Minolta AF-2820U manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge Scan Dual2. The Dimâge Scan Dual2 AF-2820U is a dual format film scanner capable of scanning 35mm and, with the optional AD-10 APS Adapter, Advanced Photo System film.

This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your scanner. Please read this manual thoroughly to realize all the benefits of your scanner.

The instructions in this manual assume you have a working knowledge of the operating system for your computer (Macintosh OS, Windows 98, or Windows 2000) and its conventions. Familiarity with the mouse and standard operating system menus and commands is necessary before operating the driver software for the Dimâge Scan Dual2.

This manual does not instruct in the:

•basic use of personal computers.

•use of Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Macintosh OS.

•use of Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, or Corel Draw.

The examples in this manual use Windows 98. The appearance of some screens may differ from the examples when using Windows 2000, or the Macintosh operating system.

Microsoft, Windows® , Windows 98® , and Windows 2000® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

Macintosh™, Apple ® , and Power Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe® and Photoshop™ are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Corel Draw™ is a trademark of the Corel Corporation. Paint Shop Pro is the copyright of Met’s Corporation.

Other corporate and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies.

•Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

•This manual may not be copied in part or whole without prior written permission from Minolta Co., Ltd. ©2000 Minolta Co., Ltd.

•Every necessary caution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this instruction manual. Please contact us if you have any questions, find any errors, or notice missing information.

•Minolta is not responsible for loss, damage, or other results occurring during the operation of this product.

This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne.

Film Scanner:DimâgeScan Dual2 AF-2820U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To meet FCC regulations, the SCSI cables used with this scanner must be equipped with ferrite cores.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 USA

