Image Editing Helper  User’s Guide

Manual-en-250-0842-E-Image Editing Helper-V100

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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 3.2.3 Zooming in or Zooming out Your Images...................... 19

3.3 Enhancing Your Images...................................................20 3.3.1 Straightening Your Images......................................... 20 3.3.2 Rotating Your Images................................................ 22 3.3.3 Flipping Your Images................................................. 23

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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

Index..................................................................................... 29

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

Sharpen a blurred image or soften a sharp image

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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

Helper>Uninstall and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the

program.

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.

The scanned images in your SD card will be automatically populated in the thumbnail pane.

To exit the main window of Image Editing Helper,

Choose Quit from the Button menu or click the Quit button ( ) on the upper right corner as indicated to leave the main window.

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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.

Drag and drop the file to the main window of Image Editing Helper

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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.

The Thumbnail Image

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

4. Click the image which you want to edit. A large view of the image will be

displayed at the Image Display Area.

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Note:

Only the JPEG and PDF file formats can be opened and viewed in the

Image Editing Helper.

The Image Display Area

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2.3 Getting to know the 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

The Status Bar

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2.3.1 The Image Editing Helper Ribbon

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:

English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Czech,

Russian, Malaysia, Chinese Traditional, and Chinese Simplified.

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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.

Sort the thumbnail view of images by file name

(a~z), (z~a), or date and time by increment or

decrement.

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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.

Click the button to rotate the selected image 90

degrees to the right.

Click the button to rotate the selected image by 180

degrees.

Reverse the right and left side of the image.

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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.

Reverse the right and left side of the image.

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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.

2.3.2 The Image Display Area

The Image Display area is the main window for you to view your image in large

size and check the enhancement result.

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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

The Status bar indicates the location, image size, and date of the selected

image.

3 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. A duplicated image with the same file name plus a series number

indicating your copy count will be displayed on the bottom of the Image

Thumbnail Pane. For example, rhine river (1).

A duplicated image

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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. Choose OK to delete your image. The selected image will be deleted.

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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. The images in the Image Thumbnail Panel will be displayed accordingly.

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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:

The default image display mode is Fit-to-page and the enlargement rate is

100% of the original size.

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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.

4. To return to the actual size, click the [Zoom Out] button.

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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.

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4. In a second, your skewed image will be straightened.

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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

Rotate 90 Degrees Left

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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.

Original image Flip Image horizontally

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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.

5. In a second, your image will be cut or cropped accordingly.

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

*** A cropped image will be saved as a new file which can be found in

the thumbnail pane.

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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.

Original image Convert to a gray image

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3.3.6 Inverting Your Image

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se 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 ( ).

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

Original image An inverted image

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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 ( ).

3. In a second, your color image will be sharpened. If the result is not

satisfactory, choose the Sharpen button again to enhance the effect.

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Index

B

B&W, 26

C

Copy Image, 14

Crop Tool, 24

D

Delete Image, 16

Deskew, 20

drag and drop, 4

F

Flip Horizontal, 23

Flip Vertical, 23

G

Gray, 26

I

Invert, 27

M

Magnifier, 18

R

rotate your page, 22, 23, 24, 26

Rotation

Rotate to 90 degrees Left, Rotate 90

degrees Right, Rotate 180 degress, 22

S

Sharpen, 28

Soften, 28

Z

Zoom in, 19

Zoom Out, 19