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ARCSOFT PRODUCT FAMILY

ArcSoft PhotoPrinterPrint multiple photos on a single page and multiple pages at one time. Edit and enhance your photos, too.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 9/X.

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ArcSoft PhotoMontage Video Edition It's the coolest way to present and share your pictures. Use thousands of photos to create a larger, single image.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

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ArcSoft PhotoImpressionThis all-in-one solution blends powerful photo editing with project templates and a slick, easy-to-use interface.


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ArcSoft Panorama MakerStitch together photos to create awesome panoramic images. Make horizontal, vertical, tiled or 360° masterpieces.


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ArcSoft ShowBiz DVDTake your home videos and turn them into incredible DVD movies complete with customized menus and text.

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

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ArcSoft PhotoStudioAwesome photo editing for the home or office. Work with layers and enhance your photos in a number of ways.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. (Version 5) Macintosh OS 9/X. (Version 4)

ArcSoft PhotoBaseYour complete multimedia manager. Sort, share and archive your multimedia collections in the easiest way possible.


ArcSoft VideoImpressionCreate multimedia presentations by combining photos and video clips with audio, text and scene transitions.


TMArcSoft PhotoBase - Mobile EditionManage, edit and share your photos wherever you go. Currently available for Palm OS and Pocket PC users.

Installs from Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

TMArcSoft Multimedia EmailSend fully customized electronic postcards to virtually any Windows or Macintosh user right from your computer.


ArcSoft FunhousePut your face on a magazine cover, other picture or scene. Take your imagination to the next level.


TMArcSoft Greeting Card CreatorMake your own custom greeting cards year-round for any occasion using photos from your own image collections.


ArcSoft 3D Text FactoryForm fun, animated 3D titles perfect for Web pages, presentations and more. Customize virtually every feature.


TM TMArcSoft Collage CreatorPiece together awesome collages that just can't be made by hand. Tons of tools give you boundless freedom.


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About ArcSoft ArcSoft Inc. is a leading global provider or digital imaging technologies and services for business and consumer use. The company develops world-class scalable imaging software and infrastructure solutions for internet and network environments, delivering fully integrated, comprehensive visual capabilities to corporate Web sites in all major markets. Its award-winning desktop software is licensed to leading global manufacturers of still and video cameras, wireless and mobile devices, printers, scanners and headquartered in Fremont, California, ArcSoft has research and development centers in California’s Silicon valley and Hangzhou, China, as well as sales and support offices throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. Licensing Agreement PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS ("Agreement") CAREFULLY. USE OF THE SOFTWARE (defined below) PROVIDED BY ARCSOFT IS PERMITTED ONLY UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE. IF YOU OBTAIN THIS SOFTWARE IN FORM OF CD WITHOUT PRINT COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND YOU DO NOT HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE IF YOU (i) DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE, AND (ii) RETURN IT WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT TO THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE PURCHASE DATE. 1. Grant of License. This Agreement permits you to use one copy of the Software or the Software included in this package or device on any single computer ("Software"). For each software licensee, the program can be "in use" on only one computer or hardware device at any given time. The Software is "in use" when it is either downloaded, copied, loaded into RAM or installed into the hard disk or other permanent memory of a computer or other hardware device. 2. License Restrictions. YOU MAY NOT RENT, LEASE, SUBLICENSE, SELL, ASSIGN, LOAN OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THE SOFTWARE OR ANY OF YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. You may not modify, translate, reverse assemble, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt (i) to defeat, avoid, bypass, remove, deactivate or otherwise circumvent any software protection mechanisms in the Software, including without limitation any such mechanism used to restrict or control the functionality of the Software, or (ii) to derive the source code or the underlying ideas, algorithms, structure or organization from the Software (except to the extent that such activities may not be prohibited under applicable law). However, you may transfer all your right to use the Software to another person or organization, provided that (a) the followings are also transferred with the Software, (i) this Agreement; (ii) other software if contained in the original package, and/or hardware that the Software is bundled; (iii) any original or updated version of the Software; (b) no copies including back-up and installed in your computer or other device are at your possession after the transfer, and (c) the recipient accepts all the terms of this Agreement. In no event shall you transfer the Software obtained as a trial, test version, or otherwise specified as not for resale. A special license permit from ArcSoft is required if the program is going to be installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers. 3. Copyright. The Software or the Software contained in this package or device 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. 4. Ownership. Title, ownership rights, and all intellectual property rights in and to the Software and any accompanying documentation, and any copy of the foregoing, shall remain the sole and exclusive property of ArcSoft and/or its third party licensors. You agree to abide by the copyright law and all other applicable laws. You acknowledge that the Software contains valuable confidential information and trade secrets of ArcSoft and/or its third party licensors. 5. Warranty Disclaimer. THE SOFTWARE IS MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU ON "AS IS" BASIS. NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

