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For Topaz tutorials and resources please visit: http://www.topazlabs.com/tutorials2

Bundle Programs

Ultimate control over im-age exposure, detail, and color gives you the power to make your photos pop.

Specializes in creating crisp and stylized images. Also features extensive smooth-ing capabilities.

Advanced noise reduction filters noise while maximiz-ing and retaining image detail simply and effort-lessly.

Takes any of your regular photos and effortlessly turn them into beautiful works of art.

Specializes in overall image improvement. Features sharpening, reconstruct-ing, enlarging, high-quality noise removal and JPEG artifact damage tools.

Advanced JPEG artifact reduction filters eliminate JPEG compression artifacts while preserving image detail like never before.

3 levels of intricate and spe-cific detail enhancement for naturally enhanced images with no halos.

Bring the power of Topaz to your Aperture, iPhoto and Lightoom work-flow with the new Fusion Express plug-in.

Remove unwanted backgrounds from your digital images quickly and easily with the new Topaz ReMask.

For Topaz tutorials and resources please visit: http://www.topazlabs.com/tutorials

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction

A. Introduction 4

II. Installation

A. Installation 5

B. Mac Installation 6

C. Windows Installation 7

E. Licensing 8

F. Extended Setup 9

III. Host-Specific Installation (Windows)

A. Irfanview 10

B. Accessing Topaz in Lightroom 11

C. Accessing Topaz in iPhoto 12

III. Fusion Express Setup (Mac)

A. Installation 13

B. Aperture Setup 15

C. Lightroom Setup 18

D. iPhoto Setup 27

IV. Additional Resources

A. FAQs 34

B. Conect with Topaz 35

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase. We hope that you enjoy your new Topaz software and that the programs will help you enhance your

vision with your Photography and design work. Topaz software specializes in simplifying your post-processing tasks, while deliver-

ing a set of high-powered tools to improve project quality while expediting the workflow.

Getting started with your new Topaz software is quick and easy. If you have not done so already, please go online and register

your 12-character show key found on your disc, so that you can receive your bundle license key. You can do this online at:

www.topazlabs.com/showkeys.php

Once you receive your Topaz Photoshop Bundle key, you can begin installing your software. Please see page 5 for more details.

Please note, if any of the following applies to your system setup then please also see the Extended Setup section on page 9.1. Have your Photoshop or Elements program installed in a non default location.2. Have more than one version of Photoshop on your computer.3. Want to use Topaz in more than one compatible version of Photoshop and / or Photoshop Elements on the same computer.

We routinely update our software to give you the latest in technology, functionality and convenience. You can check for updates

and download them online at: www.topazlabs.com/downloads. When you do this, you will use your same bundle key to register

the new versions.


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Installation

The first thing you will need to do is run the program installers for your new Topaz software. Please make sure that Photoshop

(or your other editing program) is closed before you begin the installation.

Also, please also make sure that you are NOT running any software updates on your computer while trying to install.

Please insert your Topaz program disc and select either Mac or Windows to begin.

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Mac Installation

IMPORTANT: If you want to use Mac in Aperture, Lightroom or iPhoto on Mac, then please install ONLY the Fusion Express file

and follow the setup steps listed in the Fusion Express setup starting on page 13. You will also need an OS of 10.5 or higher for

Fusion Express. (Using Fusion Express will also make your plug-ins accessible in Photoshop or Elements if you still wish to use

them there as well.)

Please double-click on the psbundle.dmg to run the installer. Then follow the on screen commands and agree to the license terms. The installer will automatically install the plug-ins into your Photoshop or Photoshop Elements program for you.


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Windows Installation

IMPORTANT: At this time Fusion Express for Lightroom Windows is not yet available. To receive notification when it becomes

available, please sign up for the Topaz newsletter online at: www.topazlabs.com/list

For Windows, you will need to install each Topaz program individually. Please double-click on the Topaz Adjust file (or any Topaz

program of your choice) double-click on the 32-bit Windows installer it will be the Program Name_setup.msi to run the install-

er. Then follow the on screen commands and agree to the license terms. The installer will automatically install the plug-ins into

your Photoshop or Photoshop Elements program for you. To use Topaz in Irfanview, Paint Shop Pro or Photo Impact, please see

the host specific installation section starting on page 10.

Please note: If you are a 64-bit Photoshop user you will need to also install the Program Name_ x64setup file immediately

after you install the regular set up file.

Please repeat this process for each of your Topaz bundle programs.

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Licensing

Once installation is complete, you can enter your bundle license key and begin using your new Topaz software. To do this, please open up an image in Photoshop.

Please note: In order to access your Topaz filters, your image will need to be 8-bit or 16-bit and in RGB color mode.

Then go to Filter -> Topaz Labs and select Topaz Adjust. Once the interface loads, please click on Menu and select Enter Key. You can then enter your name and your bundle license key.

You will need to repeat this step for each of your Topaz programs. After you have done this you are ready to use your software!

*Please note that your Activation boxes may appear different in color and / or style.


