File Types - Minolta DiMAGE Scan Dual III AF-2840 Instruction Manual

On the save-as screen, specify the file name, file format, and destination of the image data. Click
Save to start scanning.
Images can be saved in BMP, JPEG, TIFF, or PICT file
formats. See the below for more about these formats.
When saving JPEG files, the compression ratio can be
specified. Click the save button to complete the final scan.
When using a USB storage device on the same bus as
the scanner, save the data on the computer's hard disk
first before transferring it to the storage device. Saving the
scanned data directly to the device may corrupt the image
data.
Quit button: quits the Easy Scan Utility. The film holder will be ejected or the APS cassette in the
optional adapter will be rewound automatically. Turn off the scanner when not in use (p. 19).
Replace-film button: To change the film and continue scanning, click this button.The film holder
will be ejected or the APS cassette in the optional adapter will be rewound automatically.
Continue button: To scan other images in the film holder, click this button.

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. The file size is
fixed allowing the retention of the original image quality.
JPEG the image file can be compressed to reduce the file size. The compression ratio
can be selected when saving. The higher the compression ratio, the the smaller
the file size, and the more deterioration to the image quality.
TIFF this high-resolution bitmap can be opened on any computer platform. The color
depth of this format can be selected in the preference dialog box (p. 45).
PICT this image file type is used in Macintosh. This file can be opened in the Simple
Text application installed with the Macintosh operating system.
After the scanning is completed, the image is ready to be
used. Click the appropriate button to continue scanning or
to close the utility.
Continue button
Replace-film button
Quit button
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