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Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite II Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF STANDARD SCAN UTILITY..30 CONTENTS 1. LAUNCHING THE STANDARD SCAN UTILITY ..........31 Windows LAUNCHING THE STANDARD BEFORE YOU BEGIN......4 SCAN UTILITY ..........31 Launching the utility with Photoshop Elements ....31 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ....6 Launching the utility software .........31 Macintosh LAUNCHING THE STANDARD GETTING STARTED....8 SCAN UTILITY ..........32...
  • Page 3 CROPPING APS IMAGES......51 DIGITAL ICE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..69 OTHER DISPLAYS IN THE PRESCAN DIGITAL ICE ..........70 WINDOW ............51 DIGITAL ROC ..........71 Frame number ..............51 DIGITAL GEM ..........72 RGB display ..............51 8. SCAN SETTINGS.......74 7. IMAGE CORRECTION.......52 SCAN-SETTING DIALOG BOX....74 IMAGE CORRECTION TAB ......52 USING JOB FILES ........75 TONE CURVES AND HISTOGRAM.....53 Job Categories..............76...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    • Other corporate and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respec- tive companies. • This manual may not be copied in part or whole without the prior written permission from Minolta Co., Ltd. ©2001 Minolta Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Tested by the Minolta Corporation, 101 Williams Drive Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A. The sound pressure level is less than 70dB according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779.

  • Page 6: For Proper And Safe Use

    Power supply: using this product. • Use only the specified AC adapter (Delta WARNING Electronics ADP-20LB Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility REV:B) within the volt- Minolta AC Adapter when repairs are required. age range indicated on AC-U10 the adapter unit.
  • Page 7 • Store this product out • The required operating environment must be of reach of children. between 10°C and 35°C with less than 80% Be careful when humidity. A sudden change in temperature can around children, not to cause condensation inside the product, which harm them with the may result in electric shock or fire.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Before using this product, please take following steps: • CHECK THE PACKAGE CONTENTS • INSTALL THE DIMAGE SCAN ELITE II UTILITY SOFTWARE • INSTALL ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS • CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER • CONNECT THE USB OR IEEE1394 CABLE...

  • Page 9: Installing The Utility Software

    INSTALLING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE To use the scanner, your computer system must meet the following requirements: Pentium or later processor. Pentium Power PC G3 or later (Except 68 K III processor is recommended when Macintosh and Mac OS compatible scanning with 16 bit output or using units).

  • Page 10: About Twain Drivers And Plug-Ins

    CD-ROM drive. • The DiMAGE Scan Elite II setup screen will appear. • To check the contents of the DiMAGE Scan Elite II CD- ROM, click the [To access the CD-ROM] button. Click the [Starting up the DiMAGE Scan II installer] button.
  • Page 11 Click [Next>] to view the license agreement. Click [Yes] to accept the agreement and continue. • Read the entire agreement carefully before continuing. If you do not agree to the terms of the license agreement, click [No] to exit the setup program. To install the software in the default folder (C:\Program Files\DS_Elite2), click [Next>]...

  • Page 12: Macintosh

    INSTALLING DRIVER SOFTWARE - MACINTOSH Turn on the computer to start the Mac OS. Insert the DiMAGE Scan Elite II CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Dimage Scan Elite2 CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click on the DiMAGE Scan Elite 2 icon.
  • Page 13 Select the installation method from the pop-up menu at the top left of the installer screen. Click on [Install] to begin installation. • The easy-install option will install the required software. If only specific programs need to be installed, select the custom-install option;...

