Importing Images into an Album from Disk (1/5)

1.Overview

The images stored in disk (diskette,harddisk,and others)can be imported and organized in an album.


Importing Images into an Album from Disk (2/5)

2.Starting the Album Explorer

Start the Album Explorer with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Album Explorer].

Album Explorer starts.

Start the Album Explorer

Tip:

If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Album Explorer]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Album Explorer.


Importing Images into an Album from Disk (3/5)

3.Selecting a Bookshelf

A bookshelf is selected for storing the album.Normally,the [Default Bookshelf]is displayed when the bookshelf is opened.If the bookshelf is not selected (behind other windows),select and raise it to the top.

1.Click the title bar of a bookshelf.

This bookshelf is selected and raised to the top.

Tip

The images will be imported directly into albums,if an album in the bookshelf is selected or if an opened album is selected instead of the bookshelf.


Importing Images into an Album from Disk (4/5)

4.Selecting a Folder with the Images

Select a folder with the images with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Start�¨ [image] Open folderfrom the operation bar.

Open a Folder dialog is displayed.

2.Specify a folder in Folderand click OK.

Create an Album dialog is displayed.

Tip

When the Create an album for each date in the image fileoption is selected,the albums are created for each date the images were taken.


Importing Images into an Album from Disk (5/5)

5.Specifying the Album Saved Location

Specify the album saved location (folder)with the following steps:

1.Specify a folder where the album will be saved for Album location.

2.Click OK.

The new album is opened and the imported images are displayed as thumbnails.

Tip

The album folder is saved in the specified album saved location.The album folder is where the album information file,thumbnail cache and copies of the images are saved.


Importing Images into an Album from a Digital Camera or Scanner (1/5)

1.Overview

Import images into albums from a digital camera (scanner)via the TWAIN interface.

Tip:

The TWAIN driver for the digital camera (scanner)must be installed before performing the following steps.Also before continuing,make sure that the digital camera (scanner)is connected to your PC and perform necessary preparations.The TWAIN driver operations will differ depending on the digital camera or scanner.


Importing Images into an Album from a Digital Camera or Scanner (2/5)

2.Starting the Album Explorer

Start the Album Explorer with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Album Explorer].

Album Explorer starts.

Start the Album Explorer

Tip:

If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Album Explorer]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Album Explorer.


Importing Images into an Album from a Digital Camera or Scanner (3/5)

3.Selecting a Bookshelf

A bookshelf is selected for storing the album.Normally,the [Default Bookshelf]is displayed when the bookshelf is opened.If the bookshelf is not selected (behind other windows),select and raise it to the top.

1.Click the title bar of a bookshelf.

This bookshelf is selected and raised to the top.

Tip

The images will be imported directly into albums,if an album in the bookshelf is selected or if an opened album is selected instead of the bookshelf.


Importing Images into an Album from a Digital Camera or Scanner (4/5)

4.Starting the TWAIN Driver

Start the TWAIN driver with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Start-> [image] TWAINfrom the operation bar.

The Create an Albumdialog is displayed.

2.Specify a folder where the album will be saved for Album location.

3.Click OK.

The Select TWAIN Device and Import Imagedialog is displayed.

Tip

Before images can be imported via the TWAIN interface,an album must be created.


Importing Images into an Album from a Digital Camera or Scanner (5/5)

5.Selecting a TWAIN Driver and Importing Images

Import images from a TWAIN device with the following steps:

1.Select a TWAIN driver from TWAIN Device

2.Click Open image.

An album is created and a dialog of the TWAIN Driver is displayed.


Creating an Album (1/6)

1.Overview

Create a new album in a bookshelf.You can import lots of images into the album,view the images as thumbnails,add titles and comments and save them.


Creating an Album (2/6)

2.Starting the Album Explorer

Start the Album Explorer with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Album Explorer].

Album Explorer starts.

Start the Album Explorer

Tip:

If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Album Explorer]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Album Explorer.


