AF-2820U - Camera MINOLTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AF-2820U MINOLTA

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge Scan Dual2. The Dimâge Scan Dual2 AF-282OU 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 realize all the benefits of your scanner. The instructions in this manual assume you have à working knowledge of the operating system for your computer (Macintosh OS, Windows 98, or Windows 2000) 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 Dual2. This manual does not instruct in the:

• basic use of personal computers. «use of Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Macintosh OS.

• use of Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, or Corel Draw. The examples in this manual use Windows 98. The appearance of some screens may differ from the examples when using Windows 2000, or the Macintosh operating system. Microsoft, Windows®, Windows 98%, and Windows 2000 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 Mets 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. ©2000 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. Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for C € This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Conformité Européenne. Fiim ScannerDimâge Scan Dual AF-2œ0u This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause C Tested to comply harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference with FC standards. received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To meet FCC regulations, the SCSI cables used with this scanner FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE must be equipped with ferrite cores. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive Ramsey, New J ersey 07446 USA

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Please read and understand each caution before using this product. À warNiNG To avoid fire or electric shock: + Use only within the voltage range specified on the back of unit. + Do not expose this unit to liquids. + Do notinsert metal objects into this unit. + Do not touch the AC power adapter unit, cord or plug if your hands are wet. + Unplug this unit when it is not in use. Improper use of the AC power adapter cord may result in fire or electric shock. + Insert the plug securely into an electrical outlet. + Do not pull on the AC power adapter cord. Grasp the plug when removing the AC power adapter cord from an AC outlet (mains). (4 + Do not scratch, twist, modify, heat, or place a heavy object on the AC power adapter cord. + Do not connect the ground to a gas pipe, telephone ground, or a water pipe. Improper grounding can result in electric shock. This product must have sufficient ventilation while in use. Blocked ventilation ducts may cause the unit to overheat, increasing the risk of fire. + Do not use or store this product in dusty or very humid areas.

• This product should be operated in the upright position only. Do not stack any objects on this product. If there is smoke, a strange smell, or any other unusual conditions, shut down and unplug the unit, then contact a Minolta Service Facility. Do not attempt to disassemble this product. It contains high-voltage circuits. Take the product to a Minolta Service facility for repairs. À cAUTION Unexpected damage may occur if this unit is left unattended near young children. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 3

PACKAGE CONTENTS The following contents should be included in this package

1. Minolta Dimâge Scan Dual2

2. 35mm Slide holder (FH-U1) and

Negative holder (SH-U1)

6. CD ROM for Photoshop LE

Software Registration Please register this software before using it... Once registered, you will receive technical support, software upgrade and product information. Complete and return the enclosed Product & Software Registration form after detaching it form the Warranty. No postage is necessary.

• The information you provide is confidential and will only be used by Minolta Customer Service and Product Research & Development. The display indications may differ depnding on your PC's preferences and a using version of the scanner driver.

The details of the contents are described on the following page. Overview LS 9 This section describes the required system and the names of the parts. Scanner setup in T3 This section describes how to set up of the scanner. Easy Scan Utility im 23 This section describes how to load the film holder and perform the Minolta Easy Scan Utility. Index Scan LS 35 This section describes how to perform the index scan. RE Preview scan in 49 This section describes how to perform the preview scan. Image correction im 63 This section describes how to perform the final scan and save it. RE Final scan in 83 Read this section if necessary. BE

APS formats; C, H and P (APS only) . RGB/CMY information ......... Displaying Frame number .

CPU: IBM PC/AT compatible with an Intel Pentium or later processor or better. An Intel Pentium or later when Windows 98 or Windows 2000 is installed. + Support cannot be provided for custom or home built machines. Operating System: Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional. Memory: A minimum of 32 MB RAM. Hard Disk Space: 90 MB of available hard disk space. Interface: USB Port Monitor: XGA (1024 x 768) or better. VGA (640 x 480) can be used. Other: TWAIN driver is compatible with Photoshop Ver.3.05, Ver.4.0.1, Ver.5.0.2, and Ver.5.5. Photoshop LE Paint Shop Pro 5.01, Corel Photo Paint 8.

CPU: Power PC Operating System: Mac OS 8.5 - 9 Memory: A minimum of 16 MB application RAM in addition to the requirements for the Mac OS and Adobe Photoshop" Hard Disk Space: 90 MB of available hard disk space. Monitor: 19 inch (1024 x 768) monitor or better. 13 inch (640 x 480) monitor capable of displaying 32,000 colors. Interface: USB port Other: Plug-in is compatible with Photoshop Ver. 3.05, Ver. 4.01, Ver. 5.02 and Ver. 5.5. Photoshop LE Dimâge Scan Dual Il 11

INSTALLING THE PH HOP LE - WINDOWS _ CAUTION - Before installing | + _ Please remove or disable any antivirus system extensions before launching this installer. These extensions may conflict with the operation of the installer. Replace or re-enable them when the installation is complete. This manual describes how to install Adobe Photoshop LE as the image editing application. The commands, the displays or the operations may differ when using another image editing application. In this case, refer the instruction manual of the application you use. And if you have never used the image editing application, install the Photoshop LE before installing the supplied software. Installing Photoshop LE - Windows °98/2000 This installation instruction assumes that the drive D or C is a CD- ROM or a hard disc drive respectively.

1. Turn on the PC and start up the Windows @98/2000.

3. Select Start > Run... and input “D:\ENGLISH\install.wri”

in the Name (0): box and then click on OK. *“Read Me file” will appear. Read the content and confirm it.

4. Select Start > Run. and input

“D:\ENGLISH\PHOTOSLE\Setup.exe” in the Name (0): box and then click on OK. *Perform the installation according to the instructions displayed in the window.

5. Select “United States/Canada” in the Select Country

window. *Perform the operation according to the instructions displayed in the window.

6. Select the following either one in the install dialog box.

*When installing the most typical options, select “Typical”. *When installing the only options you need, select “Compact”. *When selecting the options you install, select “Custom”. *Perform the installation according to the instructions displayed in the window.

7. Input your name, company name and the serial number

printed on the package of the CD-ROM accurately in the User Information window.

8. After the installation is completed, restart your PC.

3. Click on “English” and read “Install” and confirm the

4. Perform the installation by following the instructions

described in “Install” file.

5. Select the following either one in the install dialog box.

*When installing the most typical options, select “Easy”. *When selecting the options you install, select “Custom”. *Perform the installation according to the instructions displayed in the window.

6. When starting up Photoshop LE, input your name,

company name and the serial number printed on the package of the CD-ROM accurately in the Setup window.

7. After the installation is completed, restart your PC.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE - WINDOWS

WINDOWS 98/WINDOWS 2000 Dimâge Scan Dual? for Windows Setup installs the Twain and Twain_32 driver software into the drive and folder you select. «The appearance and/or wording of some dialog boxes may vary depending on the version of Windows running on your machine. «These installation instructions assume drive D is the CD-ROM drive.

1. Turn on the scanner, then turn on the PC.

2. Start the Windows operating system.

This step varies with your specific operating software... Windows 98

Select Run from the Start menu. Select D:\Driver\English\Setup.exe from the Open drop-down list, then click on OK. -lf your CD-ROM drive is notthe D drive, replace the D with the appropriate designation for your CD-ROM drive. Click on Next.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE - WINDOWS

The Run dialog box will appear. CE à | <| Type the name of a program folder. or document and Windows ill opon for you Open[D \OnverEngish\setup exe

ok Cancel Browse. The installer flash will appear. F5] ‘Welcome Lo the Minolta Dimage Scan Dual? Setue program. Thie program vil inetal Minolta Dimage Sa Du on you code Ati auong recommended that you ext al Window programe Vo sur és Son Cick Cancel qu Setup and then close any programe you have runring. Chck Nent lo continue with the Setup program.