  • Page 14: Installing Adobe Photoshop Elements

    INSTALLING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Take time to register your copy of Photoshop Elements with Adobe. You can register online, by fax, or by mail. The software can be registered online during installation by following the instructions on the installer screens. To register by fax or mail, read the instructions in the registration folder located in the technical-information folder on the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM.
  • Page 15 Read the cautions on the setup screen. If no other applications are running, click [Next>] • Click [Cancel] to exit the setup routine to stop any applications that may be running. To start the installation routine again, double click on the elements icon in My Computer.
  • Page 16 INSTALLING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS - WINDOWS Fill in all the fields on the user [Next>] information screen. Click • The serial number is found on the back of the CD-ROM case. Enter the serial exactly as it is displayed. Check the registration information on the confirmation screen.
  • Page 17 Turn on the computer to start the Mac OS. Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop. Locate the Photoshop Elements installer in the Adobe Photoshop Elements folder located in the appropriate language folder.

  • Page 18: Macintosh

    INSTALLING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS - MACINTOSH At the bottom left of the installer screen, specify the location in which the software will be installed. To change the designated location, use the install- location menu; this menu can be used to select an existing location or create a new folder.

  • Page 19: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS 35mm film-holder mark Pull down the front door to this position when inserting a 35mm film holder. APS adapter mark Pull down the front door to this position when inserting the optional APS adapter. Front door When the scanner is not in use, close the door to prevent dust from entering the unit.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Scanner Cable

    Click [Yes] to complete the scanner installation. The “Installing...” screen will appear during installation. The DiMAGE Scan Elite II is ready to use. The previ- ous routines only need to be completed once.

  • Page 21: Disconnecting The Cable With Windows

    Disconnecting the cable with Windows With Windows 2000 or Me, always close the utility software before dis- connecting the IEEE 1394 or USB cable while the computer and scanner are on. Before unplugging the IEEE 1394 cable with Windows Me, com- plete the “Unplug or eject hardware”...

  • Page 22: Easy Scan Utility

    The front door of the scanner must be completely closed before turning on the scanner or launch- ing the software. Select Start - > Program (P) - > Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite2 ver.1.0 - > DS Elite2 Easy Utility. Open the DS Elite 2 folder, and double click the...

  • Page 23: Loading The Film Holder

    2. LOADING THE FILM HOLDER Using the included holders, the DiMAGE Scan Elite II can scan mounted or unmounted... • Color negatives • Color positives • Black and white negatives • Black and white positives APS (Advanced Photo System) film can also be scanned using the optional APS adapter AD-10.

  • Page 24: Loading The Slide Mount Holder - Sh-U1

    LOADING THE FILM HOLDER Loading the Slide Mount Holder - SH-U1 • The slide mount holder SH-U1 accommodates up to four slides. Slide mounts must be thicker than 1 mm and thinner than 2 mm to be used in the holder. Do not use glass mounted slides. APS slide mounts can be used.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Film Holder

    • When using the APS adapter, if the scanner makes a strange sound or the “Film advance error” warning appears, eject the APS cassette immediately (see page 29), and do not insert it again. • Minolta is not responsible for any loss or damage caused from the operation of this product. 3. INSERTING THE FILM HOLDER For information on loading the film holder, see page 23.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Film Holder Fh-U1 Or Sh-U1

    INSERTING THE FILM HOLDER Inserting the APS Adapter AD-10 (SOLD SEPARATELY) Open the front door of scanner until the top of the door lines up with the APS mark. With the scanner contacts face up, insert the adapter into the scanner until it stops. •...

  • Page 27: Making An Index Scan

    5. MAKING AN INDEX SCAN An index scan displays a thumbnail image of all the images in the holder. This is especially useful when a selection needs to be made between similar negatives on one strip of film. To make an index scan, click on the radio button next to the setting.

  • Page 28: Choosing Digital Ice/Roc/Gem Processing

    8. CHOOSING DIGITAL ICE/ROC/GEM PROCESSING The scanned image can be enhanced with Digital ICE image processing. These tools cannot be used with traditional black and white film. Click on the buttons to choose the image processing to be applied to the scanned images.

  • Page 29: Turning Off The Scanner

    Turning off the scanner Press the eject button to unload the film holder or APS adapter. • The scanner automatically ejects the 35mm film or slide mount holder to the initial inserting position. Do not touch or hinder the holder while it is moving. •...

