dnt DigiMicro Mobile User guide

Table of Contents
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1. Precaution…………………………………………….…2
2. Preparation……………………………………………..6
z Standard Accessories……………………………6 z Part Names & Functions………………………..7
4. Use the Microscope………..……….………………..9
z Install Battery…………………….…..…………9 z Insert a MicroSD Card…………..……….……10 z Display Icons & Meanings…….……….….…...11
z Turn on the Microscope…….……....…….……12
z Turn off the Microscope…….…………………12 z How to Capture………………..…..………….13 z Download to Computer.….……..….…..………19 z Preview on Computer……….…………..…...19 z Charge Battery……….…………………………20 z Connect to TV…………………………………...21 z Mount Tripod……..……………………………..22
5. Menu Introductions………………….……….……..…23
z Set Resolution………………………………...23 z Timer…………………………………….……….24 z Quality…………………………………………...25
z Sharpness…………………………………….....27
z Language………………………………………..27 z Power Save……………………………………27 z Date Stamp……………………………………...28 z TV out………………………………………….28 z Date/Time……………………………………..…29 z Format SD………………………………………29 z System Reset……………………………….…..30 z Version…………………………………………...30
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6. Specifications…………………..……………….…..…31
7. Computer System Minimum Requirement……….…31
8. Troubleshooting………………………………….……32
MicroCapture Software Introductions………………...33
1. Install Software………………………………………..34
2. Start Microscope………………………………………35
3. Software Introductions………………………………..36
Preview size…………………………………..36
Rotate Image……………………..…………..37
Date/Time……………………………………..37
Language……………………………………..38
Full Screen…………………………………....38
Capture…………………………………….….40
Edit Photos………………………………..….41
Edit Video………………………………….….43
Quit MicroCapture…………………………...44
4. Measurement………………………………………….45
5. MicroCapture for Mac………………………………...51 Part I Install MicroCapture…………………………...51 Part II Use MicroCapture………………………….…52
Preview………………………………………..52
Date/Time………………………………..……53
Photo Capture……………………………..…54
Video Capture………………………………...55
Edit Photo/Video……………………………..56
Help…………………………………………....57
Quit…………………………………………….57
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Welcome
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Thank you for purchasing a Portable Digital Microscope. Please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will help you to get the best use of the smart microscope.
1. Precaution
Before using Portable Digital Microscope, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the Portable Digital Microscope is operated correctly.
Never operate Portable Digital Microscope where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.
Do not try to open the case of Portable Digital Microscope or attempt to modify Portable Digital Microscope in any way. Maintenance and repairs should be performed only by authorized service providers.
Keep Portable Digital Microscope away from water and other liquids. Do not use Portable Digital Microscope with wet hands. Never use Portable Digital Microscope in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
Keep Portable Digital Microscope and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents or damage to the Portable Digital Microscope.
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If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from Portable Digital Microscope, turn the power off immediately. Take Portable Digital Microscope to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair Portable Digital Microscope on your own.
Portable Digital Microscope may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
If the exterior of Portable Digital Microscope needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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FCC Notice
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z This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with 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.
CAUTION
To comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device, when needed, must only be connected to computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.
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2. Preparation
Standard accessories
Portable Digital
Microscope
CD
Manual
Stand
AC adaptor
USB cable
AV cable
Cleaning fabric
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Carry bag
Parts Names & Functions
No. Functions No. Functions
1 Capture 12 LEDs brightness dial
Zoom in/out;
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Screen icon display on/off
3 AV-out 14 TFT display
4 USB port 15
5 DC-in 16 Menu setup
6 Aux LEDs 17 OK
7 Lens 18 DOWN
8 Tripod mounting hold 19 LEFT / BACK
9 MicroSD card slot 20 Power on/off
10 Wrist grip hook 21 Speaker
11 Focus wheel 22 Microphone
23 Battery charging indicator
13 Battery compartment
UP
Color mode switch
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3. Key Features
z 3inches TFT panel z 5M high quality image sensor
(up to 12M by interpolation)
z 20x-200x-500x magnification z Photo & Video z Timer z Measurement (when working on computer) z Support MicroSD card up to 16GB z Driver free to download for Windows XP SP2/
Vista/Win7 and Mac OS 10.4 or above (direct plug-in, driver installation not required)
z Lithium battery (rechargeable & changeable)
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4. Use the Microscope
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4.1 Install battery
1). Open the battery door by sliding it outward.
