Datacolor Spyder5 Elite - User Manual

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Spyder5 User’s Guide
Spyder
®
5EXPRESS
Hobbyist photographers seeking a simple monitor color calibration solution.
 Next Generation Spyder5 colorimeter with dual purpose lens cap and
counterweight, improved tonal response, and the industry’s only patented 7-
detector optical engine
 See and share your images as you intended with confidence
 Simple 4 step process guides you to a precise calibration giving you
exceptional color accuracy for image display and printing
 “Before and After” evaluation of your calibration results using a professional
Datacolor composite image
 Fast and easy, calibration takes about five minutes to ensure your color
accuracy
 Multiple Monitor Support of all your laptop and desktop monitors including
wide gamut, LED and 4k/5k displays

Datacolor Spyder5 Elite Specifications

General

Type	Colorimeter
Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Software	Spyder5Elite software
Function	Monitor Calibration
Display Analysis	Yes
Ambient Light Measurement	Yes
Multiple Monitor Support	Yes
Display Types Supported	LCD, LED, OLED
Measurement Technology	Colorimeter
Color Gamut	sRGB, AdobeRGB
Device Type	Monitor calibration

Summary

Getting Started

System Requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware and software for operation.

Serialization and Activation

Guides through the software activation and product registration process.

Spyder5 EXPRESS Calibration

Welcome Screen

Initial screen guiding through the calibration process.

Select Display

Choose the display to calibrate from a list.

Display Type

Select whether the display is desktop or laptop.

Make and Model Identification

Identify the manufacturer and model of the display.

Calibration Procedure

Instructions on placing the Spyder unit for measurement.

Save Profile

Name and save the generated monitor profile.

SpyderProof Image Comparison

Compare calibrated vs. uncalibrated images.

Spyder5 PRO Calibration

Welcome Screen

Initial screen guiding through the calibration process.

Identify Controls

Specify monitor's brightness and Kelvin preset controls.

Calibration Settings

Choose target values like Gamma, White Point, and Brightness.

Measuring Room Light

Measure ambient light conditions for calibration.

ReCAL

Recalibrate the display to save time.

CheckCAL

Check the accuracy of the current calibration.

Display Analysis

Perform tests to assess monitor strengths and weaknesses.

Spyder5 ELITE Advanced Calibration

Welcome Screen

Initial screen guiding through the calibration process.

Select Workflow

Choose calibration mode: Assistant, StudioMatch, Expert.

StudioMatch

Match multiple displays for consistent color.

Expert Console

Access all calibration settings for full control.

SpyderTune

Adjust settings to match monitors with different backlights.

Display Analysis

Perform tests to assess monitor strengths and weaknesses.

Reference Information

Glossary of Terms

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answers to common user queries about the product.