  • Page 30: Standard Scan Utility

    STANDARD SCAN UTILITY The Standard Scan Utility allows individual selection over scan settings to optimize the reproduction of the film image. The following flow diagram shows the usual scanning procedure: 1. LAUNCH THE STANDARD SCAN UTILITY (see page 31) The utility can be lunched through an image-processing software or as a stand-alone application.

  • Page 31: Launching The Standard Scan Utility

    1. LAUNCHING THE STANDARD SCAN UTILITY CAUTION Confirm the cable is securely connected and the front door of the scanner is closed before turn- ing on the scanner and launching the software. If the front door is open before launching the software, the scanner cannot initialize and will not accept the film holder.

  • Page 32: Scan Utility

    CAUTION Confirm the cable is securely connected and the front door of the scanner is closed before turn- ing on the scanner and launching the software. If the front door is open before launching the soft- ware, the scanner can not initialize and will not accept the film holder. LAUNCHING THE STANDARD SCAN UTILITY Launching the Utility in Photoshop Elements The DS Elite2 plug-in must be installed in the Photoshop Elements’...

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Scanner

    2. SETTING UP THE SCANNER MAIN WINDOW When the software is launched, the main window will open. For details on the scan-setting dialog box, see page 74. Film-format list box To select 35mm or APS film(see page 36). Film-type list box Preferences button Color negative, color To set scan preferences (see...

  • Page 34: Setting Scanner Preferences

    SETTING SCANNER PREFERENCES Click the preferences button open the preferences dialog box. Select the preferences as desired. Auto-expose-for-slides check box Checking this option activates the auto-exposure func- tion during the prescan and final scan of color slides. Since the density range of color slides are relatively uniform, adjusting the expose for each slide is unneces- sary.
  • Page 35 Multi-sample list box Multi-sampling can be used when making scans. This function reduces random noise in the image by analyzing the data of each sample scan. The more samples taken, the less random noise in the image and the longer the scanning time. Select from one of five settings: •...

  • Page 36: Loading The Film Holder

    3. LOADING THE FILM HOLDER Load the film holder or APS adapter, and insert it in the scanner. See page 23 for details on how to place film or slides in the film holder. 35mm film holder FH-U1 Slide mount holder SH-U1 APS adapter AD-10 (Optional) 4.

  • Page 37: Index Scan

    5. INDEX SCAN The index scan is a low-resolution scan used to show thumbnail images of all the frames in the film holder. Index scans are particularly useful when selecting images from negatives. If an index scan is not needed, simply click on the thumbnail frame of the corresponding frame in the film holder to scan a specific image.

  • Page 38: Making An Index Scan

    MAKING AN INDEX SCAN Click on the index-scan button the main window. • All the frames in the film holder will be scanned. • To cancel the index scan, click the cancel button in the small dialog box that appears during the scan, or... :press the escape key :press the command ( ) key and period (.) at the same time until the canceling-index-...

  • Page 39: Rotating Or Flipping The Index Frames

    ROTATING OR FLIPPING THE INDEX FRAMES Click the appropriate button to rotate or flip the prescan image. Rotate 90˚ counterclockwise. Rotate 90˚ clockwise. Flip horizontally. Flip vertically. Flipping the image vertically creates a mirror image and does not simply rotate it 180°.

  • Page 40: Fit-To-Window Button

    FIT-TO-WINDOW BUTTON This function automatically sizes the index images to fit the utility window. Click the fit-to-window button • When the fit-to-window button is clicked again, the index images are displayed at their original size. REVERSING THE FRAME ORDER Some cameras reverse-wind the film so the last frame is exposed at the beginning of the roll. When scanning film strips, the order of the index thumbnails can be reversed to correct the chronology.

