Panasonic Electronic Board UB-2815C, UB-2315C Operating Instructions

							Precautions
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Before You StartBatteryIf battery is used improperly, battery may leak, causing corrosion to the unit, or it may burst. 
To prevent this, always follow the precautions given below.
•Always insert battery with its polarity properly oriented.
•
If the battery has run out, remove it immediately and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Leaving drained battery may result in leakage.
•Do not disassemble battery or place it in a fire.
•Do not short battery.
 
CD-ROMTo prevent damage to the CD-ROMs:
•Do not touch or write on the surface of the disc.
•Do not leave the disc out of the protective case.
•Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
•Do not place heavy objects on the disc case or drop the case.
•To clean the disc, hold the disc by its edges and wipe it from the center to the edges with a 
dry, soft cloth.
Please take the following precautions regarding the deletion of classified data, when discarding the 
memory device (i.e., USB flash memory device or SD memory card) or giving the memory device to 
another person.
Using basic operations such as “format” or “delete” on a computer may not completely erase the data from the 
memory device.
To guarantee that the data you wish to erase will no longer exist, we recommend that you physically destroy 
the memory device or use a file deleting software to erase the data.
The data that is stored on a memory device is the sole responsibility of you, the customer.
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains 
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
For U.S.A
Após o uso as pilhas / baterias contidas neste produto 
poderão ser dispostas em lixo doméstico. For Brasil
For Netherlands
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. 
Wanneer deze leeg ziju, moet u ze niet 
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
For Taiwan (台灣) 
						

							Part Names and Functions
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* This is a diagram of the UB-2815C.
UB-2315C is equipped with one board stopper and one board stopper lever.
Part Names and Functions
Scanner White Balance
Area
Control BoxBoard Stopper LeverBoard Stopper
Tr a y
Whiteboard White Balance
Area
Stand
Stand
Caster  
with Lock
Caster  
with Lock
CasterCaster
Fall-prevention  
Extension Leg
Fall-prevention  
Extension Leg
AC Inlet Power Cord
Battery Holder
Power SwitchOFF ON
Control Panel
USB Connector-A
for USB Flash 
Memory Device 
SD Memory Card Slot
SD Memory Card Coverfor Printer USB Connector-A 
USB Connector-B 
for Computer 
						

							Part Names and Functions
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Before You Start
Control Panel
NameDescription
Display
When in standby mode, the display shows the current status of the unit as follows:
•The time is shown on the top left corner of the display.
•The scanning mode is shown on the icons on the left side of the display.
•The destination for scanned images is show in the center of the display.
Mode Key
Press repeatedly to select the scanning mode. The selected mode will be indicated 
next to the icons on the left side of the display.
Color-Fine: For scanning in high-resolution color. Recommended for 
scanning color documents.
Color-Standard: For scanning in normal-resolution color. Recommended for scanning 
handwritten text/diagrams written with a color marker.
B/W-Dark: For scanning black and white images to be darker than normal 
density.
B/W-Normal: For scanning black and white images with normal density.
Preview mode: Returns to the previous screen.
Set-up mode: Returns to standby mode.
Set-up Key
Press to change the basic settings of this unit. (See page 19.)
Preview mode, Set-up mode: Goes to the next item below. 
Multi-Copy Key
Press repeatedly to select the desired number of copies when printing with an external 
printer.
Preview mode, Set-up mode: Goes to the next item to the right.
Start/Stop Key
Press to start or stop scanning.
DisplayMulti-Copy Key
Start/Stop Key Mode Key
Set-up Key 
						

							Scanning
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It is possible to output scanned images to a USB flash 
memory device, SD memory card, or external printer.
If multiple output devices are connected to this unit at 
the same time, the output destination will be selected 
in the following priority:
1. USB flash memory device
2. SD memory card
3. External Printer.
The current destination is shown on the display.
For information on scanning images using a 
computer, refer to “Computer Interfacing” on page 22.
Note
•When there is no appropriate output destination 
connected to the unit, an electronic board icon is 
shown on the display. In this case, the unit will not 
start scanning even if you press the Start/Stop key.
•When the output destination is a USB flash memory 
device or an SD memory card, the following file 
formats can be selected (refer to “File format set-up” 
on page 19).
Color: PDF/JPEG format
B/W: PDF/TIFF format
•Images output to a USB flash memory device or an 
SD memory card are saved as follows:
[Folder]
For UB-2815C: “UB-2815C”
For UB-2315C: “UB-2315C”
[File name]
[File Extension]
PDF file: “MMDDHHxx.pdf”
JPEG file: “MMDDHHxx.jpg”
TIFF file: “MMDDHHxx.tif”
•For information regarding available USB flash 
memory devices, SD memory cards, and printers, 
refer to the following site:
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/eboard/
ub-2815c_info.htm
Scanning
MMDDHHxx.pdf (in the case of PDF file)
Sequential number (00-99)
Hour
Day
Month 
						

