copyright

1999 UMAX Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of UMAX Technologies, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED...5 INTRODUCTION...5 UNPACKING THE SCANNER..5 Package Contents...5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCANNER...7 Astra 6400/6450 Scanner Elements..7 Astra 6400/6450 Back Panel..7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...8 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE...8 Installing Adobe Photoshop LE on the PC..8 Installing Adobe Photoshop LE on the Macintosh..9 Scanner Solutions e-book... 10 ABOUT THE SCANNERS FIREWIRE/IEEE-1394 CONNECTORS. 11 SETTING UP GENERAL INFORMATION... 11 Installing the FireWire/1394 Card (for PC).. 11 Connecting the Cables.. 12 Connecting the Power Adapter.. 13 CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN... 14 CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS... 17 SETTING VISTASCAN PREFERENCES.. 17 General.... 17 Scan Destination... 19 Scanner Information... 22 VistaScan Beginner Window Features.. 23 VistaScan Advanced Features... 28 Using the Universal Transparency Cover (UTC).. 45 Using VistaAccess Direct Access.. 46 Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off.. 47 Using VistaShuttle... 47 Using the UMAX Copy Utility... 50 CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING.. 52 Configuring the Push Buttons... 52 CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS.. 59 Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail.. 61 Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with PageType... 62 3
Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage. 63 Opening OmniPage LE... 63 Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE.. 63 CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP.. 65 USING ONLINE MANUALS... 65 Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual.. 65 Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual.. 66 Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual.. 66 TROUBLESHOOTING... 67 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT.. 69 MAINTENANCE.... 70 CLEANING.... 71 SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS... 72 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.. 73 WARRANTY.... 74
UMAX Astra 6400/6450 Owners Guide
CHAPTER 1. Getting Started

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the UMAX Astra series scanner. This manual covers both the Astra 6400 and Astra 6450. The Astra 6450 includes a Universal Transparency Cover (UTC) for scanning transparent media. The UTC is an optional accessory on the Astra 6400. The Astra 6400/6450 scanner is equipped with a FireWire/IEEE1394 connector. The FireWire/IEEE-1394 interface connectors allow you to make a fast and easy connection to your computer. FireWire/IEEE-1394 connectors are found on the new Macintosh G3/G4 and iMac DV computers and PC computers equipped with FireWire/IEEE-1394 connectivity. A FireWire/1394 card is included for use on PC computers and your new scanner. In addition to being easy-to-connect, this scanner is also easy-touse. Simply follow the instructions in this guide and youll be scanning in no time. With the powerful software included with your scanner, you can create, edit and archive scanned images, e-mail or fax images to friends or clients, or create your own Web site gallery. Get ready to unleash your creativity with the UMAX Astra 6400/6450 scanner.

Unpacking the Scanner

Your scanner package includes the cables and software you need to get the scanner up and running. The scanner package should contain all of the items listed below. If you do not find all of the listed items, immediately contact the retailer from whom you purchased the scanner, or contact UMAX. For information about contacting UMAX directly, refer to Chapter 6. How to Get Help.

Package Contents

UMAX Astra 6400/6450 Color Flatbed Scanner (built-in Universal Transparency Cover included with Astra 6450)

Setting Up General Information
NOTE: Proper scanner hardware installation depends on installing the software first. If you have not installed the software that came bundled with the scanner, refer to Installing the Software earlier in this chapter for instructions.
Installing the FireWire/1394 Card (for PC)
1. Make sure computers power is turned off. Remove the case according to the system manuals directions. 2. Insert the FireWire/1394 card in an empty PCI slot. Gently but firmly push it down until it is seated in the PCI slot. 3. Screw the bracket to the chassis to secure the card. Replace the computers case and turn on the power. 4. Windows 98 SE/2000 will now detect the addition of the new hardware and ask to search for a driver. Select Next. 5. Windows will ask, What do you want Windows to do? Click on the option Search for best driver for your device. Select Next.
6. Insert your Windows 98 SE/2000 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive option and click Next. 7. Windows will search the CD for the FireWire/1394 driver. After it finds the driver on the CD, select Next to install it. 8. After the driver installation is complete, select Finish. Youll be instructed to reboot your computer. Note: The included FireWire/1394 PCI card is intended for use with the Astra 6400 and Astra 6450 scanners. Although other FireWire/1394 peripherals should work with the included FireWire/1394 card, UMAX is able to support the compatibility of the card only with the Astra 6400 and Astra 6450 scanners.

