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ABBYY FineReader 12 User’s Guide
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Taking photos
To obtain good quality photos of documents, be sure to position the camera correctly and follow
these simple recommendations.
 Use a tripod whenever possible.
 The lens should be positioned parallel to the page. The distance between the camera and
the document should be selected so that the entire page fits within the frame when you
zoom in. In most cases this distance will be between 50 and 60 cm.
 Even out the paper document or book pages (especially in the case of thick books). The
text lines should not be skewed by more than 20 degrees, otherwise the text may not be
converted properly.
 To get sharper images, focus on the center of the image.
 Enable the anti–shake system, as longer exposures in poor lighting conditions may cause
blur.
 Use the automatic shutter release feature. This will prevent the camera from moving when
you press the shutter release button. The use of automatic shutter release is recommended
even if you use a tripod.