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`Complete photo editing and organisation made easy
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`User ’s
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`User’s Manual
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`Contents at a Glance
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`Chapter 1: Installation ............................................................................ 1
`Chapter 2: Welcome to Microsoft Digital Image Suite ...................... 7
`Chapter 3: Opening and Importing Pictures ......................................11
`Chapter 4: Microsoft Digital Image Suite Editor Basics ...................23
`Chapter 5: Basic Touch-up ...................................................................37
`Chapter 6: Advanced Picture Editing ..................................................51
`Chapter 7: Batch Editing in the Mini Lab ...........................................77
`Chapter 8: Adding Edges, Mats, and Frames ....................................83
`Chapter 9: Creating Projects ................................................................87
`Chapter 10: Saving and Printing Pictures ..........................................93
`Chapter 11: Organising and Finding Pictures in
` Microsoft Digital Image Library .................................. 105
`Chapter 12: Taking Great Pictures ................................................... 123
`Chapter 13: Successful Scanning .................................................... 163
`Chapter 14: Optimising Your Monitor for Pictures ..........................173
`Chapter 15: The Best of Tips & Tricks ............................................ 181
`Index ..................................................................................................... 273
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`Table of Contents
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`Chapter 1: Installation .................................................................................................................................... 1
`Starting Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 3
`Completing the Installation Wizard ........................................................................................................... 4
`Installation Folder Dialog Box ............................................................................................................ 4
`Installation Options Dialog Box ......................................................................................................... 4
`Special Circumstances ............................................................................................................................... 5
`Upgrading from a Different Microsoft Digital Image Product .......................................................... 5
`Reinstalling or Removing Microsoft Digital Image ........................................................................... 6
`Chapter 2: Welcome to Microsoft Digital Image Suite ................................................................................ 7
`What You’ll Find in This Book .................................................................................................................. 9
`Other Helpful Resources ............................................................................................................................ 9
`Chapter 3: Opening and Importing Pictures ............................................................................................... 11
`Importing Pictures ...................................................................................................................................... 13
`Launching the Import Pictures Wizard automatically ....................................................................... 13
`Starting the Import Pictures Wizard manually ................................................................................... 14
`Opening Pictures for Editing ..................................................................................................................... 14
`Using the file browser .......................................................................................................................... 14
`Opening pictures from other cameras ................................................................................................ 17
`Troubleshooting tips for opening pictures from a camera .................................................................. 18
`Opening pictures from a scanner ........................................................................................................ 18
`Opening a Photo Sent Through E-mail ...................................................................................................... 20
`Opening a Picture from a Web Page .......................................................................................................... 21
`Chapter 4: Microsoft Digital Image Suite Editor Basics ............................................................................ 23
`Start-up Window ........................................................................................................................................ 25
`Examining the Work Area .......................................................................................................................... 27
`Image Formatting ....................................................................................................................................... 29
`Changing picture size .......................................................................................................................... 29
`Applying Text ............................................................................................................................................. 31
`Help Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 32
`Online Help ......................................................................................................................................... 32
`Using the table of contents .................................................................................................................. 33
`Using the index .................................................................................................................................... 33
`Using the search .................................................................................................................................. 34
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`Product Tour ........................................................................................................................................ 34
`Demonstration Videos ......................................................................................................................... 35
`Technical Support ................................................................................................................................ 35
`Chapter 5: Basic Touch-up ............................................................................................................................. 37
`Adjusting Exposure and Lighting .............................................................................................................. 39
`Correcting a Colour Cast ............................................................................................................................ 40
`Fixing Red Eye ........................................................................................................................................... 41
`Straightening a Picture ............................................................................................................................... 42
`Cropping ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
`Using the rule of thirds ....................................................................................................................... 43
`Using Smart Erase ...................................................................................................................................... 45
`Removing Spots and Blemishes ................................................................................................................. 46
`Removing Wrinkles .................................................................................................................................... 47
`Adding Flash .............................................................................................................................................. 48
`Reducing Backlighting ............................................................................................................................... 49
`Chapter 6: Advanced Picture Editing ........................................................................................................... 51
`Understanding Objects ............................................................................................................................... 53
`Working with Composites ................................................................................................................... 53
`Locked Objects .................................................................................................................................... 54
`Selecting Objects with the Object Tool ............................................................................................... 55
`Multiple Selection, Grouping, andFlattening Objects ............................................................................... 56
`Multiple Selection ............................................................................................................................... 56
`Grouping Objects ................................................................................................................................ 57
`Flattening Objects ............................................................................................................................... 58
`Automatic Flattening .......................................................................................................................... 58
`Flattening Objects During Saving ...................................................................................................... 58
`Using Selection Tools ................................................................................................................................. 59
`The Marquee Tool ............................................................................................................................... 60
`The Freehand Tool ............................................................................................................................... 61
`The Edge Finder .................................................................................................................................. 62
`The Magic Wand ................................................................................................................................. 63
`The Selection Brush ............................................................................................................................ 64
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`Editing and Copying Selected Areas ......................................................................................................... 65
`Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Selections .......................................................................................... 65
`Filters .......................................................................................................................................................... 66
`Colour Effects ............................................................................................................................................ 67
`Paint Effects ............................................................................................................................................... 68
`Clone Brush ................................................................................................................................................ 70
`Blending Brush ........................................................................................................................................... 71
`Distortion Brush ......................................................................................................................................... 72
`Using the Levels and Curves Tool ............................................................................................................. 73
`Chapter 7: Batch Editing in the Mini Lab .................................................................................................. 77
`Chapter 8: Adding Edges, Mats, and Frames .............................................................................................. 83
`Edge Effects ................................................................................................................................................ 85
`Mats and Frames ........................................................................................................................................ 86
`Chapter 9: Creating Projects ......................................................................................................................... 87
