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Table of Contents 1. Precautions…………………………………………. 2 2. Preparation………………………………………….. 5 z Standard Accessories……………………….. 5 z Parts Names………………………………….. 6 3. Install The Driver and Software…………………… 7 z Install the Driver……………………………… 7 z Install the Software………………………….. 8 4. Place Film/Slide into the Holder………………….. 9 5. Connecting the Digital Image Copier..…………… 10 6. Edit The Pictures/ Photo Editing Tools.................. 15 z Adjust…………….……………………………. 15 z Retouch…………..…..……………………….
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Digital Image Copier. Please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your recorder multiple capabilities. 1. Precaution Before using Digital Image Copier, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the image copier is operated correctly.
• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from Digital Image Copier, turn the power off immediately. Take Digital Image Copier to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair Digital Image Copier on your own. • Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for Digital Image Copier may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
Preparation EN Standard Accessories Image Copier Manual Positive Slide Holder CD Negative Film Holder Clean brush -5-
Part Names Note: We strongly suggest using a clean, dry, non-alcohol cotton swab to insert into the image copier slot and clean the glass surface periodically to produce a clear image. Please make sure your film negatives/ mounted slides and cover trays are clean before inserting into the copier as well. Dust or dirt from the negatives and cover trays will affect the quality of your scanned images.
3. Install the Driver and Software To use the digital image copier you must install the Digital Image Copier Driver and ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6 in advance. Installing the Driver 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu will appear. 3. When you see the following screen, Choose “Scanner Driver”. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install driver.
Under Vista OS - Click “Next” - Click “Install” - Click “Finish” - Select “Locate and install driver software (recommended)” Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu should appear. 2. When you see the following screen, choose “ArcSoft Software Suite” to install the software. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Setup MicroSoft DirectX 9.0 5. The installed software will automatically create a PhotoImpression 6 logo on your desktop. 6.
4. Place Film/ Slide Into The Holder 1. Open the negative/ positive slide holder as Illustrated. 2. Put a negative film/ positive slide into holder as shown. 3. Close the holder and please make sure the holder close properly.
5. Connecting the Image Copier For first time users, do NOT plug the image copier into computer while the holder is inserted in the image copier. Please remove the film/slide holder before connecting to the computer, and click “calibrate” button to perform calibration the first time the image copier is used. 1. 2. Plug the USB cable of image copier to computer properly. Once connected the power LED light will be blue. Insert the loaded film/ slide holder properly into the slot as shown.
4. Click “Get Photo” and choose “Acquire from Scanner”. 5. Verify selected device is “OVT Scanner” and select the location to save your pictures. Click “Acquire”. Please note that if you want to scan black-white film, please choose “B&W Negative” film type.
There are two formats JPG or TIF for setting There are four quality levels (Highest/ High/ Normal/ Low) for selection in JPG format. 6. You can adjust the location of the film by moving the film holder; the film holder can be moved in both directions.
7. Click “Snapshot” on the screen or press the COPY button on the image copier. A green frame will indicate the selected pictures in the preview area; the maximum is 12 pictures in the preview area. If there are more than 12 pictures scanned, the 13th pictures will overwrite the 1st picture. If you want to save one or more pictures, press the Shift key to continue selecting pictures or the CTRL key to select a single picture.
8. 9. Press the “Transfer” button to transfer or save selected pictures to your computer. Press “Exit” to exit. Note1: To ensure the best image quality, please allow about 5 seconds between snapshots and transfers for white balance enhancement. Note2: Please do not minimize the window of scanning screen after transferring the pictures. If you want to see the scanned pictures, click EXIT and you will see the picture you scanned before.
6. Edit The Pictures First, click on the picture to select, and then use the ArcSoft tools to edit the pictures as you like. Edit Photo Editing Tools The Photo Editing Tools module includes a complete set of photo enhancement, editing and retouching controls. The windows can be stretched to provide a large size view of the active photo. Double click the module’s tool bar to maximize the window to fill the computer screen.
