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CE Conformity and FCC Statement …………………………………. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 55022/55024 Part 15 B. 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
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Contents …………………………………. CE Conformity and FCC Statement.......................................1 Welcome ....................................................................................2 Installation of Software & Hardware ......................................3 ® Initial Calibration with AmbirScan 2.0...................................7 Using Your Scanner ...................................................................9 Tips & Cautions..........................................
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Installation of Software & Hardware FOR BEST RESULTS PLEASE INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD PROVIDED BEFORE PLUGGING IN YOUR SCANNER. Note: As a precaution, a RED warning label has been placed over the large end of the USB plug to remind you to install the software from the CD first. Please remove this warning label prior to plugging in the scanner cable. STEP 1- Install Software Driver Installation a) Insert the installation CD that came with your Ambir scanner. The
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AmbirScan Installation d) Click “Install AmbirScan” on the CD menu screen. Follow the on screen step-by-step InstallShield Wizard instructions to install the AmbirScan 2.0software. e) If you do not already have Adobe Reader installed, you should select the “Install Adobe Reader” button on the CD menu. You may also print out the User Guide after installing the Adobe Reader for your future reference. If you choose to install Adobe Reade
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Note: After you have completed all software installations, we strongly recommend you restart your computer even if you are not prompted by Windows to do so. Uninstalling Software/Hardware f) To remove your scanner, AmbirScan 2.0 or the Adobe program you need to go to Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Start Control Panel Programs & Features (Windows Vista). To remove a scanner, you will have to select it from the list of programs. Make s
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STEP 2- Install Hardware After you have installed the software and restarted your computer: a) Connect the USB cable from the scanner to the USB port on your computer as shown below. If necessary, please check your computer’s user guide to identify the USB ports available and their locations. b) Under Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 operating system, the computer will automatically detect the new hardware device and install the driver. (See above) c)
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d) Users with Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE operating systems may see the “Windows Logo” compatibility warning screen when installing the driver/hardware. We assure you that your scanner has been fully tested and is compatible with these systems. Simply click the “Continue Anyway” button and proceed with the final installation. Initial Calibration with AmbirScan 2.0 Note: Calibration is a critical step in setting up your scanner. It allows the image quality to be “balanced” for yo
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This calibration process will require the special black and white calibration sheet that was included with your scanner. When calibrating, make sure the page with the black bars are facing down and note the direction of the arrows for proper insertion. When the calibration process has been completed successfully, you will see the message above; otherwise you would need to re-calibrate. If you switch scanners or your image quality has become unsatisfactory, you can first clean
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Using your Scanner There are two easy ways for you to scan and manage your documents and images with your Ambir scanner. 1) The first is by utilizing the AmbirScan 2.0 control panel (Figure 1) that allows you to select from the most common paper sizes, image settings and basic file output information (location & name of your document). These files can be saved in multiple file formats. If you need to scan multi-page documents please select PDF format. 2) The second way is t
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adjust the Mode, Resolution, Filter (None or De-screen) together with scanning size. You can also adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Color (Gamma), Highlight and Shadow of the image with the five slider-bar controls. In case you forget the original settings of these slider-bar controls, you can click the Reset button, which restores these settings to the scanner default settings. Once your settings are defined, select either Preview button to take a quick look at how your image will look in
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Tips & Cautions Your Ambir Scanner will provide you with productive service for a long time. We encourage you to follow the suggestions below to prolong your investment and improve the convenience and quality of your scanning and document management experience. • Please do not introduce stapled items or pages into your Ambir scanner. • Please do not scan documents that have chipped or wet White-Out. • Please do not insert any type of adhesive material, including POST-IT paper.
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Technical Support FREE SUPPORT THROUGH EMAIL & WEB Visit Ambir’s website at www.ambir.com for online access to technical support information including: installation guides, FAQs, troubleshooting tips, and driver downloads. Contact email addresses and a chat feature are also available online for your convenience in reaching us should you need further assistance. TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY TELEPHONE Support is available from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Central Time Monday-Friday by dialing (630) 530
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WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS Ambir Technology warrants our products against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product, and the remedy provided to the purchaser for warranty service is the sole discretion of Ambir Technology. EXTENT OF WARRANTY Any use of the product for a purpose in which it is not intended, and/or purchaser modifications,
