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Chapter 3: Opening and Importing Pictures
Microsoft Digital Image Standard User’s Manual
Troubleshooting tips for opening pictures from a camera
• Your camera must be connected and turned on before you start the digital
camera task, or it will not appear in the list of cameras and drives.
• If you’ve connected your digital camera to your computer, but can’t see
your pictures, make sure the connections are secure, the camera is turned
on, and the batteries are charged. The camera might not start download
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ing if its batteries are low on charge. Some cameras are equipped with an
A/C adapter that you can use instead of batteries.
• If your camera does not appear in the list of cameras and drives, or if you
receive an error message when you click Download, start your camera
software from the operating system Start menu.
• For more information about downloading photos using the software
included with your camera, consult your camera’s manual.
Opening pictures from a scanner
Digital Image supports two types of scanner formats: TWAIN and WIA. If
your scanner doesn’t use a TWAIN or WIA interface, you need to use the
software designed specifically for the make and model of your scanner. Many
scanner manufacturers provide free updates to their drivers on the Web.
To connect your scanner
1. Install the software that came with your scanner.
2. Turn off your scanner and computer.
3. Attach the connector cable from your scanner to your computer.
4. Turn on your scanner and computer.
Once the scanner is connected and recognized by your computer, you’re ready
to scan.
About TWAIN
and WIA
TWAIN is interface
software that allows
communication
between a camera and
your computer. Many
digital cameras come
with a TWAIN driver.
WIA is a newer interface
that works similarly
to TWAIN, but often
provides more control
over the device. WIA is
compatible with TWAIN,
but is only available
on some computer
operating systems.