Canon FS 2710 How to Use this Guide, Where to Look, About the Conventions Used in this Guide

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How to Use this Guide

This guide describes how to use the Canon Plug-in module FS for Canon film scanners (CanoScan FS2710/CanoScan 2700F).

Plug-in module FS is a plug-in module which can be used with Adobe® Photoshop® (hereafter referred to as Photoshop). A plug-in module is used within an application program to expand its functionality and cannot be used as a stand-alone application. Before you use Plug-in module FS, read this guide and keep it close at hand so you can use it for reference.

Where to Look

Quick Start Instructions p. 8

The Quick Start Instructions are a brief summary of commands and procedures that will assist in using Plug-in module FS immediately.

Installing Plug-in module FS (Required Reading) p. 11

All users should read this section to learn the procedures for installing Plug-in module FS software.

Scanning Preparations (Required Reading) p. 15

All users should read this section to learn the procedures for adjusting film type, magnification and scan mode settings in preparation for scanning.

Scanning (Required Reading) p. 37

All users should read this section to learn the procedures for scanning and saving images.

Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images (Optional Reading) p. 44

Read this section as necessary to learn how to adjust image attributes, such as brightness and color tone.

About the Conventions Used in this Guide

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Contents Users Guide About the Conventions Used in this Guide How to Use this GuideWhere to Look Table of Contents Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images AppendicesControl Panel Features 65 p pScan p Scanning ProceduresAdjust and Edit Scanned Images Plug-in module FS Special Features Starting Plug-in module FS Installing Plug-in module FSQuick Start Instructions Selecting the Film Type pClick on the Browser button Determining the type of image that is required. ppSpecifying the Area of the Image to be Scanned p Select the area to be scanned by clicking and draggingSave to the target folder with the file name, file type, Scanning the Image pClick on the Scan button E P Operating Environment Installing Plug-in module FSE P E P Procedure Click the Install Software itemInstall panel, select Photoshop LE and ScanExpert FS Click the Start Installation button at the lower rightScanning Preparations Displaying the Plug-in module FS Control Panel E P Operating Procedures Film Characteristics Selecting a Film TypePreviewing Place the film in the scanner8bit Grayscale Mode Setting the Scan ModeBlack & White Mode 12bit Grayscale Mode FS2710 only24bit Color Mode 36bit Color Mode FS2710 onlyE P To Set the Scan Mode Selecting the Output Device Magnification and Resolution Setting the MagnificationOutput Device Resolution= 360 dpi, Magnification= 100% Set the desired magnification factor on the control panel Picture scanned with the 24bit Color mode may produce filesE P To Set the Magnification Factor SliderOutput Device Setting PreferencesOutput Device Setting Dialog Box Click on the OK button Output Device Settings Dialog BoxSelect the appropriate devices from the list E P Aspect Ratio Select the desired settings Aspect Ratio Dialog BoxUnit Dialog Box Unit Settings Dialog BoxE P Unit Set the file size and preview image save option Preview Window Settings Dialog BoxE P Preview Window Size Scan Settings Dialog Box E P Selecting the Scan SettingsClick on the Preferences menu and select Scan Settings E P Return to Default Settings Click the Yes button to reset the default settingsSetting the Auto Eject Function To Set the Auto Eject FunctionPlace the mouse cursor inside the selection frame Verifying the Image Before ScanningTo Verify the Image E P Scanning To Specify the Scan Area with the Selection Tool Scan Area SettingsAdjust the size and position of the Selection Tool Selection ToolClick on the Zoom In button ZoomingTo Zoom Drag the selection frame to the desired positionClick the mouse button Specify the Scan Area ScanningTo Initiate the Scan Rotating or Reversing Images Before Scanning To Change the Orientation of an ImageClick the Save button Saving Scanned ImagesClick on the Photoshop LE File menu and select Save Adjusting and Editing Scanned Images Optimum Adjustments for Image Quality Using color and film correctionBrightness/Contrast p Color CorrectionHistogram p Color Balance pGamma p Threshold pHow to Adjust Histograms Color Correction Histogram SettingHow to Interpret Histograms Portion with Highlights Shadows Entire ImageClick the histogram tab and perform the histogram settings E P To Adjust a Histogram AutomaticallyTo Adjusting a Histogram Manually Click on the Auto Correction buttonAdjusting Contrast Color Correction Brightness and Contrast SettingsAdjusting Brightness Click on the Color Correction button in the control panel E P To Adjust the Brightness and ContrastClick the Brightness/Contrast tab to adjust the settings Color Correction Color Balance Click the OK button Color Correction with the Tone Curve Color Correction Tone Curve SettingsTone Curve E P To Edit the Tone Curve Click on the Tone Curve tab and edit the tone curveGamma value Color Correction Gamma Value SettingsMatching the Gamma Value to the Display Characteristics E P To Change the Gamma Value Settings Click on the Gamma Value tab and edit the gamma valueAdjusts the brightness of dithered images Color Correction ThresholdClick the Clor Correction button Set the thresholdManual Focus Film Correction Focus CorrectionAuto Focus Click on the Film menu and select the Focus option Focus Setting Dialog BoxE P To Select Focus Click the Auto Focus button to select automatic image focusFilm Correction Exposure Adjustment Exposure Setting dialog box for FS2710 2700F Film Type SettingsAdjust the exposure Click on the Film menu and select ExposureClick on the Image menu and select the ColorSync option Auto Tone Correction ColorSyncTo Activate the ColorSync Function Saving / Recalling Settings To Save Settings in a Settings FileE P To Recall a Settings File Editing Scanned Images Many special effects may be achieved with filtersSystem Requirements SpecificationsFunctional Specifications Troubleshooting WareProblem Problem Color correction function will not workResponse Error MessagesError Message Cause List of Film Types 2700F only Mm FilmGlossary Negative Film ResolutionIX240 Film Positive FilmSymbols Index a FIndex G S PictIndex T Z 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