WARNING: This program is protected by copyright law and

intemalonal eahes. Unautedrepodton or bon ai program, or any ar fi. may eu severe can cimal pales. end wilbe to the mamum etant possible under La. cm | The Software License Agreement will appear. After reading the agreement, click on Yes. -1f you do not agree to the conditions stated in the End-User License Agreement, click on No and the software will not be installed. The Choose Click on Browse to select another destination directory. *An install directory and path can also be entered directly into the install path list box. then click on Next. Fiesce readihe folbwing Licence Agreement. Pres the PAGE DOWN key to 288 Uhr tt age

AREFULLY READ THE UCENSE AGREEMENT BELOW BEFDRE OPENING THIS IPACKAGED SOFTWARE. IG THIS PACKAGE INDICATES YOUF RANCE 0 IE FEMME AND CONDITION BELOW IE YOU DO NOT AGREE (TH THEM YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE UNOPENED This is 9 icense agreement and not an agreement for sale. Minoka omms. ce has been licensed from other own, coprighis I the compte programe [Software], You cblain rc gs Le re ha gas Sous a org dr yo regarda the Soware under es sgreement. he ble lo the encloscd copy ol the copy he Software and ary copy made om ki retaned by Mina. ot such other oumers. D. UCENSE ou mage

1) instal and use the Software on onhy ane computer at any one lime. F1

Du pou act le ea hr perce Lier Agymemend? M you chose No, Setup wil close. 10 matal Minolta mage Soon Dual, vou must accept hs agreement fonce Destination Location dialog box will appear.

The Setup Type dialog box will appear.

9. Choose either Typical or TWAIN Files rm x

12. Click on Finish.

Please remove or disable any antivirus system extensions before launching this installer. These extensions may conflict with the operation of this installer. Replace or re-enable them when installation is complete. Hold the shift key down during startup to disable the extensions.

1. Turn on the Dimâge Scan Dual2, then turn on your

CD-ROM drive. 05 will appear on the desktop.

4. Double-click on ,

The driver folders will appear.

5. Double-click on Driver folder.

*The language folders will appear.

6. Open the English language folder, then double

click on the Dimâge Scan Dual2 Installer. *The installer's start-up screen will appear.

The End-User License Agreement will appear.

. ÎTHIS PACKAGED SOFTWARE. OPENING THIS PACKAGE INDICATES YOUR | -If you do not agree to the conditions ACCEPTANCE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITION BELOW. IF VOU DO NOT stated in the Ë nd-U ser License AGREE WITH THEN YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE n , LUNOPENFD Agreement, click on Decline and the software will not be installed. [This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale. Minolte owns, or hes becn licensed from other owners, copyrights in the computer programs (-Sortware"). You obtain no rignts Lo the intellectuel property in the Software other than the license granted Lo you regarding Une SufLware under Lis agreement. The LIU Lo Le enclosed copy of the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners.

The following dialog box will appear. DS Elite Installer E Easy Install > Install type pulldown menu Installs software allow you to scan from application software and stand-alone utility. This option is recommended for all user. Install location pulldown menu SONT

Name and icon of the selected install drive or folder. / Rr C9

9. Select the install drive (or folder) and type from

the pulldown menus. +You can also click on to select an install drive. 10.Click on {_ imstan }. The following message appears when the installer is finished. ñ Installation was successful. If you are finished,

11. Click on . click Quit to leave the Installer. If you wish to

«The software will be installed in perform additional installations, click Continue. a new folder titled Dimâge Scan Dual2. If Easy Install was chosen, the Dimâge Scan Dual? folder will contain the following items: DS_Dual2 Utility, DS_Dual2 Plug-in, and Read Me file. «Your Macintosh will automatically restart.

12. Drag the DS Dual2 Plug-in to the Import/Export folder in the

Connecting the AC power adapter and the USB Cable. This scanner has been packaged with the USB cable and AC power adapter.

1. Plug the AC power adapter cord into the

scanner's AC socket, then plug it into a grounded outlet.

2. Connect one end ( ) of the USB

cable to either USB port on the back of the scanner. Continued on the following page Dimâge Scan Dual Il 21

3. Connect the other end of the USB

æ )to the USB port on the computer or the USB Hub terminal. When Connecting the Dual2 with the USB RUb terminal, be sure to connect to the Example: Connect the USB Hub terminal closest termina] to th Computer. . TT DS 4 E)

WINDOWS 98/WINDOWS 2000 Starting up the utility software The Minolta Easy Scan Utility can be performed by using the utility software.

1. After performing steps 1 and 2 on page 36, select

Start > Program (P) > Minolta Dimâge Scan Dual2 ver.1.0 > EasyScan. The software starts up and the Easy Scan Utility window will appear. MACINTOSH Starting up the utility software The Minolta Easy Scan Utility can be performed by using the utility software.

1. After performing steps 1 and 2 on page 36,

double-click on the Dimâge Scan Dual2 ver. 1.0 folder and then double-click on EasyScan. The software starts up and the Easy Scan Utility window will appear.

Easy Scan Utility Window While the Minolta Easy Scan Utility software is functioning, the following window is displayed. The Easy Scan Utility Window - Name of parts [00 Lnk—@ÿ

1. Click on image to select for scanning.

2 Select the ure of ecanned image.

3. Cick on the Auto Image Corcolion

4. Cick on the Scan button. ss

Using the included 35mm negative and slide holders, the Minolta Dimâge Scan Dual2 can scan mounted or unmounted.. *35mm color negatives *35mm color slides +35mm black & white negatives + 35mm black & white positives APS (Advanced Photo System) negatives and slides can also be scanned using the optional AD-10 APS Adapter. See page 28. Loading the 35 mm Negative Film Holder - FH-U1

1. Open the film cover on the

35 mm negative film holder by lifting the film number "6" side of the film cover.

2. Place the film in the 35 mm negative film

holder emulsion side up. -The film holder will accept film strips up to 6 frames long. -Brush dust off the 35 mm negative film before placing it into the film holder. ne L < The frame Numbers and text are reversed When the film's emulsion side js up.

3. Align the frames within the

Loading the Slide Mount Holder - SH-U1 Insert slides into the slide mount holder emulsion side up.

-Brush dust off the the slide before placing it into the film holder. *Slide mounts must be thicker than 1 mm and thinner than 2 mm to fit into the slide mount holder. «Orient the slides horizontally, not vertically. NOTE: Q Do not scan glass mounted Slides. Glass mounts bend the light from the line SCanner, produci results. "9e

• The APS Positive film placed in the Slide mount NE Can be scanned Sing the Supplied h il old the AE Off and 35 mm ni Color Positive film Settings

APS ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) The AD-10 APS Adapter is an optional accessory. The Dimâge Scan Dual2 can not scan Advanced Photo System film (IX-240 type) without the AD-10 APS Adapter. Names of Parts © ‘im-chamber door @ Fim-chamber release ® Scanner contacts*

• Do not touch Loading the APS Adapter

1. Slide the film-chamber release as shown.

*The film-chamber door will open.

2. Insert the film cassette into the film chamber with

the VEI on top. F *Only load cassettes with the I mark current. S)

3. Close the film-chamber door.

The film-chamber door will not close if the I mark is not current. Forcing the door shut could damage the cassette.

INSERTING THE FILM HOLDER INTO THE SCANNER During the start-up time, the indicator lamp will blink. DO NOT insert the film holder into the film slot until the indicator lamp is steady. Scanning with the FH-U1 35 mm film or SH-U1 slide film holder

1. Open the scanner lid by pushing it

down to the 35 mm mark 55m,

2. Be sure that the white arrow mark on

the 35 mm film or slide film holder is facing up and then insert the 35 mm film or slide filme holder into the scanner up to the arrow mark. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 29

1. Open the scanner lid by pushing it down to the

2. Be sure that the arrow mark on the APS adapter

is facing up and then insert the APS holder into the scanner until the holder stops.

