PhotoSaver for 35mm Slides + Negatives User Manual
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1. gt Simply click the Fix Red Eye button to automatically find and fix all i red eye gt ifnotall of the eyes have been fixed used the Click to Fix method to fix red eye manually u Use the zoom slider on the tool bar to zoom in on the photo u Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator to move over a red eye gt Place your cursor directly over the red eye and click gt Repeat the process until all red eyes are fixed gt Click Undo if you make a mistake or don t like the result 4 Crop This feature enables you to trim photos for dramatic effect or cut off the distracting parts of a picture gt Choose the crop orientation portrait or landscape gt Selecta fixed proportion for the crop rectangle 4 6 5 7 8 10 or choose Custom if you want to use another proportion a Resize the crop rectangle by clicking and dragging the red lines Dior Becks gt Move the crop rectangle into position by clicking and dragging 1 Seen the domed aop proportion inside the red box of Click Crop The area inside the rectangle will be kept the area oa outside will be trimmed away O custom gt Click Undo if you make a mistake or don t like the result 2 Click and drag to define the crop area ArcSoft Photolmpression SPECTARE Photo Editing Controls S6 5 Straighten This feature enables you to fix photos that appear to be tilted a gt Move the slider or click the rotate buttons until the photo2. trademarks of SuMaWah LLC ArcSoft Photolmpression is a registered trademark of ArcSoft Inc Microsoft DirectX Windows XP and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc Adobe Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Inc user s guide SPECTARE 1 Read First Thank you for purchasing the Spectare PhotoS aver Please take some time to read through and follow these important safety and operation instructions IMPORTANT TO PRESERVE THE LIFE OF YOUR PRODUCT DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS UNIT TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL VENTILATION The device should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the unit should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings HEAT The device should be situated away from sources of high heat such as radiators or stoves USB POWER SOURCE The device should be connected to a USB power supply from a connected computer with USB 2 0 compliant connection CLEANING We strongly suggest using a clean dry non alcohol cotton swab to insert into the film scanner and clean the glass surface periodically to produce a clear image NON USE PERIOD The USB cord for the device should be unplugged from the
3. if you make a mistake or don t like the result vv vv user s guide SPECTARE S Z Photo Editing Controls Clone The Clone tool is good for removing unwanted elements from a photo It can also be used for fun effect like moving a nose from one person to another 2 gt Establish a source point for the Clone tool by holding the Shift key For Example you can remove a telephone pole from a photo by clicking on an area of the sky that you will use to use to paint over the telephone pole Adjust the brush size so the cursor circle is only slightly larger than the widest part of the telephone pole Click and hold your mouse button and carefully paint over the telephone pole Do not release the mouse button until the job is done The sky will be cloned into place Click Undo if you make a mistake or don t like the result Lighten Darken The Lighten Darken tool is good for adjusting specific areas of a F fi photo Smudge Simulate the smearing of wet paint Click and drag the sliders to E7 change the brush size and hardness Sharpen EF Sharpen blurry areas Click and drag the sliders to change the Yy brush size and transparency Blur Smooth out rough areas Click and drag the sliders to change the a brush size and intensity ArcSoft Photolmpression Paint Brush a Line A Eraser 8 Saving Your Results gt gt SPECTARE Photo Editing Controls S8 Allows you to paint on your image when you click and dr
4. office supply or electronics retailer For further cleaning you can use an ordinary cotton swab and a bottle of lens cleaning fluid gt Wet the end of the cotton swab with Lens Cleaning fluid and insert into the left side of the PhotoSaver so the door opens Then clean the entire surface of the glass on the inside of the PhotoS aver with the cotton swab NOTE Cotton swabs and cleaning fluid are not included with the PhotoS aver but can be purchased from an office supply photo supply or electronics retailer When not in use please disconnect the PhotoSaver from the computer and store in a clean dry and dust free environment PROBLEM SOLUTION SPECTARE Troubleshooting 1 O The most common problem is that the PhotoS aver will not connect to the computer and you will get an error message that says Can not find camera Please connect Omnivision Supercam Check your operating system At the time of release the PhotoS aver is only compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista To check your Windows operating system version go to the START Menu under windows Highlight My Computer with the cursor and press the Right button of the mouse In the Pull down menu select PROPERTIES this will give the operating system version and service pack number If you are running Windows 2000 ME or 98 the PhotoS aver will not be compatible with these systems 1 If you have Windows Vista64 Operating system please check the Spec
