Sshelp

NOTE: This helpfile is best read with Acrobat 4.0. Look on the original installation CD or go to: http://www.adobe.com Installation a. Insert the SmartScore CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. NOTE: You will need to refer to the Quick Keys map when editing recognized files until shortcuts are memorized. b. Double-click the file, SSInstall on the CD. This will begin the installation of SmartScore. Enter your name and location. c. We suggest making an alias of the SmartScore directory and placing it on your desktop (highlight SmartScore folder, press command+m and drag to the desktop). d. Drag the sample TIF files from Sample Files directory on the CD to the SmartScore directory. Drag the VistaScan plug-in to the Plug-Ins folder in the SmartScore folder e. Restart you machine and double-click SmartScore icon to open. Quick Tour Since the original printing of the SmartScore manual, recognition has been improved. Therefore, corrections outlined in the Quick Tour have changed quite a bit. However, the sample files are still good a practice aid for learning the program. To start with recognizing a sample file, a. Push the RECOGNITION icon in the Navigator found in the middle of your screen. b. Drag the sample file, FANDANGO.TIF to the “Recognize Files” list. Push the Begin Recognition button. When the file opens, turn to page 13 of the manual and begin. 1 Scanning Music into SmartScore SmartScore will drive most Macintosh scanners that include Photoshop®-type or TWAIN scanning plug-ins. We have included a number of current ones inside Plug-Ins which can be found in the SmartScore folder. If your scanner’s plug-in is not included, do the following: a. Locate your scanner’s plug-in (in Finder: go to File > Find and look for “plug-in”). b. Make an alias of the plug-in (command + m) and drag it to the Plug-In folder of SmartScore. NOTE: It may be necessary to reinstall your scanner’s software if you cannot find the plug-in. Be certain to choose “Install Plug- In” option. Testing your scanner a. In SmartScore, go to File > Scan Music > and choose your plug-in. b. Once selected, your scanner should begin to operate. After having selected your plug-in, you can always initiate scanning by pushing the Scan button of the Navigator or from the Main Toolbar. Navigator Button If your scanner does support plug-ins or your scanner fails to operate, please refer to Scanning Outside of SmartScore. 2 Scanner Settings Once your scanner’s interface is visible, you will want to establish certain presets to acquire the right kind of image at the correct resolution and darkness settings. All scanning software is different, so locating the following controls may take some poking around. Find the controls for RES…