  • Page 41: Saving An Index File

    SAVING AN INDEX FILE The index thumbnails can be saved as an index file. The index file can be loaded into the scanner so that the index scan does not need to be made again. All the frames in the film holder, including empty frames, must be scanned before the index thumbnails can be saved.

  • Page 42: Making A Prescan

    6. MAKING A PRESCAN Prescanning allows cropping and image processing to be applied to the image before the final scan. This allows the image data to be optimized at the time of scanning. PRESCAN TAB Click the prescan tab in the main window to view the prescan window. Rotate-left button Manual-focus button To rotate the image 90˚counterclockwise (see...

  • Page 43: Making A Prescan

    MAKING A PRESCAN Select the index frame(s) to be prescanned. Click the prescan button in the main window. • The prescan window will be displayed automatically. • Double clicking on the index frame will activate the prescan even if no thumbnail is displayed in the frame. •...

  • Page 44: Manual Cropping

    CROPPING THE IMAGE Manual Cropping After clicking the auto-cropping button, the cropping frame can be adjusted with the mouse. To enlarge or reduce the cropping frame... Using the mouse, place the pointer over the cor- ners or sides of the cropping frame; the pointer will change to a double arrow (figure A).

  • Page 45: Prescanning The Cropped Image

    PRESCANNING THE CROPPED IMAGE Click the crop-prescan button to prescan the cropped area. Only the cropped area will be displayed. • To return to the full prescan image, press the prescan button. FIT-TO-WINDOW BUTTON Click the fit-to-window button to automatically fit the prescanned image to the utility window.

  • Page 46: Rotating Or Flipping The Image

    ROTATING OR FLIPPING THE IMAGE Click the appropriate button to rotate or flip the prescan image. Rotate the image 90˚ counterclockwise. Rotate the image 90˚ clockwise. Flip the image horizontally. Flip the image vertically. Flipping the image vertically creates a mirror image and does not simply rotate it 180°.

  • Page 47: Zooming

    ZOOMING The prescan image can be enlarged or reduced to examine areas within the image. Click the zoom button • The mouse pointer changes to the plus magnifying glass. • When the fit-to-window function is active, the zoom button can not be used. Click on the area in the image to be enlarged.

  • Page 48: Auto Exposure

    AUTO EXPOSURE AE area selection is an advanced function to control the scan exposure. This function allows the selection of a small area within the image to be used to determine the scan exposure. The AE lock function sets the scanner exposure based on the exposure of a specific prescan. This exposure can be applied to scans of different images.

  • Page 49: Ae Lock

    POINT AF (AUTOFOCUS) The DiMAGE Scan Elite II’s autofocus system uses the CCD sensor to focus the scanner. When the autofocus-at-scan option is selected in the preferences box, the autofocus system uses the cen- ter of image to determine the focus.

  • Page 50: Manual Focus

    MANUAL FOCUS The scanner can be focused manually using the focus meter. Click the manual-focus button • The mouse pointer will change to the manual- focus icon. • To cancel the function, click the manual-focus button again. Click on the area of image to be used for focus.

  • Page 51: Cropping Aps Images

    CROPPING APS IMAGES When APS film format is selected, the CHP button is displayed in the prescan window. Clicking the CHP button cycles the cropping frame through the “C,” “H,” and “P” APS framing formats. When using the image-correction tools, only the cropped area is displayed. Click the CHP button until the desired frame is displayed.

  • Page 52: Image Correction

    7. IMAGE CORRECTION To optimize the scan data, the image can be processed before it is scanned IMAGE CORRECTION TAB Click the correction tab in the main window to view the correction window. Reset button Tone-curve/Histogram button Cancels all corrections Graphic control over color, contrast, and value (see page 53).

  • Page 53: Tone Curves And Histogram

    TONE CURVES AND HISTOGRAM Click the tone curve/histogram button to open the dialog box. Color-histogram button Channel list box Freehand curve button Smooth curve button Tone curve White-point button Gray-point button Black-point button Apply button Histogram Input shadow/gamma/highlight text box Input shadow/gamma/highlight sliders Output shadow/highlight sliders Output shadow/highlight text box...