							Scanning
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Using
1
Set the power switch to on ( I ).
•The scanner will move to the home position 
and stop.
2
Connect the USB flash memory device to 
“USB Connector-A for USB Flash Memory 
Device”.
•When the USB flash memory device is 
connected, a USB flash memory icon will 
blink on the display. Once the unit recognizes 
the device, the icon will stop blinking.
The display below is an example of the unit 
in standby mode.
Note
•You cannot use a USB flash memory device 
that is equipped with certain features such as 
a security feature.
•The time it takes for the unit to recognize a 
USB flash memory device depends on the 
file system of the device. Devices formatted 
using FAT (FAT16) will be recognized by the 
unit faster.
3
Press the Mode Key   to select the scanning 
mode.
4
Press the Start/Stop Key.
•The unit starts scanning.
•The scanning status is shown on the display.
•When scanning has finished, a preview of 
the scanned image is shown on the display.
Note
•Do not remove the USB flash memory device 
until the preview is shown on the display.
5
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ) to zoom in on 
the image.
•It is possible to view specific areas of the 
image.
•The current view area is shown on the top 
left side of the display.
Press the Set-up Key ( ) to move down.
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ) to move left.
•Press the Mode Key ( ) to return to the 
preview.
6
Press the Mode Key ( ) again to return to 
standby mode.
•Only remove the USB flash memory device 
once you have returned to standby mode.
•For information on saving files on a USB 
flash memory device, refer to page 14.
Storing images on a USB 
flash memory device 
						

							Scanning
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1
Set the power switch to on ( I ).
•The scanner will move to the home position 
and stop.
2
Open the SD memory card cover and insert 
the SD memory card into the SD memory card 
slot until it is locked. Then close the SD 
memory card cover.
•The SD memory card icon is shown on the 
display.
The display below is an example of the unit 
in standby mode.
Note
•If an SD memory card has been formatted 
(ex. by the general formatting software of a 
computer), it oftentimes cannot be 
recognized by this unit. 
To use the SD memory card with this unit, it 
must be reformatted to comply with SD 
memory card specifications using the 
appropriate formatting software.
You can also download the formatting 
software for the SD memory card from the 
following site:
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/sd/
download/sd_formatter.html
3
Press the Mode Key   to select the scanning 
mode.
4
Press the Start/Stop Key.
•The unit starts scanning.
•The scanning status is shown on the display.
•When scanning has finished, a preview of 
the scanned image is shown on the display.
Note
•Do not remove the SD memory card until the 
preview is shown on the display.
5
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ) to zoom in on 
the image.
•It is possible to view specific areas of the 
image.
•The current view area is shown on the top 
left side of the display.
Press the Set-up Key ( ) to move down.
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ) to move left.
•Press the Mode Key ( ) to return to the 
preview.
6
Press the Mode Key ( ) again to return to 
standby mode.
•Only remove the SD memory card once you 
have returned to standby mode.
•To remove the SD memory card, open the 
SD memory card cover and unlock the SD 
memory card by pressing it once. Once it is 
unlocked you may remove it.
•For information on saving files on an SD 
memory card, refer to page 14.
Storing images on an SD 
memory card 
						

							Scanning / Moving the Electronic Board
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Using
1
Set the power switch to on ( I ).
•The scanner will move to the home position 
and stop.
2
Turn the external printer on and load the 
paper.
3
Connect the external printer to “USB 
Connector-A for Printer” with a USB cable.
•The printer icon is shown on the display.
The display below is an example of the unit 
in standby mode.
4
Press the Mode Key   to select the scanning 
mode.
5
Press the Multi-Copy Key   repeatedly to 
select the number of copies (1 to 9) to be 
printed.
6
Press the Start/Stop Key.
•The unit starts scanning and the image is 
printed.
•The copying status is shown on the display.
•After printing is finished, the unit will return to 
standby mode.
Note
•Only remove the USB cable once you have 
returned to standby mode.
1
Disconnect the power cord on both ends and 
coil it.
•Make sure if there are any other devices 
connected to the unit. If so, disconnect them.
2
Release the lock A and fold back the fall-
prevention extension legs B as follows:
3
Release the caster locks and move the unit.
4
Lock the casters and set the fall-prevention 
extension legs.
5
Plug-in the power cord on both ends.
Printing with an external 
printerMoving the Electronic 
Board
A
A
B
Releasing the lock
Locking the casters
(Push this side)
Push to lock 
						

