Sharper Image 206311 User Manual
Portable Digital LCD Microscope
Item No. 206311
User’s Manual
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Table of Content s
1. Precaution…………………………………………….…2
2. Preparation……………………………………………..6
z Standard Accessories……………………………6
z Part Names & Functions………………………..7
3. key features…………………….….………..…….……8
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 Frequency……………………………………..28
z Date Stamp……………………………………...28
z TV out………………………………………….29
z Date/Time……………………………………..…29
z Format SD………………………………………30
z System Reset……………………………….…..30
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z Version…………………………………………...30
6. Specifications…………………..……………….…..…31
7. Computer System Minimum Requirement……….…31
8. Troubleshooting………………………………….……32
PortablCapture 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 PortableCapture …..…………………...44
4. Measurement………………………………………….45
5. PortableCapture for Mac…………………………...51
Part I Install PortableCapture …….…………………51
Part II Use PortableCapture …...……………………52
• Preview………………………………………..52
• Date/Time………………………………..……53
• Photo Capture……………………………..…54
• Video Capture………………………………...55
• Edit Photo/Video……………………………..56
• Help…………………………………………....57
• Quit…………………………………………….57
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Wel
come
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 us
e
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
malf
unction.
• If the exterior of Portable Digital Microscope needs
cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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FCC Notice
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
Lithium Battery AC adaptor
CD USB c
able TV cable
QSG Cleaning fabric Carry bag
Stand
Strap
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■ Parts Names & Functions
No. Functions No. Functions
1 Capture 12 LEDs brightness dial
2
Zoom in/out;
Screen icon display on/off
13 Battery compartment
3 TV-out 14 TFT display
4
USB p
ort
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UP
Color mode sw
itch
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
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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
magnificatio
n
z Pho
to & Vide
o
z Timer
z Measurement (when working on computer)
z Support MicroSD card up to 32GB
z Driver free to download for Windows XP SP2/
Vista/Win7/Win8 and Mac OS 10.6 ~ 10.8 (direct
plug-in, driver installation not required)
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z Lithium battery (rechargeable & changeable)
4. Use the Microscope
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 microsco
pe
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
St
ill image capture
Ti
mer capture
Capt
ured image qty/total qty that
could be captured (based on the
current resolution)
Micr
oSD inserted
Cu
rrent resolution
Batter
y electricity indicator
Note: The icon displays can be switched on/off by
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pressing Zoom Wheel⑵downward vertically.
4.4 Turn on the Microscope
1) Unfold the display panel, and then the microscope will
power on directly.
2) If need to po
wer 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 butt
on
3) By Power Save. Please refer to Section 5.2.2 for
Power Save setup.
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4.6 How to C
apture?
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.
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3) Hold the microscope main body by right hand; put
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 ⑴ one time.
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5) Record
Video
(1)
Press
LEFT/BACK ⒆ to enter video mode as
follows. There is video icon on the left corner.
(2) Pres
s Capture button ⑴ 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.
(2)
Pr
ess UP/DOWN to select among captured
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pictures and video clips.
(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
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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