Benq MiraScan 6 User Manual

Welcome t o Mir a scan 6 !

Welcome t o Mir a scan 6 !Welcome t o Mir a scan 6 !

In the “For Beginners” section, we will walk you through your first scan. You don’t need to know much about scanners and digital imaging. Just follow the steps in this section and you’ll be able to scan images and save them as files, copy a photo or e-mail, or put them on a web page..., etc.

Before you start, check the following items:

Before you start, check the following items:Before you start, check the following items:

• Check if the scanner is correctly installed and connected to your computer. For details, please see the scanner installation quick guide in the package.

• If you want to use the “Scan to E-mail”, “Scan to Application”, “Scan to OCR” and “Scan to PDA” functions, make sure related software programs are installed.

• Check if the printer is correctly installed and turned on before using the “Copy a photo/document” function.

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Prepare your original for scanning

Prepare your original for scanningPrepare your original for scanning

If you want to scan a photograph

If you want to scan a photographIf you want to scan a photograph

Place the photograph with the side to be scanned facing down on the scanner glass plate and align it against the edge of the scanner. Note the direction of the photograph so that you will not scan the photograph in wrong direction. Close scanner cover.

If you want to scan a picture on a book or magazine

If you want to scan a picture on a book or magazineIf you want to scan a picture on a book or magazine

Open the book to the page that contains the picture you want to scan and put it on the scanner with the picture against the glass plate. Note the direction of the picture so that you will not scan the picture in wrong direction. Close scanner cover.

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Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)

Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)

Double-click the MiraScan icon on your desktop. Mirascan 6 will open to the screen in Wizard mode.

Now you are ready to use the scan functions listed in “Job Occasion”.

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Save as a File

Save as a FileSave as a File

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occassion will appear on the screen. Choose “Save as a File”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, click the button indicated below to choose the path you desire to store your scanned images. The default path is C:\My Documents\My Pictures\Scan Pictures.

Click this button

to change path.

Then click the scan button on the screen. The scanner will start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned image file will be saved to the default file folder or

the file older your set.

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Send E-mail to someone

Send E-mail to someoneSend E-mail to someone

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occassion will appear on the screen. Choose “Send E-mail to someone”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you can setup email settings. In “scan to” item, you can choose to scan to Microsoft Oulook you can choose to scan your image as a JPG file or BMP file. In “Attachment Name” item, you can name or rename the attached file.

You can name or rename the attached file in this column.

Microsoft Oulook or Outlook Express

Microsoft OulookMicrosoft Oulook

Outlook Express. In “File Format” item,

Outlook ExpressOutlook Express

Click this button to choose.

Drag this bar to setup the

compress ratio if you choose

JPG format.

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Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will scan the original and transfer the scanned image to a new e-mail as an attachment.

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Copy a Photo

Copy a PhotoCopy a Photo

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “Copy a Photo”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you can select a printer to print your scanned photo.

Click this button to set your printer.

Click this button

Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original. When finished, the image will be printed by the printer you select.

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Copy a Document

Copy a DocumentCopy a Document

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “Copy a Document”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you can select a printer to print your scanned document.

Click this button to set your printer.

Click this button

Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original. When finished, the scanned document will be printed out by the printer you select.

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Save as a Wallpaper

Save as a WallpaperSave as a Wallpaper

This function enables you to scan images and replace your current Windows wallpaper with the new scanned image.

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “Save as a Wallpaper”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you can change your wallpaper setup. In “ Wallpaper Size” item, you can choose to change the size of your wallpaper. In “Display Style”, you can change the display setting. There are 3 options for you to choose: Stretch, Center and Tile.

Click this button to select.

Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original and when finished, your wallpaper will be replaced by the scanned image.

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For AP editing

For AP editingFor AP editing

If you have installed application programs that Mirascan 6 can recognize and work with, you can use this function to scan and transfer the scanned images to those application programs.

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “For AP editing”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you can choose the application program to which you want to scan and transfer the scanned images.

Click an icon on the button bar. Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original and transfer the scanned image to the application program of your choice.

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For Office Document usage

For Office Document usageFor Office Document usage

This function enables you to scan documents as a Microsoft Office program file.

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “For Office Document usage”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you can change your scanned document setup. In “ Scan to” item, you can choose to scan the document to Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. In “File Format” item, you can set the file format of the scanned document. In “OCR Engine” item, you can select a proper OCR engine which had been installed in your computer..

Click this button to select.

Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the document and save as a Microsoft Office program file.

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For Text OCR Software usage

For Text OCR Software usageFor Text OCR Software usage

The “For Text OCR Software usage” function allows you to scan documents and turn the scanned document image into editable text files. This will save you a lot of time retyping the text.

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “For Text OCR Software usage”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you can select an proper OCR engine which is already installed in your system to do Optical Character Recognition.

Click this button to select.

Then click the scan button on the screen.

Mirascan 6 will start scanning the image. A dialogue box will then appear to show the scanning process.

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The OCR software (taking FineReader Sprint for example) will recognize the scanned image and save the result.

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Pass image to PDA

Pass image to PDAPass image to PDA

This function allows you to scan your favorite photos to Palm compatible (Personal Digital Assistant).

Before you start, check the following:

• The utility software that comes with your PDA (such as Palm Desktop) is installed.

• The software “Album ToGo” (available in the “AlbumTG” folder in the scanner software CD-ROM) is installed.

• The PDA is placed on its cradle and connected to your computer correctly.

Click the button indicated below and choose “Pass image to PDA”.

Palm compatible PDAs

Palm compatiblePalm compatible

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu, you will see the link status between your PDA and PC..

Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original. When finished, press the Sync button on cradle to transfer the scanned image

to your PDA.

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Share image to Web

Share image to WebShare image to Web

Click the button indicated below and a list of job occasion will appear on the screen. Choose “Share image to Web”.

Click this button.

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In this occasion information menu shown below, we provide you a web site (http:// www.Clubphoto.com) for sharing your photos. Please register a free membership at the web site..

