Portable Document Scanner User s Guide for Model PS803 v Revised 09/2015 For the most up-to-date version of this User s Guide, go to

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1 Portable Document Scanner User s Guide for Model PS803 v Revised 09/2015 For the most up-to-date version of this User s Guide, go to

2 Warnings & Precautions Important Safety Instructions Read these Instructions. Keep these Instructions. Heed all Warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 2

3 Warnings & Precautions Additional Warnings and Precautions Caution and marking information is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus. Attention et de marquage des informations est situé sur le paneau arrière ou inférieur de l unité. WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open. AVIS: Risque de choc électrique - ne pas ouvrir. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing. AVIS: Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l'humidité ou aux éclaboussures. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. Objets remplis de liquides, comme des vases, ne doivent pas être placés sur l appareil. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. AVIS: L utilisation de commande ou l exécution de procédures autres que celles spécifiées ici peuvent aboutir à une exposition à des radiations dangereuses. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. AVIS: Des changements ou des modifications sur ce produit non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité peut annuler le droit de l utilisateur d utiliser cet équipement. WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture surfaces with any type of soft, porous, or sensitive finish. As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet could cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We recommend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a piece of glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the risk of damage and/or staining. AVIS: Ne placez pas cette unité directement sur des surfaces de meubles dont la finition serait douce, poreuse ou sensible. Car, comme tout composé caoutchouc a base d huiles, les pieds pourraient laisser des tracs ou des taches à l endroit ou ils sont posés. Nous recommandons d utiliser une protection comme un linge ou un morceau de verre entre l unité et la surface pour réduire le risque de dégât et/ou de tache. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. AVIS: Un danger d explosion est présent lorsque les piles sont remplacées de manière incorrecte. Remplacez seulement les piles par des piles de type équivalent. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu à la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de semblable. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. Gardez les piles neuves et d occasion à partir des enfants. Si le compartiment de la batterie ne pas fermer correctement, cesser d utiliser le produit et garder loin des enfants. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. Si vous pensez que les batteries peuvent avoir été avalé ou placé à l intérieur d une partie du corps, consulter immédiatement un médecin. Do not mix old and new batteries. Ne pas mélanger vieilles et nouvelles batteries. Completely replace all old batteries with new ones. Remplacer complètement toutes les piles par des neuves. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries. Ne mélangez pas des piles alcalines, standard (carbone-zinc) ou rechargeables (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc) batteries. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines. Piles doivent être recyclées ou éliminées selon les directives étatiques et locales. WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop 65). Wash hands after handling. This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations. Customer Support:

4 Table of Contents Setup 5 Features & Specifications Includes Wand Batteries Dock Batteries Installing a Micro SD Card in the Wand Orientation 6 Scanning Wand Wand Display Dock Wand Docked Before You Begin Scanning 8 Installing the MagicScan Software Formatting the SD Card Docking the Wand Scanning with the Dock 9 Scanning a Document with the Docking Station Using the MagicScan Software 10 Picture Direct Mode OCR Direct Mode MagicScan Toolbar BCR Mode Scan + OCR Mode Scan + OCR Controls Scanning with the Wand 12 Scanning a Document with the Scanning Wand Viewing Files Transferring Files from the Scanning Wand Company Information 14 Contact Information Warranty International Support 4

5 Setup Features & Specifications Auto-Feed Docking Station with Detachable Portable Scanning Wand Includes 4GB Micro SD card Mini-USB to USB cable Scanned file format: JPEG, PDF Picture direct scanning software Image resolution 900 dpi / 600 dpi / 300 dpi 3 AAA batteries Auto Feed Paper Size: Letter, A4, A5 and smaller 6 AA batteries Supports Micro SD card up to 32GB Fast scanning speed 1.4" TFT display Picture preview display Micro SD memory card reader Mini-USB port, 2.0 high speed System requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Wand Batteries Requires 6 AA batteries (included). Dock Batteries Requires 3 AAA batteries (included). Installing a Micro SD Card in the Wand Insert the included Micro SD card into the Micro SD Card Slot on the side of the Scanning Wand. Note: Scanning Wand will not function without Micro SD card installed. Customer Support:

6 Orientation Scanning Wand Power/Menu Press and hold to power the unit on and off. In scan mode, press to access the menu. In playback mode, press to return to the main screen. Playback/Arrow Up Press to enter playback mode. In playback mode, press to navigate. Micro SD Card Slot Resolution/Arrow Down In scan mode, press to change the resolution. In playback mode, press to navigate. Selection/Scan In the menu, press to make a selection. In scan mode, press to begin scanning. Mini-USB Port Wand Display To change any of the below settings, press the Power/Menu button and the Up/Down and Selection/Scan buttons to choose the desired setting. Date & Time Scan Number Encryption ON/OFF SD Card Status Battery Charge Output Destination Choose to output scans to a connected PC or a connected SD card. Color Settings File Format Resolution 6

7 Dock Release Press to release the scanning wand. Wand Connector & Mini-USB Port Align with corresponding port on the scanning wand to dock. Mini-USB Port Wand Docked Customer Support:

8 Before You Begin Scanning Installing the MagicScan Software Requires Windows XP SP2 or higher. It is strongly recommended to install the MagicScan software before using the product. 1. Insert the included CD and follow the prompts as they guide you through installation. Formatting the SD Card It is recommended to format the included 4GB Micro SD card before use. Please follow the formatting instructions below. 1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button to power the unit on. 2. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the setup menu. 3. Use the Arrow and Selection/Scan buttons to locate and select Format. 4. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu and select the check mark ( ), then press the Selection/Scan button to confirm the command. Docking the Wand 1. Set the right side of the scanning wand in place and carefully align the left side with the slot on the dock, paying careful attention to the placement of the Mini-USB connector and making sure the scanning wand is facing the correct way. Gently lower the left side into place. Note: Do not force the scanning wand into the dock or damage may occur. 2. Once attached, it will click firmly into place. 3. To remove the wand, press the Release button and gently lift the wand upward from the left. Press Release Lever Dock and Wand successfully attached 8

9 Scanning with the Dock Scanning a Document with the Docking Station The MagicScan software must be open and running in the desired mode to use the scanner while docking. For information on specific scanning modes, see the following sections on Using the MagicScan Software. 1. Connect the Scanning Wand to the dock and lock it into place. 2. Connect the docking station to a PC using the included USB cable. 3. Open the MagicScan Software. 4. Select the desired mode and follow the instructions for that mode to scan your document (see following section for details). 5. Make sure paper orientation matches the diagrams below, or the document will not scan correctly. The item to be scanned should feed automatically after you place it in the dock. FEED ITEMS TO BE SCANNED DOWNWARDS AND UPSIDE DOWN! Text Orientation Top of Document Text Orientation Top of Document SCANNING WHILE DOCKED REQUIRES USE OF THE MAGICSCAN SOFTWARE. Customer Support:

10 Using the MagicScan Software MagicScan Toolbar Picture Direct (Standard Scan) Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Business Card Reader OCR + Scan Settings Picture Direct Mode Use this mode to scan photos directly into Windows using MS Paint, then edit and save those photos in a digital format. This mode is the simplest and easiest way to quickly save and edit old photos or documents. 1. Open the MagicScan software. 2. Click on Picture Direct > Settings menu, and configure your settings. General: System language Scan: Image orientation (horizontal or vertical) 3. Open Microsoft Paint before you begin scanning. When the scan is complete it will automatically export the image to Paint. 4. Insert the original image to be scanned into the scan dock upside down, and proceed with scan (see image on page 10). 5. The scan will export to Paint. You can now edit or save the file. OCR Direct Mode Optical Character Recognition can scan text documents, identify characters and words, and then export that text into a Word document. This is ideal for scanning and saving old term papers, stories, manuscripts, etc. Note: this mode scans text only. The exported font may appear different than original. 1. Open MagicScan software. 2. Click on OCR > Settings menu, and configure your settings. General: System language Scan: Image orientation (horizontal or vertical) OCR: What language will the OCR software recognize 3. Open Microsoft Word before you begin scanning. When the scan is complete it will automatically export the text to Word. 4. Click on Word Document to place a cursor on the new document. 5. Insert the original document to be scanned into the scan dock upside down, and proceed with scan (see image on page 10). 6. The scanner will recognize and insert corresponding characters in a new word doc. Note: Text and font may appear different than original, this is normal. Once the text has been copied into the Word file it can be edited using MS Word. 7. Save file new Word file when complete. 10