5. Photo for 35mm Slides Film Negatives User Guide for the Spectare PhotoSaver for Slides and Negatives Model SP 02911 Discarded electric appliances are recyclable and should not be discarded n domestic waste Please actively support us in conserving resources and protecting the environment by returning this appliance to the collection centers if available Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of exhausted batteries and old equipment Spectare PhotoSaver S P ECTA RE Contents Ba UNG seca E E E E Unpacking vour Product sseririsrssristssiresiriaseeieesren SATON saarra e THG PHOTOS AVET einermenan Loading SUC S vs icaicuistcricesedtesinexiiejaacecetutenancweacenincnes Loading Negatives ccs CAPturing IMAGES sessirnir teni Transferring IMAGES Cleaning and Maintenance serris TPOUDIESNOOTING ceesesesesessessessssessssssessesessesereees Technical Specifications ccsccscsessessesssssesssessssssseens rer WO O NODAU RAUNA N Warranty Please contact the original retail location where this product was purchased to obtain warranty information and service Contact For questions and support on this product that can not be solved by your retailer please contact Spectare Products 6081 Meridian Ave Suite 70 308 San Jose CA 95120 htto spectareproducts com Support spectareproducts com Copyright 2008 SuMaWah LLC All rights reserved The Spectare name and logo are registered
6. T Scanner window and Photolmpression Unplug the PhotoS aver from the USB port waita few seconds and plug into a different USB 2 0 port then relaunch the Photolmpression Software and try again IF you are still having troubles 9 RESTART YOUR COMPUTER WITH YOUR PHOTOSAVER PLUGGED IN IF you are still having troubles 10 Uninstall current software and download the latest version of Photolmpression 6 1 and drivers from http www spectareproducts com products supportindex html Make sure you install the Drivers Photolmpression software and Directx if needed Restart your computer and try again am using a different software other than Photolmpression to capture and edit my images You can use any Twain compatible software to capture images and edit the images Adobe PhotoShop PhotoShop Elements or other party image editing software can be used if desired If you are using software other than Photolmpression you still must install the Drivers for the PhotoS aver that are included on the CD ROM Please refer to the user manual and support for the software you are using Spectare Products can not troubleshoot or support software related problems when using these other solutions Blurry images Please ensure that the work space you are using is stable and does not have any moving objects on Even the slightest vibrations can corrupt the scanners images Also make Sure there are no dust particles or hairs on your slides when putting the
7. ag the mouse Click and drag the sliders to change the brush size and transparency Draw a Straight line in the photo Click and drag the sliders to change the line width and transparency Use the eraser to remove the image by the paintorush and line tools Click and drag the sliders to change the eraser size and effect When you re done editing a photo click Save As to save your results as a new file You can also choose to overwrite the original file if desired Click Close to exit the Photo Editing module Note For more detailed information please refer to the Help of the program or go to http www arcsoft com for more details and support for this software user s guide Spectare is a registered trademark of SuMaWah LLC 2008 www spectareproducts com
8. appears Straight Use the superimposed grid lines for vertical and horizontal reference Click Apply if you like the result Click Cancel if you do not gt Straighten Blur Background C a vy 6 Blur Background This feature can be used in a subtle way to tone down unimportant background details or for dramatic effect by making the main subject of a photo pop out of the picture gt With your cursor trace a line around the person or object you want to stand out When you release the mouse button the area outside the traced line will become slightly blurred Drag the first slider to make the transition between the blurred and non blurred area sharp or smooth Drag the second slider to increase or decrease the amount of blur Click Apply if you like the result Click Cancel if you do not 7 Retouching Tools click on the RETOUCH tab of the Editing tools window which will bring up a new set of editing and retouching options A Healing Brush y The Healing Brush is good for fixing dust scratches and removing skin i blemishes gt Establish a source point for the Healing Brush by holding the Shift key and clicking on an area of the skin that is close in color and texture to the area you want to heal Use the zoom control to zoom in on the blemish Adjust the size of the healing brush so the cursor circle is only slightly larger than the blemish Paint over the blemish The area will be healed Click Undo
