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- Page 1 DIGITAL USB MICROSCOPE LD6184 Operating Instructions for the TQC DIGITAL USB MICROSCOPE LD6184...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Precaution..................................1 Preparation..................................2 Scope of supply................................2 Part Names & Functions.............................. 3 Key features...................................4 Use......................................4 Installing Battery................................4 Inserting MicroSD Card..............................5 Display Icons & Meanings............................5 Switching on microscope............................5 Switching off Microscope............................6 Capture an image................................6 Record a video................................7 Play back...................................7 Deleting files................................... - Page 3 PortableCapture Software Introductions Installing Software..............................17 Starting Microscope..............................17 Software Introductions............................18 Preview size.................................. 18 Rotate Image................................18 Date/Time..................................18 Language..................................19 Full Screen..................................19 Capture..................................20 Edit Photos................................... 20 3.7.1 Preview photos................................20 3.7.2 Save photos................................. 21 3.7.3 Delete photos................................21 3.7.4 Copy photos................................
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Page 4: Precaution
WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a TQC 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. -
Page 5: Preparation
2. PREPARATION 2.1 Scope of supply Portable Digital Microscope Lithium Battery AC adaptor USB cable TV cable Cleaning fabric Carry bag Stand Strap 2/26... -
Page 6: Part Names & Functions
2.2 Parts Names & Functions Functions Functions Capture Battery compartment Zoom in/out TFT display Screen icon display on/off TV-out UP color mode switch USB port Menu setup DC-in AUX LED’s Down Lens Left/Back Tripod Mounting hold Power on / off Micro SD card slot Speaker Wrist strap grip hook... -
Page 7: Key Features
3. KEY FEATURES - 3 inch TFT panel - 5M high quality image sensor (up to 12M by interpolation) - 20x-200x-500x magnification - Photo & Video - Timer - Measurement (when working on computer) - Support MicroSD card up to 32GB - 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) - Lithium battery (rechargeable &... -
Page 8: Inserting Microsd Card
4.2 Inserting the 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 microscope 2. Insert the MicroSD card into the MicroSD card slot, gently press in until card is latched. -
Page 9: Switching Off Microscope
4.5 Switching off the Microscope 1. Fold the display panel and then the microscope will switch off automatically 2. Press ON/OFF button 3. By Power Save. Please refer to Section 5.2.2 for Power Save setup. 4.6 Capture an image 1. Switch on the microscope by simply unfolding the display panel to a proper position, normally at an angle of 90 degrees with the viewing end as follows: 2. -
Page 10: Record A Video
4.7 Record a video 1.Press LEFT/BACK (19) to enter video mode. The video icon is shown into the left corner. 2. Press Capture button (1) to start recording video. Press again to stop. 4.8 Play back 1. Press LEFT/BACK (19) to enter play back mode as follows. There is review icon on the left corner. -
Page 11: Slide Show
4.11 Slide show At play back mode, press to enter sub-menu as follows, select interval time, and then confirm by OK. 4.12 Color Mode At preview status, press to switch between Color/Positive/Negative. 4.13 Zoom function 1. push Zoom Wheel upwards to zoom in 2. -
Page 12: Downloading Files
4.14 Downloading files 1. Connect the microscope to your computer by use of the USB cable. 2. Choose Mass Storage, you can now view your stored photos & videos. 4.15 Preview 1. Connect the microscope to your computer by use of the USB cable. 2. -
Page 13: Mounting Tripod
4.18 Mounting Tripod 1. Put the stand end with screw inside the mounting hole on the microscope properly and rotate carefully. Do not force the end into the hole, forcing may damage the microscope. 2. Adjust the height of the stand at a proper position. 5. -
Page 14: Timer
5.1.2 Timer • From the main menu I, choose Timer and enter Timer setup: Frames: select quantity of frames you want to take by UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT. The underneath setup indicates 32 frames. Interval: select interval time between frame captures by UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT. The underneath setup indicates the interval time is 15 seconds between each two captures. -