Connecting the Cables

Find a suitable location near your computer to place the scanner. CAUTION: Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage the internal components. 1. Locate the FireWire cable that is provided with the Astra 6400/6450. Plug one end of the connector firmly into the FireWire/IEEE-1394 port on the back of the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the FireWire/IEEE-1394 port on back of the scanner. Connecting the Universal Transparency Cover Cable (included with Astra 6450 optional on Astra 6400) 1. Locate the UTC cable connected to the back end of the UTC cover.

of the Scan To icon set.

2. Enter the directory in which you want to store the scanned
image file, in the File Directory text box. If you are not sure of the directory path, click the Browse button to locate the desired directory.
3. Enter the file name under which you want to store the scanned
image files (such as TMP) in the File Name text box.
4. Select the file format in which you want to save scanned
images from the File Format drop down list. Printer To specify which printer to use when printing scanned images:
1. Click on the Printer icon. The printer currently selected as the
default appears to the right of the Scan To icon set.
2. If you want to change any of the printer settings, click on the
Properties button. The standard Print Setup dialog box opens. Make any changes you want, and then click OK to return to the Preference settings.
E-mail To specify which e-mail application to use when you e-mail scanned images:
1. Click on the E-mail icon. The e-mail preferences appear to the
right of the Scan To icon set.
2. Click on the button next to the e-mail software you are using
Microsoft Exchange and Lotus cc:Mail are the two supported email programs.
3. Select the image format you want to use when you attach
scanned images to your email application from the Image Format drop down list. Fax
1. Click on the Fax icon. The fax driver (or printer driver if a fax
driver is not selected) currently selected as the default appears to the right of the Scan To icon set.
2. If you want to change any of the settings, click on the

Application

1. Click on the Application icon. The application preferences
appear to the right of the Scan To icon set.
2. Enter the application name to which you want to send the
scanned image files (such as Presto! PageManager) in the Application Name text box.
3. Enter the file name of the application executable in the File
Name text box. If you are not sure of the directory path, click the Browse button to locate the correct path.
4. Select the image format in which you want to save scanned
images from the Image Format drop down list.

Scanner Information

The Scanner Information tab displays important information about your scanner.
The information includes: Scanner Manufacturer Scanner Model Firmware Version VistaScan Version Maximum Scan Width and Length Maximum Resolution
VistaScan Beginner Window Features
The VistaScan Beginner window appears when you launch VistaScan. The features of the VistaScan Beginner window let you scan a wide variety of documents, photos, and graphics. Just click a button.
Scanning an item via the Beginner window consists of just a few steps:
1. Perform a preview scan of the item to be scanned by clicking

Defining the Type of Image to Scan The Beginner window provides you with pre-defined scanning options so you can quickly and easily scan any of the following items: Color Photos use this setting when you want to scan color or black and white photos Printed Matter use this setting when you want to scan something that has been printed like a brochure, magazine, etc. Text/Lineart documents use this setting when you want to scan the text contained in a document, or when you want to scan simple lineart graphics Web Images use this setting when you want to scan graphics and then use them on the web
To specify the type of image you are going to scan, click on the icon that represents the type of item you want to scan.
Color Photos Settings icon
Printed Matter Settings icon
Text/Lineart Settings icon

