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You can take snapshots or a short video with your microscope
with the built-in digital camera. With the internal storage memory,
you do not need to use a PC or any other devices to do imaging.
Transferring of images to your PC for saving and or printing them
is easy and will be discussed later in this manual.
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1. In the bottom right of the LCD screen is the EV (Exposure
Value) which adjusts the brightness level. The normal position
is 0.0 and this can be adjusted in increments up to +1.2 to -1.2
by pushing the up/down directional keys.
2. In the bottom left of the screen is shown an estimate of the
remaining snapshot images left in the internal memory.
3. In the top left of the screen is shown an icon of a camera which
indicates it is ready for snapshot mode.
4. By pushing the directional keys (left/right) you change the
4x digital zoom shown by a magnifier icon when you push
the keys. The digital zoom is enabled when using resolution
settings of 1024x768, 800x600, or 640x480 and does not
function at higher resolution settings.
5. Push the Menu Key to:
A. Mode – the normal (default setting) is "Single" for taking
snapshots one at a time as you choose. You can change
this setting to "Continuous" which will tell the camera to
take snapshots at a predetermined time you set in the
"Setting" choice.
B. Size – this sets the resolution you want for the image
The camera itself uses the 2048x1536 pixel arrangement
(3MP) but you can use digital interpolation for lower
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1. Snapshots – to take snapshots make sure you are in the
camera mode (camera icon in the lower left of the screen)
and you will use the Snap Key on the LCD Monitor. Push the
key when ready and the image will be stored in the internal
storage memory.
2. Video – change the settings to the Video. To begin and end
your video recording push the "SNAP" key. The movie (video)
icon will flash to let you know you are recording and the
elapsed time will be shown in the bottom left of the screen.
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3. You can also take images (snapshot or video) by using an
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Note: If you are going to take images, do not connect
the USB cable to your PC or damage could occur to the
equipment. The USB cable is not used at all for taking
images.
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resolutions to increase the number of images you can
save in your internal storage memory. Use the directional
keys (up/down) to make changes and you will see the
resolution setting at the top left of the screen.
C. Effect – you can change from Normal, to Black/White,
Negative, or Sepia.
D. Date Label – if you desire to have the time and or date
stamped on your images you can select the information
to include under "Setting" and then choose "Yes", or
you can choose to have no label (default setting).
E. Video – if you want to take videos, push the OK key and
the resolution will appear on the top left of the screen.
Resolution is automatically changed to low resolution for
video. The rate is 25 fps. The time elapsed for the video
is shown in the lower left of the screen. To begin a video
push the "SNAP" button and end the video by pushing
the "SNAP" button. While recording a video icon will
also be flashing in the top left of the screen. To exit to
the snapshot mode, push the "ESC" button.
Note: After turning the LCD Monitor off, most settings will
revert to the default setting.
SD (Secure Digital) Card. Your SD card is inserted in the LCD
Monitor (1). When you insert the SD card properly the SD
card icon will be visible at the top of the LCD screen. On the
bottom right of the screen will be shown the memory available
on the SD card. When imaging this way the images are saved
on the SD card and not in the internal storage memory.
Note: Inserting or removing an SD card while the LCD is
on may cause the LCD to shut down and/or could damage
the SD card.