Page 15: Sharpness
5.1.4 Sharpness • From the main menu I, choose Sharpness and then select among Hard/Normal/Soft. 5.2 Main Menu II • Press to enter Main Menu I, and then press LEFT to enter Main Menu II as follows: Here you can setup Language/Power Save/Frequency/Date Stamp/TV Out/Date and Time/Format SD/ System Reset/Version. -
Page 16: Power Save
5.2.2 Power Save • From the Main Menu II, choose Power Save and then select a target time for the microscope to power off automatically. 5.2.3 Frequency • From the Main Menu II, choose Frequency and enter the following menu: Select the frequency by UP/DOWN 5.2.4 Date Stamp •... -
Page 17: Tv Out
5.2.5 TV Out • From the Main Menu II, choose TV Out and select, between NTSC and PAL, the correct mode compatible with your TV. 5.2.6 Date/time • From the Main Menu II, choose Date/Time to set the date and time. •... -
Page 18: System Reset
5.2.8 System Reset • From the Main Menu II, select System Reset to set the system back to default. 5.2.9 Version From the Main Menu II, select Version to view the current instrument version. 6. SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor : 5M high quality Image Sensor Magnifications : 20x-200x-500x Resolutions... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
8. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution The microscope won’t turn on Charge the battery The screen is blank Ensure that the power is on Charge the battery Verify that the item you want to magnify is positioned correctly under the lens. There are smudges or blemishes on the screen Clean the screen and lens carefully with soft fabric Microscope is connected to a television, but no... -
Page 20: Portablecapture Software Introductions
PORTABLECAPTURE SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION Computer System Requirements • Windows XP/VISTA/WIN7/WIN8 & Mac10.6 ~ • 10.8 • P4 1.8 or above • RAM: 256M • Video Memory: 32M • USB port: 2.0 • CD-ROM Drive 1. INSTALLING SOFTWARE • Insert the driver CD into CD-ROM Drive and automatically the following interface will be displayed: •... -
Page 21: Software Introductions
3. SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS 3.1Preview Size You can change the preview size as follows: Note: The size of the photo taken is equivalent to the preview size selected in the Options menu/Preview Size. 3.2 Rotate Image You can rotate the output image clockwise and counter-clockwise. 3.3 Date/Time You can display or turn off Date/Time as follows: 21 |... -
Page 22: Language
3.4 Language You can choose your preferred language as follows: 3.5 Full screen You can enter & quit full screen mode by: 1. Double-clicking the preview area. 2. Clicking the full screen icon: 3. Choosing Full screen mode from menu; When in full screen mode, click on the Full screen icon to turn off and restore toolbars and menus. -
Page 23: Capture
3.6 Capture Photo capture You can take photos by the following steps: • By clicking the camera button • By choosing Capture and then click Photo • By pressing F11 Captured photos are saved automatically and image thumbnails will be visible on the right side of the PortableCapture screen for further editing. -
Page 24: Save Photos
3.7.2. Save photos You can save a photo by right clicking on the thumbnail and then choose Save. The file can be saved in either jpeg or bmp. The jpeg size in which the photo is saved is the maximum allowed for jpeg. You can choose to decrease the size by adjusting quality. -
Page 25: Measurement
4 MEASUREMENT 1. Point the microscope onto a target object e.g. a ruler; rotate the focus wheel to get a clear focus. 2. When the focus is at the clearest point, take a snapshot 3. Watch the calibration at the lower-end of the focus wheel; note down the magnification value that corresponds to the indicator marker on the microscope body as shown below. - Page 26 • Multi-line: click , left-click mouse to choose a start point and drag to an end point. Notice that the measurements are displayed as you go along. Release mouse when done. You can continue measuring from the previous end point to a next point and so on.
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Page 27: Portablecapture For Mac
5. PORTABLECAPTURE FOR MAC 5.1 Installing PortableCapture Open mac folder from the disc and copy PortableCapture onto your desktop for daily use. 5.2 Using PortableCapture 1. Plug Microscope into PC USB port. 2. Double click PortableCapture icon to open the PortableCapture window. The microscope is now ready to use. -
Page 28: Edit Photo/Video
5.8 Edit Photo/Video Captured photo & video appear as thumbnails on the right side of the preview window. Photo Double click a photo thumbnail to open in the main preview window You can then carry out operations as normally done on a Mac system. Video Click a video clip thumbnail, the video will play automatically. - Page 29 This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.
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