SHM 600 A1 - Blender SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SHM 600 A1 SILVERCREST

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have clearly decided in favour of a quality product. These operating instructions are a component of the mobile Hand Scanner SHM 600 A1 (henceforth designated as the appliance) and they supply you with important information for intended use, safety and connection as well as operation of the appliance. The operating instructions must be constantly kept available close to the appliance. They are to be read and applied by everyone occupied with operating and troubleshooting the appliance. Retain these operating instructions and pass them on, with the appliance, to any future owners. Copyright This documentation is copyright protected. All reproductions or duplications, also as extracts, as well as representations of the illustrations, even in an altered state, are only permitted with the written approval of the manufacturer. Limited liability All technical information, data and instructions for connection and operation contained in this operating manual correspond to the latest available at the time of printing and, to the best of our knowledge, take into account our previous experience and know-how. No claims can be derived from the details, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe the instructions, improper use, incompetent repairs, making unauthorised modifications or for using unapproved replacement parts.

Introduction Warnings In these operating instructions the following warnings are used: WARNING A warning at this risk level indicates a possible dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided it could lead to injuries. ► The directives in this warning are there to avoid personal injuries. IMPORTANT A warning at this risk level indicates possible property damage. If the situation is not avoided it could lead to property damage. ► Follow the instructions in this warning to avoid property damage. NOTICE ► A notice indicates additional information that assists in the handling of the appliance. Intended use This appliance is intended solely for non-commercial use in the scanning and digitising of documents and images. This appliance is not intended for any other use or for uses beyond those mentioned. Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not be accepted. The user alone bears liability. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 63

Safety Safety In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding the handling of the appliance. This appliance complies with the statutory safety regulations. Incorrect usage can lead to personal injury and property damage.

Interaction with batteries WARNING Danger from improper use! The risk of explosions and leakages exists! For safe handling of batteries observe the following safety instructions: ► Do not throw batteries into a fire. ► Do not short circuit batteries. ► Do not attempt to recharge batteries. ► Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking battery acid can cause permanent damage to the appliance. Special caution should be shown when handling damaged or leaking batteries. Risk of acid burns! Wear protective gloves. ► Store batteries in a place inaccessible to children. If swallowed, seek IMMEDIATE medical attention. ► If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries.

Safety Basic Safety Instructions For safe handling of the appliance observe the following safety information: ■ Before use, check the appliance for visible external damage. Do not put into operation an appliance that is damaged or has been dropped. ■ This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. ■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ■ Repairs should only be carried out by authorised specialist companies or by the Customer Services department. Incompetent repairs can result in significant risks for the user. In addition, warranty claims become void. ■ A repair to the appliance during the warranty period may only be carried out by a Customer Service department authorised by the manufacturer, otherwise no additional warranty claims can be considered for subsequent defects. ■ Defective components may only be replaced with original replacement parts. Only by using original replacement parts can it be guaranteed that the safety requirements are being complied with. ■ Do not make any unauthorised modifications or alterations to the appliance. ■ Protect the appliance from moisture and liquid penetration. Do not place containers filled with fluids, such as vases, adjacent to the appliance. ■ Do not use the appliance adjacent to open flames. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 65

Commissioning Commissioning Safety instructions WARNING Personal injury and property damage may be caused during the commissioning of the appliance!

► Packaging material should not be used as a play thing. There is a risk of suffocation! Items delivered and transport inspection The appliance is delivered with the following components as standard: ▯ Hand Scanner ▯ 2GB Micro SD memory card including adapter for SD memory card ▯ 2 x 1.5 V Batteries Type AA / LR6 / Mignon ▯ Programme CD ▯ Storage case ▯ USB Cable ▯ Cleaning cloth ▯ Paper for white balance calibration ▯ Operating Manual NOTICE ► Check the contents to make sure everything is there and for visible damage. ► If the contents are not complete or are damaged due to defective packaging or through transportation, contact the service hotline (see chapter Service).

Commissioning Disposal of the packaging The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging materials are selected from the point of view of their environmental friendliness and disposal technology and are therefore recyclable. The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw material and reduces the amount of waste generated. Dispose of packaging material that is no longer needed as per the regionally established regulations.

