Canon LEGRIA FS36 User manual

CanoCraft FS 3.6
for CanoScan FS2710/CanoScan 2700F Film Scanner
Users Guide
Two Ways to Learn About CanoCraft FS 3.6
•Quick Start Jump right into scanning
•Steps 1-3 Methodical approach

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When you open the box
Detailed information on the scanner and the
CD-ROM.
Detailed information on how to use Plug-in
module FS.
Tells you how to use Adobe Photoshop LE, Presto!
PhotoAlbum LE and Presto! Mr. Photo.
Electronic Manuals
Electronic Manual
After you have read this book
and mastered the use of
CanoCraft FS
After you have read this book
and mastered the use of Plug-
in module FS
After reading this guide and
scanner is set up and ready
for use.
Tells you how to get the best
scanning results.
Detailed information
on care of the scanner
and handling the
accompanying CD-ROM.
When using the accompanying
application software.
Detailed information on how to use CanoCraft
FS.
CanoScan FS2710
Product Guide
Describes operating procedure from set up and
software installation to scanning and confirmation
of operation. Please read before using the scanner
for the first time.
Printed Manual
CanoScan FS2710
Getting Started
Plug-in module FS
Users Guide
CanoCraft FS
Users Guide
Manual for Each
Application Software
Electronic Manual
Electronic Manual
When using
Windows version.
When using
Macintosh version.
This Guide
How to Make Best Use of the Manuals

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How to Use the Users Guide
This guide is the instruction manual for CanoCraft FS 3.6 scanning application
software for use with Canon film scanners. In addition to functioning as a stand-
alone application program on the Windows platform, CanoCraft FS also serves as a
TWAIN driver in TWAIN-compliant application programs. With the exception of
program starting and file saving, the basic procedures for using CanoCraft FS as a
stand-alone program and TWAIN driver are virtually the same. This guide,
therefore, illustrates the procedures using CanoCraft FS as a stand-alone
application. To use the program as a TWAIN driver from within other applications,
please supplement this guide with the Windows instruction manual and the guides
accompanying your TWAIN-compliant applications.
How to Use this Guide
Quick Start
A digest of the complete CanoCraft FS operating procedures. Those who wish to
jump into scanning should read this section.
Step 1 Basic Procedures
An explanation of how to install CanoCraft FS and the various program window
names and functions. Be sure to read this section.
Step 2 Scanning
A step-by-step explanation of the scanning process. Be sure to read this section.
Step 3 Adjusting Images
An explanation of how to adjust color balance and brightness. Read this section as
required.
Other Functions
An explanation of CanoCraft FS’s preference, printer and fax settings. Read this
section as required.
Editing
An explanation of CanoCraft FS’s image editing functions. Read this section as
required.
CanoCraft FS Copy
An explanation of how to use CanoCraft FS Copy. Read this section as required.
Appendices
Look to this section for troubleshooting tips, instructions on how to adjust
CanoCraft FS settings, a glossary and an index. Read this section as required.

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Table of Contents
CanoCraft FS Features................................................................................9
Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning>
Quick Start <Jump Right into Scanning>................................................11
Step 1 Basic Procedures
Installing CanoCraft FS ............................................................................15
Installing CanoCraft FS........................................................................................ 15
Precautions When Connecting the Scanner to a Windows® 95 Computer .... 16
Starting and Closing CanoCraft FS ..........................................................18
Starting CanoCraft FS from the Windows Desktop .......................................... 18
Starting CanoCraft FS from Photoshop (TWAIN- Compliant Application) ...... 19
Closing CanoCraft FS ........................................................................................... 19
Program Window Names and Functions ................................................20
CanoCraft FS Program Window ......................................................................... 20
CanoCraft FS Copy Program Window ................................................................ 21
Settings Display Area Pop-Up Menu .................................................................. 22
CanoCraft FS Menu Commands ..............................................................23
Menu Bar Pull-Down Menus............................................................................... 23
How to Find Out More About a Procedure You Don't Understand......25
Step 2 Scanning
Scanning Procedures................................................................................27
Selecting the Film Type ............................................................................29
Selecting the Image Type ........................................................................30
Determining the Image Format ......................................................................... 31
Selecting Resolution and Magnification Settings ..................................32
About Resolution and Magnification ................................................................ 32
Selecting a Scan Resolution Setting ................................................................... 33
Selecting an Output Resolution Setting ............................................................ 34
Procedures for Setting the Output Resolution ................................................. 35
Determining the Input and Output Resolution and Output Magnification ... 36
Previewing................................................................................................37
Zooming an Image for Verification ............................................................... 38
Rotating the Image to Change Its Orientation............................................. 39
Rotate/Flip Dialog ........................................................................................... 39

