LESSON 3

LESSON 3
Scanning Pictures

This lesson shows how to scan, crop, resize and
insert the scanned picture into Microsoft Word

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Quick Links:
Scan a Picture	Cropping on a MAC	Resizing on a MAC	Inserting Into Word
	Cropping on a PC	Resizing on a PC

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Scan a picture

Turn the scanner on by pressing the power button on the left side.

Place the item on the scanner glass

Make sure the item is in the upper right hand corner.

PC Screens

MAC Screens

Select the "HP Scan" Icon on the PC Desktop
Select the "HP Precision" Icon on the Mac

Then select "Scan Picture" on the PC
Or under the Scan menu at the top Select "New Scan" on the Mac

**OR
Just press the "Start Scan" button on the scanner.

Cropping On a MAC:

Using the mouse, click, hold, and drag over the section that you want to KEEP of the picture. You will see a box for around your picture. Release the mouse when you are finished.

If you make a mistake just click out into the white area and begin again. Once you are satisfied with your picture, go to the "scan" menu and select "save as"

Give your picture a name you will remember and pay attention to where on your computer you are saving it.

You can also change what type of format you want your picture to be on the save screen as well. Go to "format" and select from the different image types.

Cropping on a PC

Using the mouse, click, hold, and drag over the section that you want to KEEP of the picture. You will see a box for around your picture. Release the mouse when you are done.

If you make a mistake just click out into the white area and begin again. Once you are satisfied with your picture, go to the "file" menu and select "save as"

Give your picture a name you will remember and pay attention to where on your computer you are saving it.

You can also change what type of format you want your picture to be on the save screen as well. Go to "save as type" and select from the different image types.

Resizing On a Mac:

In the "Tools" menu select "Resize"

In the new window that pops up - make your sizing selections

Then click on the image of the floppy disk to save your changes. Or select "Scan" and "Save"

Resizing On a PC:

Select the "Resize" option on the window.

Make your size selection the press "ok" and then "File" save.

Inserting into Word:

Open up Microsoft Word. Select the "Insert" menu, then "Picture", then "From File"

Select your image and then click on "Insert"

Lessons:

	Lesson 1 - Review of Printers, Scanners, Cameras, and AR Login/Reports
	Lesson 2 - Two common Printing errors
	Lesson 3 - Scanning
	Lesson 4 - Digital Camera
	Lesson 5 - Accelerated Reader

LESSON 3 Scanning Pictures

Lessons:

LESSON 3
Scanning Pictures