NOTICE ► If possible, preserve the appliance's original packaging during the warranty period so that, in the event of a warranty claim, you can package the appliance ideally for its return. Inserting/replacing the batteries ♦ Open the battery compartment cover on the upperside of the appliance by sliding the cover to the right and then lifting it off. ♦ Insert two batteries of type AAA (supplied) into the battery compartment . ♦ Close the battery compartment sliding it to the left. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 67 by replacing the cover and

Operating Elements Operating Elements (see fold-out side Figure A) Button /SCAN: On/Off switch; Start/end scan process Battery compartment Button FORMAT: Format the Micro-SD memory card

Insertion slot for Micro SD memory card USB port Button TIME SET: Setting Time and Date LED ERR: Scanning speed is too high LED SCAN: Scan is being performed Display Button C/BW: Setting the Scan Mode Taste DPI: Setting the Scan Resolution Display representations (see fold-out side Figure B) Display SD Card: Photos are being stored on the Micro-SD memory card Display effect: Documents are being scanned in colour or black/white Counter: Indicates the number of scanned files on the Micro-SD memory card Selected resolution: HIGH: 600 dpi; LOW: 300 dpi Battery indicator: Battery is full

Handling and operation Handling and operation In this chapter you receive important information in regard to the handling and operation of the appliance. Insertion/exchange of the Micro-SD memory card The appliance requires a Micro SD memory card (supplied) to be able to scan and save documents or pictures. ♦ Switch the appliance off with the button /SCAN

♦ Insert the Micro SD memory card with the metal contacts facing upwards into the slot and carefully press the card until it clicks into place. IMPORTANT ► Do not press the Micro-SD memory card into the slot with force. The appliance and the memory card could be damaged. Formatting the Micro SD memory card When using a new Micro SD memory card, this must be formatted prior to scanning. NOTICE ► Formatting erases all data saved on the Micro-SD memory card. ♦ Switch the appliance off with the button /SCAN . ♦ Insert the Micro SD memory card with the metal contacts facing upwards into the slot and carefully press the card until it clicks into place. ♦ Switch the appliance on with the button /SCAN . ♦ Using a blunt and thin object, such as the end of a paper clip, press the button FORMAT . In the display appears a . ♦ Press the button /SCAN to start formatting the Micro-SD memory card. In the display the indicator for the SD card will blink until formatting is complete. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 69

Handling and operation Setting Time and Date ♦ Switch the appliance on with the button /SCAN

♦ Using a blunt and thin object, such as the end of a paper clip, press the button TIME SET . In the display appears ## for the year, whereby # # stands for a series of digits that will be changed to match the actual time and date.

♦ Press the button C/BW or DPI ♦ Press the button /SCAN display appears ##. to select the current year. to confirm the setting. In the ♦ Repeat the last two action steps to set the month, day, hour and minute. ♦ After setting the minute ( ##), press the button TIME SET once again to exit the setting of date and time. Display

Handling and operation Setting the Scan Resolution ♦ Press the button DPI to choose between either the high resolution (HIGH = 600 dpi) or the low resolution (300 dpi = LOW). In the display either HIGH or LOW is indicated. Setting the Scan Mode

♦ Press the button C/BW to choose between either the colour mode (COLOR) or the black / white mode (MONO). In the display either COLOR or MONO is indicated. Scanning NOTICE ► To scan, please ensure that the appliance is not connected to a computer and the Micro-SD memory card is inserted. ♦ Switch the appliance on with the button /SCAN

♦ Place the document on a flat surface and hold it down firmly with one hand. ♦ Place the appliance on the edge of the paper. Ensure that the scan area between the markings for the scan width ( which are marked on the side of the appliance, is maintained. ♦ Hold the appliance pressed flat against the document and press the button /SCAN once. The LED SCAN glows. ♦ Proceed slowly with the appliance over the document whilst keeping your hand steady, so as to achieve the best quality for the scanned document. ♦ Press the button /SCAN once again to stop scanning. NOTICE ► To conserve the batteries, the appliance switches off automatically after 3 minutes of not being in use. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 71

Handling and operation Perform calibration NOTICE ► Perform a calibration only if the white balance needs to be reset. A white balance is recommended if it should be that the lightest point in scanned images, which in reality should be white, in fact appears in a shade of grey.