Web Image Settings

Clicking on any of these icons automatically starts the final scan process using the pre-defined scan settings. The scanned image is saved or sent to the device or application you specified by clicking on the Scan To icon.
VistaScan Advanced Features
The VistaScan Advanced window gives you the ability to adjust the scan setting individually so you can customize the settings for the type of document you are going to scan. If you are a novice computer user, you may want to use the VistaScan Beginner window until you are more familiar with VistaScan and the scanning process. The Beginner window options are preset to provide a quick and easy way to scan images. If you are an experienced computer user with some scanning experience, you can use the features contained in the Advanced window to optimize the scan process for the specific item you are going to scan. The Advanced window contains the following tools and features you can use to scan documents: Original Document Source Settings Image Mode Settings Resolution Settings Descreen Settings Filter Settings Scaling Options Auto Adjustment Setting Scan Control Unit Multiple Scan Mode Settings Color Adjustment Feature Panel
Changing the Original Document Source The Original Document Source setting identifies the item you want to scan.
You can choose from the following settings: Flatbed Reflective: Scans paper originals (non-transparencies) e.g., photographs, documents, and brochures. UTA (Transmissive): Scans 4 x 5 or smaller photo transparencies. UTA (Negative): Scans 4 x 5 photographic negatives. Auto Doc Feeder: The Automatic Document Feeder option is not available for this scanner. NOTE: For more information about scanning photo transparencies or negatives, refer to the Universal Transparency Cover (UTC) section of this manual. Changing the Image Mode VistaScan can scan a wide variety of image types.

The following table gives you an idea of the file sizes you can expect based on the original image size and the resolution setting you specify. These values are based on scanning images in 24-bit, True Color RGB mode. Image sizes shown below are given in megabytes. Table 1. Resolution/File-Size Guidelines
Resolution (dots per inch) Image Size 4x5 0.30 0.58 2.29 5.15 9.16 20.60 36.60 82.40 Image Size 5x7 0.53 1.00 4.01 9.01 16.00 36.10 64.10 144.20 Image Size 8.5x11 1.39 2.68 10.70 24.10 42.80 96.30 171.20 385.20
NOTE: Choosing the True Color RGB 36-bit setting captures more data than the 24-bit setting. This means that the file sizes listed above will be larger if you scanned images using the True Color 42-bit RGB setting. Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project To choose the best resolution for scanning, determine what you are going to do with the image once it is scanned. Matching your scanning resolution to the image use will give you the best image for that purpose and will keep the file sizes to the minimum needed. Table 2. Recommended Resolutions Image Use Printing Viewing on the Screen Viewing on the Web OCR, B/W Pre-Press Enlarging or reducing Recommended Resolution 300 600* 600
* Depending on the resolution of your printer
Using Custom Resolution Settings You can also specify custom resolution settings that you can use when you scan. The maximum custom resolution setting you can define is 2400 dpi. To define the custom resolution settings:
1. Choose the Custom option from the Resolution drop down
menu. The Custom Resolution window opens.
2. Enter the desired resolution setting (between 50 and 2400 dpi)
in the Custom resolution #1 text box.
3. Repeat step 2 to define the Custom resolution #2 and Custom

resolution #3 settings.

4. Click OK. The settings you defined appear on the Resolution
setting drop down menu, under the Custom heading. Changing the Descreen Feature The Descreen option helps eliminate the patterns that can appear when you scan printed images found in magazines, brochures, catalogues, etc. This is accomplished by changing the number of lines that appear in every inch (lines per inch) of the scanned image.
The Descreen feature is unavailable when you have chosen the B/W Document, Fax or OCR resolution settings. To change the Descreen setting:
1. Click the Descreen option to display the drop down menu.
2. Choose one of the descreen options:
No Descreen No Descreening. Magazine Specifies 133 lines per inch. This option smoothes the fine dot pattern found in glossy magazines. Newspaper Specifies 85 lines per inch. Smoothes the coarse grain pattern commonly found in newspaper images. Art print Specifies 175 lines per inch. Smoothes the fine dot pattern found in high quality art prints. Custom Opens the Custom Descreen window, which allows you to specify a custom line screen value. Refer to the Using Custom Descreen Settings section for information to set custom descreen values.