9. computer when the unit is left unused for a long period of time USB OVERLOADING Do not overload the USB connections on your computer If you have other devices connected to your computer such as a wireless mouse MP3 Player mobile phone or other USB powered devices If too many devices are connected to the computer their may be inadequate power for the PhotoS aver to operate properly SERVICING The user should not attempt to service the device beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Spectare PhotoSaver The following items should be included Please contact your retailer if you have not received any of these items PhotoS aver with USB Cable Connected CD ROM Installer Negative Holder Slide Holder Rubber Feet SPECTARE Unpacking your Product 2 user s guide SPECTARE 3 Installation RESTART COMPUTER Spectare PhotoSaver Unpack your PhotoS aver and remove it from the package Find the small rubber feet Stickers Remove four of the rubber feet and place them in the marked spaces on the bottom of the PhotoS aver IMPORTANT Before connecting to the computer for the first time insert the CD ROM and choose the following options on the CD PLEASE FOLLOW THIS ORDER 1 Install the Driver 2 Install the ArcS oft S oftware 3 Install Directx 9 0 NOTE if you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
10. d images If possible use cotton gloves when handling negatives It is recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust on the negatives These items are not included with the PhotoS aver but can be purchased from an office supply camera or electronics retailer Close the Negative holder and press the edges so that it locks in place Hold it in the position as shown in the photo The image s should be upside down Insert the negative holder into the slot on the LEFT side of the PhotoS aver as shown NOTE in some cases the holes on the film will not match exactly to alignment of the holder This is caused by a non standard camera In this case there will be a small black line on the edge of the frame that can easily be cropped out using the Photolmpression Software user s guide SPECTARE T4 Capturing images Spectare PhotoSaver NOTE setup and installation of the driver and Acrsoft software needs to be done first After installation and connection of the PhotoS aver to the computer as described in Step 1 gt click on the START menu of your Windows PC and launch ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION from the programs menu wait for the application to launch Arcsoft Photolmpression Window gt Choose GET PHOTOS from the menu bar gt Then choose ACQUIRE FROM SCANNER from the pull down menu Acquire From Scanner Window Select the OTV SCANNER Choice Choose th
11. display or play the first selected file in full screen view user s guide SPECTARE E L s3 The Main Window Fe fd Jeee smn e 5x G Get Photo a2 KE Sideshow gy oey Bj en dia TR archwe F E Petaros 2 d0a0 Brey y Eo P Ua 2006 best 1 fe CD Bebb merch EQ marchan gt Matha i 4 5 Here you can explore For your meda uang a dassi folder lat Double cich a thumbnal an the rigt to open o pis the ris To shew oe hido Folters viden Ales and mune files in the nght panel choces Display Fron the ven menu B Double cick to open ih the Photolripression Photo wisser Right dick for more options 1 objectis ae Photo Editing Tools To Access the Photo Editing Tools highlight the thumbnail of the photo in the main window you wish to edit and click on The EDIT Button gt then go to PHOTO EDITING TOOLS maate bang rocia i a abo Moteur Chiteond la a ae gt en Awards seveee _ Gere The Selected photo will be displayed in the Editing Window This window gives an enlarged preview as well as a complete set photo enhancement editing and retouching controls The window can be stretched to provide a large size view of the active photo Double click the module s tool bar to maximize the window to fill the computer screen ArcSoft Photolmpression SPECTARE Photo Editing Controls S4 The Photo Editing Tools window includes the follo
12. e file format of J PEG of TIF Choose the type of media you are scanning slides or negatives Choose the location on your hard drive to transfer the saved images into Choose the color depth NOTE Only TIF files can be saved as 48 bit color depth Choose the resolution as 1800 or 3600 DPI After all settings have been made click the ACQUIRE button OTV Scanner Window This window will show you a preview of the image that is loaded the PhotoS aver holder NOTE When you are scanning negatives it will be converted to a positive image after you transfer them to your computer SET THE FORMAT RESOLUTION gt Click on the FORMAT button to choose the final resolution size of the final Captured images 2592x1680 will be the highest quality and resolution However these images will be the largest file size and will take longer to transfer vY VY V yV VVV SPECTARE Transferring Images 8 TO CAPTURE SAVE THE IMAGE NOTE To get the best quality capture please wait a few seconds after the image has been put into place The image darken and adjust to the best settings gt Click SNAPSHOT onthe application window orpress 3 onthe PhotoS aver gt The saved images will appear as thumbnails on the film icon above You may save up to 12 images before transferring to your computer IMPORTANT After you save your images you Still need to transfer them to your computer The images WILL NOT be saved on t