  • Page 54: Rgb And Cmy

    TIPS RGB and CMY The RGB color model is an additive process that uses the primary colors of light: red, green, and blue. An additive color system mixes the three colors to recreate the entire spectrum of light. If all three colors are mixed, white light is produced.

  • Page 55: Changing The Tone Curves

    CHANGING THE TONE CURVES Place the mouse pointer over the tone curve. Click and drag the curve. • Each time the tone curve is clicked, a new node will be attached to the curve. The nodes can be moved by clicking and dragging. •...

  • Page 56: A Quick Guide To Tone Curve Corrections

    A QUICK GUIDE TO TONE CURVE CORRECTIONS Image processing is a highly specialized and difficult field that takes years of practice to master. This basic guide to using tone curves covers a few simple procedures to improve your pictures. For more about digital-image processing, consult your local book dealer about self-help guides on this subject.

  • Page 57: Increasing The Contrast Of An Image

    Increasing the contrast of an image The contrast of an image can be changed. The light blue 45° line on the tone curve chart repre- sents the original contrast of the scanned image. Making the angle of the tone curve greater than 45°...

  • Page 58: White, Black, And Gray Point Corrections

    WHITE, BLACK, AND GRAY POINT CORRECTIONS Advanced image corrections can be made by specifying a white, black, and gray point within the image. Locating an appropriate neutral area within the image is critical to correctly calibrate the soft- ware. When the dropper tool is selected, the RGB display is active and can be used to evaluate the image area.

  • Page 59: Setting The White And Black-Point Values

    Click a neutral area of the image to be defined as the gray point. • The area used to calibrate the gray point must be neutral. The brightness level of the area is not important, but if the area has a definite color, the image will not be color balanced correctly.

  • Page 60: Histogram Correction

    HISTOGRAM CORRECTIONS The histogram indicates the distribution of pixels with specific brightness and color values inside the cropping frame. Using the histogram can maximize the output of the image data. Changes made with the histogram are also displayed on the tone curve. Auto setting Click the auto-setting button.

  • Page 61: Color Corrections With The Histogram

    Color corrections with the histogram Click the color-histogram button to view the red, green, and blue histograms. • The tone curve and histogram dialog box extends to the right to show the R, G, B channel histograms. • Click the histogram RGB display button again to close the RGB histograms.

  • Page 62: Brightness / Contrast / Color Corrections

    BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST / COLOR CORRECTIONS This palette allows easy corrections to be made to brightness, contrast, and color. Click on the brightness / contrast / color-balance button to open the correction palette. Drag the brightness, contrast, or color sliders, or enter specific values in the corresponding text box to make corrections.

  • Page 63: Hue / Saturation / Lightness Corrections

    HUE / SATURATION / LIGHTNESS CORRECTIONS This palette adjusts the image in reference to the HSB color model. These controls can be used to manipulate the color image rather than producing a realistic representation. The HSB color model defines color based upon human perception rather than photographic processes.

  • Page 64: Variation Corrections

    VARIATION CORRECTIONS The variation dialog box allows an image to be corrected by comparing it to other slightly corrected images surrounding it. This is an easy method to correct images for individuals who are inexperi- enced in image processing or photofinishing. All changes are reflected in the prescan image. Click the variation button •...

  • Page 65: Brightness & Contrast Variation

    Brightness & Contrast variation Eight images with a slight correction to brightness and contrast are displayed around a thumbnail of the uncorrected prescan image. Drag the variation-step slider, or enter the correction step into the variation-step text box to set the degree of correction.

  • Page 66: Selective-Color Corrections

    SELECTIVE-COLOR CORRECTIONS Selective-color correction is an advanced technique to refine the colors in the image. The color of each process color, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, can be used to adjust the six separate color groups in the image: red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow. This type of correction is effective in changing a specific color without influencing any of the other colors in the image.