Creating an Album (3/6)
Creating an Album (3/5)

3.Selecting a Bookshelf

A bookshelf is selected for storing the album.Normally,the [Default Bookshelf]is displayed when the bookshelf is opened.If the bookshelf is not selected (behind other windows),select and raise it to the top.

1.Click the title bar of a bookshelf.

This bookshelf is selected and raised to the top.

Tip

The images will be imported directly into albums,if an album in the bookshelf is selected or if an opened album is selected instead of the bookshelf.


Creating an Album (4/6)

4.Creating an Empty Album

Create a new album with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Start-> [image] Create Album.

2.Specify a folder where the album will be saved in Album location.

3.Click OK.

A new album is created.


Creating an Album (5/6)

5.Importing Images from Folders.

Refer to the section on Importing Images into an Album from Disk.


Creating an Album (6/6)

6.Importing Images from a Digital Camera or Scanner

Imporing Images into an Album from a Digital Camera or Scanner.


Printing an Image (1/7)

1.Overview

Select an image an print.


Printing an Image (2/7)

2.Starting the Album Explorer

Start the Album Explorer with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Album Explorer].

Album Explorer starts.

Start the Album Explorer

Tip:

If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Album Explorer]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Album Explorer.


Printing an Image (3/7)

3.Opening an Album

An album displayed in a bookshelf is opened by double clicking it.

Open an album directly from a folder with the with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Start-> [image] Open albumfrom the operation bar.

The Open an Albumdialog is displayed.

2.Specify the album title or saved location and click OK.

The album is opened.


Printing an Image (4/7)

4.Selecting an Image

The following are ways to select an image.

To select a single image

1.Click the image with the left mouse button.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

If a different image is clicked,previous selected image is deselected and the clicked image becomes selected.

To select a number of images (selecting one by one)

1.Click the image with the left mouse button while pressing the [Ctrl]key.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

2.Repeat the step for other images.

A selected image will be deselected when clicking with the [Ctrl]key pressed again.

To select a number of images (selecting a sequence)

Select a sequence of images by performing the following steps:

1.Click and select the first image of the sequence.

2.Click the last image of the sequence while pressing the [Shift]key.

All the images in the sequence will have a selection frame.

To select all the images in an album

Select all the images in an album by performing the following steps:

1.Select [Edit]->[Select all]from the menu or press the [Ctrl]and [A]keys together.

All the images in the album will have a selection frame.


Printing an Image (5/7)

5.Previewing before Print

A preview of the output can be viewed with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Output -> [image] Print Previewfrom the operation bar.

The print preview mode is activated.


Printing an Image (6/7)

6.Selecting Page/Poster Mode Print

Select the Page/Poster mode with the following steps:

1.Select Page/Posterin Print Modefield located at the top right of the preview.


Printing an Image (7/7)

7.Adjusting Position and Size of the image and Printing

Adjust the position and size of the image with the following steps:

1.Click Imagetab located at the right of the preview.

The Image page is displayed.

2.Adjust the image size using the Size button.

3.Adjust the image position on the paper using the Positionbutton.

4.Click the Printbutton located at the bottom right of the preview.

The image printing will start.


Creating a Poster (1/9)

1.Overview

Create a large poster by enlarging the image and printing over several sheets of paper.


Creating a Poster (2/9)

2.Starting the Album Explorer

Start the Album Explorer with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Album Explorer].

Album Explorer starts.

Start the Album Explorer

Tip:

If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Album Explorer]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Album Explorer.


Creating a Poster (3/9)

3.Opening an Album

An album displayed in a bookshelf is opened by double clicking it.

Open an album directly from a folder with the with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Start-> [image] Open albumfrom the operation bar.

The Open an Albumdialog is displayed.

2.Specify the album title or saved location and click OK.

The album is opened.


Creating a Poster (4/9)

4.Selecting an Image

The following are ways to select an image.

To select a single image

1.Click the image with the left mouse button.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

If a different image is clicked,previous selected image is deselected and the clicked image becomes selected.

To select a number of images (selecting one by one)

1.Click the image with the left mouse button while pressing the [Ctrl]key.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

2.Repeat the step for other images.

