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Nikon Scanners Software Reference Manual (211 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Scanner | Size: 2.16 MB

Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 - Read this First

15
- About this Manual
  15
- Before You Begin
  17
Chapter 2 - Software Installation - Macintosh

19
- Nikon Software
  19
  - Nikon Scanner Plug-In Software
    19
  - Nikon Control Software
    19
  - Utility Software
    20
  - System Requirements
    20
- About the Nikon Installer
  20
  - The Distribution Diskette
    20
  - Before You Begin
    21
- Running the Nikon Installer
  21
Chapter 3 - Software Installation - IBM PC or Compatible

25
Chapter 4 - Getting Started on the Macintosh

37
- Launching the Nikon Scanner
  37
  - Plug-In Initialization
    39
- The Scan Dialogs
  39
- Inserting the Slide
  41
  - Coolscan
    41
  - Ls-3510Af
    42
- Scanning a Preview Image
  43
- Final Scan
  44
  - Setting the Crop
    44
- Conclusion
  46
Chapter 5 - Getting Started on the IBM PC or Compatible

47
- Launching the Software
  47
- Inserting the Slide
  49
  - Coolscan
    49
  - Ls-3510Af
    50
- Scanning a Preview Image
  51
- Final Scan
  52
  - Setting the Crop
    52
- Conclusion
  54
Chapter 6 - Producing a Scan

55
Chapter 7 - Introduction to the Nikon Scanner Plug-In

65
- Introduction
  65
- Launching the Nikon Scanner
  65
  - Plug-In Initialization
    67
- The Scan Dialogs
  68
- Using the Nikon Scanner Plug-In
  71
  - Message Boxes
    71
  - Buttons
    72
  - Value Edit Boxes
    72
  - Pop-Up Menus - Macintosh
    73
  - Combo Boxes - Windows
    73
  - Graphics Windows
    74
- Using the Mouse to Control the Scan Dialog
  75
- The Gamma Curve Editor Dialog Box
  76
- The Tools Dialog Box
  78
- The Scanner State
  85
- Getting Help
  85
Chapter 8 - Setting and Restoring the Nikon Plug-In State - Macintosh

87
- The Settings Controls
  88
  - Reset
    88
  - Set Defaults
    88
  - Load Settings
    88
  - Save Settings
    89
- The Automatic Method
  89
  - Summary
    89
- The Set Default Method
  89
  - Summary
    90
- The User-Named Method
  90
  - Summary
    91
Chapter 9 - Setting and Restoring the Nikon Plug-In State - Windows

93
- The Settings Controls
  94
  - Use Defaults
    94
  - Set Defaults
    94
  - Load Settings
    94
  - Save Settings
    95
- The Automatic Method
  95
  - Summary
    95
- The Set Default Method
  96
  - Summary
    96
- The User-Named Method
  96
  - Summary
    98
Chapter 10 - Performing a Preview or Final Scan

99
- The Scan Controls
  99
  - The Preview Button
    99
  - The Scan Button
    99
  - The Abort Keystroke
    99
- Autoexposure Cycle
  100
  - Forcing an Autoexposure Cycle
    101
- Autofocus - LS-3510AF Only
  102
- Manual Focus - LS-3510AF Only
  102
- Performing a Preview Scan
  103
- Performing a Final Scan
  104
- Saving the Scan
  104
- Ejecting the Film (Coolscan Only)
  105
- Quitting the Application
  106
Chapter 11 - Cropping and Sizing Images

107
- The Sizing Controls
  107
  - The Preview Window
    108
  - Width
    108
  - Height
    109
  - Width and Height Units
    109
  - Final Resolution
    109
  - Final Resolution Units
    110
  - Scan Pitch
    110
  - Scan Resolution Status
    111
  - Locking the Aspect
    111
  - Locking the File Size
    111
  - File Size Status
    112
- The Preview Window
  112
  - Crop Rectangle
    113
  - Coordinate Display
    115
- The Sizing Controls
  115
- Dimensional Units
  117
- Resolution and Scan Pitch
  117
  - Final Resolution
    118
  - Scan Pitch
    120
- Locking Proportions and File Size
  121
- Moving the Crop Rectangle
  122
- Disk Space Status
  124
Chapter 12 - Film Type and Orientation

127
- The Image Orientation Controls
  127
  - Portrait/Landscape Button in Portrait Mode
    127
  - Portrait/Landscape Button in Landscape Mode
    127
  - Flip Vertical Button
    128
  - Flip Horizontal Button
    128
  - Portrait or Landscape
    128
- Film Type
  129
  - Color Positive Film
    129
  - Color Negative Film
    129
  - Black and White Positive Film
    129
  - Black and White Negative Film
    130
- Changing the Film Type
  130
Chapter 13 - Contrast, Brightness and Color Balance