2). Insert the lithium battery to the battery compartment according to the polarities shown in the compartment.
Note: Before using the microscope, you must charge its
battery. Please refer to section 4.9 on how to charge the battery.
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4.2 Insert a MicroSD Card (not included)
You must insert a MicroSD card (not supplied) to
record and store your pictures and videos.
Inserting the MicroSD memory card:
1) Turn off the microscope
2) Insert the MicroSD card into the MicroSD card
slot; gently press in until card is latched.
Note: Do not force the card into the slot; forcing may damage microscope and the MicroSD memory card. Align MicroSD card position (as marked) and try again. The MicroSD memory card must be formatted before capture. See the following instruction.
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4.3 Display Icons & Meanings
ICON Meaning
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Still image capture
Timer capture
Captured image qty/total qty that could be captured (based on the current resolution)
MicroSD inserted
Current resolution
Battery electricity indicator
Note: The icon displays can be switched on/off by pressing Zoom Wheel⑵downward vertically.
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4.4 Turn on the Microscope
1) Unfold the display panel, and then the microscope will
power on directly.
2) If need to power on when panel unfolded, press
POWER ON/OFF button.
4.5 Turn off the Microscope
1) Fold the display panel and then the microscope will turn off automatically
2) Press ON/OFF button
3) By Power Save. Please refer to Section 5.2.2 for Power Save setup.
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4.6 How to Capture?
1) Turn on the microscope by simply unfolding its display panel to a proper position, normally at an angle of 90 degree with the viewing end as follows:
2) Adjust the LED brightness dial to get a proper brightness for the LEDs at the viewing end.
3) Hold the microscope main body by right hand; put
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the viewing end closely to target object; adjust focus wheel to get clear image by left hand.
4) When a clear image got, hold the microscope
steadily and press Capture button one time.
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5) Record Video
(1) Press LEFT/BACK to enter video mode as follows. There is video icon on the left corner.
(2) Press Capture button to start recording video. Press again to stop.
6) Play Back
(1) Press LEFT/BACK ⒆ to enter play back mode as
follows. There is review icon on the left corner.
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(2) Press UP/DOWN to select among captured
pictures and video clips.
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(3) Delete
At play back mode, press
to enter sub-menu as
follows, then confirm delete.
(4) Protect
At play back mode, press
to enter sub-menu as
follows, then confirm protect pictures from delete.
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(5) Slide Show
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At play back mode, press
to enter sub-menu as
follows, select interval time, and then confirm by OK.
7) Color Mode
At preview status, press
to switch among
Color/Positive/Negative.
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8) Zoom in: push Zoom Wheel upwardly
9) Zoom out: push Zoom Wheel downwardly
Note: The zoom ranges from 1x – 2.5x
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4.7 Download to Computer
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1) Connect the microscope to computer by USB cable.
2) Choose Mass Storage and then you can view stored photos & videos.
4.8 Preview on Computer
1) Connect the microscope to computer by USB cable.
2) Choose PC Camera mode
3) Start MicroCapture software. Please refer to Part II on
how to use the microscope by MicroCapture software.
Note: When working on computer, the button functions are no longer valid, but most of functions are available by MicroCapture software.
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4.9 Charge Battery
Before using the microscope, you must charge its
battery.
1. Plug the small end of the power adaptor into the DC-in port located on the bottom side of the unit. Then plug the other end of the power adaptor into a standard AC outlet. The battery indicator LED at the end corner of the unit will be in red to show that the battery is charging.