  • Page 67: Canceling Image Corrections

    • Threshold level: can be adjusted between 0 and 255. The default setting is 2. If the difference between the surrounding pixels is greater than the threshold level, that pixel is recognized as a sharp subject pixel. When the level is set to 0, the whole image is corrected. The threshold level can separate smooth or even areas from edges and detailed areas to be sharpened.

  • Page 68: Saving And Loading Image Corrections

    SAVING AND LOADING IMAGE CORRECTIONS All corrections applied to an image can be saved as a correction Job. The correction Job can be loaded into the utility at any time, and the correction settings can be applied to different images. Saving an image-correction Job Click the save image-correction-Job button...

  • Page 69: Digital Ice, Roc, And Gem Corrections

    DIGITAL ICE, ROC, AND GEM CORRECTIONS DIGITAL ICE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Digital ICE is an collection of powerful image-processing tools: ICE, ROC, and GEM. To make use of these image-processing functions, the following system requirements must be met: Minimum system requirements Recommended system requirements Memory Hard disk space...

  • Page 70: Digital Ice

    Digital ICE Digital ICE (Image Correction Enhancement) eliminates surface defects (dust, scratches, finger- prints, mold, etc.) from the film image during scanning. Click the Digital-ICE button to activate the function. Press the prescan button to view the results. • Digital ICE processing is applied to the prescan and final scan. •...

  • Page 71: Digital Roc

    Digital ROC The Digital ROC (Reconstruction of Color) can restore the faded color of old film. Click the Digital-ROC button to activate the function. Press the pres- can button to view the results. • When Digital ROC is used, the prescan also makes the final scan.

  • Page 72: Digital Gem

    Digital GEM Digital GEM (Grain Equalization and Management) reduces the effect of grain in color film. Grain is a sandy texture that can sometimes be seen smooth uniform areas of the image, such as the sky. Grain is more pronounced in fast film. Digital GEM cannot be used with traditional black and white films.
  • Page 73 Adjust or move the Digital-GEM sample area to select the image area to be used to evaluate the Digital-GEM correction. • Choose a smooth uniform area to evaluate. Skin is a good subject. • Using the mouse, place the pointer over the corners or sides of the GEM sample area frame;...

  • Page 74: Scan Settings

    Before making the final scan, the input and output parameters must be specified. While it’s possible to input the scan settings yourself, DiMAGE Scan Elite II gives you an easier choice - the Job func- tion, which automatically loads the scan settings based on the final use of the image.

  • Page 75: Using Job Files

    USING JOB FILES The Standard Scan Utility contains approximately 110 preinstalled Job files to cover a wide range of image use. Click the load Job button • The Job-selection dialog box will appear. Select a category from the drop-down list. Click a Job file name to select it.

  • Page 76: Job Categories

    USING JOB FILES Job Categories Custom User-created scan settings (see page 74). Color Laser Printer For digital color copiers and color laser printers. Uses an output resolution of 600 dpi with four paper sizes from A4 Quarter through Letter Eighth. Photosensitive For printers that use photosensitive/photographic material.

  • Page 77: Inputting Scan Settings Manually

    INPUTTING SCAN SETTINGS MANUALLY Input-resolution list box Values can be selected among the drop-down list or be entered into the box directly. The resolutions on the list are 2820, 1410, 940, 705, 470, 352, and 282 dpi. The default setting is 705 dpi.

  • Page 78: Resolution And Output Size

    INPUTTING THE SCAN SETTING BY YOURSELF TIPS Resolution and output size The resolution can be expressed in dpi (dots per inch). This refers to how many pixels are placed along one linear inch. The resolution of 350 dpi, which is commonly used in the commercial print- ing field, means that an area of one square inch would use 122,500 pixels.

