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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 manual

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  • Page 1

    P3PC-4162-01EN Getting Started 1 Thank you for purchasing ScanSnap iX500 (hereinaf ter referred to as "the ScanSnap") . This manual describes the preparation required for use of th e ScanSnap. Follow the preparation pr ocedures described in this manual. For detail s about ScanSn ap function s and features , basic opera tion, daily c are, [...]

  • Page 2

    2 Before using the ScanSnap, make sure to read and understand the information provided in the "Safety Precautions" document. The following symbols are used in th is manual. To refer to the "Operator’s Guide", insert the Set up DVD-ROM in to the DVD-ROM drive, and follow the procedure below. If you connect the ScanSnap to a mob[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Removing the Protective Packaging Follow the procedure described below to remove the protective packaging before using the ScanSnap. 1. Open the ADF paper chute (cover) (1), and pull the tape to re move the protective foam sheet (2) from the s tacker. Open the stacker (3) and pull the tape to re move the protective sheet f rom the ADF top section[...]

  • Page 4

    4 ■ Software You can install the following software. z ScanSnap Manager (Scanner driver) z ScanSnap Organizer (File management applicati on) z CardMinder (Business card manageme nt applicatio n) z ABBYY FineReader for ScanSn ap ™ (OCR application) Install other software bundled with the ScanSnap as needed. For details about each software and it[...]

  • Page 5

    5 ■ Installation 1. Turn your computer on and log on as a user with Ad ministrator privilege s. 2. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into t he DVD-ROM drive. D The [ScanSnap Setup] dialog b ox appears. 3. Click the [Install Pro ducts] button. D The [Install Products] dial og box appears . 4. Click the [ScanSnap] butt on. Follow the instructions on the scr[...]

  • Page 6

    6 5. Follow the instructions on th e screen to connect the ScanSnap to the computer. Click the [Next] button, and follow the instructions on the screen to connect the ScanSnap to the computer. For details, refer to "Connecting the ScanSnap" (page 9) . D When the co nnection che ck is complete , the [ScanSnap Wi reless Net work Setup] dial[...]

  • Page 7

    7 ■ Software You can install the following software. z ScanSnap Manager (Scanner driver) z CardMinder (Business card manageme nt applicatio n) z ABBYY FineReader for ScanSn ap ™ (OCR application) Install other software bundled with the ScanSnap as needed. For details about each software and its insta llation pr ocedures, refer to "Installi[...]

  • Page 8

    8 3. Double-click the [ScanSnap] icon. Follow the instructions on t he screen to continue with the installation. D When you proc eed with the o peration, th e [ScanSnap - Connectin g the ScanSnap] window appea rs. 4. Follow the instructions on th e screen to connect the ScanSnap to the computer. Click the [Next] button, and follow the instructions [...]

  • Page 9

    9 Connecting the ScanSnap 1. Connect the AC cable to the AC adapt er (collecti vely call ed the "po wer cable "). 2. Plug the pow er cable into the power connector at the back of t he ScanSnap, and the other end to an AC outlet. 3. Remove the tape seal on the USB connector of the ScanSna p. 4. Connect the USB cabl e to the USB connect or [...]

  • Page 10

    10 5. Open the ADF paper chu te (cover) of the ScanSnap. D The ScanSnap i s powered on and t he [Scan] butto n lights in blue. 6. Check the ScanSnap Man ager icon. D The ScanSnap Manager ic on is displayed in the menu th at appears when y ou click on the notif ication area, at the far right of th e taskbar. To have th e ScanSnap Manager ico n alway[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Scan T est After you perform a scan, check the linkage with applications. For details on documents that can be scanned with t he ScanSnap and how to load documents, refer to "ScanSnap Overview" in the Operator's Guide. 1. Load a document in the ScanSna p. 1. Pull the stacker on the ADF top section towards you. 2. Prepare to load a[...]

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    12 2. Press the [Scan] button on the ScanSnap. D Scanning st arts. The Quic k Menu appears when scanning is completed. 3. In the Quick Menu, cl ick the icon of the application to link with ScanSnap Manager. D The selecte d application is started. Confirm that ScanSnap Manager is linked with the appl ication that was selected from the Quick Menu. Co[...]

  • Page 13

    13 2. After performing the preparation s as described on the screen, click the [Nex t] button ( ) or the [Continue ] button ( ). D The [Wireles s LAN setting] screen appears . 3. Connect the ScanSnap to the wireles s LAN. Proceed by following the instructions on the screen. D The [Check mobi le connection ] screen appears . 4. Connect the ScanSnap [...]

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    14 Scan T est from the Mobile Device Check that the image scanned by ScanSnap is sent to the mobile device. 1. Start ScanSnap Co nnect Applicat ion on the mobile device t o connect to the ScanSnap. For details, refer to the ScanSnap Connect Application User's Guide . 2. Load a document in the ScanSna p. For details, refer to "Scan Test&qu[...]

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    15 Cont act for Inquiries z Adobe ® Acrobat ® For inquiries regarding Adobe Acrobat, refer to the follow ing Web page: http://www.adobe.com/support/ z ABBYY FineReader for ScanSn ap ™ From the [Start] menu, select the [All Programs] J [ABBYY FineReade r for ScanSnap (TM) 5.0] J [User's Guide] J [Technical Support]. From the Finder window, [...]