Selecting the film type 1 Select the film format to be scanned in the Main window. 2 Select the film type. «The index tab is selected and the index window will DDR rate appear. skip inde, cfck on No Inden Scan button. F Rotate All Frame 180 1

1. Select whether the index scan should be perform

or not. When Perform the index scan! is selected, the ÉCE index scan starts. When ‘Not Perform the index 1. Set he füm pe. scan is selected, the window changes to the scan | SE entre le window. M Rotate Al Frame 180 Degrees Setting the usage

1. Select the image usage setting from the EEE

Image Correction" button if necessary. The image correction matching to the image will be applied automatically. Rotate

1. Click on the Scan button to scan.

Saving the (ee page 63) index scan image Saving the index image file Loading the index image file Scan and Save (see page 83) Dimâge Scan Dual Il 35

The TWAIN driver allows you to control the software through another application, such as your image editing software. Launching the TWAIN Driver - Windows This manual uses Adobe Photoshop LE as the host application. Commands may vary among applications.

1. Open the host application.

2. Select File > Import >

Select TWAIN_32 Source... Quick E dit. Select TWAIN Sourc: Twäl TWAIN_32.. The Select Source dialog box appears.

Quick E dit. Select TWAIN Source... Select TWAIN_32 Source... TWwäl The software is ready for use when the Main window appears (page 38).

The plug-in software lets you access the software through Adobe Photoshop. Launching the Plug-in - Macintosh

1. Launch Adobe Photoshop.

2. Photoshop LE, 4.0.1 and newer: EU

Select File > Import > DS_Dual2 Plug-in. den. 20 Photoshop 3.0.5: Place. Select File > Acquire > DS_Dual2 Plug-in Close zu Save As Save a Copy Revert Anti-aliased PICT.. DS Dual II PIug-in L_ | PICT Resource. File Info Quick Edit... TIFF with ColorSync”* Profile. Page Setup. TIVAIN Acquire.. Print æp|_TIAIN Select Source... Preferences Quit #Q The software is ready for use when the Main window appears (page 38). Use the utility software, as a stand alone application, when you just want to scan the photographic image and store. Launching the Utility Software Windows Select Start > Programs > Minolta Dimâge Scan Dual2 ver.1.0 > DS Dual Il Utility Les ON Parme

Macintosh Double click on F5. The software is ready for use when the Main window appears (page 38). Dimâge Scan Dual Il 37

MAIN WINDOW - NAME OF PARTS

1. Clickon DE in the Command window.

The Preference Dialog Box - Name of parts CE x ÔO—— : pose for Side [rm] — Auto Focus at Scan Cancel O— Close Dives Alter Scanring Heb O Color depth bit " (52( Index Scan Prorty | Speed © Quaiy D Lolor Mat hng FF Palar Matching NN Color Matching Color Space SAGE FA settings T Use ICC profile | Toni (See page 94) APS Setings Ô— Auto fim rewind T7 Rotate All Frames 190 Degrees

2. Setthe preferences as desired.

O Auto Expose for Slides checkbox Select this checkbox when scanning underexposed slides. @ Scan AF checkbox Select this checkbox to use the auto focus function when performing the index scan, preview scan and AF scan. ô Close Driver After Scanning checkbox Closes the scanner's driver software after the scan is complete. [4] Color depth setting box The pixel depth of each color channel used to scan your image (RGB or CMY). Three options are available: + 8-bit - over 16.7 million colors

• 16-bit - over 2.8 billion colors *16-bitlinear - same as 16 bit, but image correction is not applied when the image is scanned. Continued on the following page. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 39

@ index Scan priority Speed - Creates a thumbnail representation of each frame on the roll. Quality - Thumbnail and Prescan images are created for each frame on the roll. . Double-clicking on the index image opens the ready-made prescan image.

3. When scanning APS, set the Preferences as desired in the APS settings part.

*De-select the Close Driver After Scanning checkbox when scanning multiple images at the same time. @ auto film rewind Clicking on the Rewind button in the Command window automatically rewinds the film into the APS cassette before the APS adapter is ejected. C7] Rotate All Frames 180 Degrees Rotates all frames in the Index window 180°.

4. Click on LUN to accept the new preference settings.

• Changes to the P reference settings take effect immediately.

1. Insert the holder into the scanner.

2. Select 35mm or APS Cassette from the film

film type drop-down list. {Side Fim | Color Negative Slide Eilrn Bêw Negative Bt Positive Index Prescan | Image Cô Select APS Cassette ÆDS_Dual2 [aps Cassette x | | CE res= Color Negative DS WA || Side Fi 2 Bêw Negative — BW Positive Index |Prescan | Image Ci

INDEX SCAN - NAME OF PARTS

Index scan displays a scan of each image on the film holder in the Index tab. The time required for an index scan depends on the performance of your computer. If you don't want to index scan the entire roll, select the frame number of the image you want to scan from the index print provided by your photofinisher. Click on the appropriate image box in the index tab to select an image for prescanning or scanning. + When APS is selected in the Command window, there are two options for making an index scan are available Speed or Quality. Select the desired option in the Preference dialog box (see page 39). Click on Index tab in the Main window. The Index tab part - Names of Parts =in/x) Eve. DE] ET size © lou | Prescan | Image Conecti

INDEX SCAN Index scan Click on MIS in the Command window. 1 Cli il nd appear All frames on the film folder will be scanned a in the Index tab. PSE] NOTE: “uma inde |Prescn| Image Cancten | * To cancel the index Scan, press the ESCape key (4... Command and period for the Macintosh) until the Cancelling Index Scan message box appears,

• The Completed index SCans wil| appear in the Index tab.

• Frames that have not been index SCanned can still be selected for Prescanning ang Scanning. Changing the Window Size ES ; tab window as ‘ size of the Index ingly. Sos tte frames will change accordingly. osi F1 P 210/x JS — mr. 7 x | æ|L5|@] Hd | res | inage Cotton | ÉPHECENDDE: (Or | tua ;2] Frs x Ouu FT] ds (Sie E] pe LU EE En — al IN

• When the Full-Screen View button is not clicked, the size and Shape of the index frames does not change. tab (lower- * When the Full-S creen View button

1. Click on the A dr to reach is clicked, the size of the index

right corner) and g frames changes Automatically and the desired size. all frames are displayed. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 43

1. Click on an image to select it for scanning.

*Selected images are surrounded by à dark gray frame.

• Press the control key (# key for the Macintosh) while clicking to select additional frames for scanning. + Press the control key (É£ key for the Macintosh) while clicking to deselect an image. + Press the shift key while clicking to select all the frames between the current frame and the last frame selected. N u

2. Clickon to scan the selected image (s). OTE:

«The scan is cancelled if more than the number of Click on À frames selected is greater than the Max #of Frames set = #0 save the ind, i in the Preferences dialog box. See page 39. . Ta an image file, «The image will be opened in your photo application in PER Can be saved software when the scanner's driver software is closed. JPEG orBmp format *Some photo applications can only acquire one image at a UPEG or PICT format for time. the Macintosh),

3. Refer to page 46 to save the scanned image(s).

*Multiple scans will be saved using the selected file name and numbered chronologically. Example: File_Name01, File_Name0?2, File_Name03.…..

Rotating the Index Frames Rotate index frames so they appear in the Index scan tab window with the proper orientation. "DS Das? 2inix Es | In | © |4| 512 Inc | rescan | image Const |

«The selected frames will rotate in 90° increments either clockwise or counter-clockwise or flip vertically or horizontally. *Rotating the index frame will not affect the Prescan or Scan. Reversing Frame order Some cameras are reverse-winding, so the last frame is exposed at the beginning of the roll. The order of the Index tab can be reversed to correct the chronology.