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ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Quick Start Guide

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- TABLE OF CONTENTS - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 VIEWING PHOTOS 4 ENHANCING PHOTOS 6 CREATIVE OPTIONS 9 PHOTO PROJECTS 11 PRINTING PHOTOS 12 SHARING PHOTOS 13 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 14


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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Windows:

• Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP • Pentium III 450 processor or equivalent • 500 MB free hard disk space • 128 MB RAM • 16-bit or higher color display at 800 x 600

Macintosh:

• Macintosh OS 9/X • Power PC G3 or equivalent • 400 MB free hard disk space • 96 MB RAM • 16-bit or higher color display at 800 x 600


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- INTRODUCTION - Welcome to ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5! This tutorial will walk you through the six program “modules.” Each module offers you commands to perform various imaging tasks. The six modules are:

Get Photo - Locate photos on your computer within various folders or ArcSoft albums. Enhance - Quickly touch-up and modify your photos. Create - Add text, frames, special effects, and more to any picture. Project - Make your own calendars or “PhotoBooks.” Print - Print out single or multiple photos in a variety of ways. Send - Share your photos with friends and family.

Don’t forget about the built-in Help file. You can access it from the Help menu along the top of the program screen. It will explain each button and option. This tutorial will show you how to perform the most common operations and may not cover every individual command. Use the tutorial and Help files together and you’ll be fine. GETTING STARTED When the program initially starts, you’re prompted with a window that offers you various ways to acquire photos. This window will appear each time you start the program or go to the Get Photo module.

Note: Graphics and procedures may vary slightly between Windows and Macintosh versions.


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- VIEWING PHOTOS - To view photos stored anywhere on your system, go to the Get Photo module. Here you can also acquire photos from cameras, scanners, or other photo-centric devices. THE MINI BROWSER Navigation is fairly simple. Use the Mini Browser on the left side to choose a folder or album (use the pull-down at the top to choose; you can also choose to acquire a photo from a camera/scanner). The photos within the selected folder or album will appear.

VIEW SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PHOTOS To the right are the View Mode buttons. Here you can view photos in a number of ways.


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PHOTO VIEW OPTIONS When viewing a single photo, use the set of tools along the top of the screen to zoom in/out, skip to other photos stored in the same location, and rotate the current picture left or right.


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- ENHANCING PHOTOS - When you’re ready to edit a photo, bring it up on the screen and then proceed to the Enhance module. From there, you can perform various types of modifications. ADJUSTING PHOTO ORIENTATION Use the tools along the top of the screen to rotate and flip a photo in a variety of ways. You can also save and delete a photo by clicking on the respective icon.

CROPPING A PHOTO (FREEHAND CROP) To crop a photo:

1. Click the Crop button in the upper-right corner. 2. Click and drag on the photo to draw a crop box that encloses the area you want to keep.

If you make a mistake, simply single-click anywhere outside the crop box and start over. 3. Keep the “Apply to all layers” box checked. 4. When you’re ready, click Crop. Everything outside the crop box will be removed.

If you’re not satisfied with the crop, click the Undo button.


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MAKING PHOTOS BRIGHTER Use the Brightness/Contrast option under the Fix button for total control over photo vibrancy. Drag the sliders until your photo looks vivid and crisp. You may also want to fiddle with the Hue/Saturation and Sharpen/Blur options to further touch-up your picture.

REMOVING RED EYE You can choose between “Auto Detect” and “Manual.” When using “Auto Detect,” simply move the mouse over the red part of the eye and click. The manual option lets you define the size of the affected area by moving a slider.


