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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED .............................. 1
Introduction...............................................................................................1
Unpacking the Scanner.............................................................................1
Package Contents....................................................................................1
Getting to Know Your Scanner ...............................................................2
Astra 2100U Scanner Elements ..............................................................2
Astra 2100U Back Panel.........................................................................2
System Requirements ...............................................................................3
Installing the Software..............................................................................3
Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your PC........................................................4
Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your Macintosh............................................5
Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto!
PhotoAlbum, Presto! PageType, Presto! ImageFolio, OmniPage LE and
Online Manuals) .....................................................................................6
Installing the Hardware ...........................................................................6
About Scanner Connectors......................................................................7
Setting Up – General Information...........................................................7
Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables.............................................8
Connecting the Power Adapter ...............................................................9
CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN ............................. 11
Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe....................................11
Scanning an Image from the PC ...........................................................11
Scanning an Image from the Macintosh................................................14
Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off ...............................................16