Adobe ADBCD17648MC Manuel D’Utilisation
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Last updated 7/26/2011
Chapter 3: Import photos
Importing photos
About getting photos
When you begin to use Photoshop
Elements, you can use media files from many sources, whether a camera, scanner,
CD, or a folder on your hard disk. If you simply want to start editing a photo on your hard disk, and you know its
filename and location, use the File
filename and location, use the File
> Open command to browse to the file. To open photos from another source, use
the Photo Downloader in Adobe Bridge, or use the Photoshop
Elements Import option or the Welcome screen to
select the image’s source.
Open a file for editing on your hard disk
❖
Choose File
> Open and browse to the file.
Open a file from a device
❖
Choose File
> Import, select the camera or scanner, and browse to the file.
Open a file from the Welcome screen
1
Choose Window
>
Welcome to open the Welcome screen.
2
Click Import From Camera or Import From Scanner to open Adobe Bridge.
Open a file from Adobe Photo Downloader
❖
Choose File
> Adobe Photo Downloader to open Adobe Bridge Photo Downloader.
Guidelines for getting photos from devices
When downloading image files from a camera or a scanner, follow these guidelines:
1.
Use the Adobe Photo Downloader
For some devices, you may need to install the device software on your computer before downloading files. During
installation, the software may ask whether a specific program will be used to edit the images files. If asked, specify
Photoshop
installation, the software may ask whether a specific program will be used to edit the images files. If asked, specify
Photoshop
Elements.
Some device software starts automatically when you connect and switch on the device. However, using Adobe Photo
Downloader enables you to perform a variety of functions not offered by device software. To obtain image files with
the Adobe Photo Downloader, close any device software that starts automatically.
Downloader enables you to perform a variety of functions not offered by device software. To obtain image files with
the Adobe Photo Downloader, close any device software that starts automatically.
2.
Organize photos during the import process
The Adobe Photo Downloader Advanced dialog box enables you to improve and organize photos while importing
them to your computer. Properly organizing photos during import makes finding and improving them later much
easier and faster.
them to your computer. Properly organizing photos during import makes finding and improving them later much
easier and faster.