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P3PC-4162-03EN
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing ScanSnap iX500 (hereinafter referred to as "the ScanSnap"). This manual
describes the preparation required for use of the ScanSnap. Follow the preparation procedures
described in this manual.
For details about ScanSnap functions and features, basic operation, daily care, and consumable replacement,
refer to the Operator's Guide (PDF) which is available on the Setup DVD-ROM.
Microsoft product screenshots are reprinted with permission from
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Read the Safety Precautions Before using the ScanSnap, make sure to read and understand the information provided in the "Safety Precautions" document. Symbols Used in This Manual Symbol Description This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed, may result in CAUTION safety hazards to personnel or damage to the product. Referring to the "Operator's Guide" To refer to the "Operator’s Guide", insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive, and follow the proced
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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 ADF Paper Chute (cover) pull the tape to remove the protective foam 1 sheet (2) from the stacker. Open the stacker 3 (3) and pull the tape to remove the protective sheet from the ADF top section (4). 4 ADF Top Section 222 Stacker 2. Pull the ADF release tab to open the ADF ADF Top Section top section, and pull th
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® Windows Installation ■ Software You can install the following software. ScanSnap Manager (Scanner driver) ScanSnap Organizer (File management application) CardMinder (Business card management application) ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™ (OCR application) Install other software bundled with the ScanSnap as needed. For details about each software and its installation procedures, refer to "Installing the Software" in the Operator's Guide. ■ System Requirements For the latest information on r
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■ Installation HINT When the installation is complete, a pop-up balloon which indicates that the latest updates are available on the download server may appear. For details, refer to the ScanSnap Online Update Help. 1. Turn your computer on and log on as a user with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the Setup DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box appears. HINT If the [ScanSnap Setup] dialog box does not appear, double-click "ScanSnap.exe" in the DVD-ROM via Windows
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5. Follow the instructions on the 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). When the connection check is complete, the [ScanSnap Wireless Network Setup] dialog box appears. Check the ScanSnap operation before connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless LAN. 6. Check the operation of the ScanSnap. For details, refer to "Scan
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Mac OS Installation ■ Software You can install the following software. ScanSnap Manager (Scanner driver) CardMinder (Business card management application) ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™ (OCR application) Install other software bundled with the ScanSnap as needed. For details about each software and its installation procedures, refer to "Installing the Software" in the Operator's Guide. ■ System Requirements For the latest information on requirements, please visit the ScanSnap Support Site at
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3. Double-click the [ScanSnap] icon. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue with the installation. When you proceed with the operation, the [ScanSnap - Connecting the ScanSnap] window appears. 4. Follow the instructions on the 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). When the connection check is complete,
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Connecting the ScanSnap ATTENTION Only one ScanSnap can be used by a computer at a time. Use only the cable supplied with the ScanSnap. Do not use AC adapters other than the one supplied with this ScanSnap. Doing so may CAUTION cause damage to the ScanSnap. 1. Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter (collectively called the "power cable"). AC Cable AC Adapter 2. Plug the power cable into the power connector at the back of the ScanSnap, and the other end to an AC outlet. AC Outlet Power Conn
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5. Open the ADF paper chute (cover) of the ScanSnap. ADF Paper Chute (cover) The ScanSnap is powered on and the [Scan] button lights in blue. ATTENTION The bottom of the ScanSnap may become hot when the ScanSnap is used, but this heat does not affect operation or cause any physical harm. However, be careful not to drop the ScanSnap when carrying it. When the ScanSnap is turned on and left unused for 4 hours, it will turn itself off automatically. To turn the ScanSnap back on, perform on
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Scan Test (USB Connection) After you perform a scan, check the linkage with applications. For details on documents that can be scanned with the ScanSnap, refer to "ScanSnap Overview" in the Operator's Guide. ATTENTION If the ScanSnap Manager icon is ( )/ ( ), exit ScanSnap Connect Application on the mobile device. When the connection between the mobile device and the ScanSnap is disconnected, the ScanSnap Manager icon changes to ( )/ ( ). 1. Load a document in the ScanSnap. 1. Pull the stacke
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3. In the Quick Menu, click the icon of the application to link with ScanSnap Manager. The selected application is started. Confirm that ScanSnap Manager is linked with the application that was selected from the Quick Menu. Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN To connect the ScanSnap to the wireless LAN, follow the instructions on the screen that is displayed after the installation. HINT If the ScanSnap is already connected to a wireless LAN, some steps may be skipped. Follow the instruct
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2. After performing the preparations as described on the screen, click the [Next] button ( ) or the [Continue] button ( ). The [Wireless LAN setting] screen appears. If the ScanSnap is able to connect to the wireless LAN using the wireless settings of this computer, a confirmation message appears instead of the [Wireless LAN setting] screen. Clicking the [Yes] button on the screen connects the ScanSnap to the wireless LAN. Proceed to step 4.. 3. Connect the ScanSnap to the wireless LAN. Proc
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4. Select whether to register the current computer to the ScanSnap as a computer to be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN. ATTENTION No more than one computer can be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN. If you register the current computer to the ScanSnap, other computers cannot be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN. To change the computer that is connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN, click [ ] [ ] on the screen that appears when you start ScanSnap Wireless Se
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Scan Test (Wireless LAN Connection) Check that the image scanned by the ScanSnap is sent to the computer or mobile device. ATTENTION If the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool or the Wireless Network Setup Wizard is running, exit them. When You Connect a Computer to the ScanSnap 1. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the ScanSnap to the computer. ATTENTION If the ScanSnap Manager icon is ( )/ ( ), exit ScanSnap Connect Application on the mobile device. The ScanSnap is connected to a computer via wire
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Contact for Inquiries ® ® Adobe Acrobat For inquiries regarding Adobe Acrobat, refer to the following Web page: http://www.adobe.com/support/ ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap™ From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap (TM) 5.0] [User's Guide] [Technical Support]. From the Finder window, select [Applications] [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap] [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap] [Help] [ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap Help] [Technical Support]. ABBYY FineReader
