44-1 Creating a monitor profileThis chapter covers features of Adobe Photoshop versions 6.x and 5.x for Windowsand Mac OS. The illustrations show only Mac OS dialog boxes, but the informationand instructions apply equally to the Windows version of Photoshop.Because Photoshop uses a sophisticated color management system, there are severalsetup steps you should take before you begin working. These steps include:• Calibrate your monitor• Adjust Photoshop color settingsCreating a monitor profileYou can use the Adobe Gamma control panel to create and customize an ICC profilethat describes the unique display characteristics of your monitor. This monitor profileenables Photoshop to compensate for the color behavior of the monitor whendisplaying images. As a result, colors previewed on the monitor will more closelymatch colors in your printed output.N OTE : If a profile for your monitor is not available, use the Adobe Gamma controlpanel setup Assistant (Wizard on Windows) to customize an available profile that, at aminimum, has the same type of phosphors as your monitor.T O CREATE A MONITOR PROFILE1. Display the Adobe Gamma control panel by double-clicking its icon in either theWindows or Mac OS Control Panel.2. Click Assistant (Wizard on Windows) if you have not yet selected your monitor profileor want to customize your current profile,.Chapter 4:AdobePhotoshop
