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User Manual for Firefly Microscope DE500 Version: 1.2
DE500
DIGITAL MICROSCOPE
User Manual
THANKS FOR SELECTING A FIREFLY MICROSCOPE
To take full advantage of this product’s advanced capabilities,
and to properly and safely use this product, please read the manual carefully.
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User Manual for Firefly Microscope DE500 Version: 1.2
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User Manual for Firefly Microscope DE500 Version: 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................3
Introduction ..............................................................................................................4
Warnings & Cautions.................................................................................................5
Warning ....................................................................................................................................5
Caution......................................................................................................................................5
Check List ..................................................................................................................7
Nomenclature............................................................................................................8
Operation...................................................................................................................9
Setting up the microscope with specula:.................................................................................... 9
Setting up the F.O.V extender and specula:............................................................................... 10
Setting up the software application: ........................................................................................ 11
Connect to PC:....................................................................................................................... 11
Power the Device On: ............................................................................................................ 11
Recommended holding position: ............................................................................................... 12
Brightness Adjustment: ............................................................................................................ 12
Using the image capture control: .............................................................................................. 12
Using Focus:............................................................................................................................ 13
Function as a laryngoscope....................................................................................................... 13
Standby and Remove device:.................................................................................................... 14
Launch the Software Application:.............................................................................................. 15
Viewing the Images: ................................................................................................................ 15
Tool bars.................................................................................................................................16
Control tool bars:..................................................................................................................... 16
Image tool bars: ......................................................................................................................16
Device Tool bars:..................................................................................................................... 17
Maintenance and service.........................................................................................18
Cleaning recommendation......................................................................................................... 18
Recycling
Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 18
Service policy........................................................................................................................... 19
the system
components
............................................................................................. 18
Specifications ..........................................................................................................20
Limited Warranty
...................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................23
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ......................................................................................... 23
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User Manual for Firefly Microscope DE500 Version: 1.2
INTRODUCTION
The Firefly Microscope System consists of a digital Microscope, software application and a USB cable. Only
a computer equipped with a free USB port is needed to use the system.
The Firefly Microscope System is designed for effective operation under a variety of conditions and typical
video parameters are set at the factory. The software allows users to adjust most parameters including
Saturation, Hue, Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness for desired applications.
System Requirements
The Firefly Microscope System
operating system, a viewing screen, and a PC with an available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port.
Intended use
The Firefly Microscope System is intended to allow inspection of the external ear, ear canal, and tympanic
membrane under magnification. A secondary use of may be for general illumination of the throat and/or
nasal cavities or assessing flexibility of the tympanic membrane.
requires a user PC system running Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
User Profile
The Firefly Microscope System is intended for applications such as:
Science Education
Medical examinations
Veterinarian use
Self health monitoring
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User Manual for Firefly Microscope DE500 Version: 1.2
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
Warning
Plea s e f amiliariz e all
information in this
throughout
A warning statement in this manual
corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to injury, illness, or
not
death.
Do not use in the presence
This
service
This
This
obtained
are
this manual.
product
to
authorized service personnel.
instrument
product generates
from the
not intended
operating personnel
summary.
has no user serv
is not
software application FireflyPro. These
for m e dica l or other
Specific
iden
of fl
amma
iceable/replaceable
intended to be used in the eye.
and re
cords
with the
warnings
tifies
a condit ion
ble anesthetics.
reference images
diagnostic pu rp o s e s.
general
and
cautions are also found
safety
or pr
actice
parts.
Please
from
reference images
which if
refer all
inputs
Caution
A caution
corrected
quipment damage,
e
Do not use the Firefly Microscope if
Do not attempt to
The s ig na l
statement
or
discontinued immediately
In
order to obtain
thoroughly read this manual.
components
assistance
glutaraldehyde
gas disinfectant.
devices
example,
devices
.
output
complying
IEC 60950), as
to the Firefly Microscope System
in this manual identifies condition
or data
optimum performance and
of the
disinfect
products, ethylene
(USB Port)
loss.
system. Contact customer
with IEC
appropriate to
the Firefly Microscope System using
connector
60601-1,
or
practice,
, could lead to
y
ou
notice any
oxide gas, steam or any other liquid or
is
intended
or other IEC
the device.
is not allowed. You
equipment
ensure patient safety,
signs
service fo
for
con
standards
Conn
which
failure,
of
damage
r immediate
nection
ecting
are
if
not
to the
of only
(for
additional
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responsible for verifying that the system
system standard
the
IEC
60601-1-1.
complies
with the
requirements
of
This
product complies with
electromagnetic interference
equipment
th
is
device
or be affected by other
in close proximity to other equip
current requ
ired standards
and should not present problems
devices. As a precaution,
ment.
for
to other
avoid
using
Do not apply alcohol, chem
optical
assembly
will
icals,
damage
or
water to
internal
the lens. Any liquids
comp
onents.
entering
the
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CHECK LIST
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your product. If anything is
missing, contact your dealer.
Microscope x 1pc Clip (attached to scope) x 1 pc USB cable x 1 pc
Software Application CD
Specula (S/M/L) x 5 sets
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NOMENCLATURE