I.R.I.S. IRISCan Book Executive: instruction

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This Quick User Guide helps you get started with the IRIScan™ Book Executive 3

scanner.

This scanner is supplied with the software applications Readiris™ Pro 14,

IRIScan™ Direct and IRISCompressor™. Corresponding Quick User Guides can

be found on the IRIScan™ Book CD-ROM. For detailed information about their full

range of features, consult the latest User Guides on www.irislink.com/support.

The descriptions in this guide are based on the Windows 7, Mac OS Lion and iOS 6

Operating Systems. Please read this guide before operating this scanner and its

software. All information is subject to change without prior notice.

Table of Contents

1. Check the Accessories

2. Prepare the Scanner

3. Choose the Scanner Settings

4. Scan Documents

5. Transfer Documents to your Computer / Tablet

6. Transfer Documents to your Computer / Tablet via WiFi

7. Download and Edit Documents in the IRIScan™ Book App

8. Scan with IRIScan™ Direct (Windows only)

9. Tips

10. Technical Info

11. Troubleshooting Info

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1. Check the Accessories

2. Prepare the Scanner

Insert the included batteries

 Open the battery compartment as shown in the image.

 Insert the 4 alkaline* batteries, minding the correct polarity.

The correct polarity is shown inside the scanner.

*Since NiMH batteries operate at 1.2 V per cell, somewhat lower than conventional 1.5 V cells, we

recommend alkaline batteries for longer usage.

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Insert the included microSD card

1. Insert the microSD card gently into the card slot until the card is latched.

Note: on a Windows PC, the IRIScan™ Book can also be used without batteries or

microSD card. See section 8. Scan Images with IRIScan Direct.

Format the microSD card

Some new microSD cards can only be used after formatting them. To format the

card follow the instructions below.

Attention: formatting the microSD card erases all files from the card.

1. Press the Scan button for 2 seconds to power on the scanner.

2. Open the battery compartment.

3. Insert a pointy object, like a paper clip, in the Format hole.

4. 'F' appears on the display. Press the Scan button once to confirm the

formatting.

When the formatting is completed, the number of scans on the display is 0.

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3. Choose the Scanner Settings

Note: before you try to access the scanner settings, make sure the provided

microSD card is inserted in the card slot.

Scanner Settings

To access the scanner settings:

1. Press the Scan for 2 seconds to power on the scanner. The display lights up.

2. Press the Color/mono JPG/PDF button repeatedly to select the required

output format and color mode:

 PDF + Color

 JPG + BW

 PDF + Color

 PDF + BW

 The settings you select are shown on the display.

3. Press the Resolution button to select the resolution:

 Lo = 300 dpi

 Mi = 600 dpi

 Hi = 900 dpi

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 The resolution you select is shown in the top right corner of the

display..

WiFi Settings

The IRIScan™ Book Executive 3 supports transferring documents via WiFi. To do

so, you must activate the WiFi feature.

 Switch the WiFi button to the middle position to activate the WiFi feature. The

WiFi led now lights up.

 Switch the WiFi button to the right to deactivate the WiFi feature. This is

required when using IRIScan™ Direct.

 Switch the WiFi button to the left position to change the WiFi password. (Not

recommended. In case you still want to change it, see the FAQ on our

website). The WiFi led now starts to blink.

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