When performing the index scan, all the thumbnail images displayed in the index window can be saved as an image file.

1. Click on the ‘Save Index Image’ button in the Main

window. *The standard file save dialog box for each operating system will appear. [Windows ©] For Windows®, the file can be saved in the Windows® Bitmap (BMP) orJPEG format. [Macintosh] *For Macintosh, the file can be saved in the PICT orJPEG format.

2. Enter the desired file name, select the file

destination and then click on Save. *All the thumbnail images in the index window will be saved in the selected location with the specified file name. For Windows®, the file can be saved in the Windows® Bitmap (BMP) or JPEG format. For Macintosh, the file can be saved in the PICT orJ PEG format.

Some index images displayed in the index tab can be saved as an index file.

1. Click on the 'Save Index' button in the Main

window. *The standard file save dialog box for each operating system will appear. [Windows ®] For Windows®, the file can be saved in the Windows® Bitmap (BMP) orJPEG format. [Macintosh] *For Macintosh, the file can be saved in the PICT orJPEG format.

2. Enter the desired file name, select the file

destination and then click on Save. *When the index images are displayed, these images are saved regardless of the film set in the scanner. *When the index images are not displayed, the index images are saved after performing the index scan. -lfthere are index images which have not been scanned yet, those images will be scanned and then all index images including those images will be saved. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 47

The index file can be displayed in the index tab after reading the saved index file. The previously displayed preview images are erased.

1. Click on the ‘Read Saved Index’ button in the

Main window. *The standard file open dialog box for each operating system will appear. [Windows ©] For Windows®, the file can be saved in the Windows® Bitmap (BMP) orJPEG format. [Macintosh] *For Macintosh, the file can be saved in the PICT orJPEG format.

2. Select the index file to be read and then click on

PRESCAN Prescanning creates a scan of the image that you can apply and view color, contrast, orientation, and brightness corrections before clicking on the Scan button. This ensures that final scan will be the best it can be. Click on the Prescan tab in the Main window. The Prescan tab part - Names of parts ainixi En Tfwes. El & | 1m «se Index _ Prescan | Image Couocbon | O—»enrmonmala CE —Q 8666 6 © O rotate Left button ® kG8/CMY display (2 Rotate Right button © Auto Holder/Mount Crop Adjustment button (3 Flip Horizontal button © Manual Focus button © ri vertical button ©® Point AF button 6 Full-S creen View button @ AË Lock button 6 Zoom button ® AË Area Lock button (7) Frame number indicator [14] Grab button

1. Clickon = in the Command window.

Rotate Click on the “| and 1] buttons to correct the orientation of your image before scanning. Changes will be reflected in the prescan image. Click on #| to rotate the image 90° clockwise. Click on “| to rotate the image 90° counter-clockwise.

Flip The | and = buttons let you flip the image left to right or top to bottom before scanning. Changes will be reflected in the prescan image. Click on = to flip the image top to bottom. + The image is upside down compared to the original prescan. Click on | to flip the image left-to-right.

• Image is reversed compared to the original scan. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 53

Magnifying or Reducing the View Use the zoom button a to increase or reduce the image magnification. Zooming In

2. Click anywhere on the image to zoom in.

The clicked position will be the center of the magnified view in the Prescan tab. *The “+” disappears from the magnifier icon when the maximum image magnification has been reached. Zooming Out

1. Press and hold the Ctrl key (option

key on the Macintosh) to reduce the image magnification. The pointer will change to &.

2. Click anywhere on the image to zoom

out. «The “-“ disappears from the magnifier icon when the minimum image magnification has been reached.

• #2 can only be selected when the image has been magnified beyond the limits of the Prescan tab.

1. Clickon o] in the Prescan image

display area. «The pointer will change to 4%.

2. Click on and drag the image to the

desired location. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 55

AUTO-EXPOSURE LOCK Especially useful when scanning bracketed exposures, AE (auto exposure) lock lets you scan multiple images with the same initial exposure settings. AE Lock saves the automatic exposure settings determined when an image is prescanned. Subsequent images are prescanned using the ‘locked”’ exposure settings. *AE-lock does not save exposure corrections made in the Variations, or Tone Curves and Histogram dialog box. Setting AE-Lock After prescanning the image...

• Œ can not be selected until an image has been prescanned.

2. Select another image, then click on Hfrre)

*The scanner skips the setting exposure step in the prescan sequence. Images will be scanned using the AË lock settings until AË lock is cancelled or the scanner is reinitialized. Cancelling AE-Lock

2. Clickon to prescan the image again.

The AË area in auto exposure adjusting mode can be changed and the exposure of that area is adjusted automatically. Perform the procedure below after prescanning the image.

2. Press the Shift key.

«The AE area is indicated by a line instead of the cropping area indicated by a dashed line.

3. While pressing down the Shift key, change the AE

area. -The operation is the same as that of changing the cropping area except that the shift key should be used. For details, see “Cropping” (see page 60). Dimâge Scan Dual Il 57

Focus The Dimâge Scan Dual2 uses the CCD sensor for autofocus. Autofocus uses the center of the image to determine focus. Normally, this results in an excellent scan because the film plane is flat. However, if the film is warped or curled, or if Autofocus is turned off in the preferences, focus may not be accurate. In this case, the focus adjustment should be performed again using the pont AF or Manual Focus function. *Automatic autofocus can be turned on and off in the Preferences (page 39). POINT AF This allows you to use autofocus on a specific area of the image.

The pointer will change to the Point AF icon. Click on the Point AF button again to escape the function.

2. Click on the area of the image to be in the sharp

focus. *Autofocus will begin, then a new prescan will start. «The prescanned image will appear in the Prescan window when complete. a With flat gray sky or Color (such as a Solid black Subject).

MANUAL FOCUS Use manual focus on a specific area of the image or to reduce the appearance of grain in grainy film (such as high-speed or pushed film) by slightly defocusing it.

*The pointer will change to the Manual Focus icon. Click on the Manual Focus button again to escape the function.

2. Click on the area of the image to be in sharp

focus. *The Focus Control Window dialog box will appear.

3. Adjust the slider until the black and gray lines are

at their longest for maximum focus. +Click and drag the slider to the left and right. Focus Control Window x Click on the slider bar to make a larger change. Focus Meter To slightly defocus, adjust the sliders until the black bar is a little shorter than the gray bar. | |

—— 4 » *A new prescan will begin. Fi] E BR *The prescanned image will appear in the Prescan tab when complete. Cancel Dimâge Scan Dual Il 59

Auto Cropping The cropping area is determined automatically so that the holder or slide mount frame in the prescan image is removed. Click on EA. Cropping The cropping frame defines how much of the prescan image will be scanned.The dimensions of the cropping frame are displayed in the lower left corner of the Prescan tab. To enlarge or reduce the size of the cropping frame... Click on the cropping frame and drag the pointer in or out. Click on the corners and drag to resize the cropping frame proportionally. Click on the sides and drag to resize the cropping frame non-proportionally. To move the cropping frame... Click inside the cropping frame, then drag the cropping frame to its new location. To define a new cropping frame... Click and drag outside the current cropping frame.

1. Click on an image or an image box, then click on

2. Orient and crop the image as desired (see page

3. Apply contrast, brightness, and color corrections

(see page 65 to 77).

4. Select the desired job type (see page 84 to 88).

*Only one job type can be selected when multiple images are scanned at the same time.

5. Close the Prescan tab window to return to the

Index tab window. *Adjustments made in the Prescan tab are held until the image is scanned or the driver software is closed. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 61

APS formats; C, H and P (APS only) When APS is selected in the Main Window, the CHP button allows you to quickly and easily define the cropping frame by the standard APS format; C, H and P.