1.2 Color This feature is designed to fix digital photos that have unnatural color or appear too dark. It’s also great for fixing scanned versions of old prints that have faded or whose colors have changed after many years. How to fix the color of a photo: 1. Drag the color balance sliders to make the photo color appear more natural. Add red or yellow to make the photo warmer. Add blue or green to make the photo cooler. 2.
2. Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator to EN move over a red eye. 3. Place your cursor directly over the red eye and click. 4. Repeat the process until all the red eyes are fixed. 5. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the result. 1.4 Crop This feature enables you to trim photos for a dramatic effect or cut off the distracting parts of a picture. This feature enables you to trim photos for dramatic effect or cut off the distracting parts of a picture.
How to use Straighten: 1. Move the slider (or click the rotate buttons) until the photo appears straight. 2. Use the superimposed grid lines for vertical and horizontal reference. 3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you do not. 1.6 Blur Background This feature can be used in subtle way – to tone down un-important background details, or for dramatic effect- by making the main subject of a photo “pop out” of the picture. How to use the Blur Background function: 1.
2. Retouch 2.1 Healing Brush The Healing Brush is good for fixing dust, scratches and removing skin blemishes. How to use the Healing Brush to fix a skin blemish: 1. Establish a source point for the Healing Brush by holding the Shift key and clicking on an area of the skin that is close in color and texture to the area you want to heal. 2. Use the zoom control to zoom in on the blemish. 3. Adjust the size of the healing brush so the cursor (circle) is only slightly larger than the blemish. 4.
3. Click and hold your mouse button and carefully paint over the telephone pole. Do not release the mouse button until the job is done. The sky will be cloned into place. 4. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the result. 2.3 Lighten/Darken The Light/Darken tool is good for adjusting specific areas of a photo. 2.4 Smudge Simulate the smearing of wet paint. Please click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and sharpness. 2.5 Sharpen Sharpen blurry areas.
2.7 Paint Brush Allows you to “paint” on your image when you click and drag the mouse. Click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and transparency. 2.8 Line Draw a straight line in the photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the line width and transparency. 2.9 Eraser Simulate an eraser, removing the image painting by paintbrush and line tools from your photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the eraser size and effect. 3.
9. Appendix Specifications Image Sensor 1/2.5” 5 mega CMOS sensor, 5.17 mega pixels Lens Specification F=6.0, 4 Glass elements, half field angle=14.1º Color Balance Automatic Exposure Control Automatic Frame Rate 2592x1680 pixels @7.5 fps Focus Range Fixed focus PC interface USB 2.0 Scan High Resolution 5M equal to 1,800 dpi (enhances to 3,600 dpi via interpolation) Light Source Back Light 3 white LED System Requirements Windows XP/ Vista, 32/64bits Power From USB port Dimension 165.
10. Trouble Shooting Issue Possible cause Image Copier not plugged into a high-speed USB port. Resolution I have a Windows message that “Windows cannot load Omni SuperCam” Installation possibly not done in the correct order. Image Copier installation must be done in exact order as shown in the instruction manual. To fix this, unplug the image copier, uninstall the driver, uninstall PhotoImpression6, and restart your computer.
install CD. Warning from Windows that device “has not passed Microsoft logo testing” May be a problem with your CD drive. This is normal. OK to continue. possible check another computer to see if the disc is recognized. Choose continue anyway. The image copier will not harm your computer. (Windows certification is in process for this software) My Arcsoft PI6 does not work properly Possibly other versions of PI6 already installed on your computer.
to “clean-up” your newly digitized picture. I found black edge when in preview mode Slide might not in holder central position Tilt the scanner left or right, slide will slip and check the preview photo again. I found the black edge when seeing the photo Film/Slide size tolerance Crop the photo by software, detail user guide, please refer to this manual “Edit the picture” point “1.
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