Using Custom Descreen Settings You can also specify custom descreen settings that you can use when you want to change the lines per inch setting to eliminate patterns that are generated while scanning printed images. You can enter custom settings that range from 35 to 400 lines per inch. To define the custom descreen settings:
1. Choose the Custom option from the Descreen drop down
menu. The Custom Descreen window opens.
2. Enter the desired lines per inch setting (between 35 and 400 lpi)
in the Custom descreen lpi #1 text box.
3. Repeat step 2 to define the Custom descreen #2 and Custom

descreen #3 settings.

4. Click OK. The settings you defined appear on the Descreen
setting drop down menu, under the Custom heading. Changing the Filter Setting Image filters are used to soften or sharpen edges and boundaries of an image.
VistaScan provides the following filter options: No Filter Use this option when you do not want to sharpen or blur the image. Sharpen Use this option to sharpen lines that may be fuzzy or not clean in the original image.
Sharpen More Use this option when you want to sharpen the image more than the standard Sharpen filter does. Blur Use this option when you want to soften the edges of an image. Blur More Use this option when you want to soften the edges more than the Blur filter does. Changing the Scale Factor Scaling lets you automatically enlarge or reduce an image from its original size (100%) as it is scanned. The scale factor affects the size of the scanned image and the printed scan output.
You can scale the image using any of the scale factors listed below: 200% 150% 100% 50% 25% 10% Custom
You can also specify a custom scale factor by choosing the Custom option from the Scaling drop down menu. See the Using Custom Scaling Settings section for more information about specifying a custom scale factor.
Using Custom Scale Settings You can specify custom scaling settings to use when you scan. To define the custom scaling settings:
1. Choose the Custom option from the Scaling drop down
menu. The Custom Scaling window opens.
2. Enter the desired scale factor in either the Width or Height text
box. When locked, ( ) width and height entries are identical. The width and height fields are dynamic, updating one field automatically changes the other field. If the scale output size is unlocked ( ), you can set the width and height output dimensions individually.
3. To change the unit of measure, click on the down arrow next to
Height and/or Width text boxes to display the possible settings. You can choose from Inch, Centimeter, Pixel or Percent.

4. Click OK.

Using the Auto Adjustment Feature Auto Adjustment provides a simple way to adjust the light and dark values of a color or grayscale image you want to scan. To automatically adjust the light and dark values: 1. Place the item you want to scan on the scanner object glass.

Make sure you select only the image when cropping, and do not include any extra background material. This is the most important step when scanning a negative. Inclusion of the non-image slide material within the cropping area will degrade the scan quality.
Using VistaAccess Direct Access
VistaAccess is a utility that provides instant access to several VistaScan applications. VistaAccess loads at startup, and can be found in the system tray (PC) or control strip (Mac) as the scanner icon. With VistaAccess, you can open any of the listed applications with a few clicks of your mouse. To use VistaAccess from the PC a) Click on the Start bar. Click on the Programs option. When the Programs pop-up menu appears, click the VistaScan option. The VistaScan pop-up menu appears. Click the VistaAccess option to display the scanner icon in the Windows Task bar (near the time display in the lower right corner of the window in the system tray). b) Click the scanner icon in the system tray using your right mouse button. A pop-up menu appears which contains: VistaScan VistaShuttle Copy Utility Scanner Test Push Button Configuration Power Saving On/Off Control Find/Refresh Scanner Exit
c) Click on one of the listed applications or utilities to launch the software. d) Click the Find/Refresh Scanner option to re-initialize the scanner. Click the Help option to view VistaAccess online
help. Click the Exit option to remove the scanner icon from the Windows Task bar and close VistaAccess. To use VistaAccess from the Macintosh:
1. VistaAccess loads at startup. Click on the scanner icon in the
lower left corner of the Desktop. A drop down menu appears which contains: VistaScan Push Button Configuration Lamp On/off Control Find/Refresh Scanner
2. Click on one of the listed applications or utilities to launch the

software.

