Compaq S4 100 manual Performing the Preview Scan

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2.Select what you want to do with the image after it is scanned using the “Scan To” icons.

3.Specify what kind of image you are going to scan, and start the final scan process using the “Click to scan” icons.

Performing the Preview Scan

The Preview feature lets you scan an item at low-resolution so you can define the specific area to be scanned when you scan at higher resolution.

To preview the item you are going to scan:

1.Place the item you want to scan face-down on the object glass, under the inverted triangle that appears in the center of the rear ruler.

2.Click the Preview button on the right side of the Beginner window.

The image is quickly scanned and displayed in the Preview window.

There are three Preview tools in the VistaScan Beginner window.

Zoom Tool

Frame Tool

Move Tool

Zoom tool – Lets you enlarge or reduce the view of the image in the Preview window. To use the Zoom tool:

Once the preview image appears in the Preview window, click on the Magnifying Glass icon.

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Contents Compaq Failure of Essential Purpose of ANY Limited Remedy Table of Contents HOW to GET Help Package Contents IntroductionUnpacking the Scanner Getting to Know Your Scanner Scanner ElementsSystem Requirements PC RequirementsInstalling the Software Setting Up General Information Installing the HardwareAbout Scanner Connectors USB ConnectorsConnecting the Hardware Interface Cables Connecting the Power AdapterConnecting the USB Cable Setting VistaScan Preferences Open the VistaScan software applicationClick Programs Select VistaScan Click VistaScan General Color Matching/CorrectionScan Destination Show RulerTips Help File PrinterMail Scanner Information FaxApplication Page VistaScan Beginner Window Features Performing the Preview Scan Selecting the Scan To Device or Application Defining the Type of Image to Scan VistaScan Advanced Features Changing the Image Mode Changing the Original Document SourceCompaq S4100 Owner’s Guide Changing the Resolution Setting Recommended Resolutions Resolution/File-Size GuidelinesChoosing the Best Resolution for Your Scanning Project Image Use Recommended ResolutionUsing Custom Resolution Settings Changing the Descreen FeatureUsing Custom Descreen Settings Changing the Filter Setting Using Custom Scale Settings Changing the Scale FactorUsing the Auto Adjustment Feature Using the Scan Control Unit Selecting the Scan To Device or ApplicationUsing the Multiple Scan Mode Using the Color Adjustment Features Using the Brightness Bar Highlight Bar Gamma Bar Adjusting the Image Tones Adjusting the Color BalanceRotating/Inverting an Image Using VistaAccess Using VistaShuttle Compaq S4100 Owner’s Guide Using the Copy Utility To use the copy utilityCopy Utility Features Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off To turn the scanner lamp offTo turn the scanner lamp on Configuring the Push Buttons Push Button ScanningClick the Push Button Configuration option Configuring the Scanner Button Values Configuring the Copy Button Values Configuring the Custom Button Values To configure the values for the e-mail functionPage To configure the values for the FAX function Using the Push Buttons Compaq S4100 Owner’s Guide Page Using VistaScan to Scan and Print Images Scanning ProjectsUsing VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E- mail Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Color Photo Click Programs Select Presto! PageManager DeluxeClick Programs Select Presto! PageManager Deluxe Compaq S4100 Owner’s Guide Page Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual Using Online ManualsAccessing the Compaq VistaScan Online Manual Click Programs Click VistaScanWindows 98/98SE/2000/ME Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingGeneral Problems and Solutions ProblemCompaq S4100 Owner’s Guide Problem Solution Page Contacting Technical Support Maintenance CleaningTechnical Specifications Scanner SpecificationsImportant Safeguards Compaq S4100 Owner’s Guide European Union Notice Modifications Cables