Click this button

Then click the scan button on the screen. Mirascan 6 will start scanning the original. When finished, the following dialogue box will appear.

Enter your e-mail address

Specify your own password

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Now you need to register to the photo sharing web site and get your own album page. Connect to the Internet. Enter your e-mail address and specify your own password in the dialogue box. Click “OK” when finished.

The following dialogue box will pop up, showing the upload progress. When upload is completed, your Internet browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer) will open and the scanned image will appear on your own album page. If the image does not appear, click “Refresh” button of your browser.

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Closing Mirascan 6

Closing Mirascan 6Closing Mirascan 6

To close Mirascan 6, click the button .

Click this button to exit.

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Additional Operations

Additional OperationsAdditional Operations

Click this button to minimize Mirascan 6

Click this button to switch to classic mode

For more information on how to access other powerful and convenient features provided by

For more information on how to access other powerful and convenient features provided by For more information on how to access other powerful and convenient features provided by Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.

Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.

Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.Mirascan 6, you can go to the “For Experienced Users” section for details.

Click this button to preview scanned image

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Overview

OverviewOverview

Introduction to Mirascan 6

Introduction to Mirascan 6Introduction to Mirascan 6

As a radically new application program, Mirascan 6 provides a more convenient and friendly user interface and functions thanks to a more advanced design and development. Mirascan 6 offers an ultimately novel operative way for users.

What is new in Mirascan 6?

What is new in Mirascan 6?What is new in Mirascan 6?

In MiraScan 6, we provide 3 major modes for different usage: Button Mode For optimum personalization, this version offers the following advanced features:

Button Mode

Button ModeButton Mode

scanner without any option on screen.

Wizard Mode

Wizard ModeWizard Mode

mode, which is called “Wizard Mode.” Whether it is the first time you use Mirascan 6 or whether you are a seasoned user, in either case you will want to start using the many advantages it offers as quickly as possible. When using wizard mode, we believe you’ll find its user interface is more friendly and functional than before and has a very nice look. For easy operation, Mirascan 6 provides Wizard Mode in the form of easily recognizable buttons. This allows you to swiftly locate the button linked to a certain sub-task and will help you better understand the relationship between the operations Mirascan 6 supports.

Don't worry about not having any experience with scanning or image formats. This application program allows you to scan to diverse destinations with the click of a button. We have roughly divided all operations into five classes. They are: Scan to Office Assistance (OA), Scan to Document, Scan to Web & Remote, Scan to Image Application and Scan to Image Fun. You can click to expand each class for further selection. In each class, some default application programs are provided. You can add a new application program using the drag-drop function or through the settings dialog. To increase the intuitive character of the application

--- Under this mode, users can do their scanning job by only pressing the real buttons on the

--- The big difference between Mirascan 6 and Mirascan 5 is that Mirascan 6 contains a new

Button Mode, Wizard Mode

Button ModeButton Mode

Wizard Mode and Classic Mode

Wizard ModeWizard Mode

Classic Mode.

Classic ModeClassic Mode

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program, all prompts are shown in a message window. Nearly all settings and macros can be changed in the settings tabs. All you need to do is click a button. It doesn't get much easier than this, does it?

As a matter of fact, Wizard Mode combines both basic functions and advanced functions of this application program. In other words, you may scan to different destinations with only the click of a button if you have no any experience with scanning or image formats. On the contrary, if you are a seasoned user, you can directly change some advanced settings of this application program in this mode. Moreover, if you are not used to this Wizard Mode, you can change to Classic Mode by clicking the switch button. All you have to do is to click the switch button in Wizard Mode and change the UI Skin to Classic Mode.

Classic Mode

Classic ModeClassic Mode

stand alone AP mode, user can setup the parameters in this mode and further application. In TWAIN mode, user can only setup the parameters to the specific AP and other application, and “Button/Wizard” modes wil be disabled temporarily.

Shift between Wizard Mode and Classic Mode

Shift between Wizard Mode and Classic ModeShift between Wizard Mode and Classic Mode

you will want to start using them to achieve the output you require. You can shift between two modes. Wizard Mode and Classic Mode can be switching freely by a switching button. But Button Mode in MiraScan 6 is only an isolated off-line tool for change the button setting. Any Button function should be disable temporarily during any UI mode is opened.

--- This is the classic UI scanning mode (Stand alone AP/TWAIN dual mode). In driver

--- Once you've familiarized yourself with the Modes,

Scan Jobs Menu

Scan Jobs MenuScan Jobs Menu

offers you an overview of your workflow. All information on browsing, scanning, variables and operation, etc. is available in this menu. You can define properties for various items to best suit your needs.

WIA Mode

WIA ModeWIA Mode

--- You can specify a scanning job sequence in the novel Scan Jobs Menu. The Job List

--- For WHQL application. It’s the standard of Microsoft acquire mode under Windows XP.

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Mirascan 6 user interfaces

Mirascan 6 user interfacesMirascan 6 user interfaces

The Wizard Mode

The Wizard ModeThe Wizard Mode

Frame selection

Zoom in

Zoom out

Add

Delete

Clockwise 90 degree

Flip Horizontal

Invert

Help File

Show Ruler

Hand

Zoom Scan

Refresh

Copy

Ruler

Minimize MiraScan 6

Close MiraScan 6

Job Occasion

Resource Ty pe

Scan Option

Setting

Occasion

Information

Hint

Exit

Flip Vertical

Next frame

Counterclockwise 90 degree

Scan area

Preview area

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Switch

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How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode

How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode

Click the “Settings” button and a setting window will appear in which you can define the various items. There are six items in this setting window, namely, Image Type, Output Size, Resolution, Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.

Click the “setting” button and the setting window appears.

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Setting Options (Please note that the parameter values mentioned below may change by different job

Setting Options (Please note that the parameter values mentioned below may change by different job Setting Options (Please note that the parameter values mentioned below may change by different job

occasion)

occasion)occasion)

Image Type

Image TypeImage Type

This item allows you to select the color mode which you wish to apply to the scanned imges. Default color mode is “Color”. Others like Gray, BW, Color 48 or Gray 16 are optional.

