How To Calibrate - southern science supply MicroSight 1.3MP User Manual

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. Click the Measurement icon, and the Measurement window will appear.
NOTE: You must calibrate again if you change the distance, magnification, or resolution.
4. Check Calibrate and choose the Reference Unit and Reference Size, which is the largest
dimension visible on your snapshot. Ex: The largest dimension available between 3
centimeters and 4 centimeters is 10 millimeters. Therefore, choose the "mm" as the
Reference Unit and choose "10" as the Reference size.
5. Hold the right button of the mouse at the 3rd centimeter line and drag it to the 4th
centimeter line.
6. Release the right button of the mouse and the calibration is complete. Click the
Measurement icon to go back.
7. Now you can begin measuring. Double click on any saved image or place the microscope
on any specimen and click the Measurement icon.
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