Microtek Scanner Step-by-Step TUTORIAL
Copyright 2002 by Microtek International, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Microtek®, ScanMakerTM , and ScanWizardTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe® and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Ulead®, PhotoImpact®, and iMiraTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc.
Scanning the Easy Way Step into ScanWizard 5’s tutorial guide because we’ve made each task short and simple. There are several different scanning activities, with no more than 8 easy steps for each project. All of the projects concentrate on the basic scanning functions of ScanWizard 5. Part A contains the basic features and functions of the buttons and tools included in the Standard Control Panel and the Advanced Control Panel.
Inside Step-by-Step Tutorial Part A Part B Functions of ScanWizard 5 1 Using the Standard Control Panel 2 Using the Advanced Control Panel Tutorials 4 How to scan a photo 5 How to copy 6 How to scan a photo, film or slide for E-mail attachment 7 How to scan a photo for your desktop wallpaper 8 How to scan for OCR Converting scanned documents for editing 9 How to scan and instantly upload images to the web 10 How to scan printed material and insert it into a Microsoft Office application 1
Part A Using the Standard Control Panel The ScanWizard 5 - Standard Control Panel offers a simple and easy way to complete a scanning session. It has a tutorial that can guide you through the actual steps to help you accomplish your first scan. To find out more about the functions behind the Standard Control Panel, explore and navigate the panel below. Preview window Prescans and previews your material before final scanning.
Part A Using the Advanced Control Panel The ScanWizard 5 - Advanced Control Panel provides users the power to control, correct, and improve the image at the scanning stage. Acquiring the best possible scans should not require a lot of hard work, and you only need to understand the basic functions behind the Advanced Control Panel to work like a pro. Preview window Menu bar Allows various options on customizing the scanner, software, image adjustment tools, and access to help.
The Advanced Control Panel, Settings, Info, and Scan Job Queue windows appear whenever the Advanced Control Panel is activated. Otherwise, click the View menu in the Preview window, then indow to Fr ont or Show Scan Job Queue W indow select Bring Settings W Window Front Window indow. Settings window Scan Job Queue window Image type and color mode mode. appears whenever a job has been prescanned. Check sign indicates job will be scanned when you click any of the Scan Scan, E-mail or Copy buttons.
Part B How to scan a photo Microtek scanners provide quick entry into a world of “picture perfect” patterns and textures. With your Microtek scanner, you can pull out all those photographic memorabilia out of the closet and scan them for E-mail attachment, desktop wallpaper, digital photo albums, and more. Your first scanning expedition awaits you below. Place a color photograph face down on your scanner bed. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon on your desktop.
Part B How to copy Transform your scanner and printer into a convenient copy station. Whether you are in the office, home or school, you can easily print or copy handouts, memos, research papers, assignments, photographs-- almost anything within your reach. This module shows you how. Position the document that needs to be printed (“copied”) on the scanner bed. Double-click the ScanWizard 5 icon on your desktop. The ScanWizard 5 - Standard Control Panel appears.
Part B How to scan a photo, film or slide for E-mail attachment Share you images over the Internet! Just got back from your vacation and want to share your experience? or want to send photos to your family and friends just to keep in touch? Don’t just write traditional E-mail! Add a little zest by including scanned images. Properly position your photo, filmstrip or slide on the scanner bed.
Part B How to scan a photo for your desktop wallpaper Create your own unique desktop wallpaper! Check the steps below -- it’s not that complicated! Before you begin though, check the resolution of your screen area and write this down. You will need this information so that your image fits on the entire screen. Place a photo that you wish to scan for your desktop wallpaper on the scanner bed.
Part B How to scan for OCR Converting scanned documents for editing The built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) engine instantly converts a scanned document into text that can be edited from any word processing application. Save files as .rtf and .xls for use in common word processing and spreadsheet applications. For web page viewing, use .htm or .pdf for viewing on any platform. The default language for OCR is English English.
Part B How to scan and instantly upload images to the web It’s easy and fun to instantly upload images onto a free photo-sharing website. Scan, upload and share them with your family and friends across the globe or even across town. Place the material that you wish to post on the web, and then launch ScanWizard 5 5. The default scan setting under the Purpose menu has been set to Onscreen Viewing Viewing. For fastest uploading, select Onscreen Viewing Viewing.
Part B How to scan printed material and insert it into a Microsoft Office application Add a special touch of creativity to any of your school projects, certificates, resumés, brochures, press releases, product launches, etc. You can send your scanned image(s) directly to any of your Microsoft Office applications to strengthen your presentation. Position the printed material (magazine or newspaper) to be scanned on the scanner bed.
Part B How to scan and store multiple images To scan stacks of photographs or documents continuously, switch to the Advanced Control Panel, and follow these simple steps. Also, it’s always a good idea to create a special folder as a storage specifically for all your scanned images. That way, you can easily locate, browse, and retrieve them at any time. Highlight all your scan jobs, then click the Scan to button if you are ready to store all your scanned images at the same time.
Part B How to adjust color in an image The Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools in ScanWizard 5 features several powerful controls for image adjustment and enhancement, with “Before” and “After” thumbnails. All changes are shown in real time on the resizable Preview window. Tools include: White/Black Points, Tone Curve, Brightness/Contrast, Color Correction, Filter, and Descreen. Use these tools to get the desired effect for your images.
