User manual DuoScan 100
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................ 3 About this Manual ............................................................................ 3 Copyright ......................................................................................... 3 Federal Communications Commision (FCC) Compliance ............... 3 Declaration of Conformity .......................................................
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 10. Photo Editing Tools ........................................................................ 29 1. Adjust ......................................................................................... 29 1.1 Enhance .................................................................................. 29 1.2 Color ........................................................................................ 30 1.3 Red-Eye ..........................
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Preface About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Digital Image Scanner. Please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents provide full information on its multiple capabilities. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyrights. All rights are reserved. No part of this user manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Caution To comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must only be installed on computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 1. Safety and Handling Precautions Before using the AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100, please ensure you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the Digital Image Scanner is operated correctly. Never operate the Digital Image Scanner inside an aircraft or anywhere where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 If the exterior of the Digital Image Scanner needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 2.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 DuoScan 100 Views 9
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Note: Periodically use the bundled brush to insert into the Digital Image Scanner slot and clean the glass surface to ensure a clear image. Always make sure your film negatives / mounted slides and cover trays are clean before inserting into the Digital Image Scanner. Dust or dirt from the negatives and cover trays will affect the quality of your scanned images.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Inserting the Battery 1. Open the battery compartment cover by lightly pressing down and sliding it back as shown. 2. Insert the supplied battery. Make sure the battery label is facing upwards and the (+ and -) ends of the battery match the polarities indicated in the battery compartment. 3. Snap the cover back into place.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. If the battery charge becomes low while you are using the scanner, it is recommended that you recharge it as soon as possible. 1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment (see page 11) 2.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Plug the USB mini B of the AC adaptor (optional) into the USB port of the scanner, and plug the adaptor into the power outlet. Please charge the battery for at least 2.5~3 hours. 3. The red LED will light during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the red LED will turn off and you can disconnect the charging connections. Status LED Red: The Image Scanner is OFF, the battery is charging. Purple: The Image Scanner is ON, the battery is charging simultaneously.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 3. Placing Film / Slide into the Holder 1. Keep the glossy surface facing upwards. Open the negative / positive slide holder as Illustrated. 2. Place a positive slide / negative film / 110 film into the holder as shown. 3. Close the holder and make sure it clicks shut.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 4. Getting Started 1. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot. 2. Press the Power button to power on. Press the Power button to power off if you do not want to use the Image Scanner.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 3. Insert the loaded film / slide holder correctly into the slot according to the ▲or ● sign shown on the Image Scanner and film holder.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 You can adjust the position of the film by moving the film holder; the film holder can be moved in both directions. Keep your picture in the rectangular white frame. If the picture is not properly positioned, the black edges of the film holder may be scanned. If the black border of a slide film is at the top or bottom of the LCD display, tilt the scanner forwards or backwards to eliminate the black border. You may crop the black borders later using the software.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 4. Press the Film type button to select the film types on the screen. 135 positive (slide) 135 negative 135 black & white 110 film Note: Incorrect selection of Film type may produce poor results.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 5. Press the OK button to convert the picture to a digital image. To get the best digital image, wait for the image display on the LCD screen to adjust the brightness until it becomes stable. This normally take 3~4 seconds, depending on the brightness of your film. Note: To save power, the scanner will automatically turn to the sleep condition if you do not use it for more than 3 minutes. You can reactivate the scanner by pressing any one of the buttons.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 6. Moving the film holder for the next picture. 7. Press the Flip button to rotate image 180 degrees if the slide is accidentally loaded into the film holder upside down.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 5. Playback Mode 1. Press the Playback button to play back the digital image. 2. Press the Up button to review forwards. Press the Down button to review backwards.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 6. Delete Mode 1. In Playback mode, press the Delete button once to delete the current image. Press the OK button to confirm. 2. Press the Delete button twice to delete all images. Press the OK button to confirm.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 3. Press the Delete button three times to format the SD card. Press the OK button to confirm. Note: Formatting the SD card will delete all files on the card. Download the files from the SD card onto your computer before formatting the SD card.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 7. Connection to a PC 1. Plug the USB cable into the scanner and computer. 2. Turn the power on. 3. Press the Up button to select “SD to PC” to YES, and then press the OK button to confirm.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 25