Output Size

Output SizeOutput Size

Selects the exact size which you wish to perform your scanned images.

Resolution

ResolutionResolution

Selects scan resolution. Default resolution is 150dpi. Others like 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 are optional.

Brightness

BrightnessBrightness

Here you can adjust the brightness of scanned images. The brightness value is between 100 and -100. You can choose to increase or decrease the brightness value of scanned images.

Contrast

ContrastContrast

This item allows you to adjust the contrast of scanned images. The contrast value is between 100 and -100. You can choose to increase or decrease the contrast value of scanned images.

Saturation

SaturationSaturation

This item allows you to adjust the color saturation of scanned images. The color saturation value is between 100 and -100. You can choose to increase or decrease the color saturation value of scanned images.

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Getting Help

Getting HelpGetting Help

To help you better understand and operate Mirascan 6, you can access the Help system by clicking the Help

button.

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Frame selection

Zoom in

Zoom out

Add

Delete

Clockwise 90 degree

Flip Horizontal

Invert

Help File

Hand

Zoom Scan

Refresh

Copy

Ruler

Show Ruler

Flip Vertical

Next frame

Counterclockwise 90 degree

Scan area

Preview area

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Frame tool buttons

Frame tool buttonsFrame tool buttons

Frame Selection

Frame SelectionFrame Selection

Click this button to select a single or multiple frames.

Hand

HandHand

Click this button too display a hand to drag the image when it does not entirely fit in the previewing window.

Zoom in

Zoom inZoom in

Click this button to zoom in on an image.

Zoom Scan

Zoom ScanZoom Scan

Click this button to display the active frame to fit the Preview Window and view it at the highest resolution.

Zoom out

Zoom outZoom out

Click this button to zoom out on an image.

Refresh

RefreshRefresh

Click this button to refresh the frames.

Add

AddAdd

Click this button to draw a new frame in the Preview Window.

Copy

CopyCopy

Click this button to copy the frames.

Delete

Delete Delete

Click this button to delete the active frame. It will be removed when you exit the program.

Go to next Frame

Go to next FrameGo to next Frame

Click this button to activate the next frame.

Clockwise 90 degree

Clockwise 90 degreeClockwise 90 degree

Click this button to turn the frame 90 degree clockwise.

Counterclockwise 90 degree

Counterclockwise 90 degreeCounterclockwise 90 degree

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Click this button to turn the frame 90 degree counterclockwise.

Flip Horizontal

Flip HorizontalFlip Horizontal

Click this button to flip the frame horizontal.

Flip Vertical

Flip VerticalFlip Vertical

Click this button to flip the frame vertical.

Invert

Invert Invert

Click this button to invert the frame.

Rulers' Operation

Rulers' OperationRulers' Operation

You can make changes to the ruler's appearance here. Click the button at the cross of ruler, a menu pops up for option.

Show Cross Lines:

Show Cross Lines: If you click this item and move the cursor back to the Preview Window, crossed lines will

Show Cross Lines:Show Cross Lines: appear to help you position the cursor more accurately.

Hide Ruler:

Hide Ruler: If you click this item, the ruler will be hidden and the Preview Window will fit out. If you want to

Hide Ruler:Hide Ruler: restore the ruler, select the item "Show ruler" in the Settings dialog or in the menu which pops up after clicking the cross.

Unit:

Unit: selects the unit for the ruler. There are three units for you to choose: millimeter, inch and pixel.

Unit:Unit:

Rulers

RulersRulers

A horizontal ruler helps you locate the image and calculate its size.

Preview Area

Preview AreaPreview Area

All pre-scanning results will be displayed in this area for you to preview.

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Copy

Refresh

Zoom Scan

Hand

Frame selection

The Classic Mode

The Classic ModeThe Classic Mode

Configuration

File

Special setting

Help

Common Job Settings

Color Adjust

Job Occasion

Close MiraScan 6

Minimize

Zoom in

Zoom out

Add

Delete

Clockwise 90 degree

Flip Horizontal

Invert

Help File

Show Ruler

Flip Vertical

Counterclockwise 90 degree

Next frame

Ruler

Scan area

MiraScan 6

Setting Menu Area

(Menus and Items shown here change by different setting mode you choose.)

Exit

Scan

Preview

Preview area

Switch

button

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How to adjust settings in Classic Mode

How to adjust settings in Classic Mode How to adjust settings in Classic Mode

I. Common Job Setting

I. Common Job SettingI. Common Job Setting

Click the “Common Job Settings” button and the settings menu will appear in which you can define the various items. There are three main items in this setting menu, namely, Scan Option, Output Information and Hint.

Click the “Common Job Setting” button and the setting menu appears.

Scan Option

Scan OptionScan Option

Image Type

Image TypeImage Type

This item allows you to select the color mode which you wish to apply to the scanned imges. Default color mode is “Color”. Others like Gray, BW, Color 48 or Gray 16 are optional.

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Resource Type

Resource TypeResource Type

Selects the resource type of the original.

Scan Resolution

Scan ResolutionScan Resolution

Selects scan resolution. Default resolution is 150dpi. Others like 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or Custom are optional.

Output Size

Output SizeOutput Size

Selects the exact size which you wish to perform your scanned images.

Descreen Selection

Descreen SelectionDescreen Selection

If you are scanning images from magazines, newspapers or other printed materials, you will find that the scanned image appears to be covered by tiny screen patterns. To eliminate this screen pattern, you can use the options and choose the kind of original you want to descreen. Mirascan 6 will descreen the scanned image automatically.

Output Information

Output InformationOutput Information

This sub-menu allows you to define the various items. There are four items in this setting window, namely, Scaling, Constrain Proportion, Document Width and Document Height.

Select the scaling of output images.

Select the constrain proportion.

