User manual PLUSTEK OPTICFILM 7200

[. . . ] The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided "AS IS" WITH-OUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. [. . . ] The maximum shadow setting is 254 (which is black), the minimum setting is 0. Gamma Bar The Gamma bar alters the mid-range gray tones in the scanned image. All optical devices, such as monitors and scanners, have some variance in their light sensitivity characteristics. To get a scanned image with good results, VistaScan provides gamma adjustment capabilities so you can compensate for this variance in your scanner. Moving the slider on the scroll bar to the right increases the brightness of the mid-range gray tones. Moving it to the left decreases the brightness of the mid-range gray tones. 32 Compaq OPTICFILM 7200 Owner's Guide Reset Button Click the Reset button to cancel the changes and return the value to the default setting. Adjusting the Image Tones The Curve command is another way to make precise adjustments in the highlight, midtones, or shadow levels in your images. Using this feature corrects the gray/color values in an image. You change the values by altering the shape of the curve that represents the brightness values of pixels. Click Reset to cancel the changes and return the value to the default setting. Adjusting the Color Balance The Color Adjustment feature controls the hue and saturation of a particular color. When you click on the Color Balance tab from the Color Adjustments panel, a continuous color spectrum wheel appears. 33 When you click in the wheel the image tones are shifted to the particular hue that is represented in that area. Click the Reset button to cancel the changes and returns the value to default setting. You can edit the Preview image before scanning the final image using the "Zoom Tool" and the "Frame Selection Tool. " To find out 36 Compaq OPTICFILM 7200 Owner's Guide more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool. NOTE: You must have a browser installed in order to view the VistaScan online help. 5. Click the icon that most closely represents the item you are going to scan in the "Click to scan" area of the VistaScan Beginner window. The item is scanned, and VistaScan automatically closes. After a moment the VistaShuttle E-Card window appears with the scanned item in the default E-Card template. 6. Click on the scanned item to display the image handles. Drag one of the image handles outward to enlarge the image, or inward to reduce the image. You can customize the E-Card template frame that surrounds the scanned item, the stamp graphic or the paper type by clicking the desired option from the buttons in the left column. 7. Click and drag any of the E-Card template elements to move them around, creating your own E-Card style. 8. Choose the Add Text command from the Text menu (or click on the Text button from the left-hand column). Enter the E-Card greeting text in the text box. [. . . ] This brings up the Close Programs window. 6. You need to end all tasks running except the EXPLORER and SYSTRAY items. To end a task, highlight an item in the Close Program window and click the End Task Button. Repeat this step for each task you want to end. 62 Compaq OPTICFILM 7200 Owner's Guide Contacting Technical Support Compaq scanners are designed to be reliable, easy-to-install, and easy-to-use. [. . . ]