User`s guide

6-4 Microtek ScanWizard 5

The Preview Window

The Preview window is the most prominent window of the four major windows,

and it includes the various commands and tools for controlling the scanner.

1 The Menu Bar includes the different

menus for setting up the scanner

(Scanner menu), controlling view

options (View menu), customizing the

software (Preferences menu), Image

Correction function (Correction menu),

and accessing on-line help (Help menu).

2 The Tool buttons simplify the

performance of certain tasks. The Tool

buttons are (left to right) Frame,

Magnify Glass, Pane, and Dropper.

3 The Action buttons generate a specific

action from the scanning software. The

Action buttons include Overview,

Prescan and Scan.

4 The Switch button allows you to switch

to Standard mode control panel.

5 The Scan Material Status icon shows

your scan material, whether it's

reflective, positive, or negative.

6 The Preview window is where the

Overview or Prescan image appears

after you click on the Overview or

Prescan button.

7 Rulers are located on both sides of the

window to help you with measurement

and alignment. The ruler unit can be

selected by clicking on the arrow at

the 0,0 point of the rulers.

8 The Status bar shows you some

information for easier operation.

Elements of the Preview window