A selected image will be deselected when clicking with the [Ctrl]key pressed again.

To select a number of images (selecting a sequence)

Select a sequence of images by performing the following steps:

1.Click and select the first image of the sequence.

2.Click the last image of the sequence while pressing the [Shift]key.

All the images in the sequence will have a selection frame.

To select all the images in an album

Select all the images in an album by performing the following steps:

1.Select [Edit]->[Select all]from the menu or press the [Ctrl]and [A]keys together.

All the images in the album will have a selection frame.


Creating a Poster (5/9)

5.Previewing before Print

A preview of the output can be viewed with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Output -> [image] Print Previewfrom the operation bar.

The print preview mode is activated.


Creating a Poster (6/9)

6.Selecting Page/Poster Mode Print

Select the Page/Poster mode with the following steps:

1.Select Page/Posterin Print Modefield located at the top right of the preview.


Creating a Poster (7/9)

7.Specifying the number of sheets

Specify the number of sheets using the following steps:

1.Select the Postertab located at the right of the preview.

The Posterpage is activated.

2.Specify the number of sheets used for the vertical and horizontal direction respectively in Number of Sheets.

3.Adjust the paper overlap width with Paper Overlap.


Creating a Poster (8/9)

8.Selecting the Image Interpolation Method

Select the image interpolation method with the following steps:

1.Select Print Optionstab located at the top right of the preview.

The Print Optionspage is activated.

2.Select Best Qualityfrom Image Interpolation.

Tip

The printing speed depends on the quality of the interpolation method,the better the quality,the slower the printing speed.If set to None,the printer driver will perform the image interpolation.If the printing speed is slow reduce the quality.


Creating a Poster (9/9)

9.Adjusting Position and Size of the image and Printing

Adjust the position and size of the image with the following steps:

1.Click Imagetab located at the right of the preview.

The Image page is displayed.

2.Adjust the image size using the Size button.

3.Adjust the image position on the paper using the Positionbutton.

4.Click the Printbutton located at the bottom right of the preview.

The image printing will start.


Creating a Contact Sheet (1/8)

1.Overview

Create a contact sheet with several images aligned as tiles.


Creating a Contact Sheet (2/8)

2.Starting the Album Explorer

Start the Album Explorer with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Album Explorer].

Album Explorer starts.

Start the Album Explorer

Tip:

If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Album Explorer]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Album Explorer.


Creating a Contact Sheet (3/8)

3.Opening an Album

An album displayed in a bookshelf is opened by double clicking it.

Open an album directly from a folder with the with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Start-> [image] Open albumfrom the operation bar.

The Open an Albumdialog is displayed.

2.Specify the album title or saved location and click OK.

The album is opened.


Creating a Contact Sheet (4/8)

4.Selecting an Image

The following are ways to select an image.

To select a single image

1.Click the image with the left mouse button.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

If a different image is clicked,previous selected image is deselected and the clicked image becomes selected.

To select a number of images (selecting one by one)

1.Click the image with the left mouse button while pressing the [Ctrl]key.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

2.Repeat the step for other images.

A selected image will be deselected when clicking with the [Ctrl]key pressed again.

To select a number of images (selecting a sequence)

Select a sequence of images by performing the following steps:

1.Click and select the first image of the sequence.

2.Click the last image of the sequence while pressing the [Shift]key.

All the images in the sequence will have a selection frame.

To select all the images in an album

Select all the images in an album by performing the following steps:

1.Select [Edit]->[Select all]from the menu or press the [Ctrl]and [A]keys together.

All the images in the album will have a selection frame.


Creating a Contact Sheet (5/8)

5.Previewing before Print

A preview of the output can be viewed with the following steps:

1.Select [image] Output -> [image] Print Previewfrom the operation bar.

The print preview mode is activated.


Creating a Contact Sheet (6/8)

6.Selecting Tile Mode Print

Select the Tile mode with the following steps:

1.Select Tilein Print Modefield located at the top right of the preview.


Creating a Contact Sheet (7/8)

7.Specifying the Tile Format

Specify the tile format with the following steps:

1.Select the Tiletab located at the right of the preview.

