View and Save Micro-materials

A how to guide for using Powerscan 3000 Microform readers

Helpful Hints

When beginning a project, the Auto Adjust button (located in the Adjust tab) will will take care of a lot of fine tuning for you:

Use the magnifier (located in the Home tab) so look at text and images close up without having to zoom in:

When you are done with a microfilm reel, use the rewind button. To activate it, open the drawer so that the panes of glass are separated.

Troubleshooting

Below are some common performance issues that can be quickly fixed using buttons in the "Adjust" tab:

Text and images appear backwards

Mirror Button

Text and images appear as white on black

Document is upside down or sideways

Rotate

Document is crooked

Manual Straighten

Text and images are blurry

Focus