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The Get Photo drop-down menu appears.

3.Click the Scanners… option. The VistaScan software opens displaying the Beginner window.

4.Select an image you want to post on a web site (i.e., a picture, a postcard, etc.).

5.Lift the document cover and place the item face-down in the center of the object glass of the scanner.

6.Click the Preview button. The scanner begins a low-resolution scan of the image. The preview image displays in the Preview window.

7.Click the Web Image icon in the Click to Scan section of the VistaScan window. After the image is scanned, VistaScan automatically closes and you return to the PhotoDeluxe window. The scanned image appears in the PhotoDeluxe work area.

8.Click the Done tab. A thumbnail of the image you scanned appears in the Open Photos window on the left side of the PhotoDeluxe window.

9.Click on the Save & Send icon.

10.Choose the To the World Wide Web… option from the drop-down menu.

11.Follow the on-screen instructions for trimming, sizing, reducing, and specifying the file format (either GIF or JPEG compressed formats).

If you choose the GIF format: An Export Options window appears modifying you it will convert the photo to the GIF format. Click OK. An Export GIF window appears.

If you choose JPEG format: A Save window appears.

12.Select the location where you want to save the image by clicking on the arrow to the right of the Save in field. This displays your folder or directory structure. Choose a location by clicking on it.

13.Enter the name you would like to save the file as in the File Name field. Click the Save button.

14.Click the Done tab. Your Web-ready image is now located in the destination you specified.

For Macintosh Users:

1.Open the PhotoDeluxe application. The PhotoDeluxe window appears.

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Contents Astra 3400/3450 TrademarksTable of Contents HOW to GET HELP………………………………………………………….50 Unpacking the Scanner Package ContentsIntroduction Getting to Know Your ScannerSystem Requirements PC RequirementsMacintosh Requirements Installing the Software Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PCSetting Up General Information Installing the HardwareAbout Scanner Connectors Connecting the Hardware Interface CablesConnecting the USB Cable PC ConnectionMacintosh Users Connecting the Power Adapter Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe Scanning an Image from the PCClick Programs Scanning an Image from the Macintosh Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off To turn the scanner lamp offTo turn the scanner lamp on Setting VistaScan Preferences GeneralColor Matching/Correction Tips Help Scan DestinationShow Ruler FileFax PrinterMail ApplicationVistaScan Beginner Window Features Scanner InformationPerforming the Preview Scan Selecting the Scan to Device or Application Defining the Type of Image to ScanVistaScan Advanced Features Changing the Image Mode Changing the Original Document SourceChanging the Resolution Setting Recommended Resolutions Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesChoosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project Using Custom Resolution SettingsChanging the Descreen Feature Using Custom Descreen Settings Changing the Filter SettingChanging the Scan Factor Using Custom Scale Settings Using the Auto Adjustment Feature Using the Color Adjustment Features Using the Multiple Scan ModeUsing the Brightness Bar Adjusting the Image Tones Adjusting the Color BalanceRotating/Inverting an Image Using VistaAccess Direct Access Using VistaShuttle Using the Umax Copy Utility Umax Copy Utility Features To use the copy utilityConfiguring the Push Buttons Click the Push Button Configuration optionClick on the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Scanner Button Values Intelligent Image Process Engine IipeConfiguring the Copy Button Values Configuring the Custom Button Values To configure the values for the e-mail functionTo configure the values for the FAX function Using the Push Buttons Using VistaScan to Scan and Print Images Click Programs Click VistaScanUsing VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail Using VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready ImagesIf you choose Jpeg format a Save window appears Click the To the Internet tab Click Programs Select Presto! PageManager Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe Page Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage Opening OmniPageClick the Cards & Calendars tab Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE Select Caere Applications optionFor Macintosh Users Using Online Manuals Accessing the Umax VistaScan Online ManualAccessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online ManualDouble-click the Presto! PageManager 2.31.02 folder General Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingInstalling Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users Windows 98 Problems and SolutionsProblem Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions Contacting Technical Support Maintenance CleaningAppendix A. Technical Specifications Scanner Specifications