Adobe PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2 - User Manual

Us er Guide

Summary

Fixing Your Photos

Photo Correction Techniques

Using automated tools like Auto Levels, Contrast, and Color Correction.

Retouching Tools

Image Resizing, Cropping, and Layouts

Image Size and Resolution

Cropping and Layout Tools

Using Layers for Image Editing

Layers Fundamentals

Layer Manipulation and Effects

Controlling opacity, blending modes, and applying adjustment/fill layers.

Image Selection Techniques

Selection Tools Overview

Using various tools like marquee, lasso, and magic wand for creating precise selections.

Painting and Editing Images

Color Selection and Tools

Painting and Brush Tools

Utilizing brush, pencil, pattern stamp, and smudge tools with adjustable options.

Transforming and Distorting Images

Basic Transformations

Scaling, rotating, skewing, and applying perspective to layers and shapes.

Distort Filters

Applying Filters, Effects, and Layer Styles

Layer Styles Application

Applying visual effects like glows, bevels, and shadows using predefined layer styles.

Creating Shapes and Text

Text Creation and Formatting

Adding, editing, formatting, and warping text using type tools and options.

Optimizing Images for Web and E-mail

Web Image Optimization

Saving Images and File Formats

Saving Options and Preferences

File Formats and Compression

Understanding various file formats and compression techniques for saving images.

Printing Your Images

Setting Up Print Options

Configuring printer settings, paper size, orientation, and output options.

Positioning and Scaling Images

Color Management for Printing

Adobe PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2 Specifications

General

Platform	Windows, Mac
File Formats Supported	JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP
Release Date	2002
Operating System	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X
Processor	Intel Pentium processor; PowerPC processor
RAM	128MB
Display	800x600 resolution
CD-ROM Drive	Required