Vupoint Solutions PDS-ST510-VP Leaflet

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PDS-ST510-VP Manual   
 
 
1.  Key features 
 
600/300 dpi resolution scan selection   
Directly save JPEG file to microSD/microSDHC card 
Supports microSD/microSDHC card up to 32GB 
Driver free to download for Windows
® XP, Windows® Vista™,   
Windows® 7 and Mac OS® 10.4 or above 
(direct plug-in, driver installation not required) 
   
 
2.  Functional parts 
 
 
 
 
Part 
Function 
Resolution 
Select High(600dpi) / Low(300dpi) resolution;   
High  /  Low  resolution  mode  icon  will  be  displayed  on 
status LCD screen. 
Stitch file 
Create new folder for file storage. 
Power button 
Power On/Off: Switch this key left or right to turn 
scanner on or off. 
Scan 
In power on mode, press this button to start scanning, 
press this button again to stop scanning 
Scan LED indicator 
Ready for scan: Green LED on 
Error LED indicator 
Over speed: Red LED on 
LCD screen 
Scanning status display 
SF LED indicator 
Stitch file: White LED on 
Battery door 
For 4.2V rechargeable battery 
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microSD card slot 
microSD/microSDHC card storage location. 
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USB interface 
Download photo to a computer via USB cable provided. 
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Time set 
Press to enter Time and Date setting mode 
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Format button 
Press this button to format the microSD/SDHC card. 
 
3.  Explanation of the status icons 
 
 
Item 
Function 
Description 
SD card indicator 
    Photos will be stored in microSD card 
Battery indicator 
  Battery is full   
  Empty battery 
Counting indicator 
Show scanned files in microSD card 
Selected resolution 
High:600 dpi / Low:300 dpi 
 
4.  Using the scanner 
4.1  Charging the battery 
1. 
Before first using the scanner, it is recommended to charge the battery for 6-8 hours.   
2. 
To charge, connect the scanner to a (1) USB 2.0 port or (2) an outlet with the power 
adapter included. When charging, “Err” (Error) red light will be lit and will turn off once 
the battery is fully charged. 
Note: Do not remove the battery from the battery compartment. 
 
 
4.2    Inserting a microSD memory card (not included) 
To operate the scanner, you must insert a microSD Card (not supplied) to record and store your 
pictures. Inserting the microSD memory card: 
1. 
Turn OFF the scanner. 
2. 
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot (with metal side facing upwards). 
Gently press in until card is clicked in and latched. The SD card indicator 
  must 
appear on the LCD screen. 
Note: Do not force the card into the slot; forcing may damage scanner and the microSD memory 
card. Align microSD card position (as marked) and try again. 
 
 
 
4.3    Time setting 
1. 
Press [TIME SET] button to enter time setting mode by using a thin, blunt object, such 
as a paperclip to access the button. The LCD screen will read 
“1##” (step 1) for the year. 
“##” is a set of number that would be changed to correspond to the actual time/date 
setting. The numbers 1-
5 in front of “##” indicates each step in the settings. 
2. 
Press the [STITCH FILE] or [DPI] buttons to select the current Year.   
3. 
Press [SCAN] button to confirm setting
. The LCD screen will now read “2##.”     
4. 
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the Month, Date, Hour, and Minute.   
 
Indicator 
Setting 
1## 
Year 
2## 
Month 
3## 
Date 
4## 
Hour 
5## 
Minute 
 
After setting the 
Minute, “5##”, press the [TIME SET] button again to complete the Time 
and Date setting. 
 
4.4    Formatting the microSD memory card 
Note: Formatting the microSD is recommended but not necessary. All contents on the microSD 
card will be erased during formatting. 
1. 
Insert a microSD card into the scanner with metal side facing upwards. Then power on 
the scanner. 
2. 
Press the [FORMAT] button with a thin, blunt object, such as the end of a paperclip to 
ac
cess the button. An “F” shows on the LCD screen. 
3. 
Press the [SCAN] button once to begin formatting microSD card. 
4. 
The microSD card indicator will blink until the formatting process is complete.     
 
4.5 
Calibrating your scanner 
Note: Perform calibration only when white balance needs adjustment. 
1. 
Turn on the scanner by sliding the [POWER] button to ON. Then place the scanner on 
the provided “White Balance Calibration” paper. 
2. 
Click and hold onto the [STITCH FILE] button. While holding onto the [STITCH FILE] 
button, press the [SCAN] button once and then release both buttons. SD symbol 
  will 
flash and “GREEN” and “RED” LED light will turn on. 
3. 
Do not move the scanner. Wait until the “RED” LED light turns off. “GREEN” LED light 
will stay on. 
4. 
With only the “GREEN” LED light on, start scanning the white paper by sliding the 
scanner across the paper until the “GREEN” LED light turns off. (Slide the scanner 
backwards if necessary).   
5. 
Slide the [POWER] button to OFF to turn off the scanner. Calibration is complete. 
4.6    Setting the resolution 
1. 
By pressing the [DPI] resolution button on the scanner, you may choose between high 
resolution (600 dpi) and low resolution (300 dpi).   
2. 
The high or low resolution mode will be displayed on the LCD screen to reflect your 
choice. 
 
 
4.7    Stitch file     
 
To group scanned files into a new folder within the microSD card use the Stitch file function.   
1. 
Press the [STITCH FILE] button to create a new folder within the microSD card for files 
storage. SF white LED light will turn on.   
2. 
Then scan your documents. Your files will be saved into the new folder. 
3. 
To save another new set of scans in another folder, press the [STITCH FILE] button 
again to generate a new folder.   
 
For free optional stitching software, please download the program from the following link:  
 
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/groups/ivm/ice/ 
 
 
4.8    How to scan 
Note: To scan, make sure your scanner is not connected to the computer. 
1. 
Turn on the scanner by sliding the [POWER] button to ON. 
2. 
Place the document on a flat surface and hold down the document with one hand. 
3. 
Place the scanner on the edge of the paper approximately 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch onto the 
paper to ensure the most of the document can be scanned. Make sure to keep the 
scanning area in between the scanning width indicator marked on the side of the 
scanner. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. 
Hold the scanner flat against the material and then press the [SCAN] button once.
 
 
 
 
5. 
Slide the scanner slowly, keeping you hand stable to get the best quality picture.   
6. 
Press the [SCAN] button again to stop scanning. 
 
 
5.  LED light indications   
 
 
 
GREEN” SCAN LED ON   
    Scan in progress. 
GREEN” SCAN LED OFF 
    Standby / Scan is complete. 
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RED” ERROR LED ON     
 
Scanning too fast. 
May cause scanning error. 
Restart and scan again. 
 
RED” ERROR LED OFF 
   
No error in scanning speed. 
Continue scanning process. 
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“WHITE” SF LED ON/OFF   
    A new folder created.
 
 
 
Scan will START when
 
 
button is pressed 
﹡To END scan, press 
  button again