1. Click on EX to display the APS cropping

frames. -The cropping frames are displayed in sequence with each click of the CHP button. RGB/CMY information The RGB information from the pointer position is always displayed in the Prescan tab. The information is described in brightness levels from 0 to 255. However, the display can be changed to show CMY information.

1. Press and hold the Shift key (command key on

the Macintosh) with the Prescan tab open.The RGB information will change to CMY. Displaying Frame number This function allows you to display the current frame number and total frame number.

IMAGE CORRECTION FLOW

Image Correction Auto image correction Tone curves/histogram Brightness/ contrast/ color balance Hue/saturation/ lightness Variation correction Snapshot Cancelling image correction Full-screen view Job save/job load Scan and Save (see page 83) Prescan (see page 49) Dimâge Scan Dual Il

IMAGE CORRECTION This scanner gives you three options for correcting the brightness, contrast, and color balance of the final scan. Click on the Image Correction tab in the Main window. The Image Correction tab part - Names of parts Q-E ee 2ioixi ©

This function automatically performs the ideal correction for each image. All the corrections performed before clicking on the Auto Image Correction button will be reset. This function is available only when the Color depth is set to “8 bit” in the P reference Dialog box on page 39. L Clickon #|. «The Keyword Selection dialog box is displayed.

2. Insert the check mark in the “Select x!

exposure keyword.” item. +To determine the scene to be corrected °° Auto correction automatically, insert the check mark in the “Auto ec correction” and then click on the OK button. Select exposure keyword

*When selected “Color cast”, you can also select another scene. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 65

When the Tone curves/Histogram Correction button is clicked, the Tone Curves and Histogram dialog box is displayed. The Tone Curves part allows you to change the tone curves and directly correct the output value. The Histogram part allows you to specify the input and output area from the information included in à film and correct images. Also, this dialog box displays the histogram of the image area inside the cropping frame in each RGB color. The level is indicated in 256 color steps (0 to 255) from left to right side. The tone curves and histogram are linked to each other so that when the tone curve is corrected, the histogram is automatically corrected. Click on Z| in the Image Correction tab. The Tone Curves and Histogram Dialog Box - Names of Parts Tone Curves and Histog [ Channel RGB 7 =" 9 © Gray point button [12] White point button ® Apply button ® input Highlight slider —# AC ON ® input Shadow text box @ ® Input Gamma text box © channei Selection list box © output Shadow slider @ Input Highlight text box Q Histogram RGB display Tone curves button ® Output Shadow text box [8] Tone curves/S mooth Curve button ® Output Highlight text box (3 Input Gamma slider O Histogram [9] Freehand curve button 0) Output Highlight slider (5) Input Shadow slider ® Black point button @ Gray scale

Correcting the Tone Curves Changing the shape of a correction curve changes the output level for each corresponding input level. Changing the shape of the red, green, or blue curves affects color balance of the image. Changes to the RGB curve affect the image contrast and brightness.

1. Click on the arrow next to the channel selection

2. Select the channel of the color to be corrected.

3. Click and drag the portion of the curve to be

changed. *The coordinate value of the cursor is displayed from 0 to

-The corrected image by changing the tone curves is applied to the prescan image. «You can also change the tone curves by freehand. Changing Tone Curves by Freehand This function allows you to draw tone curves by freehand.

1. Select the channel of the color (R, G,B, RGB) to

be corrected from the channel selection menu.

-The cursor changes to the pencil shape.

3. Draw the desired curve by dragging.

-To smooth out the curve points, click on M. -The change will be reflected in the prescan image. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 67

Correcting the Histogram The input slide bar has the Input shadow slider, Input gamma slider and Input Highlight slider. The output slide bar has the Output Highlight slider and Output shadow slider. The image can be corrected by dragging the slider or inputting the value in the text box. The change will reflect the prescan image.

1. Drag the slider to move it to the desired Input Level Histogram

When EX is clicked again, the

histogram of each R, G, B channel F Fur disappears. Tv w = de] - roi g Our APE) SE gel = O4 a CR ES

1. Double-click on A.

The Point Value Setting dialog box is displayed.

2. Input the desired white point value.

*The cursor changes to the white dropper shape.

4. Click the desired highlight point of the image.

«The image is corrected so that the point you clicked is highlight point. The color of the highlight point is the white dropper value you input in step 2. -The change will be reflected in the prescan image. Setting the Black point

1. Double-click on #1].

*The Point Value Setting dialog box is displayed.

2. Input the desired black point value.

The cursor changes to the black dropper shape.

4. Click the desired shadow point of

the image. *The image is corrected so that the point you clicked is shadow point. The color of the shadow point is the black point value you input in step 2. *The change will be reflected in the prescan image. Point Value Setting dialog box

*The cursor changes to the gray dropper shape.

2. Click the point to be changed to

gray in the image. «The image is corrected so that the point you clicked is gray point. *The change will be reflected in the prescan image. Setting the gray point js not necessan : y for images. most Viewing the Histogram of Images After Making Corrections When s is clicked, the histogram of images after making corrections can be displayed. The histogram after making corrections is displayed as long as you press this button. When the button is released, the histogram returns to the previous one. Auto Setting When the Auto Setting button is clicked, the image is corrected automatically by removing no information parts from the histogram and using all tone steps from 0 to 255. Reset If you click the Reset button, the settings in the current correction window are reset.

When the Brightness/Contrast/Color Balance Correction button is clicked, the Brightness, Contrast and Color Balance Correction dialog box is displayed. The images can be corrected by dragging the slider or inputting the desired value in the text box. Click on #1 in the Image Correction tab. The Brightness, Contrast and Color Balance Correction Dialog box - Names of parts Brightness. Contrast | Colo xl p_ Oo À Fr —6 Redfi) + — [M Gen ———} [M BeE) = ii — [mn Auto Setting Reset | Oo Post-Correction LUT (Look Up Table) (6) Color Balance slider [2] Post-Correction Gray scale (7) Brightness text box (3 Pre-Correction Gray scale 6 Contrast text box O9 Brightness slider © Color Balance text box (5) Contrast slider Dimâge Scan Dual Il 71

balance slider, or input the desired value in the text box. *The change will be reflected in the prescan image. *Moving the Brightness, Contrast or Color balance slider changes “Post-Correction Gray Scale” and “Post- Correction LUT”. Post-Correction LUT The color of the image is changed as shown in the Post- Correction LUT. The correspondence between the color displayed on the Pre- Correction Gray Scale and Post-Correction Gray Scale appears on the Post-Correction LUT. Auto Setting When the Auto Setting button is clicked, the brightness and contrast of the image is corrected automatically according to the lightness without changing the color balance. Reset If you click the Reset button, the settings in the current correction window are reset.

When the Hue/S aturation/Lightness Correction button is clicked, the Hue, Saturation, Lightness Correction dialog box is displayed. The images can be corrected by dragging the slider or inputting the desired value in the text box. Click on | in the Image Correction tab. The Hue, Saturation, Lightness Correction Dialog box - Names of parts

Auto Seting| Reset © Hue-level slider 6 Post-Correction Color Sample (2 Saturation slider 6 Hue-level text box (3 Lightness slider (7) Saturation text box O Pre-Correction Color Sample 6 Lightness text box

1. Drag the each Hue, Saturation or Lightness slider,

or input the desired value in the text box. *The change will be reflected in the prescan image. *To change the color, move the Hue, Saturation or Lightness slider (or input the desired value in the text box). Moving the slider changes “Pre-Correction Color Sample” and “Post-Correction Color Sample”. Pre-Correction Color Sample and Post-Correction Color Sample The color of the image is changed as shown in “Correction Color Sample”. The color displayed in “Pre-Correction Color Sample”is changed as shown in “Post-Correction Color Sample”. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 73

Auto Setting When the Auto Setting button is clicked, the saturation of the image is corrected automatically without changing the hue and lightness. Reset If you click the Reset button, the settings in the current correction window are reset.