Tilepage is activated.

2.Specify the vertical and horizontal number of images in Arrangement.

3.Adjust the position of the images by specifying margin,size and space values in Value.

The images are arranged according to the format.

Tip

The current format settings can be saved using Register Settings.


Creating a Contact Sheet (8/8)

8.Adjusting Position and Size of the image and Printing

Adjust the position and size of the image with the following steps:

1.Click Imagetab located at the right of the preview.

The imagepage is displayed.

2.Click the Expand to the full tile size button.

3.Click the Rotate to the tile orientation button.

4.Click the Printbutton located at the bottom right of the preview.

The image printing will start.


Creating a Web Page (1/8)

1.Overview

A web page can be easily created from a number of selected images registered in an album.


Creating a Web Page (2/8)

2.Starting the Album Explorer

Start the Album Explorer with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Album Explorer].

Album Explorer starts.

Start the Album Explorer

Tip:

If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Album Explorer]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Album Explorer.


Creating a Web Page (3/8)

3.Opening an Album

Double click an album registered in a bookshelf to open it.However,if you want to specify and open a folder where the album is saved,perform the following:

1.Select [image] Start-> [image] Open albumfrom the operation bar.

The Open an Albumdialog is displayed.

2.Specify the album title or saved location and then click OK.

The specified album opens.


Creating a Web Page (4/8)

4.Selecting an Image

The following are ways to select an image.

To select a single image

1.Click the image with the left mouse button.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

If a different image is clicked,previous selected image is deselected and the clicked image becomes selected.

To select a number of images (selecting one by one)

1.Click the image with the left mouse button while pressing the [Ctrl]key.

A selection frame is displayed around the image.

2.Repeat the step for other images.

A selected image will be deselected when clicking with the [Ctrl]key pressed again.

To select a number of images (selecting a sequence)

Select a sequence of images by performing the following steps:

1.Click and select the first image of the sequence.

2.Click the last image of the sequence while pressing the [Shift]key.

All the images in the sequence will have a selection frame.

To select all the images in an album

Select all the images in an album by performing the following steps:

1.Select [Edit]->[Select all]from the menu or press the [Ctrl]and [A]keys together.

All the images in the album will have a selection frame.


Creating a Web Page (5/8)

5.Display the [HTML Output ]dialog

Display the HTML Outputdialog by performing the following steps:

1.Select [image] Start�¨ [image] HTMLfrom the operation bar.

The HTML Outputdialog will be displayed.


Creating a Web Page (6/8)

6.Selecting a style

Select a style from a number of available web page styles by performing the following steps:

1.Click the Styletab of the HTML Outputdialog.

2.Click a style displayed on the right-hand side of the dialog.

An example of the style will be displayed on the left-hand side.

Continue with the next step when you have selected a style that you prefer.


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7.Entering a page title

A page title will be displayed in a title bar of a web browser when the [Page title]is specified.

Enter a page title by performing the following steps:

1.Click the Items to Showtab.

2.Enter the HTML file title in the Page titlefield.


Creating a Web Page (8/8)

8.Specifying an output folder and creating the web page

1.Specify the folder for the HTML output in the Outputfield.

2.Click OK.

The HTML file will be created in the specified folder.The file name is [dcmalbum.htm].


Open an image (1/5)

1.Overview

Open an image in the Image Editor to correct and enhance the image.


Open an image (2/5)

2.Starting the Image Editor

Start the Image Editor with the following steps:

1.Click on Windows Start button.

2.Select [Program]->[PerfectPhoto]->[Image Editor].

The Image Editor starts.

Start the Image Editor

Tip

Click Image Editor,if the PerfectPhoto launcher is running.This is a faster way of starting the Image Editor than the [Start]menu.


Open an image (3/5)

3.Open an Image from a Folder

Open an image from a folder with the following steps:

1.Select [image] [Start]-> [image] [Open]from the operation bar.

The [Open file]dialog is displayed.

2.Select an image file and click on OK.

he image is opened.


