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Modifying the Image
This section describes how to modify the image using each of
the following tools:
• Brightness/Contrast
• Color/Light
• Balance Light
• Edge Detect
• Enhance Light
• Noise Reduction
• Sharpen
• Sharpen More
• Smooth
• Smooth More
NOTE: Each tool has a specific purpose. Therefore, some tools
may not be appropriate for a particular image. Prac-
tice using the tools to learn how they operate. Click
Restore at any time to start over.
Brightness/Contrast Tools
Use the brightness/contrast tools to brighten or darken the
entire image and/or to increase or decrease the contrast of light
and dark elements in the entire image.
Brightness — Use this slide control to adjust the brightness
for the image.
Move the control to the left to darken the image. Move it to the
right to lighten the image. As you move the control, the image
reflects the changes. The brightness chart (if displayed) also
reflects the changes.
Contrast — Use this slide control to adjust the contrast for the
image.
Move the control to the left to decrease image contrast. Move
it to the right to increase image contrast. As you move the con-
trol, the image reflects the changes. The brightness chart (if
displayed) also reflects the changes.