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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9222-2889-11 AV-A209
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COLOR EXAMPLES Tone-curve corrections By selecting individual color channels on the tone curve, adjustments to the overall color of an image can be made. In this example, the image is too yellow. By moving the blue curve up, the image looks more neutral. For more on tone curve corrections, see page 71. Selective-color palette In the original image, the colors were muted making the whole scene flat. By subtracting cyan from the red channel, the bridge and faint details in the clouds could be acce
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruc- tion manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new scanner. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before October, 2002. To obtain information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual. This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Color examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 For proper and safe use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Easy Scan Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Launching the Easy Scan Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the Easy Scan Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 DiMAGE Scan Dual III Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 DiMAGE Scan Dual III Utility – Basic scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Launching the DiMAGE Scan Dual III Utility
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DiMAGE Scan Dual III Utility – Advanced scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Setting scanner preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Exposure-control tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Saving exposure settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Loading exposure settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 More index scan functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DiMAGE Scan Dual III Utility – Image processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Image processing tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Main window and image-correction tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Guide to image-processing tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Undoing and redoing image corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Tracking image corrections – Snapshot button . . . . . . . . . . 66 Comparing pre and post correction images .
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING • Use only within the voltage range specified on the unit. Inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the AC adapter (model specified by Delta Electronics, Inc. ADP-20LB or Ya Hsin Industrial Co., Ltd. 019-240840) supplied with the product within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. Using other adapters or an inappropriate current m
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• Insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet. • Do not use if the cord is damaged. • Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result. • Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies. • Unplug the product when cleaning or when the unit is not in use for long periods. • Periodically check that the plug is clean. Dust and dirt that may collect between the prongs of the plugs may result in fire. Additional cautions: • Do not move, obstruc
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GETTING STARTED Follow the steps below to set up the scanner. 1 Check the package contents (p. 10) 2 Check the system requirements (p. 10) 3 Install the utility software (p. 12) 4 Connect the USB cable (p. 18) 5 Connect the AC adapter (p. 19) 6 Turn on the scanner (p. 19) The package contents Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your dealer. 1 Instruction manual 10 AC adapter 2 Warranty card The adapter unit varies with destination: 3 Sc
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* The CPU and RAM must satisfy the requirements of the operating system. * Application software must be guaranteed by the manufacturer to work with the operating sys- tem. * The USB interface must be guaranteed by the manufacturer to work with the operating system. * The software may freeze or an error may occur if the operating system's stand-by (sleep) func- tion activates. Turn the function off before using the utility software. * The RAM requirements refer to the physical memory available wi
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GETTING STARTED Installation Before installing the utility software RAM-stationed programs such as anti-virus or installation-monitoring software may cause the installer to fail. Remove or disable these programs before installing the scanner software. Reinstall or enable the software when the installation is complete. Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software; if the scanner is con- nected to the computer before the software is installed, the computer may not recogn
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To install the software in the default folder (C:\Program Files\DS_Dual3), click the next button. To install the software in another folder, click the browse but- ton to display the folder selection window. Specify the directo- ry in which to install the software, then click the next button. Select the components to be installed, then click the next but- ton. Normally, TWAIN-data-source should be selected. The descriptions in this manual assume the utility was installed with the TWAIN-data-sourc
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GETTING STARTED Installing the utility software – Macintosh Turn on the computer to start the Mac OS. Users with Mac OS X should log in as administrator. Insert the DiMAGE Scan Dual III CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The DiMAGE Scan Dual III CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click on the CD-ROM icon. Open the driver folder to view the language folders. Open the appropriate language folder. Double click on the DS Dual3 Installer icon; the installer’s start-up screen will be displayed.
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Select the installation method from the pop-up menu at the top left of the installer screen. The easy-install option will install the required software. If only specific programs need to be installed, select the custom-install option; click the check box of the files to be installed. Click on the install button to begin installation. Any software that is running must be stopped before the scanner software can be installed. Click the contin- ue button to shut down any active applications and cont
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GETTING STARTED Installing Adobe Photoshop Elements The scanner utility software contains a plug-in module that can be installed in the Photoshop Elements import/export folder located in the plug-in folder. This will allow the scanner utility soft- ware to be opened from Photoshop Elements. PC / AT compatible computers Macintosh computers Pentium processor PowerPC processor. Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.0.4, or 9.1 Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000, (Adobe Photoshop Elements is not native to NT 4.0,
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Names of parts 35 mm film-holder mark (p. 22) Pull the front door down to this position when inserting a 35mm film holder FH-U1 or slide mount holder SH-U1. Front door (p. 22) When the scanner is not in use, close the door to prevent dust from entering the unit. Eject button (p. 23) This button ejects the film holder, and rewinds the film in the optional APS adapter. Indicator lamp Glows steadily: The scanner is ready to use. Blinks slowly: Scanning or initializing. When the scan- APS adapter ma
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GETTING STARTED Before scanner setup Before connecting the DiMAGE Scan Dual III to a computer, the scanner utility software must first be installed; if the scanner is connected to the computer before the CD-ROM is installed, the com- puter may not recognize the scanner unit. Read page 12 for the installation procedure. The scanner should be placed on a level surface free from vibrations. It should be located away from direct sunlight and in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. The easiest and saf
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Connecting the AC adapter Connect the output plug of the AC adapter to the scanner’s DC terminal 2 (1). Plug the adapter unit into a stan- dard household outlet (2). 1 Turning on the scanner Check the scanner is securely connected to the computer. With the front door closed, turn on the scanner with the power switch. Start up the computer. When launching the utility software, the front door must be closed during initialization; the indicator lamp will blink when the scanner is initializing. Once
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LOADING THE FILM HOLDERS Film formats With the DiMAGE Scan Dual III, two film formats can be scanned: 35 mm and APS. Two supplied film holders and one optional holder are available. FH-U1 SH-U1 AD-10 (sold separately) For 35mm film strips For mounted 35mm and APS For APS film cassettes slides Loading the film Handling film To achieve the best possible reproduction from the scanner, the film and film holder should be free from dust and dirt. Always work with processed film in a clean, dust-free e
