Celestron amoeba 44325, amoeba 44326 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL #44325 / #44326

44325

44326

Dual Purpose Digital Microscope

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your Celestron microscope
purchase. Your new Amoeba Dual Purpose
Microscope is a precision optical instrument
made of high quality materials to ensure
durability and long life and is designed to
give you a lifetime of enjoyment with minimal
maintenance.

Amoeba can be used for virtually anything
that traditional microscopes are used for:
Hobbyists, Educators, Industrial Inspection,
Teachers, Students, Science Applications, Law
Enforcement Investigation and general use by
consumers.

Amoeba is a dual purpose microscope – it
works well as a stereoscopic (low power)
microscope for solid objects and as a biological
(high power) microscope for specimen slides.

Before attempting to use your Amoeba, please
read through these instructions thoroughly
to familiarize yourself with its functions and
operations. Refer to the microscope diagram
to locate parts discussed in this manual.

Amoeba provides powers of 10x, 60x and 200x
(powers with a 14” monitor). It is well suited
for examining solid objects such as coins,
stamps, rocks, relics, insects, plants, skin,

gems, circuit boards, various materials and
many other objects. Amoeba is equally well
suited to examine specimen slides of yeasts
and molds, cultures, plant and animal parts,
fibers, bacteria and more at low, medium and
high powers.

You can also explore the exciting microscopic
world by creating your own specimen slides.
An excellent book to read that describes
various activities, projects and techniques is
“The World of the Microscope” by Usborne
publishing.

With the software included, you can observe
magnified images, capture video or take
snapshots with Microsoft Windows 7, XP, Vista
and some 2000 operating systems. You can also
use Amoeba with some other image capture
software (Amcap, etc.) that you may have on your
Windows operating system. With most Apple
MAC Operating Systems, you can take videos and
snapshots but will require image/photo capture
software for MAC (e.g., combination of iChat with
Photobooth, etc.).

Note: A CD/DVD drive is required and an open USB port

(Version 2.0 interface works best although version 1.1 will
work at a lower resolution).

MODEL #44325 AND #44326 SPECIFICATIONS

Power (Magnification) 10x, 60x and 200x using a 14” Monitor

USB Cable 2.0 power from a computer (1.1 is compatible,

however video resolution will be lower)

Illuminator Top and Bottom White LEDs

Digital Camera 1.3 MP CMOS Sensor – 1280x1024 pixel array

Plain Stage with Clips 82 mm (3.2“) Diameter

Focuser Coarse Focus with Dual Knobs

Weight /Dimensions 18 oz (510 g), LxWxH 5.3“x6.5“x10.0“ (135x165x254 mm)

SPECIFICATIONS

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES WITH YOUR MICROSCOPE

> Microscope Module > Microscope Stand with Base

> USB Cable – 2.0 > CD-ROM – ULead Photo Management Software

> Instruction Manual > Tweezers – Plastic

> Eyedropper – Plastic > Needle Probe – Plastic

> 8 Pieces Prepared Slides > 4 Pieces Blank Slides

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AMOEBA MICROSCOPE

Illuminator
Button

Microscope Tube

Power Ring

Stage Clips

Base and Stand

Focus Knobs

Plain Stage

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SETTING UP AMOEBA

1. Carefully remove the microscope tube
(module) and base with stand (silver part)
from box and set on a table, desk or other
flat surface.

2. Carefully slide the microscope tube into
the arms of the microscope base and stand
until the wide section around the power
ring rests against the arms.

3. The metal terminals at the back of the
microscope tube should make contact with
the terminals at the back of the arm (on
base). These terminals supply power from
the computer’s USB port to the microscope
base for the bottom illuminator.

USING AMOEBA FOR VIEWING
AND/OR IMAGING

Before using Amoeba for viewing or imaging
on your computer screen, ensure the driver is
recognized by your computer. Amoeba utilizes
a “Plug and Play” system where the computer
should automatically recognize the driver
type on Microsoft Windows 7, XP, Vista and
some 2000 operating systems as well as most
Apple MAC versions 10.4.9 and later operating
systems.

USB Cable Socket

Plug the USB cable (larger socket end) into a
USB port on your computer and plug the small
socket of the USB cable into the microscope
tube. Each computer system will have slightly
different messages. For example, on some
Windows operating systems, a message may
read “Installing Device Driver Software” and
shortly thereafter you may see a message
“Your Devices Are Ready to Use.” Follow the
instructions shown on the screen.

You will need to install ULead Photo
Management Software (on Windows
operating systems) to actually view and/or
image. All imaging should be done with the
software program as the photo button on the
microscope is not usable. Prior to installing
the software, unplug the USB cable until the
installation is complete. You can also use some
different image/photo capture software that you

1. Microscope Tube and Base 2. Microscope Base Arms 3. Terminals on the Back

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may have on your Windows operating system
(Amcap, etc.) if you desire.