♦ Place the appliance on the paper supplied for white balance calibration then switch the appliance on with the button /SCAN . ♦ Press and hold the button C/BW and then press the button /SCAN to switch into calibration mode. In the display the indicator for the SD card will blink until the internal memory is deleted. Subsequently, the LED SCAN and the LED ERR glow. NOTICE ► The documents/pictures extant on the Micro-SD memory card will be retained even after the deletion of the internal memory. ♦ Do not move the appliance until the LED ERR The LED SCAN continues to glow. extinguishes. ♦ Now begin to scan the paper by moving the appliance over the white paper until the LED SCAN extinguishes (push the appliance backwards if necessary). ♦ The calibration process is finished. Switch the appliance off with the button /SCAN .

Handling and operation LED Indicators LED SCAN lights up green: Scan is being performed. LED SCAN does not light up: Standby mode/Scan complete. LED ERR lights up orange: Scanning speed too high/Scan blurred. LED ERR does not light up: Faultless scanning speed.

Viewing the scanned documents/images To transfer your data from the Micro-SD memory card, use either the supplied SD card adapter or connect the appliance directly to a computer with the USB cable. Connection to a computer System Requirements You require a computer with a free USB port and, as the operating system, either Microsoft ® Windows® XP SP2, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7 or Mac OS® 10.4 or higher. ♦ Connect the appliance to your computer via the USB cable and switch it on with the /SCAN button. Your computer should recognise the appliance as a "Removable Medium". ♦ Click on "Open folder to display files" to view and import the scanned images. NOTICE ► If you have switched the auto start function off and the removable medium does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (PC) and search for the appliance under "Removable Medium". SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 73

Handling and operation Installation of the programmme NimoDoc Lite NOTICE ► Please note that the programme NimoDoc Lite only functions with Windows PCs. Mac users will need an alternative software or need to emulate a Windows environment.

► The illustrations and descriptions refer to the operating system Microsoft® Windows® 7. The screen display may, depending on the display settings, vary with other operating systems. ♦ Place the supplied software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The window "Automatic Playback" is displayed. ♦ Click on the "Run NimoDoc.exe" button. The installation starts and the start window is displayed. NOTICE ► If you have switched the auto start function off and the installation process does not start automatically, start the installation process by double-clicking the file "NimoDocLite.exe" in the root directory of the CD. ♦ Click on the button "Install NimoDoc Lite" to install the programme "NimoDoc Lite". The installation wizard will now guide you through the installation process. After successful installation, a display appears indicating that the installation has been completed. ♦ Click on the button "Finish". The launch window is displayed once again. ♦ Click on the button "Exit" to end the installation programme.

Handling and operation Launching the programme NimoDoc Lite ♦ Start the programme by double clicking on the programme icon on the desktop or select the corresponding entry in the Start Menu. ♦ The main window is opened.

Handling and operation Configuring the work space ♦ Click on "MyNimoDoc" in the work space with the right mouse button. A context menu opens.

♦ Click on "File Management" with the left mouse button. A new window with the file management will open. ♦ Click on "Add" to select a file from your hard disc or appliance.

Handling and operation ♦ After you have selected a file, click on "Save". The selected file will now be displayed in the work space and all documents or images to be processed can be stored in this file. Importing images from the appliance ♦ Click in the Quick Launch bar on "Open" to take over images from the appliance into a document file. The window "Open" appears.

♦ Here, select whether you want to import an entire file (folder) or a single file (image) into a document folder. In addition, you can also filter as to which file formats are to searched for. ♦ Click on "OK" and then select the folder or individual file that you wish to import. A new document folder with the imported images is created. ♦ Click on the document folder with the right mouse button and, under "rename", assign a descriptive name for the document folder. NOTICE ► The images from your appliance can be found on the newly recognised removable medium in the directory DCIM/100Media. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 77

Handling and operation Export images of a document folder You can export the collected images and documents in a documents folder in various file formats. ♦ First, select the appropriate document file and then click on "Save" in the main screen. ♦ Another window then opens in which you can specify in which file format the document folder is to be issued.

Text Recognition ♦ Click in the Quick Launch bar on "Open" to take over an image from the appliance. The window "Open" appears. ♦ Select the Input Mode "Image" and click on "OK". ♦ Specify the path to your image, mark the image and then click on "Open". The image will now appear in the preview area. ♦ By double clicking on the image the editing interface opens.

