Nikon LS-2000 manual Remove dust and scratches, Adjust color balance, contrast, and brightness

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4. Scanning

Step 11—Remove dust and scratches

Images can be treated digitally to remove dust and scratches. To do so, open the “scanner extras” drawer tab and select “Defect Correc- tion” from the options pop-up menu.

Select On (Normal) or On (Sharpen) from the Mode pop-up menu to automatically process the image to remove defects. The effects of Defect Correction will be visible in the preview image in the scan window.

Consult the software reference manual for your platform for more information on the scanner extras available for the LS-2000, including multi-sample scanning.

Step 12—Adjust color balance, contrast, and brightness

The controls in the color-balance drawer can be used to adjust RGB color balance, contrast, and brightness. Click the color-balance drawer-tab to open the color-balance drawer.

Adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance by dragging the sliders. The effects of these adjustments will be visible in the scan window.

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Contents Page Page LS-2000 Users GuideSymbol Trademark InformationIii Do not disassemble Safety PrecautionsKeep clean Do not modifyDo not place foreign objects inside the scanner When not using for an extended periodWhen performing routine maintenance When transporting the scanner Vii Contents Overview Overview Parts and Accessories What’s in the BoxParts of the LS-2000 Choose a location for the scanner SetupSetting up the LS-2000 When installing the scanner on its base Setup Connect the power cable Safety PrecautionsDo not connect or disconnect the cable while the power is on Connect the Scsi cable When the scanner is the last device in the chain When the scanner is between other devices Scsi connection checklist Set the scanner’s Scsi ID 0 0 9 8MADE in Japanscsi NB Terminator OFF Macintosh Software InstallationReview the system requirements Install Adobe Acrobat Reader WindowsInstall Nikon Scan From disk provided by hardware Setup Start Nikon Scan ScanningTurn on your computer Insert an adapter in the scanner Inserting the SA-20 Strip Film Insert film Choose a film type Choose a color spaceChoose a thumbnail SA-20 Perform a preview scanAuto contrast adjustment Select a cropAdjust color balance, contrast, and brightness Remove dust and scratchesScan the selected crop Scan additional imagesScanning Appendix Nikon Scan Controls Menus, Tabs, and Information DisplaysButtons Scanner Extras Drawer Control DrawersScan-Size Drawer Curves-and-Levels Drawer Color-Balance DrawerPreferences Color managementEC Declaration of Conformity Declaración DE Conformidad DE LA CEE