Summary of VFS-004 deluxe
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-1- table of contents 1. Precautions…………………………………………. 2 2. Preparation………………………………………….. 5 standard accessories……………………….. 5 part names……………………………….….. 6 3. Installing the driver and software………..……… 7 installing the driver…………………………… 7 installing the software……………………….. 8 4. Placing film/slide into...
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-2- welcome thank you for purchasing the veho vfs-004 scanner. Please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will help you to use your scanner to its full capabilities. 1. Precaution before using the vfs-004 scanner, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions ...
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-3- • if you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the vfs-004 scanner, turn the power off immediately. Take the vfs-004 scanner to the nearest authorised service centre for repair. Never attempt to repair the vfs-004 scanner on your own. • use only the recommended power accessories. Use of pow...
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-4- fcc notice this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses ...
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-5- 2. Preparation standard accessories vfs-004 scanner manual cd positive slide holder negative film holder cleaning brush en.
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-6- part names note : we strongly suggest using a clean, dry, non-alcohol cotton swab to insert into the image copier slot and clean the glass surface periodically to produce a clear image. Please make sure your film negatives/ mounted slides and cover trays are clean before inserting into the copie...
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-7- 3. Install the driver and software to use the vfs-004 scanner you must install the vfs-004 scanner driver and arcsoft photoimpression 6 in advance. Installing the driver 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the installation cd into the cd-rom drive and the installation cd menu will appear. 3. When...
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-8- under vista os - click “next” - click “install” - click “finish” - select “locate and install driver software (recommended)” installing the software 1. Insert the installation cd into the cd-rom drive and the installation cd menu should appear. 2. When you see the following screen, choose “ arcs...
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-9- 4. Place film/ slide into the holder 1. Open the negative/positive slide holder as illustrated. 2. Put a negative film/positive slide into holder as shown. 3. Close the holder and please make sure the holder is closed properly. En.
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-10- 5. Connecting the vfs-004 scanner for first time users, do not plug the image copier into computer while the holder is inserted in the image copier. Please remove the film/slide holder before connecting to the computer, and click “calibrate” button to perform calibration the first time the imag...
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-11- 4. Click “get photo” and choose “acquire from scanner”. 5. Verify selected device is “ovt scanner” and select the location to save your pictures. Click “acquire”. Please note that if you want to scan black and white film, choose “b&w negative” film type. En.
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-12- there are two formats jpg or tif for setting there are four quality levels (highest/ high/ normal/ low) for selection in jpg format. 6. You can adjust the location of the film by moving the film holder; the film holder can be moved in both directions. (insert through rear entrance).
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-13- 7. Click “snapshot” on the screen or press the copy button on the scanner. A green frame will indicate the selected pictures in the preview area; the maximum is 12 pictures in the preview area. If there are more than 12 pictures scanned, the 13 th pictures will overwrite the 1 st picture. If yo...
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-14- selected pictures to your computer. 9. Press “exit” to exit. Note1 : to ensure the best image quality, please allow about 5 seconds between snapshots and transfers for white balance enhancement. Note2 : please do not minimize the window of scanning screen after transferring the pictures. If you...
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-15- 6. Edit the pictures first, click on the picture to select, and then use the arcsoft tools to edit the pictures as you like. Edit photo editing tools the photo editing tools module includes a complete set of photo enhancement, editing and retouching controls. The windows can be stretched to pro...
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-16- 1.2 color this feature is designed to fix digital photos that have unnatural color or appear too dark. It’s also great for fixing scanned versions of old prints that have faded or whose colors have changed after many years. How to fix the color of a photo: 1. Drag the color balance sliders to m...
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-17- 2. Drag the small white box inside the zoom navigator to move over a red eye. 3. Place your cursor directly over the red eye and click. 4. Repeat the process until all the red eyes are fixed. 5. Click “undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the result. 1.4 crop this feature enables you to tr...
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-18- how to use straighten: 1. Move the slider (or click the rotate buttons) until the photo appears straight. 2. Use the superimposed grid lines for vertical and horizontal reference. 3. Click “apply” if you like the result. Click “cancel” if you do not. 1.6 blur background this feature can be used...