Change the width of seleted area.

Change the height of seleted area.

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Hint

HintHint

This sub-menu offers you the hint of each function. With the descriptions, you can easily undersatnd how to operate those functions.

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II. Color Adjust

II. Color AdjustII. Color Adjust

Click the “Color Adjust” button and the settings menu will appear in which you can define the various items. There are five main items in this setting menu, namely, Brightness and Contrast Adjustment, Color Balance, Curve Adjustment, Level Adjustment and Hue & Saturation Adjustment.

Click the “Color Adjust and the setting menu appears.

Color Adjust Settings

Color Adjust Settings: Click to

Color Adjust SettingsColor Adjust Settings choose Brightness and Contast Adjustment, Color Balance, Curve Adjustment, Level Adjustment, or Hue and Saturation Adjustment.

Setting Menu Area

Setting Menu AreaSetting Menu Area

Color Adjust” button

Color AdjustColor Adjust

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Adjust Brightness and Contrast

Adjust Brightness and ContrastAdjust Brightness and Contrast

This item allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the scanned image.

You can manually type the values between -100 and 100 (the default is 0) into their text boxes. You can also drag the scroll bar left to decrease or right to increase the effect. We recommend you to click the "Auto" button to let the software adjust the effect automatically.

Adjust Brughtness and Conntrast

Adjust Brightness

Adjust Contrast

Load

LoadLoad

Load setting value.

Save

SaveSave

Load

LoadLoad

Hint

Auto

AutoAuto

Reset

ResetReset

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

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Save

SaveSave

Save selected setting value.

Reset

ResetReset

This item allows you to reset the brightness or contrast value.

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

Reset both brightness and contrast value.

Auto

AutoAuto

Click this "Auto" button to let the software adjust the effect automatically.

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Adjust Color Balance

Adjust Color BalanceAdjust Color Balance

With the Color Balance menu, you can change the mixture of colors of an image and emphasize or diminish certain colors.

The color channel

color channel is where you can select the channel to be adjusted.

color channelcolor channel

Color Balance Value:

Color Balance Value: You can drag the triangles or enter the value (from 0 to 100) in the box directly to

Color Balance Value: Color Balance Value: adjust.

Adjust Color Balance

Color Balance Value

Color Balance ValueColor Balance Value

Color Channel

Color ChannelColor Channel

Save

SaveSave

Reset

ResetReset

Reset All

Load

LoadLoad

Hint

To adjust the color balance, first, you select the channel you want to adjust, then drag the triangles under the three color bars. You can also enter the desired values directly into the three entry boxes to the right of the color bars to adjust the color balance.

For example, if the color of the brighter area in the original you scan appears to be bluish, you can first choose Highlight triangle below the Yellow-Blue bar to the left to eliminate the bluish effect.

Highlight as the channel, and then drag the triangle below Cyan-Red bar to the right, or drag the

HighlightHighlight

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Default parameters as:

Item

Item Range

ItemItem

Color channel Mid-tone Cyan and red -100~100 0 Magenta and

green Yellow and

blue

Load

LoadLoad

Load setting value.

Save

SaveSave

Save selected setting value.

Reset

ResetReset

Range Default value

RangeRange

-100~100 0

Default value

Default value Default value

This item allows you to reset the color balance value.

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

Reset all color balance value.

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Adjust Curve

Adjust CurveAdjust Curve

The Curve tool is used to adjust the brightness properties of midtone pixels in an image.

Use the Color Channel box property of each color channel respectively.

Color Channel box to select the color channel to be adjusted. This allows you to adjust the curve

Color Channel boxColor Channel box

Adjust Curve

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Tonal M a pTo n a l M ap

Save

SaveSave

Load

LoadLoad

Hint

Color Channel Box

Color Channel BoxColor Channel Box

Reset

ResetReset

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

The x-axis in the Tonal Map image. The y-axis represents the output brightness level of the image. By clicking and dragging the curve to change its shape, you can adjust the difference between input and output brightness level of an image without extensively modifying the dark and bright areas. If we compare the following images and their Tonal Maps:

Tonal Map represents the input brightness level of the pixels in an

Tonal MapTonal Map

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The original image and its Tonal Map. The curve is straight and diagonal.

You can also click the curve to add new points and further change the shape of the curve:

Click to add a new point

You can read the precise input/output value in the Input/Output Status Area.

Drag the curve to the left, and the mid-tone area of the image becomes brighter.

Drag the curve to the right, and the mid-tone area of the image becomes darker.

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Load

LoadLoad

Load setting value.

Save

SaveSave

Save selected setting value.

Reset

ResetReset

This item allows you to reset the curve value.

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

Reset all curve value.

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Adjust Level

Adjust LevelAdjust Level

The Color Level dialog box shows the distribution of brightness levels of an image and its values classified into the Input Level and the Output Level.

Adjust Curve

Input Level

Input LevelInput Level

Output Level

Output LevelOutput Level

Save

SaveSave

Load

LoadLoad

Hint

Color Channel Box

Color Channel BoxColor Channel Box

Auto

AutoAuto

Reset

ResetReset

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

Use the Color Channel the histogram property of each color channel respectively.

Color Channel box to select a color channel to adjust. This will allow you to adjust

Color ChannelColor Channel

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A Histogram displays the distributing status of dark and bright pixels in an image. The x-axis is divided into 256 equal portions, representing the brightness level of 0 to 255. The y-axis is used to represent the quantity of pixel in each brightness level. A comparison of two images and their histograms follows:

Brighter images have brighter pixels, therefore the bars in the right are higher than that in the left.

Darker images have darker pixels, therefore the bars in left are higher than that in the right.

Image 1

Image 2

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We can see that in Image 1, there is a higher contrast between the brighter and darker part of the image. Bright and dark pixels occupy a larger portion of the total image. Therefore, in the histogram there are higher bars in the left (darker side) and right (brighter side), and in the center the bars are relatively much lower, which means that there are only a few midtone pixels in the image.