VARIATION CORRECTION The few frames of variation images are displayed around the corrected prescan image. You can correct the image while comparing with the variation images. Click on Æ| in the Image Correction tab. The Variation Dialog Box - Names of Parts

nr © Green(G) YelouY} CherC) Cure Red) ET Magenta] Pere Oo Variation Amount Control slider (4) Variation Amount Control text box (2 Correction list box (5) Limit Indication check box [3] Pre/Post Correction Image Display Area Selecting the Correction Item The correction item of the available variation can be selected from the color balance, brightness, contrast and saturation. However, the color balance and saturation are not available when using the monochrome film.

1. Click on the arrow next to the correction item in

the correction list box. The available correction items are displayed.

2. Click the correction item.

The few frames of variation images corrected according to the selected correction item are displayed. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 75

VARIATION CORRECTION Color Balance Correction The 6 images that have been corrected by one-step in each RGBCMY direction for the center current image are displayed.

1. Click the color balance.

The corrected 6 frames of variation images are displayed.

2. Click the image in the direction you want to

correct from the 6 frames of the variation Fr images except for the center image. Z —Ÿ— M Din «The image you clicked is placed in center and 6 new variation images that have been corrected by one-step in each direction.

3. Correct the image properly by repeating A À

the operation in step 2. À Rai Bluelë] run Brightness & Contrast Correction The 8 images of which brightness and contrast have been corrected by one-step in horizontal and vertical direction respectively for the center image are displayed. The variation images on the left and lower sides of the center image show the “-” correction effect, and on the right and upper sides of the center image show the “+” correction effect.

1. Click the image in the direction you want x

to correct from the 8 frames of the A "y" variation images except the center image. *The image you clicked is placed in the center and 8 new frames of the prescan images that ! PF : have been corrected in each direction are HEAR ANODNER REGIME Sri À À À Less Curiiast Cunret Mure Curtiast Mois nee ce Engine n ce. Reset

2. Correct the image properly by repeating the

operation in step 1.

VARIATION CORRECTION Saturation Correction The 2 images of which saturation has been corrected on the right and left sides of the center image are displayed . The variation image on the left side shows reduced saturation, and on the right side shows increased saturation.

1. Click the image in the direction you Fr

want to correct from the 2 frames of FR] à F omivti the images except for the image in center. *The image you clicked is placed in center and 2 new frames of the variation images that have been corrected in each direction =" are displayed. Les Sauraion "Cure De daim Reset

2. Correct the image properly by repeating the

operation in step 1. Changing the Amount of Correction Step The amount of correction step can be changed by moving the Variation Amount Control slider. The desired amount can also be input in the text box. Reset If you click the Reset button, the settings in the current correction window are reset. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 77

When the Snapshot button is clicked, the current prescan image is stored in the Snapshot Display Area temporarily and displayed as à thumbnail. When the thumbnail in the Snapshot Display Area is double-clicked, that image is displayed in the Prescan tab. This is convenient when storing the image correction temporarily while processing, or when correcting the image again after going back to a certain step. Storing in the Snapshot Display Area temporarily 1 Clickon Æ. *The displayed prescan image is displayed in the Snapshot Display Area as à temporary storing place. En | 1m a|7|®! és | Paca iageCancn | _ ñ “also |cfsisloc/m(ms Lil c Snapshot Display Area 1 Displaying the image stored temporarily as a prescan image

1. Click on the thumbnail in the Snapshot Display Area.

*The displayed prescan image is deleted and the thumbnail image is displayed as a prescan image. EC os En | 1m a|7|®! és | Paca iageCancn | _= a tale) olofnelolc/1s(ms) CLS Snapshot Display Area 2

Cancelling the Image Correction When the Undo button is clicked, the current image correction is cancelled and the image returns to the previous one. Redo the Correction When the Redo button is clicked, the cancelled image correction can be resumed. Delete the Image Correction When the Correction Reset button in the Image Correction tab is clicked, all the image corrections are deleted and the image returns to the initial state. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 79

FULL-SCREEN VIEW Full-Screen View This function allows you to display a full screen view of the corrected image in the Image Correction tab.

When M is clicked, the size of pre and post correction image is automatically changed according to the size of the Main window. Checking the Correction Result While Lining Up Images When ÆSh is clicked, the Image correction tab is divided into right and left sides, the pre-correction image is displayed on the left side, and post-correction image is displayed on the right side.

The image correction setting in the correction window can be saved as an image correction job. You can easily correct the image by loading the most appropriate previously saved correction job. Saving an Image Correction J ob

1. Clickon Den] in the Image correction tab.

*The Register Image Correction J ob dialog box is displayed.

2. Input the job name and click on ==ck"\|,

The current image correction setting is saved as an image correction job. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 81

Loading Image Correction J ob This function allows you to load the saved correction job and apply an image correction to the displayed image.

1. Clickon EF inthe Image correction tab.

«The Selected Image Correction J ob dialog box is displayed. Select Image Correction Job xl Image Correction Job: Oginal Image: [1] Image Correction job display area @ Original image display

2. Select the image correction job and click on [ss].

FINAL SCAN FLOW Scan setting Navigation Creating a job Deleting a job J ob type Final scan Dimâge Scan Dual Il 83

SCAN SETTINGS The scan settings determine your final image's resolution, dimensions, and file size, as well as helping determine the image quality. You can select a J ob (see page 87) to have the scan settings selected for you or you can directly enter them into the Main window (Index tab or Prescan tab). The Scan Settings part window - Names of parts ÆDS_Dual2 30m | 5hde Him F a Index | Preccan | Image Correction | Hesolution A Ipafos jé O—— Output [200 +] éni Q— Ouai fins af la Or : D— os EE —6

SCAN SETTINGS Image resolution is the number of pixels per inch (ppi or dpi) that represent your scanned image. The size of an image file is determined by its size (dimensions) and resolution. The rule to follow when scanning is "bigger is better". To obtain the best results, set the output resolution to the highest value your final output device (printer, monitor, etc.) can handle. The driver software automatically determines the input resolution necessary to obtain the desired output size and resolution.

The J ob Selection dialog box will appear.

3. Click on the job file name to select it, then x]

click on [ua ]- Doi Input dpi -The settings are applied to the active Prescan window. Output dpi - Sie Input w

NOTE: Magnification 2 Output Job names can be ji H £ e listed Chronologically Or alphabeticaly Unit : Image Size Select the Ormat by c Cking on the y clicki ast Modi Name or Date option button.

• The Cropping frame Changes

ACCOrdingly, but can be Proportionally resized. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 85

4. Enter the desired output resolution from the Resoluti

output resolution drop-down list. soon »| *Values can also be entered into the output resolution list Input [705 “| dpi box directly. Output En x dpi Size 2400 Input | 800

5. The dimensions of the cropping frame are CEE

displayed in the input size text boxes. . "ru . . ou "alues can be entered directly or by resizing the cropping hrs [al The values will change if a different unit of measure is MegJ255 x selected. COVER *The scanning area size can't be changed if the Input Size Cr || is locked. . Image Size 1.4MB w|

6. Enter the desired output size (maximum 3 digits).

*The output size is limited by the maximum resolution of the scanner. The values will change if a different unit of measure is selected. *The output size cannot be changed when the unit list box is set to pixels. *The scanning area size can be changed proportionally {within the resolution limits) when the Output Size is locked. * Click on A to lock _. Spanss. The icon will ange j . mt t l&. Click again to

• The Magnification text box OUtPUY/input size rcentage. Ues can be displays the ratio as à pe
• Magnification val entered directiy.