Open an image (4/5)

4.Open an Image from a TWAIN device

Open an image from a TWAIN device with the following steps:

1.Select [image] [Start]-> [image] [Input from TWAIN device]from the operation bar.

The [Select TWAIN Device and Import Image]dialog is displayed.

2.Select a TWAIN device and click on Open image.

The TWAIN driver supplied with the TWAIN device is started.

3.Operate the TWAIN driver and input the image.

The image is opened.


Open an image (5/5)

5.Open an Image from an Album

Open an image from an album with the following steps:

1.Select [image] [Start]-> [image] [Open from album]from the operation bar.

The Album Explorer is started.

2.Operate the Album Explorer and open an album.Select an image from the album.

3.Click the right mouse button to display a menu and select [Open in Image Editor]from the menu.Also with an image selected,click on Imageon the rightside of the operation bar.

The image is opened.


Resizing an Image (1/5)

1.Overview

Enlarge or shrink the image size and change the paper size of the image.


Resizing an Image (2/5)

2.Starting the Image Editor

Start the Image Editor with the following steps:

1.Click on Windows Start button.

2.Select [Program]->[PerfectPhoto]->[Image Editor].

The Image Editor starts.

Start the Image Editor

Tip

Click Image Editor,if the PerfectPhoto launcher is running.This is a faster way of starting the Image Editor than the [Start]menu.


Resizing an Image (3/5)

3.Opening an Image

Refer to the Opening an Imagesection.


Resizing an Image (4/5)

4.Enlarging and Shrinking an Image

Enlarge and shrink an image with the following steps:

1.Select [image] [Advanced]-> [image] [Adjusting Resolution]from the operation bar.

The [Adjust Resolution]dialog is displayed.

The following steps are performed on the [Adjust Resolution]dialog.

2.Enable the [Resize image]checkbox.Also if you want to keep the aspect ratio of the image constant,enable the [Constant Aspect Ratio]checkbox.

3.Enter the [width]and [height]of the image.Select either [pixel]or [%]as the size unit.The value entered will become the new size of the image.

4.Click on OK.

The enlarged or shrunk image is displayed.


Resizing an Image (5/5)

5.Changing the Image Paper Size

Change the image paper size with the following steps.The image is not resized,but only the paper is resized.If the paper size is smaller than the image,parts of the image will be trimmed.

1.Select [image] [Advanced]-> [image] [Change Paper Size]from the operation bar.

The [Change Paper Size]dialog is displayed.

The following steps are performed on the [Change Paper Size]dialog.

2.Select a size from [Standard]list or enter [Width]and [Height].Select [pixel],[cm],[inch]or [%]as the size unit.The value entered will become the new paper size.If the new paper size is smaller than the image,parts of the image will be trimmed.

3.Select the position of the image on the new paper size with [Image Arrangement].This specifies the part of image which will remain,if the image is trimmed.

4.Click on OK.

The image is displayed with the new paper size.


Trimming an Image (1/5)

1.Overview

Select a part of an image and trim the unnecessary parts.


Trimming an Image (2/5)

2.Starting the Image Editor

Start the Image Editor with the following steps:

1.Click on Windows Start button.

2.Select [Program]->[PerfectPhoto]->[Image Editor].

The Image Editor starts.

Start the Image Editor

Tip

Click Image Editor,if the PerfectPhoto launcher is running.This is a faster way of starting the Image Editor than the [Start]menu.


Trimming an Image (3/5)

3.Opening an Image

Refer to the Opening an Imagesection.


Trimming an Image (4/5)

4.Selecting the Image Part to be Trimmed

Select the part of an image that you want to keep with the following steps:

1.Click Rectangleselection from the tool pallet.

The Rectangle icon is selected.

2.Select the part of an image by dragging the mouse over the image.The selection is made when the left mouse button is released.

When the selection is made,the selected area is displayed as a rectangle with moving dotted lines.


Trimming an Image (5/5)

5.Trimming an Image

1.Select [image] [Correct]-> [image] [Trim]from the operation bar or select [Image]->[Trim]from the menu.

The trimmed image is displayed.


