Canon CanoScan FB 1200S User manual

Canon Film Adapter Unit
Software
FilmGet FAU
User’s Guide
Quick Start
For those who prefer to jump right
into scanning
Steps 1-3
For those who prefer a methodical
approach
Other Functions
For those who are detail oriented
For Windows & Macintosh

How to Use the Guides
The following chart explains how to best use the guides that accompany this Film
Adapter Unit. You may also wish to refer to the guides that accompany your
scanner.
Printed Manual
A complete guide to setting up the
scanner, attaching the cables,
installing the software and performing
a test scan.
CanoScan FB1200S
Getting Started
Printed Manual
A complete guide to installing the
Film Adapter Unit (FAU), attaching
the cables, installing the software
and positioning film. Read this guide
before you first use the FAU.
FAU-S10
Setup Guide
Printed Manual
A detailed description of how to use
FilmGet FAU.
FilmGet FAU
User's Guide
This Guide
After you have read the above
guide to setup and test the
scanner, read this manual to set
up the Film Adapter Unit.
Electronic Manual
Film Adapter Unit Manuals
Scanner Manuals
After you read how to
setup the FAU, read this
manual to learn advanced
scanning techniques.

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FilmGet FAU User’s Guide
How to Use this Guide
This is the users guide for FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Windows and FilmGet FAU 1.0 for
Macintosh, the driver software for scanning films and transparencies with the Film
Adapter Unit FAU-S10 option for CanoScan FB1200S flatbed scanners. Start the
Windows version as a TWAIN driver from within TWAIN-compliant applications and
the Macintosh version as the plug-in compliant driver software from within plug-in
compatible applications.
Please read this guide in conjunction with your Windows or Macintosh guides and
the guides for individual TWAIN-compliant or plug-in compliant application
programs.
Organization of the Guide
Quick Start
A digest of FilmGet FAU commands and procedures. Recommended
for those who prefer to jump right into scanning.
Step 1 Installing the Software
An explanation of how to install or uninstall FilmGet FAU. All should
read this section.
Step 2 Scanning
A step-by-step explanation of FilmGet FAU commands and proce-
dures. All should read this section.
Step 3 Adjusting Images
An explanation of how to adjust the color balance and brightness of
preview images. Read this section as required.
Other Functions
An explanation of the FilmGet FAU menu items and settings. Read this
section as required.
Appendices
The appendices include a troubleshooting section, a glossary and the
index. Refer to this section as required.

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FilmGet FAU User’s Guide
Symbols in this Guide
The following symbols are used to draw your attention to important
topics throughout the guide.
WARNING
This symbol introduces operating precautions and othe-
critical information. Be sure to read these topics
This symbol introduces supplementary information. Read
these topics at your discretion.
Notation
FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Windows may be used with the Windows®95,
Windows®98 and Windows NT®4.0 operating systems. References
to Windows in this guide include all three.
FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Macintosh may be used with Version 7.5 or later
versions of the Mac System Software.
Both FilmGet FAU 1.0 for Windows and FilmGet FAU 1.0 for
Macintosh are referred to as FilmGet FAU throughout most of this
guide.
Although the screen samples provided in this guide mostly show the
Windows version of FilmGet FAU, the Macintosh version features a
virtually identical user interface. Separate explanations are provided
only for items requiring different procedures.
The following notation is used for menu items, tools and messages:
Menu items and commands requiring user selection are shown i
[square brackets]
For example, click [Paper Size] and select [Letter]
Messages and item names are shown between ‘single quotation
marks
• NOTE •

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A Scanner Driver that Adjusts Images Too
FilmGet FAU is the driver software for the Film Adapter Unit FAU-S10 option installed on
CanoScan FB1200S flatbed scanners. It is also equipped with a variety of image process-
ing functions and input and output controls. FilmGet FAU is supplied in both Windows
and Macintosh compatible versions. The Windows version can be opened as a 32-bit
TWAIN driver from within TWAIN-compliant application programs. The Macintosh version
can be opened as a plug-in from within plug-in compliant application programs.
Simple User Interface
The Windows and Macintosh versions of FilmGet FAU both share the same user-
friendly interface. Moreover, the menu names and arrangements are consistent with
many other popular application programs used on the two platforms. The result is
an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that requires very little effort to master.
Color Matching System Support
This software supports color matching systems so that the colors read by the
scanner are faithfully reproduced on your monitor without you having to perform
any troublesome adjustments.
Batch Scans
Save time and effort by setting the color adjustment and resolution settings for
individual frames and then scanning the selected images in a single batch.
Easy Scanning with Auto Settings
Settings for images that are to be used for specific purposes, such as for display on
a monitor, for output to a printer or for transmission in a fax, can be set automati-
cally. You are now free to scan without bothering with resolution and size settings.
Tool Tips Provide Guidance
Guidance is always at hand when you position the mouse cursor over a button or
tool. The tool tips provide useful information if you are unsure how to use an item.
Common Windows and Macintosh User Interface
The Windows and Macintosh versions of FilmGet FAU both share the same user-
friendly window design and functions. You can switch between either platform
without noticing the transition.
* FilmGet FAU does not support ScanGear Toolbox CS or CanoScan Toolbox CS.
FilmGet FAU Features