In image 2, pixels in objects possess greater levels of brightness and darkness. The distribution is more even than that in Image 1 as well. Therefore, the brighter, midtone and darker pixels share evenly the total pixels in the image. This will make the histogram for Image 2 appear smoother.

To adjust level, first choose the color channel. There are four radio boxes for the selection of channels. If you select the Master, the level of all three color channels (red, green and blue) will be adjusted simultaneously. If you select one of the Red, Green, or Blue boxes, then only the selected color channel will be adjusted.

Next, you can adjust the level by dragging the triangle under the diagrams. The Black handle (the left one) is for the adjustment of shadow of input/output level, the gray handle (the middle one) is for mid-tone, and the white handle (the right one) is for highlight. In addition, you can adjust the values by directly entering the desired values in the text boxes. You can also press the "Auto" button to let Mirascan 6 automatically adjust the color level according to the color of the whole image.

Below is an example of using the histogram tools to enhance the image and add detail:

Before adjustment

After adjustment

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Default parameters are:

Item Range Default value

Input level max

Input level min

Gamma 0.1~9.9 1.5 Output level

max Output level

min

Load

LoadLoad

Load setting value.

Input level min+2~255

0~input level max-2

0~255 255

0~255 0

255

0

Save

SaveSave

Save selected setting value.

Reset

ResetReset

This item allows you to reset the level value.

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

Reset all level value.

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Adjust Hue and Saturation

Adjust Hue and SaturationAdjust Hue and Saturation

Hue is a characteristic that distinguishes one color from another, while Saturation decides the intensity of a color.

Adjust Hue and Saturation

Adjust Contrast

Lightness Bar

Save

SaveSave

Load

LoadLoad

Hint

You can use the Color Wheel Move your mouse cursor on the Color Wheel and then click on it. Drag within the Color Wheel to select the hue of the color you want to use. The distance from the center of the wheel decides the saturation of the color: the farther you drag your mouse cursor from the center of the Color Wheel, the higher the saturation.

You can drag the triangle below the Lightness Bar to adjust the lightness of the color you choose. To increase the lightness, drag the triangle to the right. Otherwise, drag the triangle to the left to reduce the lightness.

Color Wheel to specify the hue and saturation of the color you want to use.

Color WheelColor Wheel

Entry Boxes

Reset

ResetReset

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

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While you drag within the Color Wheel the triangle below the Lightness Bar to specify the lightness of color, the related information will also be shown in the Entry Boxes

Default parameters as:

Item

Item Range

ItemItem

Hue

Hue 0~359

HueHue Saturation

Saturation 0~100%

SaturationSaturation Lightness

Lightness 0~100%

LightnessLightness

Load

LoadLoad

Load setting value.

Save

SaveSave

Color Wheel to choose the hue and saturation of color or drag

Color Wheel Color Wheel

Range Default value

RangeRange

0~359 0000

0~3590~359 0~100% 0%

0~100% 0~100% 0~100% 50%

0~100%0~100%

Default value

Default value Default value

0%

0%0% 50%

50%50%

Entry Boxes. You can also enter the values here directly.

Entry BoxesEntry Boxes

Save selected setting value.

Reset

ResetReset

This item allows you to reset the hue or saturation value.

Reset All

Reset AllReset All

Reset all hue and saturation value.

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III. Job Occasion

III. Job OccasionIII. Job Occasion

Click the “Job Occasion” button and the settings menu will appear. Note that these functions of Job Occasion in Classic mode are just the same as those in Wizard mode. Please refer to the instructions in “Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)” on page 3.

Click the “Job Occasion and the setting menu appears.

Job Occasion Setting Menu

Job Occasion Setting MenuJob Occasion Setting Menu

Job Occasion” button

Job OccasionJob Occasion

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IV. Setting Tool Bar

IV. Setting Tool BarIV. Setting Tool Bar

In Classic mode, we provide you the setting tool bar functions. There are four main items in the tool bar, namely, File, Config, Special and Help.

Setting Tool Bar

Setting Tool BarSetting Tool Bar

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File

FileFile

Load

LoadLoad

Load setting value.

Save

SaveSave

Save selected setting value.

Reset

ResetReset

This item allows you to reset setting value.

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Config

ConfigConfig

Auto Preview

Auto PreviewAuto Preview

If you check this item, Mirascan 6.0 will do a preview when the modes are shifted.

Auto Function

Auto FunctionAuto Function

Left click the mouse on the “Auto Function” item and the Auto Function Menu shown below appears. There are four items to choose: Auto Crop, Auto Rotate, Ayto Type and Auto Object.

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1. Auto Crop

1. Auto Crop1. Auto Crop

Check this check box and Mirascan 6.0 will crop the scanned images. With this function, you can choose to crop max area of all image objects or crop area for each object.

2. Auto Rotate

2. Auto Rotate2. Auto Rotate

Check this item and Mirascan 6.0 will automatically rotate the scanned image to a correct position.

3. Auto Type

3. Auto Type3. Auto Type

If this check box is checked, Mirascan 6.0 will choose an appropriate image type to scan. You can also uncheck the check box and select an image from the drop-down list box.

4. Auto Object

4. Auto Object4. Auto Object

If this check box is checked, Mirascan 6.0 will automatically recognize whether the scanned object is reflective original or positive/negative film.

Preview Resolution

Preview ResolutionPreview Resolution

You can change the preview resolution by inputting a value into the edit box or by dragging the slider.

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Special

SpecialSpecial

Color Matching

Color Matching Color Matching

Left click the mouse on the “Color Matching” item and the Color Matching function will be enabled.

Calibration

CalibrationCalibration

Enable this function to calibrate your scanner again. (Only for CIS models.)

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Help

HelpHelp

To help you better understand and operate Mirascan 6, you can access the Help system provided in the

Classic Mode. Click the Help button and a submenu with the following items will appear.