Correcting an Image (1/6)

1.Overview

Correct the brightness and color to liven up your image.


Correcting an Image (2/6)

2.Starting the Image Editor

Start the Image Editor with the following steps:

1.Click on Windows Start button.

2.Select [Program]->[PerfectPhoto]->[Image Editor].

The Image Editor starts.

Start the Image Editor

Tip

Click Image Editor,if the PerfectPhoto launcher is running.This is a faster way of starting the Image Editor than the [Start]menu.


Correcting an Image (3/6)

3.Opening an Image

Refer to the Opening an Imagesection.


Correcting an Image (4/6)

4.Performing Automatic Level Correction

Try this correction first,before correcting the image with other tools.

The automatic level correction is effective for bluish,reddish,and dull images -creates an image with high contrast and corrects the color balance.

1.Select [image] [Correct]-> [image] [Automatic Level Correction]from the operation bar.

The corrected image is displayed.

Tip

The amount of correction can be varied using the [Environment Settings]dialog.Select [image] [Setup]-> [image] [Environment Settings]to display this dialog.


Correcting an Image (5/6)

5.Correcting the Brightness and Contrast

Correct the brightness and contrast with the following steps:

1.Select  [image] [Correct]-> [image] [Brightness/Contrast]from the operation bar.

The [Correct the Brightness and Contrast]dialog is displayed.

2.Click and select an appropriate correction thumbnail from the [Correct the Brightness and Contrast]dialog.The image at the center is the image after the correction is applied.

3.Click on OK.

The corrected image is displayed.


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6.Correcting the Color Tone

Correct the color tone with the following steps:

1.Select [image] [Correct]-> [image] [Color Tone]from the operation bar.

The [Adjust the Color Tone]dialog is displayed.

2.Click and select appropriate correction thumbnail from the [Adjust the Color Tone]dialog.The image at the center is the image after the correction is applied.

3.Click on OK.

The corrected image is displayed.


Creating a Calendar (1/5)

1.Overview

Create an original calendar using an image.


Creating a Calendar (2/5)

2.Starting the Image Editor

Start the Image Editor with the following steps:

1.Click on Windows Start button.

2.Select [Program]->[PerfectPhoto]->[Image Editor].

The Image Editor starts.

Start the Image Editor

Tip

Click Image Editor,if the PerfectPhoto launcher is running.This is a faster way of starting the Image Editor than the [Start]menu.


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3.Opening an Image

Refer to the Opening an Imagesection.


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4.Setting the Calendar Style

Set the calendar style with the following steps:

1.Select  [image] [Edit]-> [image] [Calendar]from the operation bar.

The [Calendar]dialog is displayed.

The following steps are performed on the [Create a Calendar]dialog.

2.Select the calendar style which you want use from [Style]list on the top left corner.

The selected calendar style is displayed on the bottom left area.

3.Select the [Color],[Width]and [Height]of the [Background].Click [Select Paper]to display the [Select the Paper Size]dialog.This dialog is  used to select the paper size from the supported sizes of the printer.

4.Specify the [Year]and [Month].

The year and month of the calendar at the bottom left area are updated.

Tip

Click on Fontof Year and Month to display the [Calendar Text]dialog.Edit the text in the preview area and click on OK to apply the change.If the text on top of the image is difficult to see,select [Border]from the [Calendar Text]dialog.

5.Specify [Holidays],[Start on Sunday]and others in [Date].

The holidays and others of the calendar at the bottom left area are updated.

Tip

Click on the Editlocated at the right of the [Show Holiday]checkbox to display the [Holiday]dialog.This dialog is used to edit the holidays.

6.Adjust the layout of the images displayed in the bottom left area.The images for [Original image],[Year],[Month],and [Day]can be selected.When selected,a dotted frame is displayed around the image.The position can be changed by dragging the image.The [Original image]and [Day]can be resized by dragging one of the 4 corners of the dotted frame.When the right mouse button is clicked over a selected image,a menu is displayed and a number of applicable operations are made available.The operation is applied when a menu item is selected.

