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- Page 1 PC SOFTWARE MANUAL MODEL #44316...
- Page 2 Windows based computer with the included CD/DVD ROM disk. If you do not have a CD/DVD ROM drive, the software can be downloaded from our website www.celestron.com. Note: The software is compatible with Windows systems XP/7/8/10 only. The software is not compatible with MAC operating systems.
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Page 3: Capture Still Image
NOTE: If your MicroDirect 1080p HD microscope becomes disconnected from your PC the following message box will appear: ® 3. COMPUTER SOFTWARE- DETAILS A. CAPTURE STILL IMAGE There are 2 ways to capture a photograph with the Portable Capture HD software: Select ‘Photo’... -
Page 4: Capture Video
B. CAPTURE VIDEO There are 2 ways to capture video with the Portable Capture HD software: Select ‘Video’ shortcut icon in the main menu bar. Select ‘Video’ from the drop down menu. C. TIME LAPSE Select ‘Timer’ shortcut icon and then set your time lapse information. Choose between Photo or Video. -
Page 5: Calibration And Measurement
4. CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT A. CALIBRATION Double-click on the image to enter into measurement Make sure the X, Y Guide is ON (Options/XY Guide). interface window. Place the included Calibration ruler on the stage under the microscope lens and focus. Take a still image making sure the X, Y Guide and the lines on the calibration ruler are parallel. -
Page 6: Measuring Tools
So far the calibration and measurement features we have discussed involve the measurements on ONE image (your saved image) and the magnifi cation rate was determined by the computer when calibrating. The MicroDirect Portable Capture HD software allows you to “lock in” a magnifi cation rate, which allows you to take multiple pictures ®... - Page 7 5. NOTE TAKING AND MARKING THE IMAGE HD Portable Capture includes functionality to mark, draw on, or and add notes to saved images. This can be handy for quick note taking and pointing out features on your specimen image. A. MARKING To use this feature, click the Draw icon in the Image Preview window.
- Page 8 6. SOFTWARE INTERFACE INSTRUCTIONS A. MAIN WINDOW ICONS Timer: Time Lapse feature Photo: Take a still image Video: Start / Stop record video Full Screen: Streaming image- full size (Press ESC or double-click to exit) B. MAIN MENU File Photos Directory: Set the directory to store photos taken Videos Directory: Set the directory to store video taken Options Resolution: Change preview size...
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Page 9: Care And Maintenance
If the exterior of your microscope needs cleaning, wipe the microscope housing. it with a moist cloth. 8. WARRANTY Your Celestron MicroDirect 1080p HD microscope has a two year limited warranty. Please visit the Celestron website for ® detailed information on all Celestron microscopes: www.celestron.com. ENGLISH |... - Page 10 © 2016 Celestron • All rights reserved. • www.celestron.com 2835 Columbia Street • Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. Telephone: 1(800) 421-9649 • Printed in China 2016 FCC Note: 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.