							Rotating the Whiteboard
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The whiteboard can be used on both sides.
•Rotate the whiteboard carefully and slowly. 
Otherwise, a finger can get caught or the whiteboard 
may strike the person resulting in injury.
•When rotating or fastening the whiteboard, be 
careful not to get your fingers caught between the 
whiteboard and the stoppers as this may result in 
injury.
•After rotating the whiteboard, make sure that it is 
correctly fastened with the board stoppers. 
Otherwise, the whiteboard may turn unexpectedly, 
resulting in injury.
Note
•Be careful not to strike people or objects when 
rotating the whiteboard.
•The UB-2315C is equipped with one board stopper 
and one board stopper lever.
1
Move the scanner to the left side.
2
Unlock the whiteboard by pushing the board 
stopper levers down.
•Once the board stoppers are unlocked, it is 
possible to rotate the whiteboard.
3
Rotate the whiteboard slowly.
4
Push the board stopper levers up to lock the 
whiteboard.
•The Board Stopper moves up and it is 
possible to fix in place the whiteboard.
•Make sure that the whiteboard is locked 
correctly, as follows:
Rotating the Whiteboard
Caution 
						

							Setting the Unit
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Using
The following settings can be made using the control 
panel.
It is possible to select whether the time that an image 
is scanned is displayed on the image.
1
Press the Set-up Key  .
•The set-up screen is displayed.
2
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ) repeatedly to 
select   (On) or   (Off).
•When the scanning time display is set to 
off, the following screen is displayed.
3
Press the Mode Key ( ) to return to standby 
mode.It is possible to select the file format for outputting 
images to a USB flash memory device or SD memory 
card.
1
Press the Set-up Key  .
•The set-up screen is displayed.
2
Press the Set-up Key ( ) again.
•File format set-up is selected.
3
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ) repeatedly to 
select   (PDF) or   (JPEG/TIFF).
•When PDF is selected, all images are saved 
as PDF files.
•When JPEG/TIFF is selected, images 
scanned in color are saved as JPEG files 
and images scanned in black and white are 
saved as TIFF files.
4
Press the Mode Key ( ) to return to standby 
mode.
Note
•When JPEG/TIFF is selected, images will be rotated 
90 degrees and saved. Use a graphic software to 
rotate the image back to the position it was 
displayed on the whiteboard.
Setting the Unit
Setting for scanning time 
display
PanaboardPanaboard
[On] [Off]
File format set-up 
						

							Setting the Unit
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When images are scanned in full size mode, they are 
stretched and enlarged in order to utilize the entire 
space of a page. 
1
Press the Set-up Key  .
•The set-up screen is displayed.
2
Press the Set-up Key ( ) twice.
•Image size set-up is selected.
3
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ) repeatedly to 
select   (Regular) or   (Full size).
4
Press the Mode Key ( ) to return to standby 
mode.It is possible to set the current time for the unit clock.
1
Press the Set-up Key  .
•The set-up screen is displayed.
2
For UB-2815C, press the Set-up Key ( ) 
3times.
For UB-2315C, press the Set-up Key ( ) 
twice.
•Time set-up is selected.
3
Press the Multi-Copy Key ( ).
•The time set-up screen is displayed.
Select the desired setting you wish to 
change by pressing the Multi-Copy Key ( ) 
repeatedly. The value of each setting can be 
changed by pressing the Set-up Key ( ).
•By pressing the Start/Stop Key repeatedly, it 
is possible to change the date format as 
follows:
•It is possible to change the time format using 
a computer. (See page 22.)
4
Press the Mode Key ( ) to set the time and 
return to standby mode.
Setting for Full Size Scanning 
(UB-2815C only)
PanaboardPanaboard
[Full size] [Regular size]
Setting the current time
“D/M/Y”“M/D/Y”“Y/M/D”
*D:Day / M:Month / Y:Year