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RESIZING A PHOTO To resize a photo, simply enter in the pixel values that you want. It may be easier to change by percentage instead of pixels. For example, if you enter in “50%,” the photo will be resized to half the original size. Leave the “Keep Aspect Ratio” box checked to prevent distorted photos. When you’re ready, click Apply.


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- CREATIVE OPTIONS - A variety of tools can be found in the Create module that let you touch-up and liven photos with the addition of various frames, borders, edges, and effects. The Help file describes each tool in detail, but we’ll walk you through some of the more engaging procedures here. CLONING Cloning lets you effectively paint over damaged areas of a photo by copying--or “cloning”--another part of the photo over the damaged section. You can also duplicate objects. To clone:

1. Choose the Clone tool from the Paint section. 2. Move your mouse over the area you want to clone. Hold the Shift key and then single-

click. This sets the “clone source.” 3. Move your mouse to the area that you want to paint over. Click and drag (don’t let go of

the mouse button!). As you paint, you will see the paint from the clone source appear. ADDING CLIP ART An entire library of clip art is included, allowing you to add fun and humorous images over any photo. You can move, resize, and rotate any clip art image.

• Click and drag a piece of clip art to move it. • Click and drag a corner to adjust the size. • Click and drag the top anchor to rotate.


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ADDING TEXT Freely add titles, captions, quotes, or catchphrases to your pictures. All of the text editing options are consistent with most word processors. You can change the font, size, style, alignment, and color. You can even add multiple text layers (click “New Text”). Text can be modified just like clip art (you can resize, move, and rotate).


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- PHOTO PROJECTS - In addition to simply editing photos and including various creative templates and effects, you can also create calendars and “PhotoBooks.” CREATING A CALENDAR With just a few clicks you can create a yearly, monthly, or 12-month calendar.

1. First, choose the type of calendar you want to create. 2. Set the month (if applicable) and year. 3. Choose your calendar template/design. 4. You can click/drag your photo to move, resize, and rotate it within the calendar.

CREATING PHOTOBOOKS A “wizard” walks you through the setup of a PhotoBook. Simply follow the instructions and you’ll be fine. Once the design and template have been set, all you need to do is click and drag photos to the empty spots on each page. You can add and edit clip art, too.


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- PRINTING PHOTOS - ArcSoft PhotoImpression lets you print photos in a variety of ways. You can print single photos or multiple images across multiple pages.

• From the Page Layout tab, choose “Standard Printing” to print photos at standard sizes, such as 5” x 7” and 8” x 10”.

• Choose “Custom Printing” to alter the number of photos printed per page, as well as the spacing between the various photos.

• Keep the “Auto Crop Photos” box checked to have the program automatically crop and size your photos so that they fit optimally within the print template.

• Some of your photos may have a low resolution, and may not print very clearly. When applicable, check the “Resize All Photos for Best Print Quality” box. ArcSoft PhotoImpression will resize your image to a size that yields a higher quality.


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- SHARING PHOTOS - You never again need to worry about your friends and family receiving photos that are too big and take forever to download. ArcSoft PhotoImpression makes it easy to send your pictures to any email address.

1. Choose your email application from the pull-down.

2. Select the photo size. If you’re sending a photo that’s only going to be seen on a computer, choose “Small.”

Today, megapixel cameras are common and almost everyone can take high-quality pictures. However, these pictures are often very large, and only need to be so when you’re printing them. So if you’re sending pictures through email, you’ll probably want to always use the “Small” option unless you’d like the recipient to print the photo as well.


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- TECHNICAL SUPPORT - N. America ArcSoft, Inc. 46601 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 1.510.440.9901 Fax: 1.510.440.1270 Web: www.arcsoft.com China ArcSoft Beijing Co., Ltd. No. 6 South Capital Gym Road Beijing New Century Hotel Office Building #1060 Beijing 100044, China Tel: 8610-6849-1368 Fax: 8610-6849-1367 Email: [email protected] Latin America Tel (Brazil): 00817-200-0709 Tel (Chili): 800-202-797 Email: [email protected]

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ARCSOFT PRODUCT FAMILY - pearl.ch · About ArcSoft ArcSoft Inc. is a leading global provider or digital imaging technologies and services for business and consumer use. The company