Contents

Contents: Load help file and show the Mirascan 6 Button Mode page. You can also press the “F1” key on the

ContentsContents keyboard.

Scanner Info:

Scanner Info: Show scanner's information in a dialog which includes "Scanner Model", "Firmware version",

Scanner Info:Scanner Info: "Driver version", "Device Manager", "USB Info", "Max resolution", "Max Scan area" and an "OK" button. Before you ask for technical support, please have these information ready.

Online Help:

Online Help: Connect to BenQ web site to get further customer service.

Online Help:Online Help:

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The Button Mode

The Button ModeThe Button Mode

There are five buttons on the scanner and these buttons provide five scan functions such as: Scan to Text, Scan to E-mail, Scan to Explorer, Scan to Copy and Scan to Editing. You can do your scanning job by simply pressing these buttons.

The Button Configuration

The Button ConfigurationThe Button Configuration

Left click the “Start” button on the system tray and follow the path: Programs\MiraScan V6.00\Button configuration to run Button Configuration.

Left click “Button Configuration” and the Button Mode Configuration Menu appears.

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The Button Mode Settings

The Button Mode SettingsThe Button Mode Settings

There are five different settings for you to use. They are Sacn to Text, Scan to E-mail, Scan to Explorer, Scan to Copy and Scan to Editing. Click these buttons to set the Button mode settings.

Scan to Copy

Scan to CopyScan to Copy

Scan to Editing

Scan to EditingScan to Editing

Job Setting Area

Job Setting AreaJob Setting Area

Hint

Scan to Text

Scan to TextScan to Text

Scan to E-mail

Scan to E-mailScan to E-mail

Scan to Explorer

Scan to ExplorerScan to Explorer

Default Setting

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Problems and Solutions

Problems and SolutionsProblems and Solutions

Installation and uninstallation problems

Installation and uninstallation problemsInstallation and uninstallation problems

Installation Problems

Installation ProblemsInstallation Problems

How to install Mirascan 6?

How to install Mirascan 6?How to install Mirascan 6?

First check the System requirements. When you first install the program, we recommend the following installation sequence:

Automatically: Put the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and follow every command or prompt in Autorun and the Setup guide.

Manually: If the automatic setup is not successful, try the following steps:

Step 1: If scanner and pc are connected, disconnect the scanner.

Step 1: If scanner and pc are connected, disconnect the scanner. Step 1: If scanner and pc are connected, disconnect the scanner.

Step 2: Install the scanner driver.

Step 2: Install the scanner driver.Step 2: Install the scanner driver.

Step 3: Reboot the PC.

Step 3: Reboot the PC.Step 3: Reboot the PC.

Step 4: Plug the USB cable into the scanner and PC. Then plug the AC adapter of scanner.

Step 4: Plug the USB cable into the scanner and PC. Then plug the AC adapter of scanner.Step 4: Plug the USB cable into the scanner and PC. Then plug the AC adapter of scanner.

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Though I followed the above steps the installation was not successful. What should I

Though I followed the above steps the installation was not successful. What should I Though I followed the above steps the installation was not successful. What should I do?

do?

do?do?

If all of the above actions fail, then there are five possibilities:

Causes

Causes Solution

CausesCauses

There's something wrong with the Windows 95 system in your PC.

There is a hardware conflict. There is no solution unless you repair the hardware.

Former version error

Disk space error (insufficient)

RAM error (Too tiny RAM to run Setup)

During installation scanner was not found?

During installation scanner was not found? During installation scanner was not found?

Please make sure to move the lock switch located at the bottom of the scanner. If you are sure the lock is already moved, check the scanner as follows:

Solution

SolutionSolution

Format the hard drive and install Windows 98. Windows 98 has much better compatibility to support USB.

Manually delete all files of the former version of Mirascan 6 and Keywords of "MiraScan" in the regedit file. Or setup your system again.

Clear the Disk or choose another Disk which has enough space. See System requirements.

Add RAM or appoint enough virtual RAM. See to System requirement.

• Power on the scanner.

• The white lamp inside the imaging carriage should come on.

• The imaging carriage moves forward a little and back.

• During the movement of the imaging carriage, the light indicator (green or red) at the front of the scanner blinks for about 15 seconds.

• Then, the indicator should stay lit. If the indicator blinks periodically, then the scanner is out of order.

And: Is the USB port in your PC active? Windows supports USB, but please make sure to activate the USB ports from the BIOS. If "Universal serial bus controller" is shown under "Start -> Setting -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager", the scanner will be installed successfully.

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When the installation program asks to reboot, my computer does not respond.

When the installation program asks to reboot, my computer does not respond.When the installation program asks to reboot, my computer does not respond.

The rebooting process during the Mirascan 6 Quick Install works with most computer systems. However, if you encounter any difficulty, simply reboot your system, and everything will return to normal. The files have already been copied to your hard drive and the installation is complete. Simply reboot and try scanning.

Can I setup Mirascan 6 in Windows NT?

Can I setup Mirascan 6 in Windows NT?Can I setup Mirascan 6 in Windows NT?

No, Because Windows NT does not support USB. Please read System Requirements carefully before installation.

There's something wrong with my scanner after I have connected a USB CD-RW. What

There's something wrong with my scanner after I have connected a USB CD-RW. What There's something wrong with my scanner after I have connected a USB CD-RW. What should I do?

should I do?

should I do?should I do?

If the problem happened after you set up the USB CD-RW, then an unknown software conflict may have happened. Try to disconnect the USB CD-RW and re-install the program.

Uninstallation Problems

Uninstallation ProblemsUninstallation Problems

How to uninstall Mirascan 6?

How to uninstall Mirascan 6?How to uninstall Mirascan 6?

Follow this path: Start - > Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Setup/Uninstalltion -> "Mirascan 6" -> button of "Add/Remove" or double-click file of Uninstall in Mirascan 6's folder.

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Why can't I uninstall Mirascan 6?

Why can't I uninstall Mirascan 6?Why can't I uninstall Mirascan 6?

