Microsoft Lens (smart phone scanning option)
Initial Set-up:
Download the MICROSOFT LENS app from Google Play or Apple Store (for Android and iOS).
Verify your Microsoft Account (work or school) is updated from your desktop/lap top
computer:
9) Set/confirm your additional security verification.
Check
(1) Authentication phone (your cell)
(2) Enter number
(3) Select how you want to authenticate
(4) Check office phone
(5) If your number is wrong, you will need to contact desktop support
(6) You can also set up an alternate authentication phone
(7) Enter that number
(8) when complete make sure to click SAVE
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0) You should be all set, click the X in the upper right corner to close the window.
Capturing your documents:
11) From your PHONE – click on the Microsoft Lens app.
12) T
he first time through Click Allow Access and click OK to allow access to the camera
and OK to access photos.
Your screen will appear as below prior to focusing on desired document(s):
1) Push bu
tton to take a picture after putting your document in the frame. (5)
2) You can select different image types.
3) Your current photos display, but if you swipe down on the small white line, it will hide
photos.
4) There are some additional menu items and will also allow you to see your past files.
13) Take picture of an image.
(1) Click Add New button if you need to scan additional images.
(2) if you are done, click DONE or…
(3) If you need to delete image or make adjustments, you can use tools on top of
screen.
14) Once you have clicked Done.
(1
) You can change the title name (this will become the file name). Tip: talk to
text works great.
(2) You have a wide variety of ways to save and share – recommendation for most
would be click on the arrow by PDF.
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5) First time users: It will prompt you for your Microsoft Account; password (which is
your regular net id password); and it may send you a verification code to your phone
which you will have to enter.