  • Page 79: Example: Setting The Scanner Output By Print Size And Out- Put Resolution

    Example: Setting output by print size and output resolution Select millimeters from the unit list box. Enter the output resolution in the output-resolution list box. In this example, enter 300. • This example is based on a printer with a 300 dpi output. Enter the output size: in this example, enter 148 for the width and 100 for the height.

  • Page 80: Saving A Job File

    SAVING A JOB FILE Frequently used scan settings can be saved. With the scan settings to be saved in the scan settings window, click on the save Job button • The Job-registry dialog box appears. Select the category in which to save the settings from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 81: Making The Final Scan

    9. MAKING THE FINAL SCAN When using the utility through an image-processing application Click the scan button in the main window. • The final scan will start. • When the scanning is complete, the image is automatically loaded into Photoshop Elements. Close the utility software.

  • Page 82: File Types

    FINAL SCAN AND SAVING TIPS File types BMP - the bitmap image file type is used in Windows. This file type can be opened in the paint software installed in the Windows operating system. JPEG - the image file can be compressed to reduce the file size. The compression ratio can be selected when saving.

  • Page 83: Custom Wizard

    CUSTOM WIZARD This function automates the scanning procedure. Set the film holder in the scanner. Click the Custom Wizard button On the Custom-Wizard-setting dialog box, select “New” from the Custom Wizard settings. Click [Next]. • The film format and type should be entered. See details on page 36.
  • Page 84 CUSTOM WIZARD Select Digital ICE, ROC, or GEM image processing. Click [Next]. • Digital ICE reduces the effect of dust, flaws, scratches, and fingerprints on the film surface. This cannot be used with Kodachrome film. Digital ROC restores the color of faded film. The Digital GEM reduces the effect of film grain.

  • Page 85: Quitting The Standard Scan Utility

    Quitting the Standard Scan Utility To turn off the scanner at the end of a scanning session, following steps 1 through 4. To restart the computer, following steps 1 through 3. Quit the Standard Scan Utility software or close Photoshop Elements.

  • Page 86: Appendix

    DISCONNECTING WITH THE COMPUTER AND SCANNER ON When using the USB cable, or when using the IEEE 1394 cable with Windows 2000 Quit the utility software. Confirm the DiMAGE Scan Elite II indicator lamp is on and not blinking. Disconnect the IEEE 1394 or USB cable.

  • Page 87: When Using The Ieee 1394 Cable With Windows Me

    When using the IEEE 1394 cable with Windows Me Quit the utility software. Confirm the DiMAGE Scan Elite II indicator lamp is on and not blinking. • If other USB or IEEE devices are connected to the computer, confirm that they are not in operation before continuing.

  • Page 88: Color Matching

    (see page 34). Color matching increases the scanning time. The DiMAGE Scan Elite II color matching function matches the scanned color with specified color spaces. The color matching system can use the monitor’s ICC profile to display the image as accu- rately as possible.

  • Page 89: Output Color Space

    OUTPUT COLOR SPACE The choice of output color space is dependent on how the image will be reproduced. For most home use where the image is displayed on a monitor or printed with a small printer, sRGB color space is adequate. Other color spaces have been included for professional and technical applica- tions.

  • Page 90: Setting The Monitor Icc Profile

    SETTING THE MONITOR ICC PROFILE Click the use-ICC-profile check box. Click the load ICC-profile button. • The operating systems file-open dialog box will appear. Open the ICC profile for the monitor in use. • The ICC profiles can be found at the following locations: 98/98SE/Me : Select [Windows] folder ->...

  • Page 91: Scanner Color Profiles

    SCANNER NOTES Scanner color profiles When installing the utility software, the scanner profiles listed below will be automatically installed in the color folder in Windows, and in the ColorSync profile folder in Macintosh. These profiles have been included for advanced color matching with profile to profile conversions in sophisticat- ed image-processing or DTP applications.