`Creating Photo Cards ................................................................................................................................. 89
`Creating Calendars ..................................................................................................................................... 91
`Chapter 10: Saving and Printing Pictures .................................................................................................... 93
`Saving Pictures ........................................................................................................................................... 95
`Saving Multiple Versions .................................................................................................................... 95
`Choosing a File Format .............................................................................................................................. 96
`Setting PNG Plus Options ................................................................................................................... 97
`Saving for E-mail and the Web .................................................................................................................. 98
`Printing Pictures ......................................................................................................................................... 99
`Printing Single Pictures ...................................................................................................................... 99
`Printing Multiple Pictures ................................................................................................................... 100
`Selecting Print Quality ........................................................................................................................ 101
`Selecting a Print Size .......................................................................................................................... 101
`Choosing Photo Paper ......................................................................................................................... 102
`Creating Long-lasting Prints ............................................................................................................... 102
`Ordering Prints ........................................................................................................................................... 103
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`Chapter 11: Organising and Finding Pictures in Microsoft Digital Image Library ............................... 105
`Opening Microsoft Digital Image Library ................................................................................................. 107
`Adding Pictures and Videos toMicrosoft Digital Image Library .............................................................. 108
`Scanning for Pictures and Videos ....................................................................................................... 109
`Adding Labels ............................................................................................................................................ 110
`Finding Your Pictures ................................................................................................................................. 112
`Viewing by Label ................................................................................................................................ 112
`Viewing by Folder ............................................................................................................................... 113
`Viewing by Date .................................................................................................................................. 113
`Using the Thumbnail Slider ................................................................................................................ 114
`Showing Thumbnail Data ........................................................................................................................... 115
`Tiles View ............................................................................................................................................ 115
`Thumbnails View ................................................................................................................................ 115
`Thumbnails with Text View ................................................................................................................ 115
`Grouping Your Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 116
`Showing the Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 116
`Using the Preview Pane .............................................................................................................................. 117
`Burning Pictures to Disc ............................................................................................................................ 118
`Archiving Pictures and Videos .................................................................................................................. 119
`Editing and File Management from DigitalImage Library ........................................................................ 120
`Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................... 120
`Editing in Mini Lab ............................................................................................................................. 121
`Chapter 12: Taking Great Pictures ............................................................................................................... 123
`About Digital Cameras ............................................................................................................................... 126
`Photo Quality ...................................................................................................................................... 126
`File Formats ......................................................................................................................................... 130
`Using Zoom Features .......................................................................................................................... 131
`Memory Cards, Disks, and Sticks ....................................................................................................... 132
`Battery Life ......................................................................................................................................... 133
`Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................... 134
`Automatic Flash .................................................................................................................................. 134
`Red-Eye Reduction Flash .................................................................................................................... 135
`Fill Flash .............................................................................................................................................. 136
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`Using Your Camera’s Manual Settings ...................................................................................................... 137
`Exposure .............................................................................................................................................. 137
`Exposure Compensation ..................................................................................................................... 139
`Aperture .............................................................................................................................................. 140
`Shutter Speed ..................................................................................................................................... 142
`ISO Setting or Equivalent ................................................................................................................... 144
`Setting the White Balance .................................................................................................................. 145
`Using Automatic Modes on Your Camera ................................................................................................ 146
`Macro Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 147
`Action Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 148
`Burst Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 150
`Portrait Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 151
`Panoramic Mode ................................................................................................................................. 152
`Using the Self-Timer ................................................................................................................................... 153
`Getting Yourself into a Picture ........................................................................................................... 153
`Taking Long Exposure Shots .............................................................................................................. 153
`Ten Tips for Great Pictures ........................................................................................................................ 154
`1. Know Your Gear .............................................................................................................................. 154
`2. Perfect Exposures ............................................................................................................................ 155
`3. Capture a Moment in the Story ....................................................................................................... 156
`4. Look for the Light ........................................................................................................................... 157
`5. Follow the Rule of Thirds ................................................................................................................ 158
`6. Find a Unique Perspective ............................................................................................................... 159
`7. Bracket ............................................................................................................................................. 160
`8. Analyse and Try Again ................................................................................................................... 161
`9. Take Pictures Every Day ................................................................................................................. 161
`10. Show Your Pictures to Other People ............................................................................................. 162
`Chapter 13: Successful Scanning ................................................................................................................... 163
`Types of Scanners ....................................................................................................................................... 165
`Flatbed Scanners ................................................................................................................................. 165
`Film Scanners ...................................................................................................................................... 166
`Preparing Pictures for Scanning ................................................................................................................ 167
`Setting Resolution and Bit Depth ............................................................................................................... 168
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`Scanning Large Pictures ............................................................................................................................ 169
`Five Tips for Buying the Right Scanner ..................................................................................................... 170
`1. Get the Best Resolution You Can .................................................................................................... 170
`2. Look for USB Connections ............................................................................................................. 170
`3. Check the Dynamic Range .............................................................................................................. 170
`4. Scan by the Batch ............................................................................................................................ 171
`5. Be Realistic About Scanning Speed ............................................................................................... 171
`Five Tips for Successful Scanning ............................................................................................................. 172
`1. Keep Your Scanner and Originals Clean ........................................................................................ 172
`2. Preview and Correct the Scan ......................................................................................................... 172
`3. Scan at a High Resolution .............................................................................................................. 172
`4. Choose the TIFF Format ................................................................................................................. 172
`5. Convert Large TIFF Files to JPEG ...................................................................