Preparation Standard Accessories

Image Copier

Users Manual

135 Slide Holder

135 Negative Film Holder

Clean Brush

Part Names
Note: We strongly suggest using the supplied Clean Brush to insert into the image copier slot and clean the glass surface periodically to produce a clear image. Please make sure your film negatives/ mounted slides and cover trays are clean before inserting into the copier as well. Dust or dirt from the negatives and cover trays will affect the quality of your scanned images. -5-
3. Install the Software EN This Digital Image Copier is supported by Microsoft / Mac UVC (Universal Video Class) and Plug & Play technology. Therefore, it does not need a separate driver. To use the Digital Image Copier you must install ArcSoft MediaImpression in the CD in advance. Installing the Software in Windows computer 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu should appear. 2. When you see the following screen, choose ArcSoft software to install the software. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. The installed software will automatically create a MediaImpression logo on your desktop. 5. Restart the computer.
Installing the Software in Mac OS computer 1. Insert the installation CD into your computers CD-ROM drive and click CD icon. 2. Click MediaImpression Installer 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Place Film / Slide Into The Holder 1. Open the negative/ positive slide holder as Illustrated.
2. Put a negative film/ positive slide into holder as shown.
3. Close the holder and please make sure the holder close properly.
5. Connecting the Digital Image Copier 1. Plug the USB cable of Image Copier into your computers USB 2.0 port. Once connected the Power LED light will turn on. Insert the loaded film/ slide holder properly into the slot according to the triangular signs as shown.
IMPORTANT: INSERTING HOLDERS INCORRECTLY MAY DAMAGE YOUR IMAGE COPIER
(Insert through front entrance)
6. Acquire Picture Acquire Picture from Windows 1. Click on the MediaImpression icon on the desktop and you will see the following.

Click Acquire. Select Acquire from Film Scanner.
Define your save as settings: a) There are two formats JPG or TIF for setting.
b) There are four quality levels (Highest/ High/ Normal/ Low) for selection in JPG format.
c) Select the location to save your image.
d) There are two film sizes (135 film, 110 film) to EN choose from. You are suggested to select 135 film, most users do not have 110 film. 110 Film Holder is an optional part.
e) Select the film type you are going to scan.

f) Click OK.

Capturing images You will see the image to be captured in the live view window, move the holder to avoid dark edge of the holder appears in the live view window, the dark edge will be captured if it appears. If the dark edge is on top or bottom when taking slide image, tilt the device left or right will help to locate the image correctly. Click Capture to save image to your computer.
5. Move the film holder and press Capture for the next film scan.
Acquire Picture from Mac 1. Click on the MediaImpression icon on the desktop and you will see the following.
7. Editing The Pictures First, click on the picture you wish to edit, and then use the ArcSoft tools to edit. Edit Photo Editing Tools The Photo Editing Tools module includes a complete set of photo enhancement, editing and retouching tools. The windows can be stretched to provide a large size view of the active photo. Double click the modules tool bar to maximize the window to fill the computer screen. In addition to the large photo workspace, the Photo Editing Tools module includes five distinct sets of tools: 1. Adjust 1.1 Enhance The Enhance feature includes two types of tools: - Auto Enhance Click the Auto Enhance button to improve the overall quality of your pictures with a single click. - Manual Fix For precise image enhancement control, adjust the brightness, contrast and sharpen sliders. How to enhance a photo manually: 1. Move the sliders to adjust the level of brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness. 2. Use the zoom slider to get a closer look at how the adjustment affects the photo. 3. Click Apply if you like the result. Click Cancel if you do not.
1.2 Color This feature is designed to fix digital photos that have incorrect colors or appear too dark. Its also great for fixing scanned versions of old pictures that have faded or whose colors have changed after many years. How to fix the color of a picture: 1. Drag the color balance sliders to make the photo color appear more natural. Add red or yellow to make the photo warmer. Add blue or green to make the photo cooler. 2. Drag the Lighter/Darker slider to the left to reveal details hidden in a dark photo or to the right to make a faded photo look new again. 3. Click Apply if you like the result. Clock Cancel if you do not. 1.3 Red-Eye This feature makes it easy for you to fix a red-eye a common problem in flash photography. There are two ways to fix red-eye: - Auto Fix 1. Simply click the Fix Red-Eye button to automatically find the fix all red-eyes. 2. If not all of the red-eyes are fixed, use the Click to Fix method. - Manual Fix 1. Use the zoom slider on the toolbar to zoom in on the photo.

2. Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator and move over a red eye. 3. Place your cursor directly over the red eye and click. 4. Repeat the process until all the red eyes are fixed. 5. Click Undo if you make a mistake or dont like the result. 1.4 Crop This feature enables you to trim photos for a dramatic effect or cut off the distracting parts of a picture. How to use the crop function: 1. Choose the crop orientation (portrait or landscape). 2. Select a fixed proportion for the crop rectangle (4:6, 5:7, 8:10) or choose Custom if you want to use a different ratio. 3. Resize the crop rectangle by clicking and dragging the red lines. 4. Move the crop rectangle into position by clicking and dragging inside the red box. 5. Click Crop. The area inside the rectangle will be kept, the area outside will be trimmed away. 6. Click Undo if you make a mistake or dont like the result.
1.5 Straighten This feature enables you to fix photos that appear to be tilted.
How to use Straighten: 1. Move the slider (or click the rotate buttons) until the photo appears straight. 2. Use the superimposed grid lines for vertical and horizontal reference. 3. Click Apply if you like the result. Click Cancel if you do not. 1.6 Blur Background This feature can be used in a subtle way to tone down un-important background details, or for dramatic effect- by making the main subject of a photo pop out of the picture. How to use the Blur Background function: 1. With your cursor, trace a line around the person or object you want to strand out. When you release the mouse button, the area outside the traced line will become slightly blurred. 2. Drag the first slider to make the transition between the blurred and non-blurred area sharp or smooth. 3. Drag the second slider to increase or decrease the amount of blur. 4. Click Apply if you like the result. Click Cancel if you do not. Saving Your Results When youre done editing a photo, click Save as to save your results. You can choose to overwrite the original file or save as a new one. Click Close to exit the Photo Editing Module.
2. Retouch 2.1 Healing Brush The Healing Brush is good for fixing dust, scratches and removing skin blemishes. How to use the Healing Brush to fix a skin blemish: 1. 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. 2. Use the zoom control to zoom in on the blemish. 3. Adjust the size of the healing brush so the cursor (circle) is only slightly larger than the blemish. 4. Paint over the blemish. The area will be concealed. 5. Click Undo if you make a mistake or dont like the result.
2.2 Clone The Clone tool is good for the removing unwanted elements from a photo. It can also be used for a fun effect, like moving a nose from one person t another. How to use the Clone tool to remove a telephone pole from the background of a photo: 1. Establish a source point for the Clone tool by holding the Shift key and clicking on an area of the sky that you want to use to paint over the telephone pole. 2. Adjust the brush size so the cursor (circle) is only slightly larger than the widest part of the telephone pole.

3. 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. 4. Click Undo if you make a mistake or dont like the result.
2.3 Lighten/Darken The Light/Darken tool is good for adjusting specific areas of a photo.
2.4 Smudge Simulate the smearing of wet paint. Please click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and sharpness.
2.5 Sharpen Sharpen blurry areas. Click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and transparency.
2.6 Blur Smooth out rough areas. Click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and intensity.
2.7 Paint Brush Allows you to paint on your image when you click and drag the mouse. Click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and transparency.
2.8 Line Draw a straight line in the photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the line width and transparency.
2.9 Eraser Simulate an eraser, removing the image painting by paintbrush and line tools from your photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the eraser size and effect.
3. Clipboard Clip the pictures by selecting Rectangular, Elliptical, Freehand, Magic wand and Magnetic. Note: For more detailed information, please refer to the [Help section] of program.

Appendix

Specifications Image Sensor Lens Specification Color Balance Exposure Control Supported film sizes auto cropping Supported film types auto converting
1/2.mega CMOS sensor, 5 mega pixels F=6.4, f=12.36mm, 2G2P, field of angle=26 Automatic Automatic 135mm film (36mm x 24mm)
135 Slide 135 Color Negative 135 Black & White Negative Focusing Fixed Focus PC interface USB 2.0 Scan High Resolution 4.3M equal to 1,800 dpi (enhances to 3,600 dpi via interpolation) Data Conversion 24 bits R.G.B color channel (48 bits color depth option in MediaImpression) Image Format 3:2 ratio Light Source Back Light 3 white LED Support Microsoft Windows XP, System Requirements Vista, Windows 7 Mac OSX 10.5 or above Power From USB port Dimension 165.7(H) x 104(W) x 90(L) mm Bundled Software ArcSoft Medialmpression Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. -25-

Trouble Shooting

Issue My computer does not recognize the image copier. I get a Windows message that reads "device not recognized" My installation disc will not auto start May be a problem with install CD. May be a problem with your CD drive. Time for auto exposure varies according to your computer configuration. Possible cause Image Copier not plugged into a high-speed USB port. Resolution Your computer must have a USB 2.0 to communicate with your image copier. Check to see if USB 2.0 is installed on your computer. If you do not have a USB 2.0 installed on your computer you can upgrade your USB ports. This hardware is available at most electronic stores. Check to see if your CD drive is operating properly. If possible check another computer to see if the disc is recognized. Some Anti Virus system may block the auto start, please install manually. The image copier self adjusts to your slide/negative exposure. Wait for the live view window to stop adjusting for exposure and then click Capture to get image. Check your slides or negatives to see if they may have been overexposed when originally developed. You may use the MediaImpression software to adjust or improve the image quality.

My image copier works ok, but some of my slides or negatives look overexposed
Issue I found black edge in preview mode I found the black edge when seeing the photo Your software will expire in XX days. My Mac computer does not work with the copier.
Possible cause Slide might not in holder central position Film/Slide size tolerance
You downloaded the similar trial software from ArcSoft website. Your Mac. OS is version 10.4 or below.
Resolution Tilt the scanner left or right, slide will slip and check the preview photo again. Crop the photo by software, detail user guide, please refer to this manual Edit the picture point 1.4 Crop Uninstall the downloaded MediaImpression and install the software again from the CD. Some older Mac 10.4 version does not support UVC. Please upgrade to its latest version 10.4.11 or above.
PC System Requirements Pentium P4 1.6GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon Free USB2.0 port 512MB RAM 500MB free hard disk space 1024 x 768 pixel color monitor CD-ROM drive Windows XP Service Pack II / Vista, 32/64 bits Windows 7
Mac System Requirements PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor recommended Free USB2.0 port 768MB RAM 500MB free hard disk space 1024 x 768 color monitor CD-ROM drive Mac 10.5 or above
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