Question about Opticbook 3600

301verbs · 06-10-2009, 04:28 AM

I just bought an Opticbook and I'm confused about something in the setup instructions.

They say in one place that it's very important to unlock the scanner first. They also include a picture that makes it look like the lock tab should be pushed all the way in and like the horizontal tab next to it should also be pushed in to keep it in place.

But in the Important Notes section that pushed-in state is labeled "Always Lock" and the recommended state is Auto Lock. The picture representing Auto Lock has the both the lock tab and the horizontal tab all the way out (which is how the scanner arrived in the first place).

So what do they want from me?

How do you have your scanner set up?

DDHarriman · 06-10-2009, 06:23 AM

Hi

When on a table and available to scan "always unlock".
When transporting it "always lock".
"Auto lock", I just ignore this option.

Best regards,

301verbs · 06-10-2009, 07:04 AM

Thanks DDHarriman.

The thing is that the picture for "Always Lock" in the "Important Notes" section is different from (and inconsistent with) what it is in the "Installing and Setting Up" section.

But in the meantime I found a video about it on their site (http://www.plustek.com/product/flash...ock.asp?pid=11) and it looks like they want everything pushed in. I guess they just messed up the labelling in the Important Notes part.

ahi · 06-10-2009, 09:48 AM

What is this whole locking thing about, by the way?

I know not locking it while transporting, with pleasant ease, ruin a $100+ machine... but I really don't quite understand how or why.

- Ahi

Studio717 · 06-15-2009, 08:08 PM

On mine, there's a coin-slot for locking and unlocking for a serious move - as well as a button on the bottom that releases anytime you pick it up and locks it.

I discovered that last when I put the scanner on a spongy no-slip mat and it wouldn't work. It needs a hard surface so that button is pushed in.

Sfaik, the locks are to keep the light unit from sliding about when being moved.

Edited to add: the only time I've used the coin-slot lock is when I moved the scanner from one floor in our house to another. Ordinarily, the scanner stays put, so I leave it unlocked.

06-10-2009, 04:28 AM	#1
301verbs Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 12 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none yet	Question about Opticbook 3600 I just bought an Opticbook and I'm confused about something in the setup instructions. They say in one place that it's very important to unlock the scanner first. They also include a picture that makes it look like the lock tab should be pushed all the way in and like the horizontal tab next to it should also be pushed in to keep it in place. But in the Important Notes section that pushed-in state is labeled "Always Lock" and the recommended state is Auto Lock. The picture representing Auto Lock has the both the lock tab and the horizontal tab all the way out (which is how the scanner arrived in the first place). So what do they want from me? How do you have your scanner set up?

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06-10-2009, 06:23 AM	#2
DDHarriman Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 4380 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Almada, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS 505, Kindle DXG and Samsung Galaxy Note	Hi When on a table and available to scan "always unlock". When transporting it "always lock". "Auto lock", I just ignore this option. Best regards,

06-10-2009, 07:04 AM	#3
301verbs Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 12 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none yet	Thanks DDHarriman. The thing is that the picture for "Always Lock" in the "Important Notes" section is different from (and inconsistent with) what it is in the "Installing and Setting Up" section. But in the meantime I found a video about it on their site (http://www.plustek.com/product/flash...ock.asp?pid=11) and it looks like they want everything pushed in. I guess they just messed up the labelling in the Important Notes part.

06-10-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
ahi Wizard Posts: 1,790 Karma: 507333 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none	What is this whole locking thing about, by the way? I know not locking it while transporting, with pleasant ease, ruin a $100+ machine... but I really don't quite understand how or why. - Ahi

06-15-2009, 08:08 PM	#5
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	On mine, there's a coin-slot for locking and unlocking for a serious move - as well as a button on the bottom that releases anytime you pick it up and locks it. I discovered that last when I put the scanner on a spongy no-slip mat and it wouldn't work. It needs a hard surface so that button is pushed in. Sfaik, the locks are to keep the light unit from sliding about when being moved. Edited to add: the only time I've used the coin-slot lock is when I moved the scanner from one floor in our house to another. Ordinarily, the scanner stays put, so I leave it unlocked.

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