ArcSoft PhotoImpression Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents:

Welcome to PhotoImpression

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Highlights of PhotoImpression

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System Requirements

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Installing PhotoImpression

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Working with PhotoImpression

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Getting Started..............................................................................................6
Options on the Main Screen ........................................................................6
Opening an Image from a Disk Drive ........................................................8
Acquiring Images from a TWAIN Device ..................................................8
Working with Albums ..................................................................................9
Editing Images ............................................................................................10
Creative Project Templates ........................................................................14
Saving Images..............................................................................................15
Printing Images ..........................................................................................16
Multi-Crop ..................................................................................................17
Getting Help................................................................................................18

Software License Agreement

The following is a legal software license agreement between you, the software end user, and ArcSoft, Inc.
Carefully read this license agreement before using the product. Using the product indicates that you have read this
license agreement and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to the terms, promptly return the package to the place it
was purchased within 10 days of the date you acquired it for a full refund.

Grant of License.

This license permits you to use one copy of the software included in this package on any single

computer. For each software licensee, the program can be in use on only one computer at any given time. The software
is in use when it is either loaded into RAM or installed into the hard disk or other permanent memory.

A multi-seat license permit from ArcSoft is required if the program is going to be installed on a network
server for the sole purpose of distribution by other computers, or if the program is going to be installed on 
and used by more than one computer.

Copyright.

The software contained in this package is owned by ArcSoft and is protected by United States copyright

laws, international treaty provisions, and all other applicable national laws. The software must be treated like all other
copyrighted materials (e.g. books and musical recordings). This license does not allow the software to be rented or
leased, and the written materials accompanying the software (if any) may not be copied.

Limited Warranty.

ArcSoft, Inc., warrants that the software contained herein will perform substantially in accordance

with the accompanying documentation. No Other Warranties. ArcSoft disclaims all other warranties, either express or
implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with
respect to the software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware (if any).

No Liability for Consequential Damages.

In no event shall ArcSoft or its suppliers be liable for any damages

whatsoever (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
information, or any other pecuniary loss) which result from an inability to use this software, even if ArcSoft, Inc. has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states and jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights.

The software and documentation are provided with Restricted Rights. Use,

duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1),(2), and
(3) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable, and any
amendments thereto. The manufacturer is ArcSoft, Inc., 46601 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.

If this product was purchased in the United States, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California;
otherwise, local laws may apply.

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Summary of Contents for PhotoImpression

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Page 2: ...ust be treated like all other copyrighted materials e g books and musical recordings This license does not allow the software to be rented or leased and the written materials accompanying the software if any may not be copied Limited Warranty ArcSoft Inc warrants that the software contained herein will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying documentation No Other Warranties ArcS...

Page 3: ...ting cards and calendars plus the functionalities of the popular ArcSoft PhotoPrinter and Funhouse programs Highlights of PhotoImpression A robust easy to understand graphical user interface ensures that you can learn the program in the shortest time possible Powerful comprehensive editing and retouching tools provide a total digital image editing solution A wide variety of special effect and enha...

Page 4: ...ression For Windows 1 Insert the ArcSoft PhotoImpression CD into your CD ROM drive The software will start running automatically on your system 2 Follow the instructions onscreen to complete the installation Note If the Autorun feature on your PC is turned off you ll have to install the software manually by taking the following steps 1 Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Click Start Run 3 In th...

Page 5: ...screen You can get out of the full screen mode by pressing the Esc key on the keyboard 8 PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide 7 PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide Toolbar Resize Layer resizes the layer when the corner handles are dragged You can also reposition the image by dragging it Freehand Rotate rotates the currently selected layer at the user s discretion when the corner handles are dragged Fli...

Page 6: ...t your acquire parameters a Specify the file format for the acquired images b Specify the save directory for the acquired images c Choose whether or not to retain the original file format for example some cameras may save in a specific format you can have the program convert the files to an option of your choice or retain the original format d Set the file names for the incoming files You can choo...

Page 7: ...layer or image with a selected pattern PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide 11 Inverse inverts the selection on an image For example if you ve created a rectangular selection and then used the Inverse tool the area selected would be outside of the box instead of inside Copy Selection As New Layer creates a new layer out of the selected area Soft Edge Slider gives cropped edges a warm fade based on th...

Page 8: ...lls the current image or layer with a gradient from the alternative color to the active color Select the desired colors in the Color Palette click at the point where you want the gradient to start and drag to designate the length and direction of the transition Text When text is added a new layer will be automatically created Settings include font style size and color You can add a shadow to the t...

Page 9: ...s or 1 64 increments Check the PIM box to enable PIM Epson PRINT Image Matching printing This option will only be available if the image has PIM information and you have a PIM printer PIM images print at a much PhotoImpression Quick Start Guide 15 Calendars You can create customized calendars by inserting your image into a calendar template Select the month year and style that you want then click ...

Page 10: ... so if you have more images than cells on your template new pages will be made to accommodate all of your images You can scroll through each page to preview them At this point you can also add text to images just for printing Auto Rotate Auto Crop and Nudge commands are available Thumbnail Printing prints album thumbnails You can print an entire album or specific thumbnails You can also choose dif...

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