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♦ Click on "Recognition". Another window will open in which you can specify which language is to be used in the image. ♦ Select the appropriate language and click on "OK". The editor starts with the recognition of the text. ♦ In the Quick Launch toolbar click on "Save" in the editing interface and select the file format to be exported, e.g. " Save text as a Word document". SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 79

Handling and operation ♦ Specify a path and file name and click on "Save". NOTICE ► Ensure that on the scanned image the text runs horizontally, otherwise the text recognition does not work. If this is not the case, rotate the image with the left/right buttons in the lower area of the screen and save it again.

Toolbar On the right side of the display there is the tool bar, which provides you with various editing tools:

Marking of image areas

Adjustment of brightness, contrast, saturation and colour

Function for rotating the images

Black and white saturation

Create black and white image

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10. Function for trimming the edges

12. Insert notes into the image

13. Insert text into the image

14. Ballpoint pen function

Handling and operation Control bar

Switch to full screen mode

Rotate image to the left

Rotate image to the right

Cleaning Cleaning Safety instructions IMPORTANT Possible damage to the appliance.

Moisture penetration can cause damage to the appliance. ► In order to avoid irreparable damage, when you are cleaning the appliance ensure that moisture cannot penetrate inside it. Cleaning ■ Clean the housing exclusively with a soft damp cloth and a mild dishwashing liquid. ■ Clean the surface of the lens scanner with the supplied cleaning cloth. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 83

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In this chapter you will receive important information for malfunction localization and remedies. Observe the instructions in order to avoid danger and damage.

Malfunction causes and remedies The following table will help with localizing and remedying minor malfunctions: Defect Possible cause Solution The appliance will not switch on. - Batteries are discharged. - Batteries are not inserted correctly. - Replace the batteries. - Insert the batteries into the battery compartment correctly. - The Micro SD memory card is not fitted. - The Micro-SD memory card is full. - The Micro-SD memory card has not been formatted correctly - Insert the memory card with the metal contacts facing upwards. - Save the data from the memory card onto a computer. - Format the memory card (see section "Formatting the Micro-SD memory card) Connection error. - Ensure that all cables are connected properly. If necessary, restart the computer. - Try a different USB port. The images cannot be saved when scanning. The computer does not recognise the appliance after the connection is made (it has not detected removable medium).

Troubleshooting Defect Possible cause Solution The scanner lens is dirty. - Clean the scanner lens with the cleaning cloth. - Recalibrate the appliance. The LED ERR lights up when scanning a document. The scanning speed is too high. To cancel, press the button /SCAN and try to scan the document again at a slower speed. The LED ERR lights up after switching the appliance on. The calibration data has been reset. Recalibrate the appliance. The images are blurry.

NOTICE ► If you cannot solve the problem with the aforementioned methods please contact Customer Service. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 85

Storage/Disposal Storage/Disposal Storage

If you intend to not use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries and store it in the supplied storage bag in a dry and dust-free environment. Disposal of the appliance Do not dispose of the appliance into normal household waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC-WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre. Disposing of the batteries Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. Every consumer is statutorily obliged to dispose of batteries at a collection centre in his/her community/district or a dealer. This obligation is intended to ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally safe fashion. Dispose of batteries only when they are fully discharged.

Measurements (W x H x D) approx. 25.9 x 3 x 2.8 cm Weight (without accessories) 146 g approx. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 87

Appendix Minimum PC requirements Operating system CPU

Windows® XP SP2, Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7 and Mac OS® 10.4 or higher (Insert the appliance directly, driver installation not required) Pentium III or higher Main memory Minimum 256 MB Interface USB-Port 2.0 Notes on the Declaration of Conformity This appliance satisfies the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The complete original declaration of conformity can be obtained from the importer.

Appendix Warranty You receive a 3-year warranty for this appliance as of the purchase date. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.

NOTICE ► The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for transport damage, wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e.g. buttons or batteries. This appliance is intended for domestic use only, NOT for commercial purposes. If this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling, abuse, or modifications not carried out by one of our authorised sales and service outlets, the warranty will be considered void. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty. The warranty period will not be extended as a result of repairs made under warranty. This applies also to replaced and repaired parts. Damages and defects discovered on purchase are to be reported directly after unpacking, at the latest two days after the date of purchase. On the lapse of the warranty period, all repairs carried out are liable to charges. SHM 600 A1 Buch_73767_LB2.indb 89