2. When the battery is finished charging, the battery indicator LED will be in off. Unplug the unit.
3. You can now use your microscope for up to four hours of continuous use. When the battery is low, there will be low-power indicator on the right down corner of the panel, front LED light will become weak and image quality becomes poor. Then you have to connect the power adaptor and plug it in to recharge the battery.
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4.10 Connect to TV
1. Insert the 1/8-inch plug on the end of the supplied video cable into the microscopes Video port.
2. Insert the RCA plug on the video cable into one of your television’s yellow video input connectors. Refer to your television’s manual for more information on locating these connectors.
3. Turn on the television. If necessary, switch your television to the appropriate input channel. Items that you magnify appear on the television screen.
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4.11 Mount Tripod
1) Put the stand end with screw toward the mount hole on the microscope properly and rotate the end into the hold carefully.
Do not force the end into the hole; forcing may damage the microscope.
2) Adjust the height of the stand at a proper position.
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5. Menu Introductions
5.1 Main Menu
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Press
to enter main menu as follows:
Here you can setup Resolution/Timer/Quality/Sharpness.
5.1.1 Set Resolution
1) From the main menu, choose Resolution and
then select a resolution between 3M/5M/8M/12M.
2) Press OK to confirm selection.
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5.1.2 Timer
1) From the main menu , choose Timer and then
enter Timer setup:
Frames: input quantity of frames you want to take by
UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT.
The above setup means 32 frames.
Interval: input interval time between frame capture
by UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT.
The above setup means interval time is 15 seconds
between each two captures.
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3) Press OK to confirm selection and press BACK
back to preview status. Then press Capture to start
auto capture. When at auto capture status, there is
at the left corner of the screen.
4) When all frames captured, microscope will return to normal preview.
5) If you need to stop auto capture during the capture process, press Capture one time.
5.1.3 Quality
From the main menu, choose Quality and then
select among Super Fine/Fine/Normal.
The three selections will result in different image
compress ratio.
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5.1.4 Sharpness
From the main menu , choose Sharpness and
then select among Super Fine/Fine/Normal.
5.2 Main Menu
Press
to enter main menu I, and then press LEFT
to enter Main Menu as follows:
Here you can setup Language/Power Save/ Date Stamp/TV Out/Date and Time/Format SD/ System Reset/Version.
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5.2.1 Language
From the main menu, choose Language and then
select a target language by UP/DOWN.
5.2.2 Power Save
1) From the main menu , choose Power Save and
then select among the following a target time for the microscope to power off without key operation.
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5.2.3 Date Stamp
1) From the main menu , choose Date Stamp to
enter the following menu:
2) Select Date/Time, Date or Off. Date/Time: both date and time will be marked on
images taken.
Date: on date will be marked on images taken Off: None of date and time info will be marked on
images taken.
5.2.4 TV Out
From the main menu , choose TV Out and then
select, between NTSC and PAL, the correct mode compatible with your TV.
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5.2.4 Date/time
From the main menu , choose Date/Time to setup
date and time.
1) Setup date and time by LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN
2) Setup date mode among YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, and MM/DD/YY.
5.2.5 Format SD
From the main menu , choose Format SD to
format the MicroSD card inserted.
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5.2.6 System Reset
From the main menu , choose Sys. Reset to reset
the system back to default.
5.2.7 Version
From the main menu , choose Version to view the
current machine version.
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6. Specifications
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Image sensor: 5M high quality Image Sensor
Magnifications: 20x-200x-500x
Resolutions: 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M
Lens: High quality microscopic lens
Display: 3inches TFT panel, 4:3 ratio
Light sources: 8 LEDs with adjustable brightness
Power sources:
Frame rate: 30fps
Adaptor: Input:100-240V, 50/60Hz; Output: 5V, 1A
OSD languages:
Software languages: English/Germany/French/Spanish
Measurement: By software
Size: 130x103x29mm
Weight: (with battery)
Li-ion 3.7V / 800mAh battery
Working time: 4 hours; Charging time: 5 hours
English/Germany/French/Spanish/Italian/
Portugese/Japanese/Chinese
7. Computer System Minimum Requirement
Operating system Windows XP SP2/Vista/Win7, Mac 10.5 or above
CPU Pentium 11 or above
RAM 256MB
Interface USB port2.0
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8. Troubleshooting
Problems Solution
The unit does not turn on. Charge the battery.
