2Choose the drive and directory where you want to save the file, or leave it in the default location (C:\PHOTOPLS\PHOTOS).

3Choose the file type. PhotoPlus lets you save in five file formats. Each format has a different internal structure and use:

JPG

JPEG is the default format and produces small, compressed files. When you save in this format, the screen displays a slider that allows you to choose the degree of compression. For best quality, choose from 75 to 90 percent.

BMP

This is the “native” format for Windows bitmap files.

TIF

TIFF files can be used on many types of systems.

PCX

The PCX format lets you use your pictures in many Windows and DOS programs.

TGA

Targa files were originally designed for specialized hardware and software.

4Type a name for the file and click OK.

Using Photo Albums

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After you scan and save your picture, you should put it

in an album.

PhotoPlus albums store and display your images, just like the photo albums you use for your printed snapshots. You can organize your pictures by subject matter or date, or in any way you want. Albums let you view miniature “thumbnail” versions of your images, along with image information.

Placing Your Picture in an Album

Follow these steps to put your picture in an album:

1With your picture displayed in the PhotoPlus work area, choose Add to Album from the File menu. The Add to Album dialog box appears, as shown on the next page.

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