Photoshop CS3: Scanning Images

<strong>Photoshop</strong> <strong>CS3</strong>: <strong>Scanning</strong> <strong>Images</strong><br />

This handout explains the steps for scanning an image into <strong>Photoshop</strong> <strong>CS3</strong>. <strong>CS3</strong> is available for installation at the OHS<br />

and a few other limited locations.<br />

1. Open <strong>Photoshop</strong>.<br />

2. Go to File> Import. Select the scanner from the list provided. If the scanner is not listed, make<br />

sure the USB cable is connected properly before continuing.<br />

Go to File>Import.<br />

Select the scanner from list. If<br />

the scanner is not listed, make sure<br />

the USB cable is connected properly.<br />

3. Place your photos (originals) face down on the scanning bed, close the scanner cover, then click<br />

preview.<br />

Make sure the<br />

Basic Mode tab<br />

is selected.<br />

Click Preview once<br />

photos are in<br />

scanner.<br />

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4. Once the scanner is done, you will see a Preview of your photos. If you would like to change the<br />

contrast or lighting, use the image correction boxes on the right toolbar to make changes.<br />

Ensure this is set to<br />

Photo (color) for color<br />

photos.<br />

If the pre-selected marquee is not the<br />

desired scan area, click and drag the<br />

marquee (broken moving outline) to the<br />

desired position.<br />

Make color changes used<br />

Image Correction Tools.<br />

5. Once you are satisfied with the selections (marquee, any photo corrections), click Scan.<br />

6. Once the scan is complete, a box may appear and prompt you to scan additional images. Select<br />

Retouch and save the image and Click OK.<br />

Make sure Retouch and<br />

save the image is selected<br />

and click ok.<br />

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