3. Click the Find/Refresh Scanner option to re-initialize the
scanner. Click the Help option to view VistaAccess online help. Click the Exit option to remove the scanner icon from the Finder area and close VistaAccess.
Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off
You can turn the scanner lamp on and off using the Power Saving utility built into VistaAccess. The power saving option is accessible by accessing VistaAccess. See Using VistaAccess Direct Access for more information. Within VistaAccess select Lamp On/Off Control. Select the appropriate function to turn the scanner either On or Off. Or enter a time to turn the scanner automatically off after a specified idle period.

Using VistaShuttle

VistaShuttle is a PC-based application that provides an easy way for you to create greeting cards, wallpaper for your computer desktop, a screen saver for your computer, e-cards (e-mail greeting cards), and more.
NOTE: VistaShuttle is not compatible with the Macintosh. To use VistaShuttle to create an E-Card (electronic greeting card you send via e-mail):
1. Click the scanner icon in the system tray (to the far right of the
Windows task bar) using your right mouse button. Select the VistaShuttle application from the VistaAccess menu. The VistaShuttle Main window appears.
2. Click on the E-Card icon. The VistaScan Beginner window
opens so you can scan an item to include in your electronic greeting card.
3. Lift the scanners document cover and place your document
face-down in the center of the scanners object glass.
4. Click Preview to preview the scanned item. You can edit the
Preview image before scanning the final image using the Zoom Tool and the Frame Selection Tool. To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool. NOTE: You must have a browser installed in order to view the VistaScan online help.
5. Click the icon that most closely represents the item you are
going to scan in the Click To Scan area of the VistaScan Beginner window.
The item is scanned, and VistaScan automatically closes. After a moment the VistaShuttle E-Card window appears with the scanned item in the default E-Card template.
6. Click on the scanned item to display the image handles. Drag
one of the image handles outward to enlarge the image, or inward to reduce the image. You can customize the E-Card template frame that surrounds the scanned item, the stamp graphic or the paper type by clicking the desired option from the buttons in the left column.
7. Click and drag any of the E-Card template elements to move
them around, creating your own E-Card style.
8. Choose the Add text command from the Text menu (or click on
the Text button from the left-hand column). The Text Setting window opens.
9. Enter the E-Card greeting text in the text box. 10. You can modify the font type, font size, font style (bold, italic,
underlined), text alignment (left, right or centered), and text color by selecting an option from the dropdown lists or by clicking on the associated icon from the button bar at the top of the E-Card window.
11. Click the Finish button to place the text on the card.
12. Click the Close button in the upper right corner to close the
Text Setting window. You can move the text box around the E-Card until you find the right spot. Click outside the text box to anchor the text to the chosen spot.
13. Click the Mail button from the E-Card window. The Send

CHAPTER 5. Scanning Projects
The UMAX Astra 6400/6450 scanner includes bundled software to help you with a variety of tasks. This chapter shows you how to make a personalized calendar, create Web-ready images, and even turn a page of text into an online text document that you can edit.
Using VistaScan to Scan and Print Images
To perform your first scan:
1. Open the VistaScan software application. For PC Users: a. Click on the Start bar. Click on the Programs option. When the Programs pop-up menu appears, click the VistaScan option. The VistaScan pop-up menu appears. Click the VistaAccess option to display the scanner icon in the Windows Task bar (near the time display in the lower right corner of the window in the system tray). b. Click the scanner icon in the Task bar using your right mouse button. A pop-up menu appears which contains: VistaScan VistaShuttle Copy Utility Scanner Test Push Button Configuration Power Saving On/Off Control Find/Refresh Scanner Exit c. Click on one of the listed applications or utilities to launch the software. Or you can also:
a. Click on the Start bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen. b. Click Programs. c. Select VistaScan from the Programs menu. d. Select VistaScan from the VistaScan menu. For Macintosh Users: a. Click on the scanner icon in the control strip located in the lower left corner of the Desktop. A drop down menu appears. b. Select the VistaScan option from the menu. Or you can also: a. Double-click the Hard Drive icon. b. Double-click the UMAX VistaScan folder. c. Double-click the UMAX VistaScan application icon to launch VistaScan. 2. The VistaScan Beginner window appears. Lift the scanners document cover and place your document face-down in the center of the scanners object glass. 3. Click the Preview button to preview the scanned item. You can edit the Preview image before scanning the final image using the Zoom Tool and the Frame Selection Tool. To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool. NOTE: This feature is only available if you have a browser installed. 4. Click the Printer icon in the Scan to control panel to indicate that you want to scan and print the image. 5. Click one of the four icons in the Click to Scan area of the VistaScan Beginner window. Your selection identifies the type of image you are about to scan and tells VistaScan how to set the scanner options for the best results. The image type selections include: Color photos, Text/lineart, Web Images and Printed Matter settings.