13. he PhotoS aver after you Exit the OVT Scanner Window TO TRANSFER IMAGES gt Select the Image thumbnails your wish to mam transfer by clicking on them with your mouse You can select multiple icons with the SHIFT or Ctrl Keys of your computer gt Click on the TRANSFER button to transfer the Selected images to the designated directory on your computer gt After transferring is complete click EXIT The images will appear in Photolmpression main window and can be edited USING PHOTO IMPRESSION From the main window of Photolmpression you may click on an image to see it in more detail and edit the image as desired There are many editing features that can be accomplished using the software Pease refer to the ArcSoft Photolmpression Supplement Guide that is included in the User Manual on the CD ROM or go to htto www arcsoft com for more details on using this u i user s guide SPECTARE Q Cleaning amp Maintenance Spectare PhotoSaver Periodically and after consistent use the PhotoSaver should be cleaned using a compressed air canister to clean the dust out of the inside chamber gt Place the PhotoSaver on the side and insert the end of straw from the compressed air into door on the left Side so that it opens gt Gently blow out any dust on the inside of the PhotoS aver NOTE Compressed air is not included with the PhotoS aver but can be purchased from an
14. higher or Windows Vista and XP professional this is not needed 4 Install Acrobat Reader if you do not have this installed on your computer already AFTER INSTALLATION PLEASE RESTART YOUR COMPUTER THIS IS IMPORTANT After restart connect the USB cable from the PhotoS aver into your computer NOTE If many USB devices are connected to your computer such as Mobile Phones Media players or other USB powered devices there may be inadequate power for the PhotoSaver Please unplug all unneeded USB devices before Saving images with the PhotoS aver Upon the first connection of the PhotoS aver the Hardware Wizard will automatically launch Choose the selection to search and automatically install the hardware drivers SPECTARE The PhotoSaver 4 iN Slot for Slide and Negative Holder Insert the holder from the LEFT Side only Save Button Press this button to capture and Save the image loaded in the Holder NOTE This button will light up when connected to a USB Power source Ready Light Will turn green when the slide or negative holder is in the correct position USB Cable This cable is permanently attached to The PhotoSaver Connect this to your PC Computer for power and transfer of images to your computer user s guide SPECTARE D Loading Slides Spectare PhotoSaver Hold up the slide toward the light Face the trademark side of the slide away from you Look through the slide and it s
15. hould appear normally not a mirror image Now turn the slide so the image is upside down while looking at the same side Open the slide holder at the marked spot on the top With the slide holder laid open place the Slide into recessed area in the holder the Slide should fit perfectly NOTE Handle slides with care any dust scratches or fingerprints will show up on your saved images If possible use cotton gloves when handling slides Itis recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust on the negatives These items are not included with the PhotoS aver but can be purchased from an office Supply camera or electronics retailer Close the slide holder and press the edges so that it locks in place Hold it in the position as shown in the photo The image s should be upside down Insert the Slide holder into the slot on the LEFT side of the PhotoS aver as shown SPECTARE Loading Negatives 6 Hold up the negative toward the light As you look through the negative you should be able to read the small negative numbers normally not a mirror image Now turn the negative so the image is upside down while looking at the same side Open the negative holder at the marked spot on the top With the negative holder laid open place the negative into holder so the notches line up with the notches on the holder NOTE Handle negatives with care Any dust scratches or fingerprints will show up on your Save