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Contents 9224-2886-11 H-A006 Page For Proper and Safe USE To avoid fire or electric shockPackage Contents Overview Table of Contents Table of Contents Final Scanner Names of Parts System Requirements PC/AT System Requirements Macintosh Operating System Mac OS 8.5 MemoryPage Scanner Setup Select the following either one in the install dialog box Installing the Photshop LE WindowsInstalling Photoshop LE Windows 98/2000 Select United States/Canada in the Select Country windowInstalling the Photoshop LE Macintosh Insert the Dimâge Scan Dual2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive Installing the Software WindowsThen click on Finish Click on Browse to select another destination directory… Click on NextAfter reading the agreement, click on Yes Then click on NextClick on Close Click on Finish Double-click on Driver folder Installing the Software MacintoshDouble-click on Click onInstalling the Software Macintosh Connecting the Hardware Connecting the AC power adapter and the USB CableConnecting the Hardware Easy Scan Utility Launching Easy Scan Utility Starting up the utility softwareEasy Scan Utility Window Easy Scan Utility Window Name of partsLoading the Film Holder Loading the 35 mm Negative Film Holder FH-U1Loading the Slide Mount Holder SH-U1 Insert slides into the slide mount holder emulsion side upLoading the APS Adapter APS Adapter OptionalNames of Parts Slide the film-chamber release as shownInserting the Film Holder Into the Scanner Inserting the APS Adapter Specify the Film Type Selecting the film typeImage Correction Setting the usageEasy Index Scan RotateSpecifty the JOB TYPE/SAVING Click on the Scan button to scanPage Index Scan Launching the Software Launching the Twain Driver WindowsMacintosh Launching the Plug-in MacintoshLaunching the Utility Software Windows Double click onMain window Command window part Name of partsMain Window Name of Parts Set the preferences as desired Setting the PreferencesClick on in the Command window Click on to accept the new preference settings Setting the PreferencesSetting the Film Type Click on Index tab in the Main window Index Scan Name of PartsIndex tab part Names of Parts Changing the Window Size Index ScanIndex scan Click on an image to select it for scanning Scanning the ImageSelecting Frames Click on to scan the selected image sSelect the desired frames, then click on , or Rotating the Index FramesReversing Frame order Windows Saving Index Scan ImageClick on the Save Index Image button in the Main window MacintoshSaving Index Image File Click on the Save Index button in the Main windowSelect the index file to be read and then click on OK Loading Index Image FileClick on the Read Saved Index button in the Main window Preview Scan Click on the Prescan tab in the Main window PrescanPrescan tab part Names of parts Prescan Orienting the Image Flip Full screen view Click anywhere on the image to zoomClick anywhere on the image to zoom out Magnifying or Reducing the ViewClick on in the Prescan image display area ScrollUse the grab button to scroll an enlarged image Click on and drag the image to the desired locationAUTO-EXPOSURE Lock Setting AE-LockCancelling AE-Lock Select another image, then click onWhile pressing down the Shift key, change the AE area AE Area LockClick on Press the Shift key Click on the area of the image to be in the sharp focus Focus Point AFFocus Focus Manual Click on the area of the image to be in sharp focusCropping Cropping the ImageAuto Cropping Click on the cropping frame and drag the pointer in or outPrescan and Image Correction Displaying Frame number APS formats C, H and P APS onlyRGB/CMY information Click on to display the APS cropping framesImage Correction Click on the Image Correction tab in the Main window Image CorrectionImage Correction tab part Names of parts Select a scene Auto Image CorrectionInsert the check mark in the Select exposure keyword. item Tone CURVES/HISTOGRAM Draw the desired curve by dragging Correcting the Tone CurvesChanging Tone Curves by Freehand Level or input the value in the text box Correcting the HistogramDrag the slider to move it to the desired Click the desired highlight point of the image Setting the White or Black pointsInput the desired white point value Click on Input the desired black point value Click onViewing the Histogram of Images After Making Corrections Auto SettingReset Click the point to be changed to gray in the imageBRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST/COLOR Balance Click on in the Image Correction tabPost-Correction LUT HUE/SATURATION/LIGHTNESS HUE/SATURATION/LIGHTNESS Selecting the Correction Item Variation CorrectionVariation Dialog Box Names of Parts Click the color balance Color Balance CorrectionBrightness & Contrast Correction Saturation Correction Changing the Amount of Correction StepDisplaying the image stored temporarily as a prescan image SnapshotStoring in the Snapshot Display Area temporarily Click on the thumbnail in the Snapshot Display AreaRedo the Correction Cancelling Image CorrectionCancelling the Image Correction Delete the Image CorrectionChecking the Correction Result While Lining Up Images FULL-SCREEN ViewFull-Screen View Input the job name and click on JOB SAVE/JOB LoadSaving an Image Correction Job Loading Image Correction Job Select the image correction job and click onCreating a job Deleting a job Job type Scan settingNavigation Final scan Scan Settings Scan Settings part window Names of partsScan Settings Enter the desired output size maximum 3 digits Deleting a Job CREATING/DELETING JOB FilesCreating a Job Scan Job Category Description DefaultScan JOB Type Utility Software Final ScanTwain Driver/Plug-in Software Click on in the Main windowNavigation Navigation Dialog box Name of partsNavigation Menu Saving, Selecting and Deleting a Navigation Setting Select the setting to be deleted and click the Delete buttonAppendix Color Matching Color Matching in the Preference Dialog Box Name of partsSelect the ICC profile according to the monitor being used Output color space settingICC profile setting Scan JOB File List 35MM Color Laser PrinterScan JOB File List 35MM Scan JOB File List APS PhotosensitiveGlossary ContrastShadows Trouble Shooting Specifications User Technical Support Determining the version number of your driver softwareAppendix B When the Add New Hardware Wizard window is displayedWhen the PC does not recognize the Dimâge Scan Dual Click on Next Click on Finish Dimâge Scan Dual II does not appear in the Device Manager Power of the Dimâge Scan Dual II is not turned onDimâge Scan Dual II is not connected to the PC correctly Click on OKDimâge Scan Dual 107 Switch off the scanner For Windows 2000 UsersMinolta
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