11 Using the MagicScan Software BCR Mode Business Card Reader easily scans and exports business card contact information, and keeps all contact information in a digital file on your computer. Scan + OCR Mode 1. Open MagicScan software. 2. Click on BCR. 3. Select New Card 4. Click Scan Image, located at the bottom of screen 5. Insert the business card to be scanned into the scanning dock (see image on page 10). 6. Once the scan is complete, use the image editing tools to crop and correct the document orientation, if needed. 7. Click OK > Recognize to populate card information from scanned card. 8. Click Save to save the card info to Card List within the MagicScan software. The card list can be exported from the MagicScan software in either VCard or Text format, and can be saved in other folders or directories on your computer. Scan + Optical Character Reader allows you to scan images and text at thet same time. This is useful for things like magazine articles, recipes, and newspaper clippings. The software also allows you to precisely edit the scanned content. The images and text are then exported to a new Word document. Scan + OCR Controls Start Scan Import Image Save Image Pre-Process Image Start Recognition Settings Exit 1. Open MagicScan software 2. Click on Scan + ORC. 3. Click Start Scan. 4. Insert article clipping to be scanned into the scan dock upside down (see image on page 10), the dock will automatically proceed with the scan. 5. Once the scan is complete, use the image editing tools to crop and correct the document orientation, if needed. 6. Use Pre-Process to remove color or simplify chaotic images so that the software can recognize images easier. Note that this not required, and the scanner can scan in full color, if desired. 7. Click Start Recognition to export scan into a Word File. Once the scan is in a Word file it can be edited and/or saved. Customer Support:

12 Scanning with the Wand Scanning a Document with the Scanning Wand Note: Please make sure the Micro SD card is inserted before attempting to use the wand. The Scanning Wand will not save images without an SD card installed. 1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button to power the unit on. 2. Place the document you wish to scan on a flat surface. 3. Place the scanner at the top of the document you wish to scan. 4. Make sure the document fits within the indicated markers on the Scanning Wand. 5. Make sure the scanning wand is level and not tilted in either direction. 6. Press the Selection/Scan button. 7. Slowly move the scanning wand to the bottom of the document, taking care to keep it level. 8. Press the Selection/Scan button again to finish scanning. Top of Document Bottom of Document Text Orientation Text Orientation CORRECT ALIGNMENT AND DIRECTION INCORRECT ALIGNMENT AND DIRECTION 12

13 Scanning with the Wand Viewing Files 1. With the unit on, press the Playback/Arrow button to enter playback mode. 2. Press the Arrow buttons to navigate through scans you have made. Transferring Files from the Scanning Wand Requires a Mini-USB to USB cable (included). 1. Connect the Mini-USB to USB cable to the Mini-USB Port on the scanning wand and the USB port on a computer. Note: Make sure you are attempting to connect the cable to the correct port, forcing the cable may damage the unit. 2. Follow the on screen prompts to view the contents of the scanner. 3. Select the DCIM folder to view captured images. Customer Support:

14 Company Information Contact Information Website: Support: Parts: Phone Support: Warranty For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User s Guide, go to: International Support To download this User s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: Para descargar este Manual del Usuario en inglés, español y francés, o para obtener respuestas a preguntas frecuentes, visite la sección de apoyo en: Pour télécharger ce guide de l utilisateur en anglais, espagnol ou français, ou pour obtenir des réponses à des questions fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique d assistance sur: Made Green Protect for Today Sustain for Tomorrow Copyright 2013 Digital Products International (DPI, Inc.) All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 14