Several possibilities:

Cause

Cause Solution

CauseCause

System error: You did not uninstall Mirascan 6 before you setup the operating system again. So in the new system, there's an error in regedit file.

The uninstallation file is corrupt.

The last uninstallation is unsuccessful.

Troubles in starting Mirascan 6

Troubles in starting Mirascan 6Troubles in starting Mirascan 6

Why can’t I start up Mirascan 6?

Why can’t I start up Mirascan 6?Why can’t I start up Mirascan 6?

As for our experience, we list out possible causes and solutions:

Cause

Cause Solution

CauseCause

Installation is blocked or bothered accidentally Uninstall it or delete all files manually, then reinstall it. File is destroyed Copy intact file or do as above Shortcut is changed Redefine shortcut's path Pirated software Purchase authorized software

Solution

SolutionSolution

Import the former system's regedit or delete all Mirascan 6 files manually.

Delete all files in the folder and "MiraScan" references in the regedit manually.

Delete "Mirascan 6" in Add&Remove Programs in the Control Panel. If it is impossible, use other system edition program such as Tweak Tools

Solution

Solution Solution

Why the procedure to start Mirascan 6 is too slow?

Why the procedure to start Mirascan 6 is too slow?Why the procedure to start Mirascan 6 is too slow?

RAM and virtual RAM are very important to image processing program, Mirascan 6 need large RAM to undertake complete image processing. It is better for you to equip the computer with more than 128MB RAM. We urge you to close other programs before open Mirascan 6, so that its speed will be fast.

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I've been using my scanner for a while with no problems, but recently something

I've been using my scanner for a while with no problems, but recently something I've been using my scanner for a while with no problems, but recently something strange occurred and my system locked up. Now every time I try to acquire the scan-

strange occurred and my system locked up. Now every time I try to acquire the scan-

strange occurred and my system locked up. Now every time I try to acquire the scan-strange occurred and my system locked up. Now every time I try to acquire the scanner, I can't find it. Sometimes I get into Mirascan 6 and the crop box and the select box

ner, I can't find it. Sometimes I get into Mirascan 6 and the crop box and the select box

ner, I can't find it. Sometimes I get into Mirascan 6 and the crop box and the select box ner, I can't find it. Sometimes I get into Mirascan 6 and the crop box and the select box will not move.

will not move.

will not move. will not move.

Mirascan 6 stores your last settings in its resource file. If your computer locks up while you are using the scanner, it's possible for these settings to have been corrupted. Try holding down the Alt key when you Acquire Mirascan 6. This will reset the defaults in our software and you will be able to use it. If you still cannot get into your software, simply reload Mirascan 6 software from the original disk.

Why can’t I call Mirascan 6 in other programs such as Photoshop?

Why can’t I call Mirascan 6 in other programs such as Photoshop?Why can’t I call Mirascan 6 in other programs such as Photoshop?

In other applications programs such as Photoshop, only TWAIN Mode of Mirascan 6 can be called. If it is the first time to run Mirascan 6 in application program, You must define TWAIN source.

Follow below steps to define source (take Photoshop as example): File - > Import -> Select TWAIN_32 Source -> in dialog box, to define Mirascan 6 as TWAIN source.

How to set scanner as one can be used by all users in Windows2000?

How to set scanner as one can be used by all users in Windows2000?How to set scanner as one can be used by all users in Windows2000?

During the installation of the scanner driver, the installer will modify some system files, and only "Administrator" is authorized to do so in Windows 2000.

Please follow step to authorize all user to access the scanner:

• Click "Start -> Settings ->Control Panel -> System"

• Click "User Profiles -> Copy to"

• Click "Everyone -> OK"

Where do the files go, after finishing "Scan to file", "Scan to document"...?

Where do the files go, after finishing "Scan to file", "Scan to document"...?Where do the files go, after finishing "Scan to file", "Scan to document"...?

After activating the "Scan to file", "Scan to web"..., operation, the files are sent to the appropriate application, such as Microsoft Word. But if something goes wrong during transfer, you can retrieve the files in a temporary folder: c:\windows\temp\. See File's default settings.

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Operation problems

Operation problemsOperation problems

Why can’t I set preview action under Auto Function?

Why can’t I set preview action under Auto Function?Why can’t I set preview action under Auto Function?

If all check boxes in Auto Function Settings Dialog are unchecked, it will be disabled. You can check any of the boxes in that dialog to activate it.

Why the button of Auto-function doesn’t work?

Why the button of Auto-function doesn’t work?Why the button of Auto-function doesn’t work?

If all of sub-items of it in Advanced settings are unchecked, it is disabled. To check any of them, button will work.

Why the buttons of "Add" and "Duplicate" in preview window don't work?

Why the buttons of "Add" and "Duplicate" in preview window don't work?Why the buttons of "Add" and "Duplicate" in preview window don't work?

If frames' or jobs' number in preview window is more than 28, it will be disabled.

When I send E-mail with image scanned from Mirascan 6, it's too slow and no

When I send E-mail with image scanned from Mirascan 6, it's too slow and no When I send E-mail with image scanned from Mirascan 6, it's too slow and no response. Why?

response. Why?

response. Why?response. Why?

Considering to presently transiting speed in Internet, each e-mail should not exceed 1MB. And each image is better less than 300kb for E-mail . If the size of scanned image is too large, it will influence transiting speed. You can reduce its size through adjusting its resolution or format in Mirascan 6 or in other image processing programs before adding it to E-mail. Normally, 150dpi is good enough and JPG or GIF is very small compared with other formats. Even more, you can compress image with Winzip or others.

How to add a program to "Destination"?

How to add a program to "Destination"? How to add a program to "Destination"?

You can drag-drop a short-cut in desktop into relative scan classes or define program's path in Settings Dialog.

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How to change Mirascan 6's default settings to meet my special demand?

How to change Mirascan 6's default settings to meet my special demand? How to change Mirascan 6's default settings to meet my special demand?

