Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > ColorAdjustment ButtonsS807Color Adjustment ButtonsThe Color Adjustment Buttons allow you to make fine corrections to the image brightness and colortones. You can adjust the image's overall brightness or contrast, and adjust its highlight and shadowvalues (histogram) or balance (tone curve).ImportantThe Color Adjustment Buttons are not available when you select Color Matching on the ColorSettings tab of the Preferences dialog box.NoteSelectable settings depend on color mode settings.When you adjust the image via the Color Adjustment Buttons, the results will be reflected in thepreview image.Click a Color Adjustment Button to set the following items:(Saturation/Color Balance)Adjust the saturation (vividness) and color tone of the image. Use this function to brighten colors thathave faded with time or due to colorcast. "Colorcast" is a phenomenon where a specific color affectsthe entire picture due to the weather or ambient strong colors.Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance(Brightness/Contrast)Adjust the brightness and contrast of the image. If the image is too dark or too bright, or if the imagequality is flat due to lack of contrast, you can adjust the levels of brightness and contrast.Adjusting Brightness and ContrastPage 547 of 707 pagesColor Adjustment Buttons
