Leica ACQUIRE RELEASE NOTES V1.0.0 FOR MAC User Manual

Leica Acquire

Release Notes V 1.0.0

Leica Acquire

Release Notes V1.0.0

Abstract

This document describes the V 1.0.0 release of Leica Acquire software for Apple Mac Intel computers.

All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that this publication is correct and complete, but
should any user be in doubt about any detail, clarification may be sought from Leica Microsystems
(Switzerland) Ltd, or their accredited representative. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Leica Microsystems
(Switzerland) Ltd.

Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd. accepts no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
document.

© Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd, 2010.

All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form, or
communicated to a third party without prior written permission of Leica Microsystems (Switzerland)
Ltd.

Due to a policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without
notice.

Apple, Mac & Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

Issue: 1

Date: October 2010

Printed in the UK

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 4
2 Installation 4
3 Reason for this Release 4
4 System Requirements 5

4.1 Operating System .............................................................................................. 5

4.2 Computer ............................................................................................................. 5

5 Changes in This Release 6

5.1 Features in 1.0.0 ................................................................................................. 6

6 Known Limitations 7

6.1 USB1 .................................................................................................................... 7

1 Introduction

This release supports the following Leica cameras and microscopes.

You should read this document before installing your copy of this software.

Please identify the type of camera or microscope that you are using before
installing the software from this release.
If in doubt, check for the software specific to your equipment at the Leica
Microsystems website:

www.leica-microsystems.com/education

 EC3
 ICC50
 ICC50 HD
 IC80 HD
 EZ4 D Stereomicroscope
 EZ4 HD Stereomicroscope

2 Installation

Installation and operation of the software is detailed in the Leica Acquire
User Manual and Leica Acquire Help. The manual can also be found on the
CD.

Upon inserting the CD into your computer you should be presented with
options to install the software or browse to the supporting documentation on
the CD.

3 Reason for this Release

This version is the first release of Leica Acquire.

In particular, it offers support for existing educational cameras and the new
EZ4 HD stereomicroscope and ICC50 HD camera.

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4 System Requirements

4.1 Operating System

Supported Mac OS operating systems (32-bit & 64-bit):

10.5 (Leopard) or later - (10.4 Tiger is not supported).

Please use the latest updates
(contact http://www.apple.com for updating your system).

You may need Administrative rights for installation.

4.2 Computer

The minimum Mac computer specification is as follows:

 1 GHz Intel Core2 Duo processor, with 1 GB RAM.
 Graphics: 256Mb RAM supporting 32 bit.
 USB 2.0 (High-Speed) port.
 CD-ROM drive or internet connection for download.

Please Note:
Faster processors, additional RAM memory and more advanced graphics
adapters may improve the performance of Leica Acquire.
Running other programs at the same time may limit performance.

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5 Changes in This Release

5.1 Features in 1.0.0

This is the first release of the software for Leica Educational cameras and
stereomicroscopes.

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6 Known Limitations

6.1 USB1

USB 1.0 or 1.1 (Standard USB) are not supported in Leica Acquire.
Your computer must support USB2 (High-Speed USB) to use the microscope
or camera correctly.

Connect them to a USB2 ports located directly on your computer, and not to
keyboard or screen USB hubs, as these hubs are not always High-Speed
USB2 ports.

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Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd. Customer Support Tel: [phone]
Stereo and Macroscope Systems Fax: [phone]
CH 9435 Heerbrugg [e-mail]
Switzerland www.leica-microsystems.com

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