Advanced Mode Functions
 
The Advanced Mode allows you to set detailed settings, such as color mode, resolution, brightness and color tone.

Platen Preview
 
When [Platen] is selected in [Select Source]:
 

Film Preview
 
When [Color Negative Film], [Color Positive Film], [Monochrome Negative Film], or [Monochrome Positive Film] is selected in [Select Source]:
 
* [Color Negative Film], [Color Positive Film], [Monochrome Negative Film], and [Monochrome Positive Film] may be collectively referred to as film in this guide.
 

Toolbar
 
Platen Selected in [Select Source]
 
 
Film Selected in [Select Source] (Thumbnail Display On)
 
 
Film Selected in [Select Source] (Thumbnail Display Off)
 
 
Clear Deletes the preview image from the preview area. It also resets the toolbar settings and color tone settings.
Thumbnail (film only) Switches the display mode between the thumbnail view that is cropped to the frame size or the uncropped entire image view when a film is scanned. The icon changes to when the thumbnail display is off.

Thumbnail display on
 Thumbnail display off
Crop Click this button to manually select the portion of the image to be scanned.
Move When the preview image is zoomed and does not fit in the preview area, use this button to move the image to display the section you want to see. This is only for viewing purposes and does not affect the outcome of the actual scanning.
Zoom Click this button and then click on a point in the image to center the expanded view on that point. For Windows, right-click to zoom the image back out again.

-   <Macintosh>
With the Macintosh version, after you click the Zoom button, move the mouse cursor to a point in the image and click to center the expanded view on that point. To zoom back out, press the [option] key while you click the image.

-   This function only displays the image at a higher magnification in the Preview Area. It does not alter the actual scanned image.
Mirror (film only) Flips the preview image horizontally. When the thumbnail display is on, only the selected frame (with a thick blue line) is flipped.
Rotate Left Rotates the preview image 90 degrees counterclockwise each time it is clicked. When the thumbnail display is on, only the selected frame rotates.
Rotate Right Rotates the preview image 90 degrees clockwise each time it is clicked. When the thumbnail display is on, only the selected frame rotates.
All Checks
(film only)		 Selects all thumbnails.
Remove All Checks
(film only)		 Unselects all thumbnails.
Information Displays information such as current ScanGear settings and the version.
View Scanning Guide Displays the Scanning Guide.
Auto Crop Automatically selects only the area of the image shown within the preview area and displays the cropping frame around it. Crop area will become smaller with each click.
Remove Cropping Frame Removes selected cropping frames.

Show Cropping Frames
(film only)
(thumbnail display off)		 Displays cropping frames for all the frames in their initial conditions.
[Select All Crops]
(film only)
(thumbnail display off)		 Available when two or more cropping frames are selected. Clicking this button causes the cropping frames to become thick dotted lines. All cropping frames reflect the settings set at the right of ScanGear.
[Multi-Crop]
(platen only)		 Automatically detects multiple items placed on the document glass of the scanner and reproduces the corresponding number of image files. You can release the cropping frames for the images you do not need.
For instructions on how to place documents on the scanner for Multi Scan: Multi Scan Functions
[Select All Frames]
(film only)
(thumbnail display on)		 Selects all frames.

Preview Area
 
The preview area is where trial images are displayed after [Preview] has been clicked. You can create cropping frame(s) to scan only the portions of the image required.
 
For details: Cropping Frame in Preview Area

Favorite Settings
 
You can name and register a set of settings for the cropping frame or for a thumbnail (Input Settings, Output Settings, Image Settings and settings set with the color correction buttons). You can also recall the settings and apply them to a different cropping frame or thumbnail. In addition, you can reset the settings to their default values.

Add/Delete Favorite Settings
 
Select [Add/Delete] from the pull-down menu. The [Add/Delete Favorite Settings] window will open.
 
 
Specify the name for a new setting and click [Add] to register it in [Favorite Settings List]. Click [Save] to select the settings from [Favorite Settings]. Click [Default] to return to default.
 
• You can register up to 10 favorite settings.
• To delete a favorite setting, select it in the [Favorite Settings List] at the right and click [Delete].

Input Settings
 
The input settings such as [Select Source] and [Paper Size] set the scanning conditions.
 
For details: Input Settings

Output Settings
 
The [Output Resolution] and [Output Size] set the conditions for the output.
 
For details: Output Settings

Image Settings
 
The image settings turn image processing settings on or off, allow you to calibrate, and adjust exposure settings.
 
For details: Image Settings

Color Correction Buttons
 
These buttons can be used to make fine corrections to the image brightness and color tones. You can adjust the image's saturation and color balance (Saturation/Color Balance), brightness (Brightness) or contrast (Contrast), and adjust its highlight and shadow values (Histogram) or balance (Tone Curve).
 
For details: Color Correction Buttons

[Preferences] Button
 
Click this button to open the [Preferences] window, which allows you to set various scan and preview settings as well as perform a diagnostic test on the scanner.
 
For details: Preferences Window

[Preview] Button
 
Use this button to perform a trial scan of an item.

[Zoom] Button
 
Platen Selected in [Select Source]
 
Select an area in the preview area and click the [Zoom] button to have the scanner rescan the selection at a higher level of magnification. When the image is zoomed in the display, the [Zoom] button changes into the [Undo] button. Click the [Undo] button to return the display to its non-magnified state.
 
Film Selected in [Select Source] (Thumbnail Display Off)
 
Select an area in the selected frame or cropping frame and click the [Zoom] button to have the scanner rescan the selection at a higher level of magnification. When the image is magnified, the [Zoom] button changes into the [Undo] button. Click the [Undo] button to revert the image to its non-magnified state.
 
Film Selected in [Select Source] (Thumbnail Display On)
Click one of the frames, and then the [Zoom] button to magnify the image displayed in the window. When the image is magnified, the [Zoom] button changes into the [Undo] button. Click the [Undo] button to revert the image to its non-magnified state. You can also double-click the thumbnail to enlarge or reduce the selected image.
 
 
• The zoomed image cannot be zoomed again to a higher level.
• When the thumbnail display is on, clicking the [Zoom] button enlarges the preview image digitally. This is a faster process, but the image may appear grainy at higher levels of magnification.
When the thumbnail display is off, clicking the [Zoom] button causes the scanner to rescan the selected area (with cropping frame), which produces a higher-resolution preview image.

[Scan] Button
 
When you click this button, the item is scanned and the image displayed in the application program.
 
• A scanning progress window appears after a scan is started. To stop scanning, click the [Cancel] button in the window.
• After the scanning is finished, you may be prompted to select an action. If this happens, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
For details: [Scan] Sheet
• Since it takes some time to scan and process scanned image files of a total of 100 MB or more, an alert message will appear. Click the [OK] button if the selected settings are required. Click the [Cancel] button to cease scanning if they are not.

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