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P461
Personal Photo Scanner
Scanneur de photos personnelles
Persönlicher Foto-Scanner
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
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Table of Contents Read This First ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 3 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Scanner Overview ................
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Read This First Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using the KODAK Personal Photo Scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injuries or damages to the scanner. Important Safety Precautions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your scanner. This reduces the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury. Do not place this device under direct sunlight or near heat sources, such as in a closed car under sunlight
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Introduction Now you can scan your printed photos, negative films, and slides, and store them on your memory card. No computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory card into the scanner, and power it on. When the unit is ready, feed your printed photo, negative filmstrip, or slide into the scanner and your pictures are stored in the memory card. It’s as easy as that. If you want to transfer your photos directly into your PC, it’s just as easy via a USB cable and our Scan PC Software (page 15
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Rear View No. Name Function/ Description Transparency output The scanned transparency (like filmstrips or mounted slides) exits from this slot. slot Photo output slot The scanned non-transparent original (like photos or business cards) exit from this slot. SD/xD/MMC/ Accepts the following types of memory cards: SD, xD, MMC and MS. Also accepts MS Card slot MICROSD Cards with an SD adapter. (Refer to "Supported Memory Cards" on page 7.) Bottom View Battery Compartment For
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Initializing system and memory card. Please wait until the initialization process is complete before using the scanner. Busy scanning and storing picture files. Please wait until the process is complete before (color) (green) scanning another original. Paper jam. Press the Power button. The scanner backs out the original so you can remove the jammed original from the feed slot in photo/slide scanning mode, and transparency output slot in filmstrip scanning mode. (color) (gr
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35mm negative/monochrome filmstrips are unsuitable with any of the following conditions: 1. Ends of the filmstrip are taped. Remove the tape and clean any residue of glue before scanning. 2. Ends of the filmstrip have not been cut straight across. Cut the ends straight across before scanning. 3. Ends of the filmstrip are folded. Cut the folded portions before scanning. 4. Ends of the filmstrip are tapered. Cut the ends straight across before scanning. 5. Some perforations on th
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Orientation of the Original and Scanned Picture It’s easy to see how scanned pictures appear on your computer. Note: You can rotate pictures on your computer. Scanner Original Scanned image when displayed on-screen Scanner Original Scanning the same original in different orientations may produce scanned pictures that look slightly different in color tones and brightness. This is not a malfunction. Operating the Scanner Preparation and Initial Setup The scanner can run on batt
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Turning on the Scanner 1. Press the Power button. The power indicator and Status/Card lights blink. (For more indicator lights information, refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 5.) 2. Wait until the power indicator stops blinking and then turns off. The Status/Card indicator stays on steady, indicating that the scanner is ready. Do not insert an original into the feed slot when the power indicator is blinking. Otherwise the original will not be scanned. Setting the Scanning Resol
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CAUTION: Insert only one photo at a time, and insert the next photo only when the previous one is done. Otherwise the scanner may malfunction. Always place the scanner on a flat surface for scanning. Do not hold the scanner while scanning. Do not remove the memory card or disconnect the power supply or batteries while the indicators are blinking. Do not remove the batteries during while scanning. This scanner only produces JPEG (.jpg) file formats. The date/ time attribute is not
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Feeding Filmstrips 1. Make sure that the transparency feed slot is clear of any original and there is enough space behind the scanner for the filmstrip to completely feed through the unit. 2. Insert the filmstrip guide adapter all the way into the feed slot until it snaps into place, as shown. Be careful not to bend the metal parts of the filmstrip guide adapter when inserting. 3. Wait until indicator lights are in the “Ready to use” status before proceeding. 4. Insert the filmstrip in
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Scanning Mounted Slides 1. Make sure that the transparency feed slot is clear of any original and there is enough space behind the scanner for the slide holder to completely feed through the unit. Pay attention to the direction of the mounted slide 2. Open the slide holder, place the mounted slide in the holder as shown, and then close the holder. 3. Insert the slide holder level into the transparency feed slot. The original is fed into the slot and scanned automatically. The scan
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When scanning over-exposed, older or lighter color (faded) filmstrip originals, an irregular auto- cropping may occur. Cut the filmstrip into individual films and rescan them. Connect Scanner to a Computer By connecting the scanner to a computer, you can access the scanned pictures on the memory card directly, or use the scanner as a memory card reader, so that you can freely copy, paste or delete files to and from the memory card using the computer. System Requirements Operating system
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For WINDOWS XP Users When the PC recognizes the scanner with an inserted memory card, a pop- up window appears. To view photos on the PC while scanning, change WINDOWS EXPLORER setting as follows: 1. Select Open folder to view files using WINDOWS EXPLORER. 2. Select the “Always do the selected action” checkbox, and then click OK. 3. When the scanner connects with the PC, an additional drive is listed in the EXPLORER window. If you are using the KODAK SD memory card, the drive is titl
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2. Click the ‘Safely remove USB mass Storage device’ message with the corresponding Drive. 3. When the ‘Safe to Remove Hardware’ message appears, you can safely remove the scanner’s USB cable. For MAC users On the desktop, right-click on the KODAKSCN volume, then select Eject “KODAKSCN”. Scan PC Software for KODAK Personal Photo Scanners With the Scan PC Software for KODAK Personal Photo Scanners (Scan PC Software), you can easily scan photos and save the sc
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Using the Scan PC Software CAUTION: To maximize memory usage, close all other applications programs before scanning multi-image filmstrips. 1. When the scanner is connected via USB cable to the PC, the Status/Card light blinks. The Scan PC Software window appears. 2. Specify the location where you want the scanned pictures to be saved: ~ Memory Card ~ Scan to PC 3. Click Apply; the window closes. After your first scan, a folder titled PHOTO1 is added to the file structure as
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Install KODAK EASYSHARE Software 1. Insert the KODAK MICROSD Mobile Memory Card into the SD adapter, and then into the scanner. 2. Connect the scanner to your PC (see instructions beginning on page 13). 3. Open a Windows Explorer window. 4. Select KODAKSCAN>KODAK> Software>KODAK_Scan_PC_Software_Setup_Vxxxx>KodakEasyShare. 5. Double-click the Setup.exe file. 6. Follow the prompts to install and register your software. 7. After the software is installed, click Finish. Laun
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3. Select the PHOTO1 folder containing the scanned pictures (as designated during the Scan PC usage, pg. 16). 4. Select the desired pictures to add to an Album. 5. Enter a new Album destination name. 6. Click Add Pictures, and then Done. 7. Using the top row of options in the EASYSHARE window, pictures that you’ve copied into Albums can be edited and enhanced, copied to other locations, and uploaded directly into your FACEBOOK or FLICKR accounts for quick and easy sharing. 8. U
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4. Remove the swab from the slot and store it in a safe place, protected from dust. Clean the Transparency Image Sensor 1. Clean the scanner’s outer casing first. 2. With the scanner turned off and disconnected from the power supply, insert the photo image sensor cleaning swab into one end of the transparency output slot. Make sure there is no visible dust on the swab before inserting it into the output slot. 3. Gently slide the swab back and forth from one end of the slot to t
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Insert the calibration card into the photo feed slot as shown. The scanner scans the pattern on the calibration card and performs calibration to the sensor inside automatically. Make sure that the calibration card is inserted in the correct direction. Otherwise the calibration won’t work. Notes on Battery Usage We recommend using rechargeable Ni-MH type batteries for optimal number of scans. Rechargeable battery life in 600dpi averages 100+ scans per charge. Actual battery life m
