14 Chapter 3: Opening and Importing Pictures
About TWAIN
and WIA
TWAIN is interface
software that allows
communication
between a camera and
your computer. Many
digital cameras come
with a TWAIN driver.
WIA is a newer interface
that works similarly
to TWAIN, but often
provides more control
over the device. WIA is
compatible with TWAIN,
but is only available
on some computer
operating systems.
Microsoft Picture It! Express User’s Manual
Opening from a scanner
Picture It! supports two types of scanner formats: TWAIN and WIA. If your
scanner doesn't use a TWAIN or WIA interface, you need to use the software
designed specifically for the make and model of your scanner. Many scanner
manufacturers provide free updates to their drivers on the Web.
Before you attempt to scan a picture, make sure your scanner is connected
properly. The first time you connect your scanner, the Identify Scanner Type
dialog box will open, asking you to identify the type of scanner.
To connect your scanner
1. Install the software that came with your scanner.
2. Turn off your scanner and computer.
3. Attach the connector cable from your scanner to your computer.
4. Turn on your scanner and computer.
Once the scanner is connect and recognized by your computer, you’re ready
to scan.