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Adjusting Brightness and Coloring .........................................................40
Selecting the Scan Area ...........................................................................41
Selecting the Scan Area ...................................................................................... 41
Changing the Scan Area Selection ..................................................................... 42
Unlocked State .......................................................................................... 42
Locked State .............................................................................................. 43
Fixing the Aspect Ratio ....................................................................................... 45
Aspect Ratio Dialog ........................................................................................ 45
Final Scan and Saving ..............................................................................46
Step 3 Adjusting Images
To Obtain Better Images..........................................................................50
Image Adjustment Commands ................................................................52
Changing the Adjustment Mode ............................................................54
Adjusting Brightness and Coloring (Easy Mode)....................................55
Brightness Tab ..................................................................................................... 55
Coloring Tab ........................................................................................................ 56
Adjusting Highlights and Shadows (Easy Mode)....................................57
Adjusting a Histogram (Expert Mode) ....................................................58
How to Interpret a Histogram ....................................................................... 59
How to Adjust a Histogram ........................................................................... 59
Adjusting Brightness/Contrast (Expert Mode)........................................61
Adjusting Brightness....................................................................................... 62
Adjusting Contrast .......................................................................................... 62
Adjusting Gamma Values (Expert Mode) ...............................................63
Setting the Gamma Value Correctly .............................................................. 64
Adjusting a Tone Curve (Expert Mode)...................................................65
How to Interpret the Tone Curve .................................................................. 66
Adjusting a Tone Curve .................................................................................. 66
Adjusting the Color Balance (Expert Mode)...........................................67
Adjusting Threshold Settings (Easy/Expert Mode) .................................69
Adjusting the Exposure Settings .............................................................70
Adjusting the Focus .................................................................................72

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Other Functions
CanoCraft FS Preference Settings ...........................................................74
Resetting Default Settings.......................................................................76
Default Categories and Settings .................................................................... 76
Printing .....................................................................................................77
Printer Setup ............................................................................................78
Sending a Fax ...........................................................................................79
Fax Setup ..................................................................................................80
Selecting the Scanner ..............................................................................81
Scanner Self-Test ......................................................................................82
Viewing Version Data ..............................................................................83
Editing
Copying to the Clipboard ........................................................................85
Copying an Image ........................................................................................... 85
Clearing the Clipboard ................................................................................... 85
Redoing an Edit........................................................................................86
Undoing the Previous Action ......................................................................... 86
Redoing an Action After the Undo Command ............................................. 86
Undo All .......................................................................................................... 86
Adjusting an Image..................................................................................87
Sharpening an Image ..................................................................................... 87
Blurring an Image ........................................................................................... 88
Removing Noise .............................................................................................. 89
Inverting an Image ......................................................................................... 90
Formatting an Image ...............................................................................91
Find the Edges................................................................................................. 91
Find Lines......................................................................................................... 92
Pixelate ............................................................................................................ 93
Posterize .......................................................................................................... 94
Low Relief........................................................................................................ 95
Halftone .......................................................................................................... 96
Editing a Saved File..................................................................................97
Procedures for Loading a Saved File ............................................................. 97
Saving a File After Editing ............................................................................. 98
Deleting a File after Editing........................................................................... 99