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FilmGet FAU User’s Guide
Table of Contents
FilmGet FAU Features ..........................................................................5
Quick Start
Quick Start........................................................................................11
Step 1 Installing the Software
Installing FilmGet FAU .......................................................................17
Preparations before Installation .................................................17
System Requirements ................................................................17
Installing and Uninstalling FilmGet FAU .....................18
Installing and Uninstalling FilmGet FAU ......................21
Step 2 Scanning
Starting and Exiting FilmGet FAU .......................................23
Starting FilmGet FAU.................................................................23
Exiting FilmGet FAU ..................................................................24
Starting and Quitting FilmGet FAU ....................................25
Starting FilmGet FAU.................................................................25
Quitting FilmGet FAU ................................................................26
Main Window...................................................................................27
Main Window ...........................................................27
Main Window ...........................................................28
Menu Bar in the Main Window .................................................28
Tool Bar in the Main Window....................................................28
Preview All Window..........................................................................29
Preview All Window..................................................................29
Toolbar in the Preview All Window ............................................29
How to Find Help......................................................................30
Scanning Procedures .........................................................................31
Positioning Film.................................................................................32
Preparing the Film Adapter Unit ................................................32
Positioning Film.........................................................................32
Setting the Film Type.........................................................................33
Setting the Image Mode ...................................................................34

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Determining the Image Mode ...................................................35
Previewing All the Frames .................................................................36
Selecting Frames ...............................................................................37
Selecting/Deselecting All ...........................................................37
Selecting/Deselecting a Single Frame.........................................37
Adjusting Trimming Frames ...............................................................39
Moving the Trimming Frames ....................................................39
Resizing the Trimming Frames ...................................................39
Restoring Default Trimming Frame Settings ...............................39
Zooming an Image for Verification ............................................39
Moving Images within the Preview All Window.........................40
Settings for 120 Format Films....................................................40
Previewing ........................................................................................41
Previewing ................................................................................41
Switching between Preview Images...........................................42
Switching Images with the Preview All Window ........................43
Using the Toolbar to Manipulate Images ...........................................44
Zooming an Image for Verification ............................................44
Moving an Image within the Preview Area ................................45
Rotating Images........................................................................45
Using Auto Correction on Images .............................................45
Adjusting the Scan Settings...............................................................46
Important Facts about Scan Settings .........................................46
Guide to the Scan Settings Section............................................47
Procedures Common to All Scan Modes....................................48
Saving to a File..........................................................................50
Pasting Images in Documents/Outputting Images to Printers/
Sending Images as Facsimiles ....................................................54
Image and File Sizes ..................................................................55
Displaying Images on Monitors .................................................56
Outputting Images to Standard Photo Sizes ..............................57
Using the Custom Mode ...........................................................58
Adding Scan Settings ................................................................60
Adding and Deleting Items........................................................61
Adjusting Brightness and Coloring ....................................................62
Selecting the Scan Area ....................................................................63

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Selecting the Scan Area.............................................................63
Adjusting the Scan Area Selection Frame...................................63
Adjusting the Selected Scan Area ..............................................63
Final Scan .........................................................................................64
Step 3 Adjusting Images
Image Adjustment Modes .................................................................67
Guide to the Image Adjustment Section....................................67
Adjustment Mode Types............................................................68
Procedures Common to all Image Adjustment Modes ...............69
How to Use Each Image Adjustment Mode .......................................71
Adjusting a Histogram ......................................................................73
Guide to the Histogram Tab ......................................................73
Interpreting a Histogram ...........................................................74
How to Adjust a Histogram.......................................................74
Adjusting Brightness/Contrast ...........................................................75
Guide to the Brightness/Contrast Tab ........................................75
Adjusting the Brightness ...........................................................76
Adjusting the Contrast..............................................................76
Adjusting the Color Balance..............................................................77
Guide to the Color Balance Tab .................................................77
Adjusting the Tone Curve..................................................................79
Guide to the Tone Curve Tab.....................................................79
Interpreting Tone Curves ...........................................................80
Adjusting a Tone Curve .............................................................80
Adjusting the Gamma Value .............................................................81
Guide to the Gamma Value Tab ................................................81
Correcting the Gamma Value ....................................................82
Adjusting the Threshold Value...........................................................83
Guide to the Threshold Value Tab..............................................83
Other Functions
Settings Menu ..................................................................................85
Setting the Exposure .................................................................85
Setting the Preferences .............................................................86
Setting the Power Saving Features.............................................89
Restoring the Default Settings...................................................89

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Device and Help Menus ....................................................................91
Selecting a Scanner...................................................................91
Checking a Scanner ..................................................................91
Viewing the Device Version Information ....................................92
Viewing the Software Version Information ................................92
Appendices
Troubleshooting ................................................................................94
Glossary............................................................................................99
Index ..............................................................................................103

Quick Start
For Those Who Prefer to Jump Right into Scanning