7. The input scan resolution text box is set to

the lowest input (scan) resolution necessary to achieve the desired output size and resolution. Input scan resolutions can also be selected from the drop down list or entered directly.

Creating a J ob In addition to the J ob settings included with the software, it is possible to create and save your own J ob settings.

1. Setthe desired settings in the Main window Index | Pecoan | Image Conso |

Impr as El “hs (a OupaWf5 Hp (al Din] inch 2 Image Size 1.9MB MO Resolution FE] Inou[705 jl [x

The J ob Registry dialog box will appear

3. Name the job by entering a title and select

the desired category, then click on . Job Name: [PEER Cancel Deleting a J ob Itis possible to delete the J ob you created when it is no longer needed.

1. Click on the name of the job in the Main x]

Before making the final scan, the scanner needs to know how big the final image will be and the quality of output that will be used (printer, monitor, etc.) so it knows what resolution to scan the film. Using the J ob function is a quick and easy way to enter the scan settings. Scan J ob Category | Description Custom User created scan settings (see page 84). Digital color copiers and color laser printers Color Laser Printer Uses output resolution of 400 or 600 dpi. There are two paper- size options; letter and A4. Printers that use photosensitive/photographic material Photosensitive Can use output resolutions of 400 dpi, 360 dpi, 267 dpi, and 180 dpi. There are ten paper size options. Dye-sublimation printers Dye-Sub Printer Uses an output resolution of 300 dpi. There are 4 paper size options. Ink J et Printer Uses an output resolution of 200 dpi. There are 4 paper size options. For use on home pages Web Page Image size is listed in pixels and will vary. Standard Photo CD sizes are also available. For monitor display Screen Image size is listed in pixels and will be the VGA standard of 640 x 480 pixels or larger. For insertion into documents Document Uses an output resolution of 72 dpi. Image size depends on the paper size selected. For high input resolution images that will be output to a film Film Recorder recorder. Default This category uses the default settings for the film format. The scan settings appear in the J ob Selection window.

FINAL SCAN S can the film according to the Prescan settings. With the Dimage Scan Dual? utility software, you can save the final scan in one ofthe following file formats. *JPEG °TIFF + BMP (Windows only) *PICT (Macintosh operating system only) The image file of 48 bit (16 bit each RGB) can only be saved in the tiff format. Twain Driver/Plug-in Software With the Prescan image displayed in the Prescan tab...

1. Clickon in the Main window.

*The final scan will begin. *When scanning is complete, the final scan will appear in the host applications window.

2. Save the image using the instructions for your host application.

3. Close the Control Window to exit the Dimâge Scan Dual2 driver software.

*The driver window will close automatically after each scan if the Close Driver After Scanning option was selected in the Preferences dialog box (see page 39). Utility Software With the Prescan image displayed in the Prescan tab...

1. Clickon in the Main window.

Your system's standard save dialog box will appear.

2. Enter the desired file name and select the

file destination. NET El AVE 5

3. Select the file type from the drop-down

list. Cove [| 5 | Save ospes [7] Gen

*The final scan will begin. *When scanning is complete, the scan will be saved in the selected location. The software will return to the Prescan tab.

5. Close the Control Window to exit the Dimâge Scan

Dual2 driver software. -The driver window will close automatically after each scan if the Close Driver After Scanning option was selected in the Preferences dialog box (see page 39). Dimâge Scan Dual Il 89

NAVIGATION The Navigation window allows you to automate the procedure of scanning. When the Navigation button is clicked in the Main window, the Navigation dialog box is displayed. The Navigation Dialog box - Name of parts

Ô Operation Item checkbox (5) Operation Items (2 Navigation Flow (6) Navigation Start button (3 Repeated Operation Item checkbox (7) Navigation Stop button (4 Navigation Menu list box

NAVIGATION Navigation Menu This menu allows you to select the saved setting for automatic operation. Not only the saved settings but the “Save Setting” and “Delete Setting” items are displayed in this menu.

1. Select the operation items in the Operation Item

Checkbox or Repeated Operation Item checkbox. «The selected items are displayed with the buttons and arrows as à Navigation Flow.

1. Insert the check mark in the operation items to be

performed as part of the automatic operation. Repeated operation item checkbox Repeated operation items are only used when scanning a series of selected frames.

1. Insert the check mark in the operation items to be

performed for all selected frames every time you execute the automatic operation. Operation items The operation items in the automatic operation are displayed.

1. Select the details of the operation items with the

radio button or checkbox. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 91

NAVIGATION Saving, Selecting and Deleting a Navigation Setting This function allows you to save the navigation settings. The above settings can be saved, selected or deleted in the Navigation Menu list box. Saving a Navigation setting

1. Click on the arrow next to the Navigation menu

list to display the available menu.

2. Select saving setting.

Selecting navigation setting

1. Click on the arrow next to the Navigation menu

list to display the available menu.

2. Select the setting to be used.

Deleting navigation setting

1. Click on the arrow next to the Navigation menu

list to display the available menu.

2. Select the setting to be deleted.

«The navigation set deleting dialog box is displayed.

3. Select the setting to be deleted and click the

APPENDIX Color maching Scan job file list Glossary Trouble shooting Specifications User technical support Dimâge Scan Dual Il 93

COLOR MATCHING The function allows you to match the scanner data to the monitor specification (color space). Colors in the original film are reproduced on the monitor with a high fidelity. The output color space and the monitor ICC profile can be specified with the color matching function. To match the scanner data to the color space, specify the output color space. To correct the color reproduction character of the monitor and to reduce the difference of color between monitors in different environments in addition to the color space setting, specify the monitor ICC profile settings in both the driver software and a software such as Photoshop. For details, refer to page 95.

1. Click on L% in the Main window.

The Color Matching in the Preference Dialog Box - Name of parts [Poison F1 TT ‘Auto Expose for Sides EI) | Auto Focus at Scan EE T° Close Diiver Aer Scanring Hep Color depth ebit 7 Index Scan Priodty | © Speed © Quality Lolor Matchng ÔO— Calnr Matching DIN CrSpæe [ere = ——Q Q— F Use ICC profie | Lu——0) APS Settings T Aubotimreund 1 - Rotate AllFrames 180 Degrees Oo Color Matching ON checkbox (4) Output Color Space list box (2 Use ICC profile checkbox (5) ICC profile Load button (3 ICC profile text box

2. Setthe preferences as desired.

*De-select the Close Driver After Scanning check box when scanning multiple images at the same time. When the color matching function is used, the : Processin time will b g e longer.

output color space settings are displayed.

3. Click the desired output color space setting.

*The standard file open dialog of your operating system is displayed.