133
- The Exposure Controls
  133
- Automatic Exposure
  133
  - Autoexposure Button
    134
  - Autoexposure Check Box
    134
  - Autoexposure Check Mark
    134
- Brightness
  135
  - Adjusting Brightness
    135
- Contrast
  136
  - Adjusting Contrast
    137
- Color Balance
  138
  - Red Exposure
    138
  - Green Exposure
    139
  - Blue Exposure
    140
Chapter 14 - Focusing with Coolscan

141
- Focus Controls
  141
- Selecting the Focus Method (Macintosh Only)
  141
- Metered Focus Method
  142
  - Focus Level Meter
    142
- Visual Focus Method
  144
Chapter 15 - Gamma Curve Controls

147
- Gamma Curve Controls
  147
  - Gamma Curve Editor Button
    147
  - Custom Check Box
    147
- Scanner Gamma Curve
  147
  - Changing Your Mind
    148
Chapter 16 - the Gamma Curve Editor Dialog

149
- The Interactive Help Button (Macintosh Only)
  150
- Gamma Curves
  151
  - Custom and Default Gamma Curves
    151
  - Where Gamma Curves Reside (Macintosh Only)
    152
- Sending Gamma Tables to the Scanner
  152
  - Custom Check Box
    153
  - Factory Default Gamma Curves
    153
  - Default Settings (Macintosh Only)
    153
  - Load Settings and Save Settings
    154
- Loading Curves from Gamma Files
  155
- Viewing the Gamma Curves
  158
- Viewing the Histogram
  161
- Adjusting the Preview Image
  162
  - Setting Control Points on the Gamma Curves
    162
  - Setting the Black Point
    163
  - Setting the White Point
    164
  - Automatic Contrast Adjustment
    166
- Modifying the Gamma Curves
  166
  - Graphically Altering a Gamma Curve
    166
  - Forcing a Gamma Curve to Linear
    168
- Exiting the Gamma Curve Editor Dialog
  168
  - Exiting Without Saving Results of the Editing Session
    169
  - Exiting and Saving Results of the Editing Session
    169
Chapter 17 - Nikon Control Application Software - Macintosh

171
- Launching Nikon Control
  171
- Scan Windows
  171
- Status Bar
  172
- The Main Menu
  172
  - The Apple Menu
    172
  - The File Menu
    173
    
    New Scan
    174
    
    Close
    174
    
    Save as
    175
    
    Eject
    175
    
    Quit
    176
  - The Edit Menu
    176
    
    Undo/Redo (Last Command Used)
    176
    
    Zoom in
    176
    
    Zoom out
    177
    
    Double Zoom
    177
    
    Halve Zoom
    177
    
    Set Zoom to 1:1
    177
    
    Original Scan Zoom
    177
Chapter 18 - Nikon Control Application Software - Windows

179
- Launching Nikon Control
  179
- Scan Windows
  179
- The Main Menu
  180
  - The File Menu
    180
    
    New Scan
    181
    
    Open
    181
    
    Close
    182
    
    Save
    182
    
    Save as
    182
    
    About
    183
    
    Exit
    183
  - The Edit Menu
    183
  - The Window Menu
    184
    
    Cascade
    184
    
    Tile
    184
    
    Arrange Icons
    184
    
    Zoom in
    184
    
    Zoom out
    185
    
    Fit in Window
    185
    
    Autosize Window
    185
    
    Information
    185
    
    Selecting the Active Scan Window
    186
Troubleshooting - Macintosh

187
Troubleshooting - Windows

191
Glossary of Computer Imaging Terms

195
Index

203

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Nikon Scanners Software Reference Manual (211 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Read this First

Chapter 2 - Software Installation - Macintosh

Chapter 3 - Software Installation - IBM PC or Compatible

Chapter 4 - Getting Started on the Macintosh

Chapter 5 - Getting Started on the IBM PC or Compatible

Chapter 6 - Producing a Scan

Chapter 7 - Introduction to the Nikon Scanner Plug-In

Chapter 8 - Setting and Restoring the Nikon Plug-In State - Macintosh

Chapter 9 - Setting and Restoring the Nikon Plug-In State - Windows

Chapter 10 - Performing a Preview or Final Scan

Chapter 11 - Cropping and Sizing Images

Chapter 12 - Film Type and Orientation

Chapter 13 - Contrast, Brightness and Color Balance

Chapter 14 - Focusing with Coolscan

Chapter 15 - Gamma Curve Controls

Chapter 16 - the Gamma Curve Editor Dialog

Chapter 17 - Nikon Control Application Software - Macintosh

Chapter 18 - Nikon Control Application Software - Windows

Troubleshooting - Macintosh

Troubleshooting - Windows

Glossary of Computer Imaging Terms

Index

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