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Contents
Introduction .........................................................1
Conventions ........................................................6
Safety Precautions ..............................................8
Chapter 1 Preparation .......................................12
1.1 Checking the Contents of the Package .......... 12
1.2 Names and Functions of Parts ....................... 13
Chapter 2 Connecting the ScanSnap ...............15
2.1 Installing the Supplied Software ...........
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing our Color Image Scanner, ScanSnap S300M (hereinafter referred to as "the ScanSnap"). The ScanSnap S300M is a color image scanner capable of double-sided scanning in both monochrome and color. It is complete Office Solution, which helps you improve productivity and solve scanning problems in your office. The features of the ScanSnap product are as follows: •You can turn images on paper into PDF files by just pressing the [SCAN] button! You can turn documen
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•You can send off the scanner image by e-mail or output the scanned image to the printer immediately after scanning! Without starting applications, you can attach the scanned image to e-mail or make copies of the scanned image by outputting it to the printer. (*The ScanSnap S300M Scanner does NOT comply with TWAIN or ISIS standards.) Manufacturer PFU LIMITED International Sales Dept., Imaging Business Division, Products Group Solid Square East Tower, 580 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
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ScanSnap and the Manuals The ScanSnap S300M consists of: Component Specification S300M Color image scanner ScanSnap Manager ScanSnap's driver to scan and save documents Cardiris Software for recognizing business cards (OCR) Following manuals are prepared for you: Manual Description ScanSnap S300M Provides basic information to install and use the Getting Started (This manual) ScanSnap. ScanSnap S300M Provides detailed information on how to connect the Getting Started ScanSnap to your computer.
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Regulatory Information FCC declaration This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. H
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Bescheinigung des Herstellers / Importeurs Für den S300M wid folgendes bescheinigt: • In Übereinsstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der EN45014(CE) funkentstört • Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruck- pegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger, gemäß EN ISO 7779. Dieses Gerät wurde nicht für die Benutzung in unmittelbarer Umgebung starker Lichtquellen (z. B. Projektoren) konzipiert. ® International ENERGY STAR Program ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, PFU LIMITED has determined
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Conventions Warning Indications Used in This Manual This sign warns the operator that improper use, indicated with this WARNING sign, may cause death or severe injury of the operator or people in the vicinity, if not followed. This sign warns the operator that improper use, indicated with this CAUTION sign, may cause minor injury of the operator, or damage to equipment or property, if not followed. Symbols Used in This Manual This manual uses the following symbols in explanations in addition
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Screen Examples in This Manual The screen examples in this manual are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement. If actual screens differ from those used as examples in this manual, operate by following the actual ones referring to the User's Manual of the ScanSnap. The screenshots used in this manual are for the ScanSnap Manager and the Cardiris applications. About Maintenance Repairs should be done by properly trained repair technicians. When this product needs
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Safety Precautions FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND BE SURE TO HEED ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS DESCRIBED BELOW. WARNING The following describes important warnings. Do not touch the power plug, or connect/disconnect the power or USB bus power cable with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock. A damaged power or USB bus power cable may cause fire or electric shock. Do not place heavy objects on the power or USB bus power cable, or pull, bend, twist, heat, damage or modify it. Do not use dam
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If you detect heat coming from the device or detect other problems such as smoke, strange smells or noises, immediately turn off the scanner, and disconnect its power plug from the power outlet, or unplug the USB bus power cable from the computer. Make sure that the smoking has stopped, and then contact the store where you bought the scanner or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. Firmly insert the power plug and into the power outlet, or the USB bus power cable into the USB port
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Do not leave the scanner in the direct sunlight, at high temperature such as in a car in the scorching sun, or near heating apparatus. Doing so might cause excessive heat to build up inside the scanner, causing heating, deforming, or melting of the scanner parts (e.g., cover), and raising the temperature inside the scanner, which could result in fire or scanner trouble. Install the scanner in a well-ventilated location. Do not move the scanner with the power and interface cables connected a
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When handling the paper, be careful not to cut your fingers by the paper. 11
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Chapter 1 Preparation This chapter describes necessary preparations before using the ScanSnap. Do not connect the ScanSnap to your computer before installing ATTENTION "ScanSnap Manager." If the ScanSnap is connected before installing ScanSnap Manager, it will not operate correctly. For the installation of ScanSnap Manager, refer to page 15. 1.1 Checking the Contents of the Package This manual describes how to install and connect the ScanSnap to your computer, and describes basic operations o
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1.2 Names and Functions of Parts When you unpack the ScanSnap package, make sure that all parts are included. Refer to the package contents list included in the ScanSnap package box. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the packaging materials away CAUTION from small children’s reach and prevent them from putting the materials in their mouths or putting them on their heads. ■ Front View Paper chute Open this cover when using the ScanSnap. ⇒ Opening the cover turns ON the ScanSnap. Paper chut
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■ Rear View USB connector Connect a USB cable here. Power connector Connect either the Power cable or USB bus power cable. Adhesive label Reminds you that the supplied Security cable slot software has to be installed first. You can plug a commercially available After installing ScanSnap Manager security cable into this slot (anti-theft). onto your computer, remove this label to connect the ScanSnap to your computer. For the Document Specification, refer to "3.2 Paper Sizes of Documents t
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Chapter 2 Connecting the ScanSnap This chapter describes how to connect the ScanSnap to your computer. 2.1 Installing the Supplied Software Before connecting the ScanSnap to your computer, install the following software on your computer. Software Mac OS X Mac OS X Mac OS X Mac OS X Mac OS X v10.1 v10.2 (*1) v10.3 v10.4 v10.5 ScanSnap Manager – (Driver) Cardiris –– (*2) ( : Supported, –: Not supported) *1) When the operating system you are using is Mac OS X v10.2.8. *2) When the operating syst
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4. Scroll down and read License Agreement to the end. Then click the [Continue] button, and install Cardiris, by following instruction on the screen. By default, Cardiris is installed on the Applications Folder. 5. After installation, Mac OS X restarts, and the Cardiris icon appears on the Dock menu. 6. Check that Cardiris can be started by clicking the Cardiris icon. After confirming the application startup, exit Cardris. This operation is required for ScanSnap interaction with Cardiris. ATT
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4. After the installation is complete, eject the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. ⇒The ScanSnap Manager icon appears on the Dock menu. The status of the ScanSnap Manager icon will change from to HINT after connecting the ScanSnap to your computer. The displayed icon in the Dock menu varies depending on the cable connection you made. • Power cable connection: • USB bus power cable connection: This guide uses examples for power cable connection. For information about how to install ScanSnap
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2.2 Connecting the ScanSnap When the installation of the above programs is complete, connect the ScanSnap to your computer. Install ScanSnap Manager, and then restart your computer, before ATTENTION connecting the ScanSnap to your computer. ■ Connecting the cable Connect the ScanSnap to a power supply in either of two ways below: Power source Use the following cable: See: Power outlet "When connecting with Power cable (When always operating the Power the ScanSnap at the same cable:" (page
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• When using the USB bus power cable, your computer must have two ATTENTION USB ports; one for power feeding, the other for USB cable connection. • When connecting with the USB bus power cable via a USB hub, use a powered hub equipped with an AC adapter. • When the ScanSnap is connected with the USB bus power cable, the scanning speed becomes slow. Double-sided color documents of A4 or letter in size can be scanned at a speed of: Power-cable-connected: Approx. 8 sheets/minute USB-bus-power-