16. m in your scanner You can also clean the lens of the scanner using the cleaning brush provided FOR THE MOST RECENT TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS AND SUPPORT GO TO http spectareproducts com then click on SUPPORT Spectare PhotoSaver SPECTARE Technical Specifications 12 Lens F no 6 0 4 Glass elements Half field Angle 15 Sensor 5 1 mega pixels CMOS sensor Focus Range Fixed focus Exposure Auto Color balance Auto Scan high resolution 3 600 dpi interpolation resolution Data conversion 10 bits per color channel Scan Method Single pass Light source Backlight 3 white LED Resolution 2592X1680 1280X1024 640X480 Power Powered from USB Interface USB 2 0 Operating System Windows XP VISTA Software Arcsoft Photolmpression amp Scanner driver Dimensions 3 4 x 3 4 x 6 5 Language English F rench German Italian S panish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese apanese C FC MADE IN CHINA C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards For Home or Office Use This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two 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 user s guide SPECTARE S1 MArcSoft Photolmpression User Guide Supplement This software has been provided by ArcSoft Inc go to http www arcsoft com for more details and support for
17. tare Web site at http www spectareproducts com products supportindex html This software was unavailable at the time of the release of the CD ROM but may be posted on the site at this time 2 Ifyou have Windows XP Service Pack 1 please make sure to install the DirectX drivers that have been included on the CD ROM 3 Ifyou have a Apple Mac computer we currently do not have software available for this However we plan to offer this in the future Please check http www spectareproducts com products supportindex html to see if there is a new release for Mac 4 Ensure that you are connecting to a USB 2 0 Compatible connection Check the operating manual of your computer to get details on the connections of your particular computer 5 Ensure you have atleast 384 MB of RAM memory On older computer with less system RAM their may be insufficient memory for the PhotoS aver to work Also ensure there is sufficient hard disc space to save your images to your computer 6 Check the other USB powered devices that are also connected to your computer such as Cell phones Media Players PDAs BlueTooth Mice or other devices Unplug any USB device you are not currently using 7 Launch Photolmpression choose GET PHOTOS and ACQUIRE FROM SCANNER and Ensure that OVT Scanner is selected user s guide SPECTARE 11 PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION Troubleshooting Cont IF you are still having troubles 8 Quitthe OV
18. this software ArcSoft Photolmpression SPECTARE Using ArcSoft Photolmpression6 GOD ii eel Launch ArcSoft Photolmpression from the Programs menu of 2KB Windows Menu Bar File Edit View Extras Register P ArcSoft Photolmpression 6 Pe fa Get Photos E Edit PO Show fi Creativity Lo Email Print BS Archive After the application launches the Menu bar appears in the top of the application window that accesses the program s features Included below is a description of some of the main editing features of the ArcSoft Photolmpression software Fora more complete guide click on the HELP tab of the menu bar File Menu p x Genera The festure montos your files for renty added pictures music and video fies and mabasa asaur For you to browsa and emarch for meda Select the falders you want to moniter g Sa Locs Dik 3 JD tep Oi My Doasrerts Or Cance gt Choose Preferences gt Select the MEDIA MONITOR tab This allows you to choose the folder or the location s of where you will put your image files Whenever an image file is placed in the chosen location s it will always be available in the Photolmpression main window View Use this to change the way the information is displayed on the Main window gt Change the view mode from Thumbnail to Detail readout gt Select other viewing options for the types of media to display Music Photos video folders gt Select Full Screen Play F4 to
19. wing set of controls 1 Enhance The Enhance function includes two types of controls Click AUTO ENHANCE to improve the overall quality of your pictures with a single click 5 p 0 Brightness s P For Manual adjustment move the slider bars for precise Contrast A image enhancement control of the Brightness Contrast es Saturation Hue and Sharpen oe gt After the slider bars are moved a preview of the photo with the adjustments applied is displayed Sharpen P Click Apply if you like the result Click Cancel if you do apply E Cancel not 2 Color This feature is designed to fix digital photos that have unnatural color or appear to dark It s also great for fixing scanned versions of old prints that have faded or whose colors have changed after many years of neglect Balance i d Click on the COLOR tab in the Photo Editing tools window Drag the color balance sliders to make the photo color appear more natural Add red or yellow to make the photo O warmer Add blue or green to make the photo cooler P Drag the Lighter Darker slider to the left to reveal details e hidden in a dark photo or to the right to make a faded photo look new again P Click Apply if you like the result Click Cancel if you do not Lighter Darker user s guide SPECTARE S5 Photo Editing Controls 3 Red Eye This feature makes it easy for you to fix red eye a common problem in flash photography
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