Ensure that the power is on.
The screen is blank.
There are smudges or
blemishes on the screen
Microscope is connected
to a television, but no
image appears on the
television screen.
The battery indicator LED
is not in red, even though
the power adaptor is
connected and plugged
into a wall socket.
-or-
The battery is not
charging.
Charge the battery.
Verify that the item you want to magnify is
Positioned correctly under the lens.
Clean the screen and lens carefully with soft
fabric
Ensure that the television is on.
Switch to the appropriate video input channel on
your television.
Ensure that the video cable is securely connected
to the Microscope Video-out port and plugged
into the correct video input on your television.
Plugged into the Microscope’s DC-in port.
Ensure that the outlet has power and is not
malfunctioning. If the outlet is connected to a wall
switch, make sure that the switch is on.
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PortableCapture Software
Introdcution
Computer System Requirements
z Windows XP/VISTA/WIN7 & Mac z P4 1.8 or above z RAM: 256M z Video Memory: 32M z USB port: 2.0
z CD-ROM Drive
1. Install Software
1) Insert the driver CD into CD-ROM Drive and this will automatically display the following interface:
2) Click MicroCapture software and then reboot the
system when asked.
3) You can browse the User’s manual in PDF format and the CD contents by choosing the corresponding menus.
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2 Start Microscope
Connect your Microscope to your PC USB port, start the
software by clicking the
icon generated on the
desktop after installation and you will see the following
screen pop up.
When the Microscope is disconnected from your PC
USB port, the screen will display “No Device
detected, please connect your Microscope directly to your PC USB port.”
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3. Software Introductions
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1) Preview Size
You can change the preview size by the following operation:
Note: The size of the photo taken is equivalent to
the preview size selected in the Options menu/Preview Size.
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2) Rotate Image
You can rotate the output image clockwise and
counter-clockwise.
3) Date/Time
You can display or turn off Date/Time by the following operation:
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4) Language
You can choose On Screen Display language by the following operation:
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5) Full screen
You can enter & quit full screen mode by: (1) Double-clicking the preview area. (2) Clicking the full screen icon:
(3) Choose Full screen mode from menu.
When in full screen mode, click on the Full screen icon to turn off and restore toolbars and menus.
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6) Capture
(1) Photo capture
You can take photos by either of the following ways:
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z Click the camera button
z Choose Capture and then click Photo
z By pressing F11
Captured photos are saved automatically and image thumbnails will be available on the right side of the MicroCapture screen for further editing. For editing photo, please refer to later operations.
(2) Video capture
You can record video by either of the following two ways:
z Click the video camera button
z Choose from the menu bar Capture and then
click Video
When recording, there is a red dot flashing on the video camera button.
Video is saved in AVI format.
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Stop capture:
z Click the flashing video camera button
z Choose Capture and then click Stop
capturing
Note: Please note the best pixels for video capturing is 640x480.
7) Edit Photos (1). Preview photos
a. Clicking on an image thumbnail will display the
image selected on the preview area, with its size displayed on the left-bottom corner.
b. You can double click the image thumbnail and an
independent preview box will pop up as shown below:
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(2). Save Photos
You can save photo by right clicking on the thumbnail
and then choose Save.
The file can be saved in either jpeg or bmp. The jpeg size in which the photo is saved is the maximum allowed for jpeg. You can choose to decrease the size by adjusting quality. Click the Advanced button to view and select jpeg save options.
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(3). Delete photos
By right clicking and then choosing Delete, you can
delete the selected photo Or, at the independent preview box you can choose delete icon to delete the previewed photo.
(4). Copy photos
Right click on the thumbnail and then choose Copy.
8) Edit videos
You can right click the video small icon listed on the
right column and then choose Play, Copy, and Delete etc.