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-19- 2. Retouch 2.1 healing brush the healing brush is good for fixing dust, scratches and removing skin blemishes. How to use the healing brush to fix a skin blemish: 1. Establish a source point for the healing brush by holding the shift key and clicking on an area of the skin that is close in colo...
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-20- 3. Click and hold your mouse button and carefully paint over the telephone pole. Do not release the mouse button until the job is done. The sky will be cloned into place. 4. Click “undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the result. 2.3 lighten/darken the light/darken tool is good for adjusti...
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-21- 2.7 paint brush allows you to “paint” on your image when you click and drag the mouse. Click and drag the sliders below to change the brush size and transparency. 2.8 line draw a straight line in the photo. Click and drag the sliders below to change the line width and transparency. 2.9 eraser s...
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-22- 7. Appendix specifications image sensor 1/2.5” 5 mega cmos sensor, 5.17 mega pixels lens specification f=6.0, 4 glass elements, half field angle=14.1º color balance automatic exposure control automatic frame rate 2592x1680 pixels @7.5 fps focus range fixed focus pc interface usb 2.0 scan high r...
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-23- 8. Trouble shooting issue possible cause resolution my computer does not recognise the scanner. I get a windows message that reads "device not recognized" the scanner is not plugged into a high-speed usb port. Your computer must have a usb 2.0 to communicate with your scanner. Check to see if u...
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-24- my installation disc will not auto start there may be a problem with install cd. There may be a problem with your cd drive. Check to see if your cd drive is operating properly. If possible check another computer to see if the disc is recognised. Warning from windows that device “has not passed ...
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-25- my scanner works ok, but some of my slides or negatives look overexposed time for auto exposure varies according to your computer configuration. The scanner self adjusts to your slide/negative exposure. Wait for the live view window to stop adjusting for exposure and then click “snap shot” or p...
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-26- 9. Trouble shooting for windows 7 os user trouble shooting for windows 7 (32 bits os) driver installation if you failed to automatically install the driver the first time. 1. Please check your system edition - windows 7 32bits or 64bits. 1) desktop-> right click “my computer” 2) select “propert...
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-27- 2. Insert the vfs-004 scanner cd into your cd-rom drive and connect the scanner to the pc. 1) desktop -> right click “my computer” 2) select “properties” 3) select “device manager” ※ ※ ※ ※ note: please click 『 『 『 『 exit 』 』 』 』 when the installation menu appears and then follow steps 1) to 3)....
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-28- 3) select “browse my computer for driver software”. 4) browse for driver software on your computer. Please select a resource path. I.E. E:\driver\windows\ovt\ovtscanner (please confirm your disk path before installing the driver. Your disk path may be d or e. E is an example.).
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-29- 5) select the folder that contains the drivers on the cd. 6) the location will be in e:\driver\windows\ovt\ovtscanner.
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-30- 7) please ignore the warning message (as shown in the image below) and click “install this device software anyway” for driver installation. 8) click ‘close’ button when the installation is completed..
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-31- trouble shooting for windows 7 (64 bits os) driver installation if you failed to automatically install the driver the first time. 1. Please check your system edition - windows 7 64bits - before installing. 1) desktop-> right click “my computer”. 2) select “property”. 3) you will see the system ...
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-32- 2. Insert the vfs-004 scanner cd into your cd-rom drive and connect the scanner to the pc. 1) desktop -> right click “my computer” 2) select “properties” 3) select “device manager” ※ ※ ※ ※ note: please click 『 『 『 『 exit 』 』 』 』 when the installation menu appears and then follow steps 1) to 3)....
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-33- 3) select “browse my computer for driver software”. 4) browse for driver software on your computer. Please select a resource path i.E. E:\ovt scanner 64\windows\ovt\ovtscanner (please confirm your disk path, different from 32 bits, before installing the driver. Your disk path may be d or e. E i...
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-34- 5) select the folder that contains the drivers on the cd. 6) the location will be in e:\ovt scanner \ x64\windows\ovt\ovtscanner.
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-35- 7) please ignore the warning message (as shown in the image below) and click “install this device software anyway” for driver installation. 8) click ‘close’ button when the installation is completed..
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-36- for technical support please visit our website at www.Veho-world.Com and select support centre. Veho is a registered trade mark. Www.Veho-world.Com this symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life sep...