Image Capturing, Viewing, And Deleting - Extech Instruments HDV540 User Manual

8.7 Image Capturing, Viewing, and Deleting
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Press the Image button (3) to take a snapshot of the screen. The yellow icon (upper right)
will briefly turn red and return to yellow when the snapshot (.jpg) has been stored on the
SD Card or a USB Flash Device. The hourglass appears while the image is being saved.
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The red error symbol will appear if the storage device does not have enough free space.
The Lock symbol will appear if the SD Card is locked. To unlock the SD Card, first turn the
meter OFF, remove the SD Card from the slot, and switch the SD Card tab position.
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Press the up arrow to open the image files. Use the arrow keys to scroll and use OK to
open an image. The date and time that the image was taken is also shown.
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Use the OK button to rotate the image (90
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Use the CAMERA button to select a zoom level (from 1X to 10X).
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Use the VIDEO button to open the trash utility. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the
check mark (delete image) or the 'X' (don't delete) and then press OK.
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Press ESC to return to the stored image list. Press ESC again to return to the main display.
8.8 LED Work Lamp Intensity Control
Use the brightness adjust dial (11) on the left side of the main unit to adjust the brightness of
the camera work lamps to the desired level. Higher settings will drain the battery quicker
than lower brightness levels.
8.9 System Reset Button
If the operating system appears locked or frozen, press the recessed reset button on the
back of the main unit, using a paper clip or small tool, to reset the system.
8.10 AV Connection to External Monitor
This instrument includes an AV output port (6) on the upper right side of the main unit
(under the protective flap). Connect the main unit to a monitor using the supplied RCA‐to‐
PHONO cable (PHONO end connects to the main unit and two RCA plugs connect to the jacks
on the external monitor). The system will send AV signals to the monitor for remote viewing
when connected.
8.11 USB Connection for PC File Transfer and Battery Charging
 Connect the system to a PC using the supplied USB cable, via the USB port (10) on the
main unit (right side, under protective flap).
 A dialog box appears prompting the user to select DATA mode (PC transfer) or Battery
Charging mode.
 Navigate to the upper block (Data mode)
then press OK to allow the transfer of files to and from the SD Card and the PC. The USB
Connection LOGO displays on screen. Now the PC sees the main unit as any other
external drive where files and folders can be dragged and dropped.
 Select the lower block
instrument's battery status icon will animate as charging is taking place. Please allow up
to 5 hours for a complete charge.
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rotation with each press of the button).
for Battery Charging mode. The main
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