Note: To use Amoeba with most MAC operating systems,

you will need MAC Version 10.4.9 or higher and must use a
MAC compatible image/photo capture program (iChat with
PhotoBooth, etc.). To find PhotoBooth on a Mac, go to your
hard drive and click Applications. Choose PhotoBooth from
the list of applications. If a camera is already attached to
the computer, PhotoBooth will show up as your default. You
will need to change this to “Camera” or “USB 2.0 Camera.”
You can now take photos with Amoeba using the capture
button. Please note: Many keyboards on Macs have a USB
port. Amoeba will not work through this USB port because
it does not have enough power. You must connect the USB
directly to your computer tower.

INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Amoeba is packaged with a ULead Photo
Management Software CD-ROM, which allows
you to use your microscope for visual purposes
and/or for imaging with your computer when
using Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Before installing the software, remove the
microscope’s USB cable from your computer.
Do not connect the cable until the software
installation is complete. Insert the CD into
your CD-ROM drive. The software should
automatically begin.

Open Windows Explorer and choose the drive
which the CD is inserted and start the selection
menu. Double click Run AutoRun.exe. If the
software (for Windows operating systems)
does not begin automatically, double click “My
Computer” and right click the CD-ROM icon.
The software should then start. Double click on
the menu item “Install ULead VideoStudio 7” or
“Set up”.

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InstallShield Wizard will appear. Select

a language from the following choices;
Chinese (simplified or traditional),
English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean or Spanish. Next,
select the default choices (“Next”, etc.)
until “Finish” is seen and click it.

> Enter the software serial number found
on the CD-ROM cover. Keep the cover
in case you need to reinstall the software
for any reason.

Messages will appear (each operating system
may show a different message) to guide you
through the installation process.

After the software is properly installed, you
need to restart your computer. You will have
a desktop icon called “ULead Video Studio”. If
this icon does not appear, you need to select
the program from your “Installed Programs”
list when you use your Amoeba.

If you want to upgrade to a more sophisticated
ULead software program, please visit
www.ulead.com.

AMOEBA OPERATION

PLUG IN THE USB CABLE TO THE COMPUTER
AND AMOEBA TO BEGIN VIEWING OBJECTS
AND SLIDES – You can view coins, stamps,
currency, gems, plants, foods, circuit boards,
specimen slides and many other objects.
Read the information for focusing, power and
illumination (see below) before proceeding.

Note: For solid objects you can view up to 10 mm

thickness at all powers or up to 15 mm at 10x. However, for
large solid objects, read the instructions (#5 below).

FOCUSING AND CHANGING POWER
(MAGNIFICATION) – When Amoeba is placed
directly over the object or slide, use the focus
knob to obtain a sharp focus. Rotate past the
focus and back and you will see how to obtain
the best focus position. With practice, it will
become easier to find.

Slide Placed on the Stage

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60x Power

1. Always start with lowest power (10x) by
turning the power ring to the 10x position.

2. For viewing a specimen slide, position the
slide under the stage clips as close to the
centerof the stage as possible. For viewing
a solid object, position the object as close as
possible to the center of the stage.

3. To start the ULead Photo Management
Software program, a green LED will light
up to indicate power is ON. Your specimen
slide or object should appear in the
computer screen’s preview area. If not, click
on Capture/Capture Settings. Turn the
focus knob in either direction until you
get a sharp image. You may have to move
the specimen slide or object to center in
the preview screen. Centering objects will
become easier with practice.

4. Now you can choose a higher power
(60x) or the maximum power (200x) by
rotating the power ring until it clicks into
position. You will need to refocus your
slide or object after changing power.
At high power, your views will be
greatly magnified but somewhat darker
and sometimes more challenging to find.
The most enjoyable views are seen at
lower powers which have a wider field of
view and display brighter images,
especially with solid objects.

5. Viewing or imaging large solid objects
(over 10 mm thick or those that will not
fit on the stage area) is possible using the
microscope tube by itself (not connected
to the base and stand). With the USB

cable attached, remove the microscope
tube from the base and stand. The top
illuminator is used for this type of
viewing or imaging.

Low power (10x) can be used directly
on the object and up to 10 mm away.
Medium power (60x) can be used on
objects 5 mm to 10 mm away. High
power (200x) cannot be used for this
type of viewing or imaging. Remember
to refocus each time you move
the microscope.

NOTE: For imaging or during set up when using
some operating systems; you may see windows
or ULead error message such as “cannot start the
capture graph”, “cannot pre-allocate capture file
space”, “window color format has changed”,etc.
you should disregard any of these messages and
click ok.

ILLUMINATION
Illumination is powered by the USB cable
plugged into your computer and microscope
tube. The USB cable also provides power
for viewing and imaging using ULead Photo
Management Software.

1. The top illuminator (light shining
down onto solid objects) turns on when
pressing the light button once.

2. The bottom illuminator (light shining up
from the base through specimen slides)
turns on when pressing the light
button twice.

3. Both illuminators (top and bottom) can
be turned on by pressing the light button
(again) for viewing semi-transparent
objects or slides.

4. Press the light button (again) to turn off all
illumination.

Note: When power is on, a white LED will light up inside

the top of the microscope tube which has no function other
than to provide a visual effect.