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Extended Setup

Non Default Setup

If you have your Photoshop application installed in a non default location (nested in a folder or subfolder), then Topaz may not

be able to find it when it is installing. To manually add the plug-in files to your Photoshop folder after you install please go to:

MAC: HD -> Library -> Application Support -> Topaz Labs -> Program Name -> Plug-ins

WINDOWS: C:\ Program Files \ Topaz Labs \ Program Name \ Plug-ins

Once you locate the plug-ins here, create a shortcut (alias) of the plug-in and put it in your Photoshop plug-ins folder.

Then restart Photoshop and you should be able to access it.

To access your Photoshop plug-ins file please go to:

MAC: HD -> Applications -> Photoshop CSX -> Plug-ins.

WINDOWS: C:\ Program Files \ Adobe \ Photoshop CSx \ Plug-ins

Use in More than One Editing Program

If you want to use your Topaz software in more than one compatible version of Photoshop or Elements you may do so. To set

this up, please go to your Photoshop plug-ins folder that currently has your Topaz plug-ins, and copy the plug-in files then put

them in the plug-ins folder of your other Photoshop version. To access your Photoshop files follow the directions above.

Then restart Photoshop and you should be able to access it.

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Irfanview Installation

How to install Topaz Adjust in Irfanview1. Make sure that you have downloaded and installed the 8bf plug-in add-on, available on the Irfanview webpage. (http://www.software.com/irfanview-plugin)

2. Open Irfanview and go to Image -> Effects -> Adobe 8BF filters.

3. In the screen that pops up, select Add 8BF filters and navigate to the C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\To-paz Adjust 4 \Plug-ins folder and click OK. You will then see Topaz Adjust 4 in the Available/Loadable 8BF Filters section.

4. To use Topaz Adjust 4 in the future, simply go to Image -> Effects> Adobe 8BF filters again and select Topaz Adjust 4.


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Paint Shop Pro Installation

How to install Topaz Adjust in Paintshop Pro 1. First launch PaintShop Pro.

2. Go to Menu file -> Preferences -> File Locations. Select Plug-ins from the File Types list and click Add.

3. Choose C:\Program Files\Topaz Labs\Topaz Adjust 4 plug-ins and click OK.

4. Topaz Adjust 4 is now available to use. Simply go to Effects -> Plug-ins and select Topaz Adjust 4.

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Photo Impact Installation

How to install Topaz Adjust in Photo Impact 1. First launch Photo Impact.

2. Go to File -> Preferences -> General or use shortcut key F6.

3. Select Plug-ins from the Categories list.

Then click on the button and browse to find the Adjust 4 plug-in folder located in: C:\Program Files\To-paz Labs\Topaz Adjust 4 plug-ins and then click OK.

4. Restart Photo Impact. Go to Menu -> Effect to access plug-in.


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Fusion Express Installation

Mac Dmg

OverviewTopaz Fusion Express is a plug-in, which means it wont run by itself and requires one of the following host programs:

Apple Aperture, Apple iPhoto or Adobe Lighroom. You will also need a Mac OS of 10.5 or higher for Fusion Express.

To Install Topaz Fusion Express1. Close Aperture, Lightroom or iPhoto.2. Double-click on the Topaz Fusion Express dmg (Mac) file to access the installer.

3. Double-click on the topazfusion_install package to launch the Topaz Fusion installer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Fusion Express Installation

4. Your Topaz plug-ins will automatically be installed in your Fusion Express folder Aperture. However, for Lightroom and iPhoto you will need to take a few additional steps to load them before use.

Entering Your KeyAlthough Topaz Fusion does not require a key, you will still need to enter your license key or trial key for your individual Topaz pro-grams. Entering your trial key allows you to save your projects and print them during your evaluation period. Entering your license key allows you to do the same, except without any time limitations.

1. Start by opening up an image in Aperture, Lightroom or iPhoto. 2. Go to Image-> Edit With -> Topaz Fusion Express -> Program Name -> Run -> Menu -> Enter key.

3. You can then copy and paste or type your key in.

You will need to repeat this step for each of your Topaz programs. After you have done this you are ready to use your software!

*Please note that your Activation boxes may appear different in color and / or style.


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Fusion Express + Aperture

How to access your Topaz plug-ins in ApertureTopaz Fusion Express works as a standard Aperture plug-in. After installing Topaz Fusion Express a menu option will be added un-der Images -> Edit With.

To access Topaz follow these simple steps:

1. First launch Aperture and open up the desired project folder.

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2. Go to Image-> Edit With -> Topaz Fusion Express to access the Fusion Express program selection menu.


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3. Choose the Topaz filter that you wish to use and click Run.

4. Your Topaz interface will then load, allowing you to make your image adjustments.

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Fusion Express + Lightroom Setup

How to access your Topaz plug-ins in Lightroom

Before you start using Topaz Fusion Express in Lightroom, you need to configure Topaz Fusion Express as the external editor for Lightroom. (Photoshop is configured in Lightroom as the default external editor)

To configure Topaz Fusion Express as the Additional External Editor follow these simple steps:

Go to: Lightroom -> Preferences


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External Editing ConfigurationNavigate to the External Editing section. You will need to make several selections here in order to configure Lightrooms external editing options, and to set Topaz Fusion Express as your default external editor.