7.Click on OK and close the [Create a Calendar]dialog.

A new image window is created displaying the new calendar.

Tip

The setting used can be registered.Click the right mouse button to display a menu and select [Register style].The current style is registered and a new style is added to the [Style]list.To delete a registered style,select a registered style,click the right mouse button and select [Delete style]from the menu.


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5.Decorating a Calendar after Creation

The created calendar consists of starting from the top,[Day layer],[Month layer],[Year layer],[Image layer]and [Background layer (Layer1)].Since the layers are image layers,they can be edited with the different effects and tools of the Image Editor.

Some editing examples are described here.

Add a Shadow to the Day

1.Select the [Day layer]of the [Layer Pallet].

The [Day Layer]is selected and displayed as dark gray.

2.Select  [image] [Edit]-> [image] [Shadow]from the operation bar.

The [Shadow]dialog is displayed.

3.Adjust the shadow in the [Shadow]dialog and click on OK.

The shadow layer is created and inserted below the [Day layer]and the days now have shadows.

Add Gradation to the Background

1.Select the [Background Layer (Layer1)]from the [Layer Pallet].

The [Background Layer (Layer1)]is selected and displayed as dark gray.

2.Specify the foreground color and background color using the [Tool Pallet].These two colors are used as the gradation colors.

3.Select  [image] [Edit]-> [image] [Gradation]from the operation bar.

The [Gradation]dialog is displayed.

4.Select [Foreground ->Background color]for the [Mode]in the [Gradation]dialog.

5.Drag the mouse over the calendar image.

The gradation effect is applied to the background.


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1.Overview

A moving digital gallery can be created with your favorite images.


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2.Starting the Gallery Editor

Start the Gallery Editor with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Gallery Editor].

Gallery Editor starts.

Start the Gallery Editor

Tip:If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Gallery Editor]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Gallery Editor.


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3.Selecting Images

Drag images from applications and drop them into the Gallery Editor to register the images used for the digital gallery.

Open the Album Explorer or Windows Explorer and select the images for drag and drop.

When using the Album Explorer

1.Start the Album Explorer.

2.Open an album with the images.

When using the Windows Explorer

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[Explorer].

Windows Explorer starts.

3.Open a folder with the images.

Tip:You can also use other applications to select images for drag and drop.


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4.Registering Images

Drag images from applications and drop them into the Gallery Editor to register the images.The registered images are displayed as thumbnails on the Gallery Editor Window.

Repeat the steps until all the images are registered.When complete,move on to the next step.


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5.Playing the Digital Gallery

At this point,the Digital Gallery has already been created.Let's take a look at the Digital Gallery.

Click Start Gallery.->

The Digital gallery starts playing.

Different movements can be selected from a menu by clicking the right mouse button.The movements can be selected from [Slide Show],[Cloud],[Earth],[Tornado],[Tatami],[River]and [Spiral].

Enjoy the different movements by moving and dragging the mouse.

The Digital Gallery can be ended by either pressing the [Escape]key or by selecting the [Exit]item from the menu displayed when the right mouse button is clicked.


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6.Saving the Digital Gallery

The created digital gallery can be saved.

Click [Save Gallery].->

The [Save as]dialog is displayed.

Type a file name and click [Save].

The Digital Gallery will be saved as a digital gallery file (*.DPG).This file can be later edited with Gallery Editor or converted into a format for sharing.


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1.Overview

The Digital Gallery that you created can be setup as a screen saver for your PC.

This section assumes you have already created a Digital Gallery.If you have not done so,please create a Digital Gallery following the steps in "Creating a Digital Gallery".


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2.Displaying the [Display Properties]Dialog

The screen saver setup is performed using the [Display Properties]dialog.

1.Select [Properties]item from the menu which is displayed when the right mouse button is clicked on the Windows desktop.

The [Display Properties]dialog is displayed.

You can also press this button [image] to display the dialog.

2.Click the [Screen Saver]tab.


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3.Selecting the [PerfectPhoto Screen Saver]

Select the screen saver with the [Screen Saver]tab.