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 4. After the bundled software MediaImpression is launched, the images saved on the SD card will be imported to your computer automatically for reviewing. Copy the images from the SD card to the designated folder or album on your computer. Note: The bundled MediaImpression is only for image-editing purposes. The Acquire function is for a Film Scanner / Photo Scanner without a TFT display.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 8. Connection to a TV 1. Set the TV to Video mode and plug the TV cable to the TV out Connector of your film scanner and the Video connector of your TV set. Turn your film scanner on by pressing the Power On/Off button. 2. Press the Playback mode button to view images on the TV.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 3. Press the Up button to view images forwards. Press the Down button to view images backwards. 4. Press the Playback mode button once more to view pictures as a slide show on the TV screen. The images will continue frame by frame automatically at a rate of 5 seconds per frame. The slide show can be stopped by pressing the Up or Down button. The slide show can be resumed by pressing the Playback mode button. 5.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 9. Editing the Pictures First, click on the picture to select and then use the ArcSoft MediaImpression tools to edit the pictures as you wish. Edit Photo Editing Tools The Photo Editing Tools module includes a complete set of photo enhancement, editing and retouching controls. The windows 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.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 3. Click “Apply” if you like the result. Click “Cancel” if you do not. 9.1.2 Color This feature is designed to fix digital photos that have an unnatural color or that appear too dark. It’s also great for fixing scanned versions of old prints that have faded or whose colors have changed after many years. How to fix the color of a photo: 1. Drag the color balance sliders to make the photo color appear more natural. Add red or yellow to make the photo warmer.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 9.1.4 Crop This feature enables you to trim photos for a dramatic effect or to cut off any distracting parts in 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 proportion. 3. Resize the crop rectangle by clicking and dragging the red lines. 4.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 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 you’re done editing a photo, click “Save as” to save your results. You can choose to overwrite the original file or save a new one.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 9.2.2 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 to 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.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 9.2.6 Blur Smoothes out rough areas. Click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and intensity. 9.2.7 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. 9.2.8 Line Draws a straight line in the photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the line width and transparency. 9.2.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 10. Appendix Specifications Image Sensor Preview and review Lens Specification Color Balance Exposure Control Support film size auto cropping Support film type auto converting Focus Range PC Interface Image Format Light Source Power Supply Dimensions Bundled Software 1/2.5” inch 5 megapixel CMOS sensor 5.17 megapixel 2.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Icons & Indicators Battery Full Delete One Battery 2/3 Delete All Battery 1/3 Format SD card Battery Empty Yes Slide No Color Film Card Error B/W Film Card Full 110 Film Card Lock Playback Mode PC-SD card selection PC-SD card Wait Link connected Available number of pictures on SD card 36
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 System Requirements PC System Requirements Pentium® P4 processor at 1.2GHz Free USB2.0 port 512MB RAM internal memory minimum 500MB free hard disk space 800 x 600 pixel color monitor CD-ROM drive Windows® 7/ XP Service Pack II / Vista™, 32/64 bits Mac System Requirements PowerPC G4 800 MHz or Intel processor Free USB2.0 port 512MB RAM internal memory minimum 500MB free hard disk space 800 x 600 color monitor CD-ROM drive Mac 10.4.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 Customer care More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found at www.plawa.de / www.agfaphoto.com. Service & Repair Hotline (EU): Service & Support Hotline 00800 752 921 00 (from a landline (Germany): only) 0900 1000 042 (1.49 euro / min. Service & Repair (UK): from a German landline only) +44 1908 488676, info@allmondegroup.com Online Service / International Service & Repair (USA / Canada): contact: support-apdc@plawausa.
AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100 AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product design and technical features can be changed without notice. Contact: AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH, www.
AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
