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- Page 1 MicroSight 1.3MP & MicroSight 5MP M I C R O S C O P E USER MANUAL W I N D O W S C O M P U T E R S www.southernsciencesupply.com 877.968.7522...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview……………………………………... 3 Install the Software ………………………..4 Start the Program…………………………..4 Focus the Microscope……………………..5 Using Additional Focal Tips……………..5 Function Key List …………………………..6 How to Take Pictures and Videos ….... 7 How to View An Image …………………..7 How to Set Video Settings…………….. -
Page 3: Overview
OVERVIEW The 10-200x digital MicroSight Microscope provides an adjustable magnification range anywhere from 10-200x and comes in two megapixel options, the 1.3MP and the 5MP. The 5MP is considered high definition and will make a difference when printing, enlarging, and cropping. -
Page 4: Install The Software
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE There are two ways to install the MicroViewer software for Mac or Windows. The disc is included inside the box for both Mac and Windows. If you find yourself with a computer that doesn’t have a disc drive, an external drive may be used or the direct download is available from our website at the bottom of the home page in the footer under Downloads tab. -
Page 5: Focus The Microscope
Adjust the light intensity by turning the thin wheel on the microscope. *ADDITIONAL FOCUS TIPS All of the Southern Science Supply microscopes include additional focus tips. They are pre-calibrated at the rim of the tip to match the measurement on the magnification sticker. -
Page 6: Function Key List
TOOL BAR You will see this tool bar above the software screen. This icon reference map with help you to familiarize yourself with all available functions offeered in MicroSight software. -
Page 7: How To Take Pictures And Videos
HOW TO TAKE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS *PHOTOS Camera icon. The button with the camera icon on the To take a picture, click on the microscope device is also an option. Any image captured will show up as a thumbnail in the bottom section of the software screen. -
Page 8: How To Set Video Settings
HOW TO SET THE VIDEO SETTINGS Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open. Begin by clicking on the Video Setup button in the tool bar, this screen will appear. Here are the definitions for the options. Choose the image source Choose the video format (supports different resolutions) -
Page 9: How To Save Videos
HOW TO SAVE MY VIDEOS If you want to change the location of where your videos are, click on the Video Setup button, then click the AVI button. The Save As window below will pop up. You can create and choose individual student folders, class folders, subject folders etc. -
Page 10: How To Save Images
HOW TO SAVE MY IMAGES If you want to change the location of where your videos are, click on the Video Setup button, then click the BMP (or JPEG if desired) button. This Save As window below will pop up. You can create and choose individual student folders, class folders, subject folders etc. -
Page 11: How To Compare 2 Images
HOW TO COMPARE TWO IMAGES Click on the Compare icon in the Tool Bar. You will see a wide black (or white) space appear on the screen. Select the image you would like to view from the File Browser located at the bottom of the window. -
Page 12: How To Compare 2 Live Images
HOW TO COMPARE TWO LIVE IMAGES AT ONCE This requires having two MicroSight microscopes. They must be the same Megapixel, but can vary in magnification capability. For example, you can use the 5MP 10-200x on one side while viewing with the 5MP 500x on the other. Connect BOTH microscopes to the USB ports on your computer and THEN open the software. -
Page 13: How To Create Time Lapse Video
HOW TO CREATE TIME LAPSE VIDEO Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open. Begin by clicking on the Video Setup button in the tool bar. Select the Time Lapse option then click on the Close drop down menu to choose your setting. To select the time-lapse ratio, you may find this helpful. -
Page 14: How To Use The Draw Tool
HOW TO USE THE DRAW TOOL Once you have a live image or a selected image, select the Draw icon in the tool bar. This window will pop up. If your image does not fill the entire screen, select the enlarge slider to increase to the size of the image. -
Page 15: How To Calibrate
HOW TO CALIBRATE FOR MEASUREMENT Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open. 1. Place the microscope down on any ruler and adjust the focus knob until the image is sharp. 2. Click the snapshot button to capture a picture, then double click this picture in the list bar. 3. - Page 16 UNDERSTANDING THE MEASUREMENT WINDOW Choose the VGA monitor size. Select your monitor’s correct aspect ratio to ensure accurate measurements are made. a. Select the Calibrate box. b. Choose the axis: X axis, Y axis, X-Y axis c. Select the reference unit of measurement for calibration.
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Page 17: Understand Measurement Window
HOW TO MEASURE A LINE Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open. Place the microscope down on any ruler and adjust the focus knob until the image is sharp. Click the Measurement icon, and the Measurement window will appear. -
Page 18: Measuring Circles
HOW TO MEASURE AN ANGLE Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open. Place the microscope down on any ruler and adjust the focus knob until the image is sharp. NOTE: When measuring an angle, it is best to focus on the actual item you want to measure when calibrating. -
Page 19: Measuring Angles
TROUBLESHOOTING Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S For technical questions, compatibility issues, or other wonderings, please reach out to us. We pride ourselves on supporting you 110%. carol@southernsciencesupply.com 877.968.7522 (cell)210.887.0479 www.southernsciencesupply.com...
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