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Damaged or poor quality images occur often. Even experienced users of high end photo editing software are regularly unable to upgrade image quality to their satisfaction. High end software usually is complex, focused on the designing process and, in many cases, simply lacking the tools to make perfect image enhancements.

With I-Tricks 2 you can correct discolorations in photographs, repair damaged images, remove interfering scanning or JPG patterns and restore detail and focus. A combination of superior tools (self-adjusting, advanced filters and interpolation methods) and a very simple user interface will allow you to repair or enhance an image to perfection in no time at all.

Shortcut I-Tricks is the ideal tool for the repair and enhancement of digital images for all your requirements in DTP, the Internet, Photography and Scanning.

STARTING THE SOFTWARE

1) Double click the Setup.exe and follow the instruction displayed on screen. When you have obtained the software as a digital file, e.g. downloaded it, there are two possible variants. A) You have a zipped or stuffed file or B) you have the Setup.exe. When you have a zipped or stuffed file (recognizable by the compression icon) you need to have WinZip, StuffIT or a different program that supports these files.

If you have the Setup file you can proceed by double clicking this file. The installation will start and you will have to follow the instructions displayed on screen

2) After installation on the Windows operating system the program can be found in the Start menu > Programs> Shortcut> I-Tricks 2. By clicking on the name of the software it will be started.

On the Macintosh operating system you have to click on the program executable, that can be found in the location on you harddisk where you have installed it.

On both Mac OS and Windows operating systems you can start the software by clicking on the desktop icon if you selected to create a desktop icon during the installation procedure of the software.

3) After starting the software, on Windows computers the program will use the default language that has been selected during the installation procedure. If you do not like this setting you can change the language to any of the other supported languages by going to the options menu > languages and selecting the appropriate language. The program will immediately switch to the selected language and next time the software will start up in the newly selected language. By selecting the default option in the language menu, the default operating system language will be used. On the Macintosh platform you will be asked to select your default language during the installation procedure. The following languages are available at the moment: (Check our website for updates)

- English

- French

- German

- Italian

- Dutch

- Japanese (Japan only!)

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QUICK START - STEP BY STEP

Step 1: Open image to repair...

Click on "Open" from the upper toolbar or the filemenu to select an image that you would like to repair.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION

Our software is distributed as Shareware. U may freely install and use this software in demo mode. The demo mode has disabled functionality, e.g. you can not save repaired images. Benefits of registering the software are being able to use the software without limitations, access to the online helpdesk, free updates and discounts on upgrades and other Shortcut products.

You can register the software online trough our website. Please go to: http://www.shortcut.nl/support/register.php to register directly.

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the nature of the anti-piracy security technology built into this product, using illegal keys may lead to software failure or instability.

In addition you can subscribe to our e-mail mailing lists for receiving latest information on software updates and upgrades, new products and other news.

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GETTING SUPPORT: CUSTOMER SERVICE

With this software we attempt to offer you the best possible product support. This manual, the help file, the usage of Hint texts and the information on our website should guarantee optimum satisfaction. You can read the hint texts by positioning your mouse pointer on a button in the program and wait a short moment. The hint texts will appear automatically in a yellow block. Hint texts contain the name or short description of the functionality of the button.

Should you have any difficulties after reading this help file you can visit our website and read the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) section.

Registered users of the software have to right to standard support services like e-mail helpdesk and free online updates. Registered users may also fill out the online helpdesk form or e-mail to our helpdesk at support@shortcutpublishing.com. Please make sure you write down a clear description of your problem or complaint, your registration number, the software version, the system configuration and the e-mail address we can reply to.

With this software we want to offer you the best available and most affordable software. It is easy and fast to learn so you can start right away.

We value your opinion about our software. Therefore we would very much appreciate it if you can inform us of your comments about functionality, expansion, usability, and so forth. To do so you can complete the online feedback form on our website or send us an e-mail to feedback@shortcutpublishing.com.

Thanks in advance for your opinion and help on improving the quality of our product.

Note: Please check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page before contacting Customer Service. You will often find the answer there. Save yourself time and the costs of a long distance call.

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ONLINE UPDATE

Shortcut I-Tricks 2 automatically checks online for newer versions. To manually check and download newer versions please visit: http://www.shortcut.nl/download/update.php

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SEND FEEDBACK / REQUESTS FOR FEATURES

We value your opinion on our software product. Therefore we appreciate any feedback about your overall opinion, new functionality or usability, likewise if you have any remarks please fill out our support form at http://www.shortcut.nl/support/feedback.php or you can send an e-mail to feedback@shortcutpublishing.com. Use "I-Tricks 2 Feedback" as subject of your e-mail.

Thanks in advance for your opinion and help on improving the quality of our product.

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KNOWN ISSUES

There are currently no known issues. For the latest information please visit the support section of our website.

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BUG REPORTS

If you experience something you think might be a bug in I-Tricks 2, please report it by sending a message to bugreport@shortcut.nl. Describe what you did (if anything), what happened and what version of the software you have. Please use the form below for bug reports:

Error message :

Visual description :

Processor brand/type :

Processor speed (MHZ) :

Memory (RAM) :

Free Disk Space on installation drive :

Video Adapter :

Video driver version(s) :

OS version :

I-Tricks 2 version :

Serial Number (if available) :

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SHORTCUT WEBSITE

For the latest information on Shortcut I-Tricks 2 and all our other products please visit our website:

http://www.shortcutpublishing.com/

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ORDERING INFORMATION

If you like this Shortcut software product and would like to use it with all its benefits in full you can order the product online or if you prefer to receive a full packaged product with manual and CD-ROM you can contact one of the local authorized resellers near you. They are listed on our website in the Find a local store section.

For more information read the provided Order.txt

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All title and intellectual property rights in and related to this Software Product, including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text, shortcuts and Applets incorporated into the Software Product, the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the Software Product are owned by Shortcut or its suppliers. The software code constitutes a valuable trade secret and confidential information owned by Shortcut or its suppliers. The Software Product is protected by the Netherlands intellectual property laws, by international treaties and by the applicable law of the country where the Software Product is used. You should therefore consider and treat the Software Product as any other material encumbered with a copyright. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the Software Product.

Stock files:

Unless expressly stated otherwise in the Read Me files or other files associated with the Software product and/or Stock files that might contain any specific rights and restrictions in connection with these types of materials, you may use the Stock files accompanying the Software Product ONLY for testing the Software product. You may not show, modify, reproduce and distribute the Stock files accompanying the Software Product. Stock files may not be used for the production of libellous, fraudulent, vile, obscene or pornographic materials or of any materials that violate the intellectual property of a third party or in any other illegal manner whatsoever. You may not claim any trademark rights in the Stock files or in any works derived from these.

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Copyright 1999-2003. This product is the property of Shortcut Software Development B.V. and is copyrighted. Any reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Shortcut, the Shortcut arrow, S-Spline and I-Tricks are registered trademarks of Shortcut Software Development B.V.. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. For detailed information we direct you to the End User license agreement of our software (EULA) that is available online from our website.

Internet-site : http://www.shortcutpublishing.com

e-mail : info@shortcutpublishing.com

Thank you for purchasing our software!

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Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP and higher

Macintosh OS 8.6+ (PPC), OS 9, OS X and higher

ISBN-number PC: 90-77037-13-6 | Product code PC: IT-2D-PC-ESD

ISBN-number Mac: 90-77037-12-8 | Product code Mac: IT-2D-MAC-ESD