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Trademarks
• Adobe®and Acrobat®are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• IBM, IBM PC/AT Series are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., USA.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• All other brand names and product names used in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copying with CanoCraft FS Copy
Displaying the Copy Window ................................................................101
Procedures for Opening CanoCraft FS Copy ............................................... 101
Copying ..................................................................................................102
Copying Procedures ...................................................................................... 102
Adjusting CanoCraft FS Copy Settings ..................................................107
Changing the Printer Settings .......................................................................... 107
Changing the Scanner Settings ........................................................................ 108
Scan Resolution ............................................................................................. 109
Film Type ....................................................................................................... 109
Exposure ........................................................................................................ 109
Focus .............................................................................................................. 109
Adjust (Alt + A) ............................................................................................. 110
Preferences .................................................................................................... 110
Version Information ..................................................................................... 110
Appendices
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................112
Problems with Software Installation ........................................................... 112
Problems Starting Software Programs ........................................................ 113
Problems with Scanning ............................................................................... 114
Image Quality Problems ............................................................................... 116
Problems Saving Images ............................................................................... 117
Problems with Printing................................................................................. 117
Uninstalling CanoCraft FS......................................................................118
Configuring CanoCraft FS......................................................................120
CanoCraft FS Automatic Configuration ...................................................... 120
CanoCraft FS Configuration ......................................................................... 121
List of Film Types ....................................................................................124
Glossary ..................................................................................................126
Index .......................................................................................................130
Customer Support Help Desk ................................................................133

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Conventions Used in this Guide
The following symbols are used throughout the guide to indicate important
information.
•This symbol indicates precautions or limitations you need to know.
Ensure that you read all Important Notes to avoid errors.
•This symbol indicates supplementary information. Reading these notes is
recommended.
Names and Examples
CanoCraft FS 3.6 is generally referred to as CanoCraft FS in this guide. Although
CanoCraft FS 3.6 is compatible with Windows®95, Windows®98 and Windows NT®
4.0, the screen-capture examples in this guide are taken from Windows®95.
References to Windows in this guide apply to all three versions above.
CanoCraft FS 3.6 may be used to operate CanoScan 2700F and CanoScan FS2710
film scanners. This guide presents the operating procedures using the CanoScan
FS2710 as the primary example.
Button and Menu Conventions in the Text
• Buttons that appear in application windows are enclosed with a [ ] mark.
Example
Click [File] and select [Preview] or
click the [Preview] button.
• Menu items are enclosed in square brackets [ ].
Example
Click the [Image Type] submenu
and select [24bit Color]
• Screen messages are also enclosed in square brackets [ ].

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CanoCraft FS Features
• Scanning Software that Can Perform Image Processing
Scanning Software that Can Perform Image Processing
CanoCraft FS is a scanning application that works with CanoScan FS2710 and
CanoScan 2700F film scanners on the Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0
platforms. Equipped with a broad array of image retouching functions in
addition to its scanning and output features, the program also serves as a 32-bit
TWAIN Driver that can be called from TWAIN-compliant applications.
• Simple User Interface
Set the parameters, preview the image, make a few adjustments if required and
save the file: these four actions are simple to perform with the user-friendly
program window. Perform essential functions using your choice of buttons, pull-
down menus, pop-up menus or keyboard shortcuts.
• Large, Easy-to-Read Preview Window
Priority has been placed on making it easy to examine scans by maximizing the
size of the preview window. Preview window sizes vary according to the monitor
resolution and type of film being scanned.
• Canon ColorGear™ Color Management System
The proprietary Canon ColorGear color management system produces consistent
results from input and output devices, reducing the need for time-consuming
manual color correction.
• Help with How to Use the Program is Always at Hand
Need assistance with a scanning command? Click on the [?] mark in each window
or dialog. Context-sensitive Help topics display on the screen. Select a topic or
perform a key-word search to find your answer.
• Includes CanoCraft FS Copy Software
CanoCraft FS Copy works with your scanner and printer to instantly turn into an
easy-to-use copier. The CanoCraft FS suite of programs includes CanoCraft FS
Copy, which enables you to readily output the images that you scan directly to
your printer.

Quick Start
Jump Right into Scanning
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