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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Precautions…………………………………………. 2 2. Preparation………………………………………….. 5 Standard Accessories……………………….. 5 Parts Names………………………………….. 6 3. Install The Driver and Software…………………… 7 Install the Driver……………………………… 7 Install the Software………………………….. 8 4. Place Film/Slide into the Holder………………….. 9 5. Connecting the Digital Image Copier..…………… 10 6.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4 • 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. •...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Standard Accessories Image Copier Manual Positive Slide Holder Negative Film Holder Clean brush...

  • Page 7: Parts Names

    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.

  • Page 8: Install The Driver And Software

    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.

  • Page 9: Install The Software

    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”...

  • Page 10: Place Film/Slide Into The Holder

    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.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Digital Image Copier

    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.
  • Page 12 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. -11-...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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 13 pictures will overwrite the 1 picture.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Edit The Pictures/ Photo Editing Tools

    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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 2. Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator to 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.
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Retouch

    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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Clipboard

    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.

  • Page 23: Appendix

    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...

  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting

    10. Trouble Shooting Issue Possible Resolution cause My computer does Image Copier Your computer must have a not recognize the not plugged USB 2.0 to communicate with image copier. into a your image copier. Check to high-speed see if USB 2.0 is installed on I get a Windows USB port.
  • Page 25 My installation disc May be a Check to see if your CD drive will not auto start problem with is operating properly. If install CD. possible check another computer to see if the disc is May be a recognized. problem with your CD drive.
  • Page 26 My image copier Time for auto The image copier self adjusts works ok, but exposure to your slide/negative some of my slides varies exposure. Wait for the live or negatives look according to view window to stop adjusting overexposed your for exposure and then click computer “snap shot”...
  • Page 27 This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

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