Once you click on the desired image type, the scanner starts scanning the image using the appropriate settings. For Macintosh Users: After the scan is complete, a print window appears. Verify that the destination settings are correct and then click the Print button. 6. When the scan is complete, the image is printed on your printer.
Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail
Scanning an image to e-mail is similar to the procedure described in the Using VistaScan to Scan and Print Images section earlier in this guide. Scan to e-mail works with Microsoft Exchange and Lotus CC Mail. Follow steps 1 through 3 as listed in the Scan and Print instructions, then proceed with the following steps: 1. Click the E-mail icon to set the scanner settings to the best values for scanning an image to e-mail. NOTE: You may need to adjust the destination preferences in the VistaScan Beginner window. For information about setting preferences, refer to Setting the VistaScan Preferences section. 2. Click the Web Image icon in the Click to Scan area of the VistaScan Beginner window. The scanner starts scanning the image using the appropriate settings for web images. 3. After the image is scanned, a Microsoft Exchange or Lotus cc:Mail e-mail window appears with an icon representing the scanned image embedded in the message area of the window. NOTE: For more information about using Microsoft Exchange or Lotus cc:Mail refer to the user documentation that came with the application.
4. Fill out the rest of the standard e-mail information (address,
subject, etc.) as you ordinarily would. Send the e-mail.
Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with PageType
NOTE: Presto! PageType is not a Macintosh-compatible application. The following procedure is for PC users only.
1. Click the Start bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen. 2. Click Programs. 3. Select Presto! PageManager from the Programs menu. 4. Select Presto! PageManager from the Presto! PageManager
5. The Presto! PageManager window appears. 6. Choose Select Source from the File menu. A window appears,
choose VistaScan. Select Acquire from the File menu. The VistaScan Beginner window appears.
7. Lift the document cover and place the form you want to scan
face-down in the center of the object glass of the scanner.
8. Click the Preview button. 9. Click the Text/Lineart icon in the Click to Scan area to begin

the scan.

10. When the scan is complete, click the Exit button at the bottom
of the window. The scanned image of your form appears in the PageManager Inbox window.

11. Click and drag the scanned form down to the PageType
application icon. PageType opens and automatically displays the scanned form.
12. Fill in the form text desired using the PageType tools. 13. Save the image when you have finished editing the form by selecting Save As from the File menu and entering the relevant information.
Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage
OmniPage lets you scan an image that contains text and convert it to editable text so you do not have to retype the text. The process differs slightly for PC and Macintosh users. Follow the appropriate instructions for the system that you are using.

Opening OmniPage LE

For PC Users: 1. Click the Start bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen. 2. Click Programs. 3. Select the Caere Applications option. 4. Select OminPage LE to launch the application. The OmniPage LE window appears. For Macintosh Users: 1. Double-click the Hard Drive icon. 2. Double-click OmniPage LE. 3. Double-click the OmniPage LE icon. An OmniPage toolbar appears. (If this toolbar does not appear, click on the Window menu and select Show Toolbar). 4. Click Select Scanner from the Settings menu. Select UMAX Astra Series then click OK.
Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE
1. Position the image you want to scan face-down on the scanners object glass. 2. From the OmniPage LE window, click the Scanner icon and select Flatbed. Click Done.

