UMAX Technologies Astra MX3 Owner's Manual page 4

Tips Help ..................................................................................................17
Scan Destination.............................................................................................17
File.............................................................................................................17
Printer.......................................................................................................19
E-mail........................................................................................................19
Fax.............................................................................................................19
Application ..............................................................................................20
Scanner Information ......................................................................................20
VistaScan Beginner Window Features.............................................................21
Performing the Preview Scan.......................................................................21
Preview Tools .................................................................................................22
Zoom tool.................................................................................................22
Frame tool................................................................................................22
Move tool.................................................................................................22
Selecting the Scan To Device or Application............................................23
Defining the Type of Image to Scan ...........................................................23
CHAPTER 3. ADVANCED FEATURES...............................25
Making Advanced Window Changes ...............................................................25
Changing the Original Document Source ..................................................25
Changing the Image Mode ...........................................................................26
Table 1. Resolution/File -Size Guidelines ..................................................28
Choosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project ......................28
Table 2. Recommended Resolutions ..........................................................28
Changing the Descreen Feature ...................................................................29
Changing the Filter Setting...........................................................................29
Changing the Scale Factor............................................................................30
Using the Auto Adjustment Feature............................................................30
Using the Scan Control Unit.........................................................................31
Selecting the Scan To Device or Application....................................31
Using the Multiple Scan Modes ..................................................................32
Using the Color Adjustment Features ........................................................33
Adjusting Image Brightness, Contrast, Highlights and Shadows ..33
Using the Brightness Bar.......................................................................33
Using the Contrast Bar...........................................................................34
Highlight Bar...........................................................................................34
Shadow Bar..............................................................................................34
Gamma Bar..............................................................................................34
Reset Button............................................................................................34
Adjusting the Image Tones...........................................................................34
Adjusting the Color Balance ........................................................................35
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