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Datacolor Spyder3 Elite User Manual

Datacolor Spyder3 Elite
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Spyder3 Help Index
Welcome Screen: An overview of the application.
Before You Begin: Preparatory Steps.
New Display: Define whether a new display is to be calibrated.
Select Display: Choose which display to work with.
Current Settings: Shows current choice of calibration settings.
Select Gamma: Choose or define a gamma selection.
Select Response Curve: Select a non-Gamma curve.
Create Response Curve: Define your own custom response curve.
Select White Point: Choose a whitepoint value or create your own.
Display Type: Select type of device to calibrate (first time only).
Select Target: Choice from predifined calibration targets.
Select Ambient Light Compensation: Decide if you wish to correct for ambient light.
Ambient Light Analysis: identify and adjust your ambient light level.
Select Luminance Mode: Decide if you wish to target specific brightness endpoints.
Measured Luminance Mode: Uses your Spyder to define black and white.
Specify Luminance Values: Allows user to enter values for black and white.
Identify Controls: Designate what general controls your display offers (part of the New
Display Assistant).
Identify Color Controls: Designate what color controls your display offers (part of the
New Display Assistant).
Adjust RGB Gain Controls: Adjust the color of white with RGB Gain Controls (an
advanced option activated in Preferences).
Adjust Kelvin Slider: Adjust the color of white with a color temperature Slider.
Adjust Kelvin Preset: Adjust the color of white with a color temperature Preset.
Reset Factory Defaults: Info on resetting your display to factory default settings.
Set Black Luminance: Adjusting Black on displays that have a black control.
Set White Luminance: Adjusting White Luminance and related controls.
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Datacolor Spyder3 Elite Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeColorimeter
Display CalibrationYes
SoftwareSpyder3Elite
Light SourceLED
InterfaceUSB
Supported Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
CompatibilityCRT, LCD
Software CompatibilitySpyder3Elite Software
Display Technology SupportedLCD, CRT
Calibration FeaturesAmbient light measurement
Device TypeDisplay Calibration Device

Summary

Before You Begin

Display Settings

Configure display settings before calibration, e.g., 24-bit color.

Lighting Conditions For Monitors

Maintain stable ambient lighting for consistent monitor calibration.

Lighting Conditions For Projectors

Ensure projector calibration room is as dark as practical.

Select Gamma

Select White Point

Select Target Values

Identify Controls

Brightness and Contrast

Controls for adjusting Black and White Luminance levels.

Identify Color Controls

Check Calibration

Expert Console

Information Window

ICC Settings

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