Konica Minolta F-2900 instruction manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge Scan Elite. The Dimâge Scan Elite F-2900 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 realise 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 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT) 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 Elite.

This manual does not instruct in the:

•basic use of personal computers.

•use of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, or Macintosh OS.

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

The examples in this manual use Windows 95. The appearance of some screens may differ from the examples when using Windows 98, Windows NT, or the Macintosh operating system.

Microsoft, Windows® , Windows 95® , Windows 98® , and Windows NT® 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. ©1999 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.

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-0003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est comforme à la norm NMB-003 du Canada.

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

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Contents 9224-2885-11 H-A909 Page For Proper and Safe USE To avoid fire or electric shockSystem Requirements PC AT Monitor OtherSystem Requirements Macintosh Following contents should be included in this package Software RegistrationTable of Contents Scanner Names of Parts Scanner Setup Setting the Scsi ID Setting the Scsi IDScsi ID Dip Switch Settings Connecting the Scsi Cable Connecting the HardwareIf there are other devices in your Scsi chain… Turn the terminator power switch switch 4 to on Windows Windows 95 Release 2 OSR2 Installing the Software PC/ATClick on Cancel WindowsThen click on Next Setup will begin Double-click on Driver folder Installing the Software MacintoshDouble-click on You can also click on to select an install drive A N D a R D O P E R a T I O N Launching the Twain Driver Windows Launching the SoftwareMacintosh Launching the Plug-in MacintoshLaunching the Utility Software Windows Double click onMain WINDOW-NAME of Parts Command Window part Name of partsMain window Preference Dialog Box Name of parts Setting the PreferencesClick on to accept the new preference settings Set the preferences as desiredLoading the Negative Holder Loading the Film HolderLoading the Slide Holder Insert slides into the slide holder emulsion side upInserting the Film Holder Into the Scanner Select 35mm from the film format Drop-down list Setting the Film TypePREVIEW-SETTING Film Type Preview window part Name of parts AUTO-EXPOSURE Lock Setting AE-LockCancelling AE-Lock While pressing down the Shift key, change the AE area AE Area LockClick on Press the Shift key Rotate Orienting the ImageClick on to flip the image left-to-right FlipClick on to flip the image top to bottom Auto Cropping CroppingMagnifying or Reducing the View Displaying Frame number APS only ScrollAPS formats C, H and P APS only RGB/CMY informationImage correction window part Name of parts Image Correction Tone CURVES/HISTOGRAM Draw the desired curve by dragging Correcting the Tone CurvesChanging Tone Curves by Freehand Click the RGB Display button Correcting the HistogramDisplaying the Histogram of Each R, G, B color Setting the Black Point Double-click the Black Point button Setting the White or Black PointsSetting the White Point Double-click the White Point button Click the desired highlight point of the imageClick the Gray Point button Setting the Gray PointAuto setting Click the point to be changed to gray in the imageImage Correction BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST/COLOR Balance Post-Correction LUT Image Correction HUE/SATURATION/LIGHTNESS Pre-Correction Color Sample and Post-Correction Color SampleReset Selecting the Correction Item Image Correction Variation CorrectionClick the colour balance Color Balance CorrectionBrightness & Contrast Correction Correct the image by repeating the operation in stepSaturation Correction Image Correction Snapshot Storing in the Snapshot Display Area temporarilyDisplaying the image stored temporarily as a preview image Click on the thumbnail in the Snapshot Display AreaChecking the Correction Result While Lining Up Images Full-Screen ViewClick the Full-Screen View button Image Correction JOB SAVE/JOB Load Input the job name and click on the OK buttonDelete the Image Correction Loading Image Correction JobRedo the Correction Navigation Navigation Dialog box Name of partsOperation item checkbox Navigation MenuClick the Navigation Start button Saving, Selecting and Deleting a Navigation Setting Select the setting to be deleted and click the Delete buttonFinal Scan Twain Driver Plug-in SoftwareUtility Software A N N I N G a P S F I L M Launch Software Specify Film Type Preferences APS Settings Set the Preferences as desired in the APS settings partAPS Adapter Optional Names of PartsLoading the APS Adapter Slide the film-chamber release as shownInserting the APS Adapter Index Window Names of Parts Index ScanClick on to reverse the display order Select the desired frames, then click on , or Rotating the Index FramesClick on the corner tab and drag to reach the desired size Preview and Image Correction Close the Preview window to return to the Index windowClick on an image to select it for scanning Selecting FramesScanning the Image Click on to scan the selected imagesRemoving the APS Adapter Click on to rewind the film into the cassettePage P E N D I Color Matching in the Preference Dialog Box Name of parts Color MatchingWhen using Photoshop Ver.3.0.5 or Ver Select the ICC profile according to the monitor being usedExcept the Image Correction window in the Main window Scan Settings part in the Main Window Names of partsScan Settings Job names Enter the desired output size maximum 3 digits Creating / Deleting JOB Files Creating a JobDeleting a Job Printer Scan Job Category Description CustomColor Laser PhotosensitiveScan JOB File List 35MM Category Job name Out Mag UnitCategory Job Name Out Mag Scan JOB File List APS Glossary ContrastShadows Solution Trouble ShootingPrescan Sec Scan 40 sec Index Scan Sec/frame Interface Specifications17.28 x 29.95mm 1920 x 3328 pixels Determining the version number of your driver software User Technical Support
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