Canon CS-S 4.3 manual Introduction to ScanGear CS-S, Welcome to ScanGear CS-S, System Requirements

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		Introduction to ScanGear CS-S 4.3
GLOSSARY

INDEX

Chapter 1

Introduction to ScanGear CS-S 4.3

Welcome to ScanGear CS-S

Welcome to Canon ScanGear CS-S 4.3 for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0! Working with your imaging application, ScanGear CS-S provides flexible capabilities for scanning with your Canon scanner and interfacing with a wide variety of applications and devices. ScanGear CS-S also gives you prescan image enhancement features and lets you produce professional-quality images from your scanner.

System Requirements

Before you run install ScanGear CS-S, make sure your hardware and software meet the system requirements listed below.

Hardware

•CPU: 486 or greater (Windows 95/98) Pentium or greater (Windows NT 4.0)

• RAM: 32 MB or greater; 64 MB recommended (Windows 95) 32 MB or greater; 64 MB recommended (Windows 98)

32 MB or greater; 64 MB recommended (Windows NT 4.0)

•Data files: 50 MB or greater free space

The size of scanned images varies depending on the image type selected. Black and white scans have the smallest file size; high-resolution color scans have the largest file size. As an example, a 4 x 6 in. color photograph scanned in high-resolution color at 600 dpi needs about 25 MB of hard disk space. For more information about scanned image file sizes, see Chapter 5, “Scanning Techniques.”

•Program files: 3 MB required

•Monitor: Super VGA, 256 or more colors, 800 X 600 or higher resolution.

For previewing the best color scans, it is recommended that you make sure your monitor’s color palette is set to Full Color (24 bit).

•ASPI-compatible SCSI card

A compatible SCSI card is bundled with your scanner.

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Contents UsersGuide Quick Start Guide How to Make Best Use of the ManualsCopyright Notice Contents Scanning Devices Glossary Index Setting Up ScanGear Toolbox CSHardware Introduction to ScanGear CS-SWelcome to ScanGear CS-S System RequirementsSoftware Feature ListAbout ScanGear CS-S Windowless Mode About ScanGear CS-SCanon Technical Support About this User’s GuideAssumptions Installing ScanGear CS-S Installing ScanGear CS-SNext Steps Where to Go From HereSelecting ScanGear CS-S Removing ScanGear CS-SGetting Help in ScanGear CS-S Twain Interface Using ScanGear CS-S with an ApplicationScanning About ScanningAcquiring an Image Features of the ScanGear CS-S WindowPreview Area Status and Message Areas Settings TabsClear, Preview and Scan Buttons ToolbarPreparing the Scanner Quick Start to ScanningPreviewing an Image Contents Contents Glossary Index Now you are ready to scan Where is the Scanned Image? Scanning in Windowless UI-less ModeWorking with Preview Images Using the ToolbarChanging the Preview Image Shape and Size Creating a Negative Image Cropping Part of an ImageMoving an Image Zooming In and OutSelecting Automatic Tone Correction Reversing an ImageRotating an Image Left or Right Displaying or Hiding the RulersSpecifying How the Image is Previewed Setting Scanning Mode Setting Scan Mode, Resolution, and DimensionsTo set scanning mode Selecting a Preset Resolution Selecting Scan ResolutionDeleting a Custom Resolution Selecting a Custom ResolutionChanging a Custom Resolution Selecting Output DimensionsSetting Image Width and Height Setting Units of MeasurementMaintaining Image Proportion Setting Scale About the Tone Tab Settings Setting Image TonesSelecting a Color Channel About the Tone Curve WindowUsing the Auto Tone Setting Adjusting Contrast and Brightness Changing Gamma Curve Values Glossary Index Change Tone Using the Histogram ToolDo one of the following to change the black point Do one of the following Using Preset or Custom CurvesUsing Custom Tone Curves Using Predefined Tone CurvesAbout the Curve Box Select Special Curve list, select Edit custom curve Curve is saved in the location you specify Hints for Editing Custom Tone Curves Opening a Saved Custom Tone CurveUsing Text Enhanced for Scans Setting General PreferencesSelecting Text Enhanced About Canon ColorGear Color Matching Using Canon ColorGearTM Color MatchingSelecting a Monitor Profile Setting Up the Preview Options Image Source Configuring Scanning DevicesConfiguring a Device with ScanGear CS-S Scanning DevicesDescreen Threshold SettingTest Scanner Shut Off Lamp Time Chapter Scanning DevicesScanning Multi-Page Documents Using the Automatic Document Feeder ADFPreparing the Material to Scan Scanning TechniquesAbout Scanning Techniques Planning for the End ResultMatching Scan Resolution to Purpose Resolution and Color Optical and Enhanced ResolutionsEstimating Image Sizes File Size Estimates Cropping the Image Shape Contrast and Brightness Adjustments Custom Tone AdjustmentsWhat Do Those Curves Mean? Histogram Techniques Gamma AdjustmentsContents Contents Sampling a Tone for the Histogram About Image Color and Color Channels Enhancing Color ImagesContents Glossary Index Installing and Uninstalling ScanGear Toolbox CS Using ScanGear Toolbox CSAbout ScanGear Toolbox CS About the ScanGear Toolbox CS Bar Starting ScanGear Toolbox CSAdding a Button to the ScanGear Toolbox CS Bar Setting Up ScanGear Toolbox CSRemoving a Button from the ScanGear Toolbox CS Bar Enabling or Disabling Easy Acquire Configuring Copy Settings Showing the Copy Button on the ScanGear Toolbox CS Bar Copying Acquired ImagesWith the ScanGear CS-S window open, do the following Configuring Mail Settings Showing the Mail Button on the ScanGear Toolbox CS Bar Linking a Mail ApplicationMailing Acquired Images Linking a Fax Application Configuring Fax SettingsShowing the Fax Button on the ScanGear Toolbox CS Bar Faxing Acquired ImagesConfiguring Edit or Custom Settings Linking an Edit or Custom Application Contents Selecting a ScanGear Toolbox CS Source Changing ScanGear Toolbox CS PreferencesSpecifying ScanGear Toolbox CS Appearance Cleaning Up Temporary FilesUsing ScanGear Toolbox CS Shortcut Menus Canon Monitor Utility Display Canon Scanner MonitorRight-Clicking the Canon Scanner Monitor Icon Copy Image ScanGear Toolbox CS Settings SummaryMail Image Edit or Custom Image Fax ImagePre-Scan Checklist Frequently Asked QuestionsTop Ten List Scanner diagnostics test displays a test failed message Troubleshooting Q & aSome functions are grayed-out Your graphics application cannot find the scannerScanGear CS-S does not launch Parts of images are missing or misaligned Printing or scanning is too slowPreview image is too small on my monitor Automatic document feeder is jammedBits and Bit Depth Automatic Tone AdjustmentGlossary Acquired ImagesContents Index Color Wheel Curve ChartCustom Resolutions DefaultEasy Acquire DigitizingDpi DriverHistogram Tool Gamma CorrectionGrainy HeightMid-Tone Optical ResolutionLow Contrast Mid-Point EyedropperOutput Size Output DimensionsPreset Curves Output File FormatsRotate Left/Right ResolutionScan Mode Scan ResolutionSliders System DefaultSelection Tool Shortcut MenusTone Curve Text EnhancedThreshold ToneWidth-Height Ratio Units of MeasurementWhite-Point Eyedropper WidthIndex 104 105 106 107 108 OE-022AA 0399 CDS Canon Inc