Image Editing Helper User s Guide

Image Editing Helper

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Table of Contents

1

Overview... 1

1.1. Introduction ...1

1.2 System Requirements...2

1.3 Installing Image Editing Helper...2

1.4 Uninstalling Image Editing Helper ...2

2

Quick Tour... 3

2.1 Starting and Exiting Image Editing Helper...3

2.2 Opening Images ...4

2.2.1 Opening an Image (Only JPEG and PDF files can be opened) ... 4

2.2.2 Opening All Images in one Folder... 6

2.3 Getting to know the Image Editing Helper Desktop ...8

2.3.1 The Image Editing Helper Ribbon ... 9

2.3.2 The Image Display Area... 13

2.3.3 The Image Thumbnail Pane ... 14

2.3.4 The Status Bar ... 14

3

Using Image Editing Helper... 15

3.1 Editing Your Images ...15

3.1.1 Copying Your Images ... 15

3.1.2 Copying Your Images to a Clipboard ... 16

3.1.3 Deleting Your Images ... 16

3.2 Viewing Your Images ...17

3.2.1 Sorting Your Images in the Image Thumbnail Pane ... 17

3.2.2 Using the Magnifier Tool ... 18

3.3.4 Cutting or Cropping Your Image... 24

3.3.5 Converting a Color Image to a Monochrome Image ... 26

3.3.6 Inverting Your Image ... 27

3.3.7 Softening Your Image... 28

3.3.8 Sharpening Your Image ... 28

1

Overview

1.1.

Introduction

Avision Image Editing Helper is a simple software to help you manage, edit and enhance your scanned images. It provides the following features:

 Copy and delete an image

 Thumbnail pane to select images conveniently  Straighten a skewed images

 Rotate your images 90 degrees right, 90 degrees left, or 180 degrees  Crop or cut a portion of your image

 Convert color image to a gray or black and white image  Revert the colors of an image

1.2

System Requirements

Following are the minimum software and hardware requirements to run Image Editing Helper.

 Microsoft Windows XP(SP3 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7,

Windows 8

 1.2 GHz CPU or greater

 512 MB RAM for Windows XP (2+ GB RAM recommended)

1 GB RAM for Windows Vista and 7 (2+ GB RAM recommended)

1.3

Installing Image Editing Helper

Insert the SD card in to the SD card slot on your computer or USB SD card reader. Open Drive #: AV_SCAN, then choose the folder of Software>Image Editing Helper in succession, run [setup.exe] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

***If you do not have a SD card reader, you can insert the SD card in the scanner, then connect the scanner to you computer, the scanner will act as your SD card reader. Then follow the same setup instruction above.

1.4

Uninstalling Image Editing Helper

To uninstall Image Editing Helper, simply choose Start>All Programs>Avision Image Editing Helper>Image Editing

2

Quick Tour

2.1

Starting and Exiting Image Editing Helper

Before you begin!

Make sure your scanner is connected to the computer with the SD card inserted.

To start Image Editing Helper, choose Start>All Programs>Avision Image Editing Helper>Image Editing Helper in succession. The following main window will be displayed.

2.2

Opening Images

2.2.1 Opening an Image (Only JPEG and PDF files can be opened)

Image Editing Helper allows you to open an image by drag and drop the file to the program.

To drag and drop an image file to Image Editing Helper,

1. Open Windows Explorer by choosing Start>Accessories>Windows Explorer in succession.

2. Locate your file which you want to send to Image Editing Helper with Windows Explorer.

3. Drag and drop the file with your left-mouse button to the main window of Image Editing Helper as illustrated.

4. The thumbnail view of the image will be displayed at the Thumbnail Pane of the main window as shown.

5. Click the image and a large view of the image will be displayed at the Image Display Area.

Note:

Only the JPEG and PDF file formats can be opened and viewed in the Image Editing Helper.

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2.2.2 Opening All Images in one Folder

To open all images in one folder,

1. Click the Open button. A Browse for Folder dialog box will be prompted.

2. Choose the folder where your images reside and click the OK button to complete.

3. In a second, the thumbnail view of the images will be displayed at the Thumbnail Pane of the main window.

The Thumbnail Pane

Note:

Only the JPEG and PDF file formats can be opened and viewed in the Image Editing Helper.

2.3

Image Editing Helper Desktop

The Image Editing Helper has a modern tab and ribbon interface. Its desktop

contains the following elements:

The Image Editing Helper Ribbon

The Image Thumbnail Pane

The Image Display Area

2.3.1 The Image Editing Helper Ribbon

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1. The Image Editing Helper Button 2. Quick Access Toolbar

3. Tab

4. Group inside the ribbon 5. Button within the group

6. Ribbon associated with the tab The Image Editing Helper Button

The Image Editing Helper button provides the following quick accesses:

 Open – Open a folder where your images reside.

 Print – Open a Print dialog box to print an image.

 Languages – The user interface is available for the following languages:

Quick Access Toolbar

The Quick Access Toolbar provides the following options:

 Printer Setup – Adjust printer settings.

 Preview Image – Preview your image before printing.

 Print Image – Select your designated printer and print your image.

Tab

The Image Editing Helper desktop provides the following tabs:

 Home – The Home tab contains the following frequently used tools:

Open a folder where you image resides. A Browse dialog box will be prompted to allow you search your folder.

Copy an image. The first duplication of an image will be displayed with the same file name plus (1). The second duplication will be displayed with the same file name plus (2).

Copy an image to Clipboard.

Delete an image. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed before the image is deleted.

Enlarge a portion of the image. Press and hold the left mouse button inside an image to enlarge it. Drag the tool across the image to magnify different areas of the image.

Note: The default image display mode is Fit-to-page and the enlargement rate is 100% of the original size.

View your image at an enlarged size. Up to 400% of the original size can be enlarged.

View your image at a reduced size when the [Zoom in] function is applied.

Erase the changes done to the image and revert it to its original state.

Sometimes an image is skewed when scanned. When this occurs, you can use the tool to adjust it.

Click the Rotate tool to rotate the selected image 90 degrees to the left.

Turn the image upside down.

Use the Select Area tool to select part of an image you want to keep and use the Crop tool to remove the remainder. Use the Cut tool to erase the selected area.

 Image Processing – The Image Processing tab allows you to enhance

your images by the following tools:

Erase the changes done to the image and revert it to its original state.

Sometimes an image is skewed when scanned. When this occurs, you can use the tool to adjust it.

Click the Rotate tool to rotate the selected image 90 degrees to the left.

Click the button to rotate the selected image 90 degrees to the right.

Click the button to rotate the selected image by 180 degrees.

Turn the image upside down.

Use the Select Area tool to select part of an image you want to keep and use the Crop tool to remove the remainder. Use the Cut tool to erase the selected area.

Convert a color image to a gray image.

Convert a color image to a black and white image.

Use the Invert tool to revert the colors of an image

Select the Sharpen tool to adjust the sharpness of a blurry picture.

Select the Soften tool to soften a sharp image for special effect.

2.3.3 The Image Thumbnail Pane

The Image Thumbnail Pane on the Image Editing Helper displays thumbnails for images. Select an image, then click the Copy or Delete button on the Desktop ribbon. The operation can be done quickly without having to open the files.

2.3.4 The Status Bar

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Using Image Editing Helper

3.1

Editing Your Images

3.1.1

Copying Your Images

To copy a current image,

1. Choose a current image which you want to make a copy from the Image Thumbnail Pane.

2. Click the Copy Image button.

3.1.2

Copying Your Images to a Clipboard

The feature allows you to copy a current image and paste directly to a software application, such as Microsoft Word or other image editing software

application.

To copy your image to clipboard,

1. Choose a current image which you want to copy to clipboard from the Image Thumbnail Pane.

2. Click the Copy Image to Clipboard button.

3. Open your application. Add a new document and choose the Paste tool. The selected image will be pasted on the document.

3.1.3

Deleting Your Images

To delete a current image,

1. Choose a current image which you want to delete from the Image Thumbnail Pane.

2. Click the Delete Image button. A Confirmation dialog box appears.

3.2

Viewing Your Images

3.2.1

Sorting Your Images in the Image Thumbnail Pane

To sort your images in the Image Thumbnail Pane,

Click the Sort button. The images in the Image Thumbnail Pane will be displayed according to order of the file name from A to Z.

Or

1. For more options of the Sorting feature, click the Down Arrow of the Sort button to prompt a pop-up menu.

2. Choose your desired sorting sequence from a list of File Name Increment A~Z, File Name Decrement Z~A, Date and Time Increment, or Date and Time Decrement.

3.2.2

Using the Magnifier Tool

To enlarge a portion of an image,

1. Choose a current image which you want to view from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Click the Magnifier button and your cursor will become a magnifier. Place your cursor on the image where you wish to view more details of the image.

3. A rectangular box will appear to show the enlarged image. You can also move the rectangular box to view other portions of the image.

Note:

3.2.3

Zooming in or Zooming out Your Images

Uses the [Zoom In] button to enlarge the image for a closer view. Up to 400 percent of its original size can be enlarged.

To view an enlarged image,

1. Choose a current image which you want to enlarge from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Click the [Zoom in] button. An enlarged view of the image will be displayed.

3. You may click the [Zoom in] button again if you wish to get a larger view. Up to 400% of its original size can be enlarged.

3.3

Enhancing Your Images

Note:

While applying the following image enhancement tools, it is recommended to make a copy of the original image first in case you may select other image and then accidentally overwrite the original image file.

3.3.1 Straightening Your Images

Sometimes an image is skewed when scanned. When this occurs, you can use the tool to adjust it.

To straighten an image,

1. Choose a current image which you want to straighten from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Click the Deskew button and your cursor will become a cross sign.

3. Place your cursor on the image and set your desired angle. Align the green line on the top edge of your image as indicated.

3.3.2 Rotating Your Images

If desired, you can rotate your page to 90 degrees clockwise, 90 degrees counter clockwise, or 180 degrees.

To rotate your page,

1. Choose a current image which you want to rotate from the Image

Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Click a Rotation button ( , , ).

3. In a second, your image will be rotated accordingly.

Original Rotate 90 Degrees Right

Rotate 180 Degrees

3.3.3 Flipping Your Images

If desired, you can flip your image to reverse the right and left side of an image or the top and bottom of an image.

To flip your image,

1. Choose an image which you want to flip its orientation from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Choose if you wish to flip your image horizontally or vertically from the Flip

Horizontal or Flip Vertical buttons ( , ).

3. In a second, your image will be flipped accordingly.

3.3.4 Cutting or Cropping Your Image

Use the Select Area tool to select part of an image you want to keep and use

the Crop tool to remove the remainder. Use the Cut tool to erase the selected

area.

To cut or crop a portion of your image,

1. Choose an image which you want to cut or crop from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Click the Select button ( ) and place your cursor on the image. Your cursor becomes an arrow.

3. Drag your cursor to select an area to be cut or cropped. A rectangular box will be displayed.

4. Choose the Cut or Crop Tool to cut or crop your image.

Select and crop your image Select and cut a portion of your image

3.3.5 Converting a Color Image to a Monochrome Image

To convert your color image to a monochrome image,

1. Choose an image which you want to convert from the Image

Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Choose the Gray or B&W button ( , ).

3. In a second, your color image will be converted to monochrome as shown.

3.3.6 Inverting Your Image

Use the Invert tool to revert the colors of an image.

1. Choose an image which you want to invert from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Choose the Invert button ( ).

3. In a second, your color image will be inverted as shown.

3.3.7 Softening Your Image

Select the Sharpen tool to adjust the sharpness of a blurry picture.

1. Choose an image which you want to soften from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Choose the Soften button ( ).

3. In a second, your color image will be softened. If the result is not satisfactory, choose the Soften button again to enhance the effect.

3.3.8 Sharpening Your Image

Select the Soften tool to soften a sharp image for special effect.

1. Choose an image which you want to sharpen from the Image Thumbnail Pane. The image will be displayed in the Image Display Area.

2. Choose the Sharpen button ( ).

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drag and drop, 4

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rotate your page, 22, 23, 24, 26

Rotation

Rotate to 90 degrees Left, Rotate 90 degrees Right, Rotate 180 degress, 22