Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens >Image SettingsImage SettingsImportantDo not apply these functions to images without moire, dust/scratches or faded colors. The colortone may be adversely affected.Selectable settings depend on color mode settings.Scanning may take longer when you use Image Settings.Image Settings allows you to set the following items:Auto ToneWhen this is set to ON, the brightness of the specified portion of the image is automatically optimized.The result of the color adjustment will be reflected in the entire image. This setting is ON by default.ImportantYou can set Auto Tone after preview.You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of thePreferences dialog box.When you click Multi-Crop, this setting turns to ON and you cannot change it.NoteWhen previewing or scanning images with consistent color tone (such as the sky), the color tonemay change from the source image due to the Auto Tone function. In that case, set Auto Tone toOFF.Unsharp MaskWhen this is set to ON, the outline of the subjects is emphasized to sharpen the image. This setting isON by default.DescreenPrinted photos and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots. Moire is a phenomenon wheredots may interfere with each other and cause uneven gradation and a stripe pattern in the image.Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect. This setting is OFF by default.NotePage 472 of 628 pagesImage Settings