How to Scan with Your Tablet Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get yourself a way to elevate and hold your device at a steady height.

   Technically, you can just hold it and do it, but if you are going to scan more than a couple of items, you want it held for you.
   
   Here is a box that is about 13–14 inches (33.0–35.6 cm) deep.
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   Step 2: Remove at least one side of the box.

   You will need to light up what you are scanning.
   
   You can use sunlight or artificial light. , You use the bottom (if it's a cardboard box), because it will make your platform that much sturdier., You could make it elliptical or rectangular.
   
   Here, a rectangular shape is used.
   
   Cut it in the center of the box. (Best location). ,, There are free ones and ones that you can buy.
   
   The difference is usually what you can do with the images once you are done. , This is telling the software that you want to scan, not use an image you have., The advantage of the platform is there is no movement once your hand is removed from it., This will scan the item. , This app allows you to alter what you get by adjusting the green circles.
   
   Here you see the adjusted scan. , This will bring you to the completed scan and give you options for altering it. ,
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   Step 3: Turn the box over so that you are looking at the bottom of it.

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   Step 4: Cut a hole.

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   Step 5: Place your tablet (or smart phone) on top of your platform.

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   Step 6: Turn on your scanning app.

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   Step 7: Press the camera lens.

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   Step 8: Locate what you are scanning and your device to get the best shot you can get.

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   Step 9: Press the camera icon.

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    Step 10: Adjust what you want from the image.

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    Step 11: Once you have it the way you want it

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    Step 12: press Next.

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    Step 13: Once done

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    Step 14: press Save.

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