Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors withScanGear (Scanner Driver)Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear(Scanner Driver)The following sections provide you with tips and know-how on advanced scanning techniques involvingcolor/brightness adjustment, etc.Sharpening out-of-focus photos, reducing dust and scratches, and correcting faded colorsCorrecting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.)Previewing and changing the color tone of the entire image to scanAdjusting Colors Using a Color PatternBrightening colors that have faded with time or due to colorcastAdjusting Saturation and Color BalanceAdjusting images that are too dark or bright, or too flat due to lack of contrastAdjusting Brightness and ContrastAdjusting the color tone using histogram (a graph showing brightness distribution)Adjusting HistogramAdjusting the image brightness using tone curve (a graph of brightness balance)Adjusting Tone CurveSharpening characters in text documents or reducing show-through effectsSetting ThresholdPage topPage 594 of 947 pagesCorrecting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)