TQC USB Digital Microscope User Manual

Table of Contents

Precaution…………………………………...……………….2
Preparation………………………………………………..…4

z Standard accessories……………...…………….4

z Parts Names & Functions…………………….....5

z Computer System re quirements…….…….....…6

z Technical Specifications…………………………7

Install the software………………………..…………………7
Start Microscope…………………………………………….8
Software functions………………………………..…………9

z Change preview size…………………………….9
z Rotate the output image angle………………..10

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z Date/Time………………………………………..10
z Language……………….……………………….11
z Skin………………………...…………………….11
z Full screen…………………..…………………..12
z Preferences……………………….…………….13
z Capture…………………………………………..14

(1)Photo capture…………………...………………14
(2)Video capture………………………..………….14

z Edit photos………………………………………15
z Edit videos……………………………..………..17
z Quit MicroCapture……………………..……….17

How to use measurement & calibration function……....18

Instructions for Mac software……………………………..25

z How to Install the Software…………………….26
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How to use MicroCapture………… ……………27

Welcome

Thank you for your choice of our product - it is a high-tech
while easy to use Digital Microscope. With this unit you
will see a unique and “bigger” world.
It’s easy to zoom in on stamps, coins, paper currency,
plants, insects, ro cks and minerals, and so much mo re.
We recommend reading this manual first to get the best
out of this unit.

1. Precaution

Before using The USB Digital Microscope, please ensure
that you read and understand the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the USB Digital
Microscope is operated correctly.

z The Microscope is not waterproof, so keep it dry.
z Do not use it in a humid place like bathrooms. A dry

environment will maintain it s life to maximum.

z Use the Microscope only at -5℃-50℃.
z Sudden temperature change may form dew inside

the Microscope like entering a warm room in cold
winter. Put it inside a han dbag or plastic bag to slow
down temperature changes.

z Do not point Microscope lens to the sun or strong

light for a long time. Powerful light may hurt the
light-sensitive electronics.

z Avoid touching the lens.
z The white LEDs which illuminate the Microscope

target field are very bright. Do not stare directly into
these LEDs as it may damage your eyes.

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z The clear plastic distance shell sometimes picks up

dirt or toxic material from a microscopically observed
surface. Be careful that this doesn’t get in contact
with the human skin. Always wash carefully or
disinfect as needed.

z Do not unplug the Microscope from USB port when

LEDs are on. This may cause information loss or
circuit damage. Please always close MicroCapture
and then unplug the Microscope.

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2. Preparation

■ Standard accessories

Microscope Metal Stand

Quick Guide CD

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■ Parts Names & Functions

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1. Snapshot button

2. Focus adjustment wheel

3. Calibration ruler

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■ Computer System Requirements

z Win2000/XP/VISTA/WIN7&Mac10.5 and above
z P4 1.8 or above
z RAM: 256M
z Video Memory: 32M
z USB port: 2.0
z CD-ROM Drive

■ Technical Specifications

Image sensor 2 Mega Pixels (interpolated to 5M)

2560x2048 (5M), 2000x1600, 1600x1280 (2M), 1280x1024,

Still capture resolution

Video capture resolution

Focus Range Manual focus from 10mm to 500mm
Frame Rate Max 30f/s under 600 Lus Brightness
Magnification Ratio 20x to 200x
Video format AVI
Photo format JPEG or BMP
Light source 8 LED (adjustable by control wheel)
PC interface USB2.0
Power source 5V DC from USB port

1024x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 352x288,
320x240, 160x120
2560x2048 (5M), 2000x1600, 1600x1280 (2M), 1280x1024,
1024x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 352x288,
320x240, 160x120

Operation system Windows2000/XP/Vista/Win7/ Mac10.5 and above
OSD language English, German, Spanish, Korean, French, Russian
Bundle software MicroCapture with measurement & calibration function
Size 110mm (L) x 33mm (R)

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3. Install the software

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Connect the Microscope to Computer! The microscope

must be connected to computer before installing the
software.

Insert the driver CD into CD-ROM Drive and this will
automatically display the following interface:

1). Install the driver by clicking install Microscope Driver
The Install Shield Wizard will walk you through the
whole process. Click on the “Next” button to continue.

2). Install the MicroCaptur e software
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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4. 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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5. Software functions

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1) Change 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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