3. Select the ICC profile according to the monitor being used.

The application may perform the original matching process. If you want to change the setting, refer to the following sample settings. And, when the color matching function is used, the color matching function of OS, video card, etc. are set to OFF. When using an application of which the monitor color matching function is set to ON Output color space“): The same color space as specified in the application is specified. ICC profile*: use When using an application of which the monitor color matching function is set to OFF, or when using an application which does not have the monitor color matching function. Output color space: do not specify ICC profile*: use When an image is scanned with this setting, the data is matched to the monitor being used. # The same color space as specified in the application is specified. #) |CC profile specifies the ICC profile of the monitor being used. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 95

GLOSSARY BRIGHTNESS CHANNEL CONTRAST CROP DPI EMULSION SIDE GAMMA HIGHLIGHTS HISTOGRAM INTERPOLATION JPEG MIDTONE NEUTRAL PICT PIXEL The lightness or darkness of the image. The component of an image. Your scanned image has three channels: red, green, and blue (RGB). The gradation of shades in an image. À high contrast image has very dark areas and bright areas without many middle shades. À low contrast image has many tones that are close to the same brightness. Low contrast images are often described as looking ‘flat’. To trim and delete the unwanted edges of the image. Dots (pixels) per inch. The side of the film coated with the photographic material. The contrast of only the middle tones. The lighter areas of the image. A graph showing the amount of each level of the 256 brightness levels. A form of adding new pixels in an image when resampling up. The JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression standard is capable of producing a high compression ratio while maintaining image quality. JPEG is a widely supported image file format. The middle shades of an image, in between light and dark. Having no color cast, such as black, white, or gray. (Macintosh operating system only) The PICT graphic file format uses a lossless compression scheme and is compatible with many Macintosh applications. Abbreviation for picture element. The dots that make up an electronic image. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 99

GLOSSARY RESAMPLE To change the number of pixels in the image. If pixels are discarded when shrinking an image, it is called resampling down. If new pixels are created in an image, it is called resampling up (see page 100). RESOLUTION The number of pixels in à given area of the image; such as pixels per inch or pixels per centimeter. High resolution is the term for an image with a lot of pixels in à given area. Low resolution means there are not many pixels in à given area. RGB Red, Green, and Blue. These are the colors of the three channels that make up the scanned image. Monitors use red, green, and blue phosphors to create the image you see on the screen. SHADOWS The dark areas of an image. TIFF Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) files contain bit- mapped data. In addition to being a widely supported format, TIFF is able to handle the color palette needed for professional-quality images and graphics. USB In the USB connection, the peripheral devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, etc. can be connected up to 127 with an interface. Furthermore, the peripheral equipment can be easily set up because the USB connection does not requires to specify the ID number or the terminator for each equipment compared with the SCSI devices. It does not matter whether the USB equipment or computer is turned on or off first. In the USB connection, the USB equipment or computer can be connected or disconnected even while the equipment is turned on. When disconnecting and connecting the USB equipment, perform at an interval of 5 seconds or more. WINDOWS ® BMP {Windows only) The BMP graphic file format is for bit-mapped images. BMP images are supported by the Paint accessory and can easily be opened on most PCs running Windows.

SYMPTOM or MESSAGE TROUBLE SHOOTING SOLUTION The computer will not start up after connecting the scanner. DS_Dual2 does not appear in the Import drop down list. “Could not establish connection with scanner.” “Setting up now. Remove the film holder.” "Set film properly..” “Set 35mm film holder properly.” “Set APS film holder properly.” “Could not recognise the film type.” “Insufficient Memory” “Setting up now. Remove the film holder.” appears when the film holder is not loaded. Indicator lamp blinking rapidly (8Hz). *Shut down the computer and all the devices in your USB chain, then check the USB cables and AC power adapter cord. «Make sure the plug-in module has been placed in the correct folder. See page 21. +Indicator lamp is off - Turn the Dimâge Scan Dual2 on, then restart your system. ‘Remove the film holder and click on OK. *Scanner door opened during setup. Close scanner door. Load film into the film holder. Set the correct film type. *Setthe correct film type. *Setthe film type manually. ‘Increase the memory requirements for the host application. .1f you have scanned multiple images, close and relaunch the host application. *Contact a Minolta Service Facility to change the fluorescent lamp. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 101

SPECIFICATIONS Type: Usable Film: Scanning Dimensions: Optical Input Resolution: A/D Conversion: Image Sensor: Scan Times (approx): Testing Conditions Interface: Light Source: Power/Frequency: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight (approx): Fixed sensor, film transport, single pass 35mm - negative/positive, color/B&W APS cassette (with optional adapter) - color/B&W, negative/positive 35mm - 24.2 x 36.3mm (2688 x 4032 pixels) APS -17.28 x 29.95mm (1920 x 3328 pixels) 2820 dpi 12 bit RGB 3-line CCD (2700 pixels) Windows 35mm APS Prescan 10 sec. 11 sec. Scan 60 sec. 5 sec. Index Scan 10 sec/frame 10 sec/frame

CPU: Pentium 1Il 600MHzZ; RAM: 256MB; OS: Windows 98 2nd edition; Software: Twain_32 Source; Host Application: Adobe Photoshop 5.5; ASPI version:

USB 3 Wavelength Cold Cathode Fluorescent Using the AC power adapter: Product for North America: 100-120 volts AC, 50/60 Hz Product for Europe: 220-240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz Use only within the voltage range specified on the AC power Adapter. Max. 30W 150 x 100 x 320mm 1.5kg Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

Please contact your dealer for information regarding installation, USB interface recommendations, or application compatibility. If your dealer is unable to help you, contact an authorized Minolta service center. Please have the following information ready when calling Minolta Technical Support. Make and Model of your computer: Available application RAM: Operating System version: Other connected USB devices: DS Dual? driver version number: Symptoms: Messages that appear on the screen when the problem occurs: Frequency of occurrence: Determining the version number of your driver software: Place the pointer on the status window in the command window to display the version number. Dimâge Scan Dual Il 103

APPENDIX B When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window is displayed The “Add New Hardware Wizard” window may be displayed in the following cases: + If you connected the Dimâge Scan Dual Il to the PC before installing the Dimâge Scan Dual Il driver software. + If you connected the Dimâge Scan Dual Il to the PC after installing the Dimâge Scan Dual Il driver software. (for some PCs) + If you performed from step 1 to 10 described on “When the Dimâge Scan Dual Il driver software does not start Up”. When the PC does not recognize the Dimâge Scan Dual Il When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window is displayed, perform the following operation so that the PC recognizes the Dimâge Scan Dual II.

1. When the “Add New Hardware Wizard”

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APPENDIX B When the Dimâge Scan Dual Il driver software does not start up In the following cases, “Dimâge Scan Dual Il is not connected.” appears and the Dimâge Scan Dual Il driver software may not be able to start up even if you attempt to make the Dimâge Scan Dual Il start up. The power of the Dimâge Scan Dual Il is not turned on Make sure that the power of the Dimâge Scan Dual Il is turned on and the power cord and the AC power adapter is connected correctly. The Dimâge Scan Dual Il is not connected to the PC correctly Make sure that the Dimâge Scan Dual Il is connected to the PC correctly. “Dimâge Scan Dual Il” does not appear in the Device Manager When the Dimâge Scan Dual Il is displayed as “Unknown Device or “USB Device”, perform the following procedure so that the PC recognizes the Dimâge Scan Dual Il again. System Properties LI 1. Connect the Dimâge Scan Dual Il to the Gimmal Dove Monet | Hair Puis | Pate | PC and turn on the power of the Dimâge Viem devices bylype © View devices by gonnocion Scan Dual Il and the PC. -dÿ CONOM 4 Env a 2. Click on “My Computer” on the desk top à Papp sa cas using the right button of the mouse and © 2 Kokond then click on “Properties”.

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When using the TWAIN_32 driver with Adobe Photoshop LE (supplied with this scanner), scanning may stop halfway through the scan depending on the memory allocations to Photoshop. In this case, change the memory allocations after closing the driver software by following the procedure described below: Switch off the scanner. The driver software can now be closed Close the driver software. Select [Memory & Image Cache...] from [Preferences] in [File] menu of Photoshop The Preferences window will appear. Change the value* in the box of “Used by Photoshop:” in “Physical Memory Usage” and click on [OK]. *S pecify the value from about 20 to 50 (%) Close Photoshop and then restart it. Turn on the power of the scanner again, remove the film holder and close the scanner front for set-up. Restart the Twain_32 driver from Adobe Photoshop LE. Perform the scanning operation again. The memory allocations differ according to your system. If the scanning operation still cannot be performed properly even after changing the setting, change the value of the memory allocations again by following the procedure described above. For the operations of Adobe Photoshop LE (supplied with this scanner) and Adobe Photoshop, please refer to the web site, etc. of Adobe Systems Incorporated.