ArcSoft PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide

The photo editing & creative
design program for everyone.

Version 4

for Windows & Macintosh

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Quick Start Guide:

Written by Steve Toribio
Layout and design by Vickie Wei

N. America

46601 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
Te l: 1.510.440.9901
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Website: www.arcsoft.com
Email: [e-mail]

Europe

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Shanon, Co. Clare, Ireland
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Japan

Japan Support Center
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5-1-15 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
To kyo 101-0021, Japan
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Fax: [phone]
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China

ArcSoft Beijing Representative Office
No.6 South Capital Gym Road
Beijing New Century Hotel, #2910
Beijing 100044, China
Te l: 8610-68491368
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Tai wan

ArcSoft Inc. Taiwan Branch
Te l: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail]

Australia

Marketing Results Prop Ltd.
P. O. Box 6246 BHBC
Baulkham Hills,
New South Wales 2153,Australia
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Fax: [phone]
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Latin America

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Te l (Chili): 800-202-797
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ArcSoft Inc. Worldwide Customer Support Contacts

PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide

Ta ble of Contents:

We lcome to PhotoImpression ....................................................................3

Highlights of PhotoImpression..................................................................3

System Requirements ....................................................................................4

Installing PhotoImpression ........................................................................5

Wo r king with PhotoImpression................................................................6

Getting Started..............................................................................................6

Options on the Main Screen........................................................................6

Opening an Image from a Disk Drive ........................................................8

Acquiring Images from a TWAIN Device ..................................................8

Wo rking with Albums ..................................................................................9

Editing Images ............................................................................................10

Creative Project Templates ........................................................................14

Saving Images..............................................................................................15

Printing Images ..........................................................................................16

Multi-Crop..................................................................................................17

Getting Help................................................................................................18

Software License Agreement

The following is a legal software license agreement between you, the software end user, and ArcSoft, Inc.
Carefully read this license agreement before using the product. Using the product indicates that you have read this
license agreement and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to the terms, promptly return the package to the place it
was purchased within 10 days of the date you acquired it for a full refund.

Grant of License. This license permits you to use one copy of the software included in this package on any single
computer. For each software licensee, the program can be in use on only one computer at any given time. The software
is in use when it is either loaded into RAM or installed into the hard disk or other permanent memory.

A multi-seat license permit from ArcSoft is required if the program is going to be installed on a network
server for the sole purpose of distribution by other computers, or if the program is going to be installed on
and used by more than one computer.

Copyright. The software contained in this package is owned by ArcSoft and is protected by United States copyright
laws, international treaty provisions, and all other applicable national laws. The software must be treated like all other
copyrighted materials (e.g. books and musical recordings). This license does not allow the software to be rented or
leased, and the written materials accompanying the software (if any) may not be copied.

Limited Warranty. ArcSoft, Inc., warrants that the software contained herein will perform substantially in accordance
with the accompanying documentation. No Other Warranties. ArcSoft disclaims all other warranties, either express or
implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with
respect to the software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware (if any).

No Liability for Consequential Damages. In no event shall ArcSoft or its suppliers be liable for any damages
whatsoever (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
information, or any other pecuniary loss) which result from an inability to use this software, even if ArcSoft, Inc. has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states and jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The software and documentation are provided with Restricted Rights. Use,
duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1),(2), and
(3) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable, and any
amendments thereto. The manufacturer is ArcSoft, Inc., 46601 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.

If this product was purchased in the United States, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California;
otherwise, local laws may apply.

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digital cameras and scanners.

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Built-in ArcSoft Funhouse functionalities let you create photo fantasies

with your own images right within the program.

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Built-in ArcSoft PhotoPrinter functionalities allow you to print a single image,

multiple images of different sizes, thumbnails, or greeting cards on a single sheet
of paper.

System Requirements:

For Windows:

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Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

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Pentium-based PC or equivalent

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175 MB free hard disk space

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64 MB RAM

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16-bit (or higher) color display

For Macintosh:

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OS 8.6/9/X

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Power PC

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175 MB free hard disk space

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64 MB RAM

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16-bit (or higher) color display

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We lcome to PhotoImpression

ArcSoft PhotoImpression

™ is an easy-to-use image-editing program specifically designed

for general consumers. The program enables you to edit, retouch, enhance or add special
effects to digital images with point-n-click simplicity. It also offers a great variety of
project templates for creating greeting cards and calendars, plus the functionalities of the
popular ArcSoft PhotoPrinter

® and Funhouse™ programs.

Highlights of PhotoImpression

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A robust, easy-to-understand graphical user interface ensures that you can learn
the program in the shortest time possible.

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Powerful, comprehensive editing and retouching tools provide a total digital

image-editing solution.

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A wide variety of special effect and enhancement options give you the incredible

power to manipulate images like a pro.

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Huge collections of frames, brushes and shapes let you add an artistic appeal

to your images.

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An easy-to-use text tool allows you to add catchy titles and captions to images.
You can even add a shadow to create a 3-D effect.

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A dynamic image layer feature enables you to work on one specific image layer

at a time without affecting the whole picture.

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Multiple undo/redo functionality makes it possible for you to experiment with

various commands and options without the fear of making irreversible errors.

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Huge assortments of project templates enable you to create customized

greeting cards and calendars with your own images.

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TWAIN compliance allows you to acquire images directly from devices such as