  • Page 92: Installed Files And Folders

    INSTALLED FILES AND FOLDERS When installing the utility software, the following files and folders are installed. Program Files DS_Elite2 Exporter folder Help folder Job folder*1 Profile folder Prefs folder DS_Elite2.exe DS_Elite2Easy.exe Readme.txt Windows Twain.dll Twain32.dll Twunk_16.exe Twunk_32.exe System MFSLib2888.dll MFSBaseLib2888.dll DICEMLT002.dll DRAGMLT002.dll MCMLDS.dll...

  • Page 93: Job File List

    JOB FILE LIST • To save new Job files, see page 80. • Do not handle the Job file using Explorer in Windows or the Finder in Macintosh. 35mm film Category Job Name Input Output Mag. Unit Input Size Input Output Size Output Res.

  • Page 94: Aps

    JOB FILE LIST APS film Category Job Name Input Output Mag. Unit Input Size Input Output Size Output Res. Res. Lock Lock Default Default pixel ColorLaserPrinter A4Eighth 2584 24.42 17.33 74.5 LetterEighth 2785 inch 0.87 0.68 4.05 3.16 Photosensitive A5Full 2820 29.79 17.3...

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Scan type: Moving film, fixed sensor, single-pass scan Film type: Negative and positive, color and monochrome Film formats: Mounted and unmounted 35mm film. Mounted APS film. APS cassette with optional adapter. Scanning dimensions: 35mm - 24.21 x 36.32mm (2688 x 4032 pixels) APS - 17.29 x 29.98mm (1920 x 3328 pixels) Optical input resolution: 2820 dpi...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This section covers minor problems with scanner operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact your dealer or a Minolta Service Facility. SYMPTOM or MESSAGE SOLUTION When starting up the utility software, Error=4 -...

  • Page 97: User Technical Support

    USER TECHNICAL SUPPORT Please contact your dealer for information regarding installation, IEEE 1394 interface recommenda- tions, or application compatibility. If your dealer is unable to help you, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility. Please have the following information ready when calling Minolta Technical Support:...

  • Page 98: Index

    INDEX 16 bit..................34 Digital GEM ..............28,69,72 16 bit linear................34 Digital-GEM button ............33,72 35mm film holder..............8, 23 Digital-GEM sample display ..........72 35mm film-holder mark............19,25 Digital-GEM sample area .............72 8 bit..................34 Digital-GEM slider ..............72 A AC adapter AC-U10 ............8, 19 Digital-GEM text box ............72 Adobe RGB ................91 Digital ICE ..............28,69,70 AE area selection button ..........34,42,48...
  • Page 99 Input-resolution list box ...........74,77 RGB display ..............42,51 Input shadow/gamma/highlight slider ......53,60 Rotate-all-frames-180-degrees check box ......35 Input shadow/gamma/highlight text box......53,60 Rotate-left button (Index scan)........37,39 Input-size lock button ............74,77 Rotate-left button (Prescan) ..........42,46 Input-size text box ............74,77 Rotate-right button (Index scan)........37, 39 Inserting the film holder............25 Rotate-right button (Prescan) ..........42,46 Installed files and folders............92...
  • Page 100 A QUICK GUIDE TO UTILITY WINDOW BUTTONS Main window - page 33 Index-scan button - p. 37 Custom Wizard button - p. 83 Prescan button - p. 42 Digital-ICE button - p. 70 Scan button - p. 81 Digital-ROC button - p. 71 Preferences button - p.
  • Page 101 A QUICK GUIDE TO COLOR BALANCING Use this quick reference chart to complementary colors when adjusting the color balance of an image. Yellow Magenta Blue Green Cyan In photography, red, green, and blue are the primary colors. The secondary colors, cyan, magenta, and yellow, are made from combining the primary colors: cyan = blue + green, magenta = blue + red, and yellow = red + green.
  • Page 102 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H. Amalienstrasse 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Austria Minolta Camera Benelux B.V. Zonnebaan 39, P.O. Box 6000, NL-3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands Belgian Branch Prins Boudewijnlaan 1, B-2550 Kontich, Belgium...

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