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Page 1: User Manual
MicroSight 1.3MP & MicroSight 5MP M I C R O S C O P E USER MANUAL M A C C O M P U T E R S www.southernsciencesupply.com 877.968.7522... -
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 Photos .....…....7 How to Save Photos and Videos......8 How to Create Time Lapse Video………...9 Understanding the Preferences Window..10 How to Compare Two Images.…………..11 How to Use the Draw Tool………………..12... -
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
FUNCTION KEY LIST You will see the function keys in a Tool Bar near the software screen. This toolbar can be moved to anywhere on your screen. Below is a quick overview of the keys. -
Page 7: How To Take Photos
HOW TO TAKE PHOTOS To take a picture, click on the Camera icon. The button on the microscope device is no longer compatible on the latest Mac OS upgrades. We are working to fix that. Any image captured will show up as a thumbnail in the bottom section of the software screen. If you don’t see the thumbnail images, simply click on the icon. -
Page 8: How To Save Photos And Videos
HOW TO SAVE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open. Preference Tool icon in the function keys. The Preferences Begin by clicking on the screen will appear. You will see where your videos and images are stored. VIDEOS To change the location of where your videos are, click on the Video File Folder drop down menu and select “Select Other Folder”. -
Page 9: How To Create Time Lapse Video
HOW TO CREATE TIME LAPSE VIDEO Select the Time Lapse option, then click on the drop down menu to choose your setting. To select the time-lapse ratio, you may find this helpful. If you choose “5:1” only one second of every 5 seconds will be recorded. -
Page 10: Understanding The Preferences Window
UNDERSTANDING THE PREFERENCES WINDOW Video resolution supports different Video source allows a user resolutions: to choose or switch the image 1.3MP Microscope: 640x480/1280x1024 source if there is more than 5MP: 640x480/1024x768/2048x1536 one microscope connected. Note: The Snapshot and Record format will change at the same time. -
Page 11: How To Compare Two Images
HOW TO COMPARE TWO IMAGES Click on the Compare icon in the Tool Bar. You will see a wide black space appear on the screen. Select the image you would like to view from the File Browser. The first image you select will appear on the left when you double click the image. -
Page 12: How To Use The Draw Tool
HOW TO USE THE DRAW TOOL Click the Draw icon, and the following Tool Bar will apppear. Cursor to move the window. Input text. You can set up the line width and color. Draw lines. You can set up Free hand drawing or writing. the line width and color. -
Page 13: How To Calibrate For Measurement
HOW TO CALIBRATE FOR MEASUREMENT You must calibrate your microscope for accuracy before you can begin to measure. Make sure the MicroSight microscope is plugged into the USB port and the software is open. Click on the Measurement icon, this window will appear. Place the camera down on any ruler and adjust the focus knob until the image is sharp. -
Page 14: Understanding The Measurement Window
UNDERSTANDING THE MEASUREMENT WINDOW Reference Unit - Select a unit for calibration and measurement. Choose from three units: mm/inch/mil Reference Size - Select the reference size for calibration. Accuracy - The number is accurate up Measure Mode - Select a measurement to nine decimal points. -
Page 15: How To Measure An Angle
HOW TO MEASURE AN ANGLE After calibrating you can begin measuring. Measure button. Follow the full calibration directions on page 13. Click the Select the Measure Mode drop down menu and choose Angle for the Measure Mode. 1. Hold the button of the mouse at the point A of the angle. 2. -
Page 16: How To Measure An Ellipse
HOW TO MEASURE AN ELLIPSE After calibrating you can begin measuring. Measure button. Follow the full calibration directions on page 13. Click the Select the Measure Mode drop down menu and choose Ellipse for the Measure Mode. 1. Select the “Ellipse” option in the Measure Mode. Hold the button of the mouse at the upper left of the object. -
Page 17: How To Measure A Line
HOW TO MEASURE A LINE After calibrating you can begin measuring. Measure button. Follow the full calibration directions on page 13. Click the Select the Measure Mode drop down menu and choose Line for the Measure Mode. 1. Hold the button of the mouse at the starting of the line. Drag to the finishing point of the line. -
Page 18: How To Measure A Triangle
HOW TO MEASURE A TRIANGLE After calibrating you can begin measuring. Measure button. Follow the full calibration directions on page 13. Click the Select the Measure Mode drop down menu and choose Triangle for the Measure Mode. 1. Hold the button of the mouse at the first point of the object. 2. -
Page 19: How To Measure A Radius/Arc
HOW TO MEASURE A RADIUS/ARC After calibrating you can begin measuring. Measure button. Follow the full calibration directions on page 13. Click the Select the Measure Mode drop down menu and choose 3DorRadius for the Measure Mode. 1. Hold the button of the mouse at the first point of the arc. 2. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
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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