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Under the External Editing section you will need to make the following selections:


4 Bit DepthSelects the Bit Depth settings for Lightroom.

2. File FormatSelects the file format for images.

1. ApplicationSets Topaz Fusion Express as the default editing application.

3. Color SpaceSelects the Color Space settings for Lightroom.

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1. ApplicationUnder this section that you will need to set Topaz Fusion Express as your default external editor.

For Mac find it here: HD -> Library -> Application Support -> Topaz Labs -> Fusion Express

Select the Topaz Fusion Express program and select Open or Choose


Important: You MUST first go to your Macintosh HD, then navigate to Library -> Application Support -> Topaz Labs -> Fusion Exp -> Topaz Fusion Express. Failure to do so, will make the necessary file inaccessible.

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2. File FormatSelect TIFF in the File Format pull-down menu.



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3. Color SpaceSelect ProPhoto RGB for Color Space to best preserve color details from Lighroom.


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3. Bit DepthSelect 16 bits / component. It is recommended to use this setting to best preserve color details.



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After configuring Topaz Fusion Express as the additional External Editor in Lightroom, a menu item called, Edit in TopazFusionEx-press .., is added under Lightrooms Photo -> Edit In pull-up menu.

Fusion Express + Lightroom

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Once the Topaz Fusion Express menu loads, choose the Topaz filter that you wish to use and click Run.

Your Topaz interface will then load allowing you to make your image adjustments.



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How to access your Topaz plug-ins in iPhotoBefore you start using Topaz Fusion Express in iPhoto, you need to configure Topaz Fusion Express as the external editor for iPho-to.

To configure Topaz Fusion Express as the Additional External Editor follow these simple steps:

Fusion Express + iPhoto Setup

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External Editing ConfigurationNavigate to the General section. You will need to make several selections here in order to configure iPhotos external editing options, and to set Topaz Fusion Express as your default external editor.



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Under the General section you will need to set Topaz Fusion Express as your default external editor.

Find it here: HD -> Library -> Application Support -> Topaz Labs -> Fusion Exp

Select the Topaz Fusion Express program and select Open.


Important: You MUST first go to your Macintosh HD, then navigate to Library -> Application Support -> Topaz Labs -> Fusion Exp -> Topaz Fusion Express. Failure to do so, will make the necessary file inaccessible.

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iPhotos edit photo option should now show Topaz Fusion Express as your default external editor.



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Next, go to the Advanced section and select the box next to Save edits as 16-bit TIFF Files.


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After configuring Topaz Fusion Express as the additional External Editor in iPhoto, you can access your Topaz programs by clicking on the Edit button at the bottom of the iPhoto interface. This will load the Topaz Fusion Express program menu so that you can select the Topaz program that you wish to edit with.



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Once the Topaz Fusion Express menu loads, choose the Topaz filter that you wish to use and click Run.

Your Topaz interface will then load allowing you to make your image adjustments.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I enter my key?To enter your key please open an image in Photoshop and go to Filter -> Topaz Labs -> Adjust 4 -> Menu -> Enter Key. You can then copy & paste or type in your license key and then select OK. If you are using Fusion, open a Topaz pro-gram via the Fusion menu and when the interface loads click on Menu -> Enter Key.

My Topaz bundle key doesnt work!There are a couple of reasons why Topaz might think your key is invalid.

When you go to enter your key please check the following:

1. Please verify that you are entering the key in the Activa-tion Code field and not the Name field as this is some-times confusing.

2. Make sure that as youre entering the key you have noth-ing in the space beforehand. This means clicking, pressing Ctrl-A, and hitting Delete to make sure that absolutely noth-ing is in that field before you paste in the key.

If you are typing it in please make sure that you are entering the dashes but it is always easier to just copy & paste.

My Topaz filters are grayed out in the filter menu. Please make sure that you are using a 8-bit or 16-bit image that is in RGB color mode. This will allow you to access your Topaz programs.

How do I access the program user guides??You can also view your program user guides for more infor-mation on program features and sample workflows. You can access your user guide from within each program by going to Menu -> User Guide.

MAC: HD -> Library -> Application Support -> Topaz

Labs -> Adjust 4 -> Docs

WINDOWS: Computer -> C:/ -> Program Files -> Topaz

Labs -> Topaz Adjust 4 -> Docs

Do you have any other program tutorials?Yes, please visit: http://www.topazlabs.com/tutorials/

I have a question not listed here. Please visit our knowledge base online at: http://www.topazlabs.com/support/kb/

If you are not able to find the answer there then please visit our new Topaz Forum online at: www.topazlabs.com/forum or email customer support at: [email protected]


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Connect with Topaz

Follow us on Twitter for notifications of recent news and easily get in touch with us

whenever you feel like it!

Find us on our Facebook page and network with other Topaz users!

Participate in the entirely user-led Topaz Flickr group for a helpful and highly active community for Topaz Photoshop plug-ins!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with any newly released product video

tutorials!

Check out our new Forum and our blog for tutorials, tips and updates from Topaz Labs!

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