Please carefully read references to change settings in How to make Settings in Button Mode and in Console Mode. And see to How to improve image's quality.

When I scanned material, its background would be scanned and printed. How to pre-

When I scanned material, its background would be scanned and printed. How to pre-When I scanned material, its background would be scanned and printed. How to prevent?

vent?

vent?vent?

• Crop the wanted scanning area in the preview window. The black background will not scanned.

• Place a white A4 paper and stick it on the inner side of the top cover of the scanner. Then the background color will become white.

Why can’t I choose a scanning destination when Mirascan 6 TWAIN Mode is run in a

Why can’t I choose a scanning destination when Mirascan 6 TWAIN Mode is run in a Why can’t I choose a scanning destination when Mirascan 6 TWAIN Mode is run in a certain image-processing application program?

certain image-processing application program?

certain image-processing application program?certain image-processing application program?

In image-processing application program, when TWAIN Mode is called, there's no selection for scanning destination. You can just go on with it, the scanned image will be automatically sent to the application program.

Additional tips on improving image quality

Additional tips on improving image qualityAdditional tips on improving image quality

How to enhance image's definition and verisimilitude?

How to enhance image's definition and verisimilitude?How to enhance image's definition and verisimilitude?

As you know, resolution is used to measure an image's definition, but definition and size contradict each other. In order to enhance image definition and reduce file size, we recommend the following methods:

• Classify material into corresponding scanning type, such as color, line-art, reflective.

• Choose the smallest and efficient resolution.

• Choose the right scanning destination, such as file, web page, OCR.

• Use default settings unless you are an advanced user.

• Use pre-defined macros to optimize operation.

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• Adjust image adequately.

How to darken or brighten an image?

How to darken or brighten an image? How to darken or brighten an image?

You can simply adjust an image's brightness and contrast to reach the desired effect. For details see Brightness and Contrast.

How to enlarge or diminish image?

How to enlarge or diminish image? How to enlarge or diminish image?

Do as follows:

Involved item

Involved item Enlarge

Involved itemInvolved item

Color more than 16 bits less than 16 bits or art-line. Resolution more than 300 dpi less than 150 dpi scaling scaled not scaled Crop area full area only desired area file format BMP JPG or GIF compress uncompressed Winzip or others

How to change the color balance?

How to change the color balance?How to change the color balance?

Enlarge Diminish

EnlargeEnlarge

Diminish

DiminishDiminish

You can adjust the color balance (red/blue/green) in Hue and Saturation, Color Balance and Level Tabs (click hyperlinks to see more).

How to rotate image?

How to rotate image?How to rotate image?

You can click in the Preview window to rotate an image clockwise or counterclockwise .

How to apply advanced skills?

How to apply advanced skills?How to apply advanced skills?

Please carefully read the chapters about Image adjustment and Settings, because they are quite complicated.

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Service Information

Service InformationService Information

Technical support

Technical supportTechnical support

If you encountered problems using Mirascan 6 and the scanner, please send an E-mail (containing detailed descriptions of the problem you came upon, the hardware and software environment of your system) to the following addresses:

For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address:

USA: support-sc.us@BenQ.com

USA: support-sc.us@BenQ.comUSA: support-sc.us@BenQ.com

Europe: support@BenQ-eu.com

Europe: support@BenQ-eu.comEurope: support@BenQ-eu.com

Asia and Taiwan: support@BenQ.com

Asia and Taiwan: support@BenQ.comAsia and Taiwan: support@BenQ.com

China: service@BenQ.com.cn

China: service@BenQ.com.cn China: service@BenQ.com.cn

other countries: IMGservice@BenQ.com

other countries: IMGservice@BenQ.comother countries: IMGservice@BenQ.com

http://global.BenQ.com/service/scan/drivers.htm

http://global.BenQ.com/service/scan/drivers.htmhttp://global.BenQ.com/service/scan/drivers.htm

Re-packing directions

Re-packing directionsRe-packing directions

To avoid unpredictable damages during transportation, before you send the scanner for repair, please follow these guidelines when repacking your scanner:

• Lock the scanner: side the scanner lock to the lock position before you put the scanner in the box.

• Use the original shipping carton and packing materials for repacking.

• Send only the product and other hardware required to complete the repair.

• Enclose a document describing the problems you encountered.

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Appendix

AppendixAppendix

Copyright

CopyrightCopyright

Copyright © 2003 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

Disclaimer

DisclaimerDisclaimer

This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON USING YOUR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON USING YOUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON USING YOUR SCANNER

SCANNER

SCANNERSCANNER

Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner and related accessories.

Unplug the scanner from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use scanner near water.

Do not place scanner on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The scanner may fall, causing serious damage to the scanner.

Openings in the scanner are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the scanner and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be

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blocked by placing the scanner on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This scanner should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

The scanner should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the scanner where persons will walk on the cord.

If an extension cord is used with the scanner, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

Never push objects of any kind into the scanner through cabinet openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the scanner.

Do not attempt to service the scanner yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

• If liquid has been spilled into the product

• If the scanner has been exposed to rain or water

• If the scanner does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

• If the scanner has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

• If the scanner exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

• Use only the power cord or power adapter which is of the same type as the one originally included with the scanner.

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Benq MiraScan 6 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Prepare your original for scanning

If you want to scan a photograph

If you want to scan a picture on a book or magazine

Open Mirascan 6 (Wizard Mode)

Save as a File

Send E-mail to someone

Copy a Photo

Copy a Document

Save as a Wallpaper

For AP editing

For Office Document usage

For Text OCR Software usage

Pass image to PDA

Share image to Web

Closing Mirascan 6

Additional Operations

Overview

What is new in Mirascan 6?

Mirascan 6 user interfaces

The Wizard Mode

How to adjust settings in Wizard Mode

Getting Help

The Classic Mode

How to adjust settings in Classic Mode

Problems and Solutions

Installation Problems

Uninstallation Problems

Service Information

Appendix