Directly to save video clips can be set as follows:
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9) Quit MicroCapture
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Measurement
1 Point the microscope onto a target object e.g. a ruler;
rotate the focus wheel to get a clear focus. 2 When the focus at the clearest point, take a snapshot 3 Watch the calibration at the lower-end of the focus
wheel; note down the magnification value that
corresponds to the indicator marker on the
microscope body as shown below. That value is the
magnification at which the focus was set and the
image taken. (This is very important, since only with
the magnification ratio noted down can the object
size be worked out at later steps!!)
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4 Open the captured photo double clicking on the
thumbnail. A preview window will open
5 Input the magnification ratio noted down into the box
indicated at the top right corner of the preview
window. (Please note it is necessary to input the
magnification ratio noted down on step3; otherwise
the measurement is meaningless.)
6 Now you can measure the size of the whole or part of
the object you have taken using the available options.
Click on the icons on top of the window. Following
are the options:
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1) Direct line: click , left-click mouse to choose a
start point and drag mouse to an end point, Notice
that the measurement is displayed. Release the
mouse when done.
2) Multi-line: click
, left-click mouse to choose a start
point and drag to an end point. Notice that the
measurements are displayed as you go along.
Release mouse when done. You can continue
measuring from the previous end point to a next point
and so on.
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3) Circle-radius: click , left-click to choose a start
point for a circle; draw the circle to an end point,
release the mouse, and the radius of the circle will be
displayed.
4) Circle-diameter: click
, left-clicking to choose a
start point for a circle; draw the circle to an end point,
release the mouse, and the radius of the circle will be
displayed.
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5) Angle: click , left-click to choose a start point for
an angle, draw the line to another point and then
release the mouse to create one line for an angle.
Move your mouse to bring out another line of the
angle, left-click when the angle is ok. The angle value
will then display.
6) Unit: click
, you can choose the unit at
which the measured values display. Units available
include: pixels / inches / km / mt / mm / cm / micro
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7 Other operations you can carry out on the photo
taken include:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
: make notes on the photo taken
: select font, font style, font size etc
: draw line, box etc on the photo
: line color
: line thickness
: line type
: undo operation
Note:
1. The magnification ratio you are allowed to input is
from 20 to 200. Do not input any value beyond that.
2. The measurement value worked out by the software
is only for reference; it may not be 100% correct.
3. The measurement function is only available on
Windows Operating System.
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MicroCapture for Mac
Part I Install MicroCapture
Open mac folder from the disc and copy MicroCapture
onto your desktop for daily use.
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Part II Use MicroCapture
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1. Plug Microscope into PC USB port.
2. Double click MicroCapture icon to open the
MicroCapture window. The microscope is now ready to use.
3. Preview
At the central window, you can preview the magnified
subject.
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4. Preview Size
From Options, you can choose the preview
resolution. The current resolution will be displayed at the left bottom corner of the preview window.
Please note that the preview window size always remains at 640x480 but the current resolution will show at the left bottom corner.
5. Date/Time
From Options, you can turn the date/time on or off.
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6. Photo Capture
You can capture photo by:
z Choosing Capture/Photo
z clicking photo capture icon
The captured photos will appear as thumbnails on the
right side of the preview window.
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7. Video Capture
You can capture video by:
1) choosing Capture/Video
2) clicking video capture icon
Note: After clicking on the icon, the video capture icon will turn red to indicate video clip recording. Click the red icon again, to stop recording!!
The captured videos will be appear as thumbnails on the right side of the preview window under Video tab.
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8. Edit Photo/Video
Captured photo & video appear as thumbnails on the right side of the preview window.
1) photo Double click a photo thumbnail to open in the main preview window
You can then carry out operations as you normally do on Mac system.
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2) Video
Click a video clip thumbnail, the video will play
automatically.
9. Help info
By choosing About MicroCapture, you can get
help info from your local agent.
10. Quit MicroCapture
Choose Quit MicroCapture as follows, you can
quit the software.
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This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.
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