iCONVERT ® Instant Photo Digitizer CONVERT PHOTOS TO DIGITAL FILES— NO COMPUTER NEEDED
Table of contents Caution and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Location of Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Supported Memory Card Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LED Indicator Light Key . .
CAUTION •T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. •T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury: 1 . Do not use while bathing or in a shower. 2 . Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. 3 . Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid. 4 . Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately. 5 . C are should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit. WARNING 1 .
7. T he unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo or computer equipment that radiates heat. 8. N ever block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. 9. Do not overload the electrical outlet.
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Location of Parts and Controls 1 . S tatus/card indicator: Indicates the operating status of the scanner and memory card. See “LED Indicator Light Key” on page 9. 2 . P ower button: Press this button to turn the power on or off. 3 . P ower indicator: Indicates the power status of the scanner. See “LED Indicator Light Key” on page 9. 4 . P aper guide: Used to guide the original to ensure the alignment. 5 . F eeding slot: Insert an original into this slot to begin scanning. 6 .
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Location of Parts and Controls 1 . Output slot: The scanned original comes out from this slot. 2 . S D/XD/MMC/MS card slot: Accepts the following types of memory cards: SD, xD, MMC and MS. See “Supported Memory Card Types” below for details. 3 . Mini USB OUTLEt: For connecting to a computer (or digital photo frame) via a USB cable. 4 . Power OUTLEt: For connecting to the supplied power adapter.
LED Indicator light key Power Status/Card Blinking slowly Blinking rapidly Steadily on Off Scanner is ready for use at the 300dpi (default) setting. The scanning resolution is set to 600dpi. Scanning current original. Please wait until the process is complete before scanning another original. The scanner power is off. Initializing system and memory card. Please wait until the Initialization process is complete before using the scanner. Busy storing image file.
Operation First time use: Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever. 1. Connect the plug on the power adapter cable to the power outlet on the scanner. 2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 3. Insert an unlocked (writeable) memory card into the memory card slot. NOTE: Be sure to insert a memory card before scanning. The scanner only accepts memory cards in FAT16 or FAT32 format. NTFS and other file formats are not supported. 4. Press the Power button. The Power Indicator blinks. 5.
Suitable and unsuitable types of originals This scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results for the following types of originals: • 3.5"x5" and 4"x6" photos • Standard business cards Do not use the following types of originals for scanning, as the scanner may malfunction, the original may become jammed in the slot or the image auto-cropping function will not work properly.
2. Insert the original into the feeding slot. WARNING: Do not scan glossy photos in humid environments (humidity higher than 70% RH). Otherwise, the surface of the photo will become sticky and cause the scanner to jam. 3. T he original will be fed into the slot and scanned automatically. The Power and Status/Card Indicators blink while scanning. 4.
Orientation of the scanned image Please refer to the illustrations below for the relationship between the orientation of the original when scanning and that of the scanned image when displayed on the computer screen. Scanner Original Scanner image when displayed on-screen Scanner Original NOTE: Scanning the same original in different orientations may produce scanned images that look slightly different in color tones and brightness. This is not a malfunction.
Using the anti-curl sheath For older, fragile photographs, we suggest using the supplied anti-curl sheath before scanning. It also helps eliminate the possibility of blurry areas due to the uneven surface of the curled photos. NOTE: To prevent the photos from sticking, do not leave the photo in the anti-curl sheath after scanning. 1. Insert the photo into the anti-curl sheath as shown below. 2. I nsert the anti-curl sheath (with the folded side first) into the feeding slot of the scanner.
Connecting the scanner to a computer By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can access the scanned images on the memory card directly or use the scanner as a memory card reader, so that you can freely copy, paste or delete files from or to the memory card using the computer. Operating system requirements: • Windows®: Windows XP, Vista®, 7 • Macintosh®: Mass Storage Class Mac OS 10.5/10.6 • An available USB 2.0 Outlet Making connection 1.
Disconnecting Windows systems: • Click the hardware removal icon. •C lick to select the “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device” option that appears. •W hen the message “Safe to Remove Hardware” displays on-screen, you can safely remove your hard disk. • Unplug the scanner from your computer. Macintosh systems: • Click and drag the hard disk icon to Trash. • Disconnect the scanner from your computer.
File naming and storage rules Memory Card IMG_0001.jpg IMG_0002.jpg IMG_9999.jpg IMG_0001.jpg IMG_0002.jpg IMG_9999.jpg IMG_0001.jpg IMG_0002.jpg IMG_9999.jpg 17 If the memory card is used with the scanner for the first time, the scanner creates a folder named “FotoIMG” in the root directory to store the scanned image files. Each image file has a prefix “IMG_” followed by a 4-digit serial number in the sequence the image is stored. If the file name reaches IMG_9999.
Editing your photos after scanning Your computer should automatically open your newly scanned photos in an editing program currently on your computer. If it does not, you may go to www.picasa.google.com and download a free version of their editing software to edit your photos. Follow the instructions for editing in the editing software and save to your computer.
Cleaning the outer casing Please follow the instructions below to clean the outer casing of the scanner when necessary. 1. Use a suitable dust blower to blow off the dust on the scanner. 2. Use a slightly damp cloth to wipe off any smears on the surface of the scanner. 3. Wipe the scanner with a dry, clean, lint-free cloth. WARNING: Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid (for example; alcohol, kerosene, etc.) to clean any part of the scanner.
Storing the scanner If the scanner will not be used for a prolonged period of time, follow the instructions below to store the scanner for future use. 1. Disconnect the scanner from the power supply. 2. P lace the scanner and power adapter in a box or bag to keep them from accumulation of dust. 3. Place it in a cool and dry place inaccessible to small children. Note: After long-term storage, it is recommended that you clean and calibrate the scanner before use.
Specifications USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 compatible Power Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V DC, 1.5A Dimensions (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.
Troubleshooting Issue There are strange lines on the scanned image, or the image is not clear. Solution Please ensure the following: • Are there scratches on the original, or is the original clean? Remove any stains or dust from the original before scanning. • Has the scanner been used for a long period of time without cleaning and calibration? Refer to “Cleaning the Scanner” on page 20 and “Calibrating the Scanner” on page 10 to clean and calibrate the scanner and then try again.
Troubleshooting Issue Solution The Status/Card Indicator blinks rapidly and no scan is possible (continued). • Is the memory card in NTFS or other file formats? The scanner only accepts memory cards in FAT or FAT32 file format. • Did you insert the next original before the scanning process of the previous one was completed? Power the scanner off and then on and try again. Make sure that you scan the next original only after the scanning process of the previous one is completed.
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One (1) Year Limited Warranty Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period”).
but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.
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