Scanning Slides

Always make sure the slide scanner is on before the computer is turned on.
Make sure the slide is placed in the slide scanner before you begin.
Try to put the slide in with the image facing you.
If more than one scanner is connected to the computer you must select the appropriate scanner for scanning slides.
Open the Start menu, by clicking on the the Start button in the lower left hand corner of the computer screen.
Go to Adobe, and launch Adobe PhotoShop.
Open the File menu, select Import, then.
Go to Select Twan_32 Source, select the Nikon Scan 2.1 slide scanner.

Step 2: Scan

Once you have the correct scanner picked and the slide positioned correctly you are now ready to scan.
Open the Start menu, by clicking on the Start button in lower left hand corner of the computer screen.
Go to Adobe, and launch Adobe PhotoShop.
Open the File menu, select Import, then Twain32
At this point the scanner will make a preview scan. This will appear on the right side of the scanner window.
Look at the image type setting. Generally this is set automatically for you, but confirm that it is set to Millions of colors.
Look at the preview scan again. There should be a black-lined rectangle around your image. By positioning the mouse over one of the edges of the rectangle, you can change the area that the scanner will actually scan by dragging the edges around.
When you are satisfied with the area being scanned, press the final button also displayed on the scanner window.
At this point PhotoShop will scan the picture and create a new file called "Untitled" with your image. Close the scanning window.

Step 3: Save your document

Open the File menu and select Save. The Save As dialog box will appear.
Select the location by clicking on the down arrow located to the right of the Save in: box. (Examples include A Drive, Desktop, or C Drive)
Type the name of your document in the box labeled File name:
Open the File menu and select Save As. Now select type jpeg or gif for use on the web.