For PC Users:

1. Choose Acquire Image from the File menu. Select Flatbed
from the Paper Path field in the Load Scanner dialog box and then click Scan to scan the image. When the scan is complete, the text appears in the OmniPage window.
2. Click the OCR button to perform the character recognition. 3. A small dialog box appears. If you have additional pages to
scan, click the Add Pages button and repeat steps 2 and 3.
4. Click Stop Scanning when you have scanned all the desired
pages, and enter the file name, file directory and file type (the format in which you want to save the file).
5. Click OK to save the recognized text.

For Macintosh Users:

1. Click Save to save the converted text. 2. Choose Exit from the File menu to close OmniPage LE. 3. Open your word processor application. Open the file that you
just saved so you can review, edit, cut or copy portions of the text.
CHAPTER 6. How to Get Help

Appendix A. Technical Specifications
The following table defines the technical specifications for the Astra 6400/6450 scanner.

Scanner Specifications

Scanner Type Scanning Element Optical Resolution Maximum Resolution Color Density Light Source Optics Interface Operating System Scanning Modes 1-pass color flatbed Color CCD 600 dpi x 1200 dpi 9600 dpi x 9600 dpi 42-bit color Cold Cathode Lamp Enclosed Optical System Firewire/IEEE-1394 Windows 98 SE/2000, Mac OS 9.0 or above Line Art 1 bit/pixel Grayscale 14 bits/pixel internal Color 42 bits/pixel internal 42-bit color 14-bit grayscale 8.5 x 11.7, Ax 5 18.4 x 12.2 x 3.9 8.5 lbs. (Astra 6450) 7.8 lbs. (Astra 6400)
Data Output Maximum Document Size Astra 6450 Maximum Transparency Size Scanner Dimensions Approx. Scanner Weight
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Declares that the products: Product Name: Color Scanner Model No.: Astra 6400/6450
FCC Rules: Tested to comply with FCC Part 15, Class B Operating Environment: For home or office use: FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Information to user: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on) the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient/relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet different from the one to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. The party responsible for product compliance: Corporate Name: UMAX Technologies, Inc. Address: 3561 Gateway Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Telephone No.: 510-651-4000 Person responsible for making this Declaration:
Position/Title: President

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Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty UMAX Technologies, Inc. (UMAX) warrants this hardware product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the original date of purchase. Should any defect(s) be discovered, the product may be returned either to the manufacturer or an authorized UMAX service center. If you are returning product for repair, please be sure to do the following: 1) Call UMAX Technical Support Monday-Friday and 9 A.M 5 P.M. (CST) at (214) 739-1915 and obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. 2) Clearly write your RMA number on the OUTSIDE of the box or package next to the shipping label. 3) Include a copy of the bill of sale with the returned product. 4) Unless otherwise instructed, do not return any manuals or software when returning items for repair. 5) All scanners and transparency adapters need to be locked (if provided) or restrained prior to transport. Failure to lock or restrain these items could cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty. 6) Ship to UMAX via a traceable shipping method and retain the tracking number. This warranty is only valid within the boundaries and territories of the USA and Canada. UMAX is not responsible for costs incurred due to shipping, insurance, customs, or duties. UMAX is not responsible for non-traceable packages or packages shipped without a valid RMA number on the outside of the package. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by an accident, electrical fault, through misuse or abuse. If the product has been altered without written authorization by UMAX, the warranty will not be applicable. This warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for UMAX. Warranted products must bear the UMAX brand name, tradename, or logo. The aforementioned warranty and remedies are exclusive, and in lieu of all others, whether oral, written, expressed or implied. UMAX specifically disclaims any and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. UMAX is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty. UMAX is not responsible under any other legal theory, including, but not limited to lost profits, and any cost of recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with UMAX products. For more warranty information, please call UMAX at (214) 739-1915 Warranty Service If your UMAX product needs to be returned for repair, you must contact UMAX technical support or your reseller in Canada prior to shipment for an RMA number before sending in the product. The RMA number is a Return Merchandise Authorization number. UMAX and UMAX Authorized Service Centers will refuse all shipments without a proper RMA number. The RMA number MUST be printed on the outside of the box or package next to the shipping label. All scanners and transparency adapters must be locked or restrained prior to transport. Failure to lock (if provided) or restrain these items could cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty.