AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100, User Manual

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AgfaPhoto DuoScan 100
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9.1.4 Crop
This feature enables you to trim photos for a dramatic effect or to cut off any
distracting parts in a picture.
How to use the Crop function:
1. Choose the crop orientation (portrait or landscape).
2. Select a fixed proportion for the crop rectangle (4:6, 5:7, 8:10) or choose
“Custom” if you want to use a different propor
tion.
3. Resize the crop rectangle by clicking and dragging the red lines.
4. Move the crop rectangle into position by clicking and dragging inside the
red box.
5. Click “Crop”. The area inside the rectangle will be kept, the area outside
will be trimmed away.
6. Click “Undo” if you make a mistake or don’t like the result.
9.1.5 Straighten
This feature enables you to fix photos that appear to be tilted.
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.
9.1.6 Blur Background
This feature can be used in subtle way – to tone down unimportant
background details, or for dramatic effects by making the main subject of a
photo “stand out” from the picture.
How to use the Blur Background function:
1. With your cursor, trace a line around the person or object you want to
stand out. When you release the mouse button, the area outside the