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Scanning basics

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Class overview
Scanning basics A scanner or HP All-in-One is a great tool for capturing photos, negatives and slides for long-term storage or for sharing with others. Whether you're a scrapbooker, quilter, family historian, eBay maven, photo crafter or simply want to reduce paper clutter, you'll learn how to scan and edit documents, understand the basics of using your scanner effectively and get some tips and inspiring ideas to help you get more from your scanner.
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What you'll learn
  • Learn the basics of scanning photos, negatives, slides and documents
  • Discover how scanning records and documents can organize your life and cut down on clutter
  • Find out how to scan large documents, fragile items, newspaper clippings, objects and more
  • Get scanning tips for scrapbookers, quilters, amateur genealogists and photo crafters
  • Explore storage options and creative uses for scanned images
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Lessons
» Lesson 1: What you can do with a scanner and how to choose one
We'll begin with an overview of the many ways you can use a digital scanner for hobbies, creative pursuits, reducing paper clutter and more. If you're in the market for a scanner, you'll explore what features are available and which ones are the best fit for your needs.
Lesson 2: Tips and tricks on scanning pictures
This lesson gives you the background you need for successful photo scans! You'll explore resolution and color support as well as cropping and resizing your photos. You'll also learn how to choose the right file formats for your scans.
Lesson 3: Scanning negatives, slides, documents and more
This lesson offers tips on scanning photo negatives and slides, as well as three-dimensional objects. You'll also find special scanner tips for scrapbookers, quilters and eBay sellers.
Lesson 4: Reduce paper clutter and manage your documents digitally
Learn tips and ideas for reducing paper clutter by scanning your documents for easy digital storage. You'll also learn how to scan newspaper articles, create PDFs as you scan (if your scanner has that feature), use OCR, scan genealogy and family history projects and more.
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Instructor
Karin Rex
Karin Rex
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Karin Rex is a nationally known technology trainer who frequently writes and speaks on various facets of technology and all things geeky. Since 1989, Karin has owned ComputerEase a Pennsylvania-based computer training and technical writing company. When she is not here teaching online, Karin devotes her time to writing (technical and general), course development (for both online and classroom delivery), consulting and public speaking.
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Class reviews

cherriebag
Nov 22, 2009

Scanning basics lessons

The course was very informative and easy to understanding. Now I can do better work with the printer. Thank you for good classes.

sford6720
Nov 16, 2009

Cancelling Scanning Class

My name is sf6720 .The reason I am writing is I am not available to take this class right now,I am interested in the class, but I need to cancel it for now. Thank you for understanding.

troutman29
Nov 14, 2009
(Edited about 10 days ago)

Using scanners

Good lesson...put in favorites for future reference

jamal27
Nov 11, 2009
(Edited about 14 days ago)

scanning basics

its great course 4 bigineers like my self..it dose gave me good nowledge for scanning.
thanks for the instructor

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