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CARE, MAINTENANCE
AND WARRANTY

Your Amoeba is a precision optical instrument
and should be treated with care at all times.
Follow these care and maintenance suggestions
and your microscope will need very little
maintenance throughout its lifetime.

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Store Amoeba in a clean and dry place

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Be very careful if using your Amoeba
in direct sunlight to prevent damage to
the microscope or your eyes

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Never point Amoeba towards the Sun
or its camera can be damaged and
cease
to operate

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Clean the outside surfaces with a
moist cloth

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Never disassemble or clean internal parts
of the microscope. This should be done by
qualified technicians at the factory or
other authorized repair facilities

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Do not disassemble or take apart the

microscope or damage can occur

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When handling glass specimen slides, use

care as the edges can be sharp

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Remove the USB cable from the

computer’s USB port when not in use

WARRANTY
Your Amoeba has a two year limited warranty.
Please visit the Celestron website for detailed
information on all Celestron microscopes at
www.celestron.com.

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FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.

MODE D'EMPLOI

MODÈLE #44325 / #44326

44325

44326

Microscope Numérique
à Double Usage

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MODELO #44325 / #44326

44325

44326

Digital Microscope de doble uso

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INTRODUCCIÓN

Felicidades por adquirir su microscopio Celestron.
Su nuevo Microscopio de doble uso Amoeba es
un instrumento óptico de precisión fabricado
con materiales de alta calidad para garantizar su
resistencia y larga vida útil, y ha sido diseñado para
darle toda una vida de aprovechamiento con un
mantenimiento mínimo.

Amoeba puede usarse para virtualmente
cualquier finalidad de los microscopios
tradicionales: aficiones, educación, inspección
industrial, profesores, estudiantes, aplicaciones
científicas, investigación policial y uso general de
consumidores.

Amoeba es un microscopio de doble uso ­funciona bien como microscopio estereoscópico
(de aumento bajo) para objetos sólidos y como
microscópico biológico (de aumento alto) para
muestras de especimenes.

Antes de intentar usar su Amoeba, lea por completo
estas instrucciones para familiarizarse con sus
funciones y operaciones. Consulte el diagrama del
microscopio para encontrar las piezas que se tratan
en este manual.

Amoeba ofrece aumentos de 10x, 60x y 200x
(aumentos con un monitor de 14"). Es adecuado
para examinar objetos sólidos como monedas,
sellos, minerales, antigüedades, insectos,

plantas, piel, gemas, placas de circuitos, diversos
materiales y muchos otros objetos. Amoeba
también es adecuado para examinar muestras
de especimenes de levaduras y modo, cultivos,
fragmentos de planta y animales, fibras, bacterias
y mucho más con aumentos bajo, medio y alto.

También puede explorar el increíble mundo
microscópico creando sus propias muestras
de especimenes. Un libro de excelente lectura
que describe diversas actividades, proyectos
y técnicas es “El mundo del microscopio” de
Usborne publishing.

Con el software incluido puede observar imágenes
aumentadas, capturar video o tomar fotografías con
sistemas operativos Microsoft Windows 7, XP, Vista
y 2000. También puede usar Amoeba con ciertos
otros programas de captura de imágenes (Amcap,
etc.) que pueda tener en su sistema operativo
Windows. Con la mayoría de sistemas operativos
Apple Mac, puede capturar videos y fotografías, pero
necesitará un programa de captura de imágenes/
fotografías para MAC (p.ej., combinación de iChat
con Photobooth, etc.).

Nota: Es necesaria una unidad CD/DVD y un puerto USB

disponible (preferentemente con interfaz Versión 2.0,
aunque la versión 1.1 funcionará a una resolución menor).

MODELO #44325 Y #44326 ESPECIFICACIONES

Aumentos (Magnificación) 10x, 60x y 200x usando un monitor de 14"

Alimentación por cable USB 2.0 de un ordenador (compatible con 1.1,
pero con resolución vídeo inferior)

Iluminador LED blancos superior e inferior

Cámara digital Sensor CMOS 1.3 MP - rejilla de 1280x1024 píxeles

Soporte plano con clips 82 mm (3,2") de diámetro

Enfoque Foco aproximado con mando doble

Peso / Dimensiones 18 oz (510 g), LxPxA 5.3“x6.5“x10.0“ (135x165x254 mm)

ESPECIFICACIONES

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ACCESORIOS DE SERIE CON SU MICROSCOPIO

> Módulo de microscopio > Pie de microscopio con base
> Cable USB – 2.0 > CD-ROM – Programa de gestión de fotografía ULead
> Manual de instrucciones > Pinzas – Plástico
> Cuentagotas – Plástico > Sonda de aguja – Plástico
> 8 muestras preparadas > 4 muestras vacías

CONOZCA SU MICROSCOPIO AMOEBA

Botón iluminador

Tubo de
microscopio

Anilla de
aumentos

Clips del soporte

Base y pie

Mandos de
enfoque

Soporte plano