Califone CM1-USB User Manual

CM1-USB

Microscope

User Manual

Table of Contents

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2

2. PACKAGE CONTENTS 4

3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4

4. SETUP AND INSTALLATION 5

5. BASIC OPERATION 6

5.1 VIEWING AND FOCUSING IMAGES 6

5.2 LIGHT SETTING 6

5.2 CAPTURING IMAGES 7

5.3 DISPLAYING IMAGES 7

5.4 FILTERING IMAGES 8

5.5 SELECTING IMAGE RESOLUTION (SIZE) 9

6. SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES 10

7. WARRANTY 11

CM1-USB
Microscope

Thank you for purchasing the Califone® CM1-USB Microscope.

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using this product, read the instruction manual for important safety
information. Please retain this manual for future reference and warranty
information.

Troubleshooting & Servicing
Do not attempt to service or repair the device yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualied service personnel. Do not attempt to modify the device in any
way. Doing so could invalidate your warranty.

Moisture and heat sources

Do not use this apparatus near water (for example, sinks, baths, pools) or
expose it to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing liquids. Do not expose
the unit to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.

Cleaning

When cleaning the device, please use a soft, dry cloth. Never use
benzene, paint-thinner, or other chemicals on the device.

Location

Place the device in stable location, so it will not fall causing damage to
the device or bodily harm.

Intended use

The product may only be used with the original parts intended for it. The
product may only be used in closed and dry rooms. The intended use
includes adherence to the specied installation instructions. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damage arising due to improper use.

WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The unit’s circuitry may cause interference to nearby radios. To prevent
interference, either switch the unit off or move away from the affected
radio.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.

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NOTE: Shielded cables may be required to be used with this unit to en­sure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

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2. PACKAGE CONTENTS

The following materials are included.

• CM1-USB Microscope

• Microscope Stand

• Installation CD

• User Manual

Unpacking the Unit

Inspect the unit once the packaging has been opened for any damage
that occurred during shipping and contact us immediately. Please keep
the packing material for further use.

3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

4. SETUP AND INSTALLATION

1. Insert the driver/
application disc into
the CD-ROM drive.
The installer screen
will automatically open.
Click the button with the
name of your computer
operating system to install
the appropriate software.

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1. CM1-USB Microscope

2. Microscope Stand

3. Focus Wheel

4. Capture Button

5. Light Adjustment

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2. Click Next.

3. Click Finish.

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4. Once the installation
is nished, restart your
computer or manually
restart. Once restarted,
then plug the microscope
into the USB port on your
PC. The system may
perform some additional
operations to complete
the installation. Please
allow the system to con­tinue the installation and
click nish when done.
You may be prompted whether to “Continue or Stop” the installation.
Please click the “Continue” button.

5. When installation is completed, you will nd the shortcut to launch
the program in Start Menu->Programs->”Califone CM1-USB
Microscope”->“Califone CM1-USB Microscope”.

5. BASIC OPERATION

NOTE: Avoid touching the lens with ngers or sharp objects which could damage the lens.
Use a soft, clean cloth for cleaning. Avoid dropping the microscope. Severe shock to the
microscope can cause damage to the lens or electronics.

5.1 Viewing and Focusing Images

• Click the “Califone CM1­USB Microscope“ shortcut
and the image from the
microscope will be displayed
in real-time. If the image
is not displayed and you
have another device
such as a webcam, you
may need to select the
“Devices” menu and change
the input.

• Adjust the wheel to manually
focus.

5.2 Light Setting

Scroll the light adjustment to the
desired setting.

5.3 Capturing Images

• Press the button on the microscope to take a snapshot of the image.

• The snapshot will display on the PC screen.

• Adjust capture settings and lters

5.4 Displaying Images

Click the “Califone CM1-USB Microscope“ shortcut and the image from the
microscope will be displayed in real-time. If the image is not displayed and
you have another device such as a webcam, you may need to select the
“Devices” menu and change the input.

A: Select Video Capture Pin B: Choose the desired resolution

5.5 Filtering Images

Different microscope lters can be used to highlight various features of the
captured image.

Light Enhanced Moc Square Bace Filter

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Color 3D Filter B/W 3D Filter

Reverse Tone Fitler

Filter (Red)

5.6 Selecting Image Resolution (Size)

Filter (Blue)

Filter (Green)

6. SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

General

Operating System Compatibility Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7

Sensor 1.3 MegaPixel Color CMOS

Lens F2.4 2P M12 Lens

USB Cable Length 4 ft

Focus Range Manual Focus from 50 mm-Innite

Image Resolution Settings 1280x1024, 800x600, 640x480,

Magnication 25x or 200x (depending on focus

Color Resolution 24-bit

Frame Rate Max:30 f/s Under 600 Lux Brightness

Flicker Control 50 Hz/60 Hz Option

Video Capture Format AVI

Capture Driver Compatibility TWAIN / VFW / Direct Show AP

USB Compatibility USB1.1 & USB2.0

Snap Shot Capability Software and Hardware

Transmission Rate 320x240 30F/s, 640x480 15F/s

Signal/Noise Ratio > 48dB (30F/s 220LUX)

Dynamic Range > 72dB

Built-in Image Compression

32-bit & 64-bit

352x288, 320x240, 160x120

wheel setting)

(Driver)

• Automatic brightness adjustment
with integrated bright white LEDs
for lighting the subject

• Automatic color compensation

A: Select Video Capture Pin B: Choose the desired resolution

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Minimum System requirements

• IBM PC or compatible PC or laptop with USB port

• Pentium 700MHz

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 Operating Systems

• 20MB free HD space

• CD-ROM drive

• 32MB RAM

• VGA card w/ DirectX support

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7. WARRANTY

Califone warrants this product to be free from defective material
and workmanship for one year from the purchase date. Our “Project
Intercept” Customer Satisfaction program will replace defective parts and
repair malfunctioning equipment under this warranty when the defect
occurs under normal use.

All Damage Claims Must Be Made With the Freight Carrier

Notify the freight carrier immediately if you observe any damage to the
shipping carton or product. Repack the unit in the carton and await
inspection by the carrier’s claim agent. Notify your dealer of the pending
freight claim.

Returning Your Unit for Service or Repairs

Should your unit require service, contact our Customer Service
Department online at califone.com/techsupport or via email warranty@
califone.com or by phone at 800-722-0500 / 818-407-2400 to rst obtain
an RA (Return Authorization) number before returning it to Califone. The
unit must be returned to our factory via prepaid transportation only after
the factory issues an RA number, which must be clearly written on the
outside of the box.

Califone® International, Inc.

1145 Arroyo Avenue, #A

San Fernando, CA 91340 USA

Toll Free 800.722.0500 | Toll Free Fax [phone]

International Customers call 818.407.2400 or Fax [phone]

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