Select [PerfectPhoto Screen Saver]from the list of screen savers available.


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4.Selecting the Digital Gallery for the Screen Saver

1.Click [Settings ...].

The [PerfectPhoto Screen Saver Settings]dialog is displayed.

2.Click [Browse].

The [Open]dialog is displayed.Use this dialog to select a Digital Gallery file (*.DPG).

3.Select a Digital Gallery file for the screen saver and click [Open].


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5.Completing a Setup

1.You can also set a screen saver password and the time before screen saver starts.

2.When finished,click [OK].

This completes the setup.The Digital Gallery will automatically start if the keyboard and mouse are not used for a while.


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1.Overview

When a Digital Gallery file is saved as a Digital Gallery executable file (*.EXE),it can be played on a PC without PerfectPhoto installed.


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2.Starting the Gallery Editor

Start the Gallery Editor with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Gallery Editor].

Gallery Editor starts.

Start the Gallery Editor

Tip:If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Gallery Editor]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Gallery Editor.


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3.Opening a Digital Gallery

Open a Digital Gallery with the following steps:

1.Click [Open Gallery].->

The [Open]dialog is displayed.You use this dialog to select a Digital Gallery.

2.Select a Digital Gallery file (*.DPG)and click [Open].

The Digital Gallery is displayed as thumbnails.


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4.Saving as an Executable Digital Gallery

Save the opened Digital Gallery as an executable file.

1.Click [Save as Executable].->

The [Save As]dialog is displayed.

2.Enter a file name and click [Save].

The Digital Gallery starts,when this saved file is double clicked.


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5.Saving the Option Files

When saving the Digital Gallery is completed,the [Save Option Files]is displayed.

You can save two useful files with this dialog.Select the file you want and click [OK].

Gallery Index (dpgindex.exe)

The Gallery Index is a program which displays the title of an executable digital gallery.Save the Gallery Index together with several executable digital gallery files into a folder.A list of titles of each Digital Gallery file are displayed,when Gallery Index is started.When a title is clicked,the Digital Gallery starts.

CD-ROM Auto-Start file (autorun.inf)

When you save to a CD-Rewritable,save this auto-start file together with the executable Digital Gallery files and the Gallery Index file.When the CD-Rewritable is inserted into the PC,the Gallery Index starts automatically.It is not necessary to double click and start the application.


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6.Sharing

The created executable Digital Gallery file can be played on a PC without PerfectPhoto installed.Save it to other media or attached it to an e-mail and show it to your friends.


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1.Overview

The Gallery Editor can save the created Digital Gallery as a screen saver.You can use your Digital Gallery as a screen saver on a PC without PerfectPhoto installed.


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2.Starting the Gallery Editor

Start the Gallery Editor with the following steps:

1.Click the Windows [Start]button.

2.Click [Program]->[IBM PerfectPhoto]->[Gallery Editor].

Gallery Editor starts.

Start the Gallery Editor

Tip:If the [PerfectPhoto Launcher]is already started,click the [Gallery Editor]button.This is faster than using the [Start]menu to start the Gallery Editor.


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3.Opening a Digital Gallery

Open a Digital Gallery with the following steps:

1.Click [Open Gallery].->

The [Open]dialog is displayed.You use this dialog to select a Digital Gallery.

2.Select a Digital Gallery file (*.DPG)and click [Open].

The Digital Gallery is displayed as thumbnails.


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4.Saving as a Screen Saver

Save the opened Digital Gallery as a screen saver file.

1.Click [Save as Screen Saver].->

The [Save As]dialog is displayed.

2.Enter a file name and click [Save].

The saved file has a [.SCR]file extension.Give this file to your friend.

This file can be setup as a screen saver on your friend's PC.


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5.Installing a Screen Saver

On your friend's PC,install the screen saver that you gave with the following steps:

1.Open the Windows Explorer,click the right mouse button on the screen saver file (*.SCR).

A menu is displayed.

2.Select [Install]from the menu.

The [Display Properties]dialog is displayed.The installation is complete.

3.If necessary,set the screen saver password and time before the screen saver starts.