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Susan Smith
July 13, 2025
When I press the power button on the devise starts up the screen says welcome and then it quickly shuts down juast the screnn on the microscope. The light on the side is red and the light for viewing remains on.
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Portable Digital HD LCD Microscope User Guide IVAMS04HD...
Table of Contents Introduction Menu 1 Functions Safety Precautions Set Resolution FCC Notification Time-lapse Still Capture Features Time-lapse Video Capture Included Accessories Image Quality Parts and Functions Sharpness Using the Microscope: Exposure Installing the Battery Date Stamp Charging the Battery Menu 2 Functions Inserting the MicroSDHC™...
Thank you for purchasing the Ivation digital microscope. This User Guide is intended to provide you with guidelines to ensure that operation of this product is safe and does not pose risk to the user. Any use that does not conform to the guidelines described in this User Guide may void the limited warranty.
Features • 3.5-inch TFT panel • 3.5M high-quality image sensor (up to 14M by interpolation) • 20x/220x/500x magnification • Still image & 1080P/720P/WVGA video capture • Time-lapse photo & video capture • Measurement (when working on computer) • Supports microSDHC™ card up to 32GB •...
Using the Microscope Installing the Battery 1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit. 2. Insert the lithium battery into the battery compartment, lining up the polarity symbols on the battery with those inside the compartment. Charging the Battery 1.
Operating the Microscope: Observation 1. Turn the microscope on or off by pressing the power on/off button on the right side of the control panel. 2. Power Save: Please refer to section on Auto Power-Off. 3. Place object onto stage. For flat objects, use the 2 clips on stage to hold object in place.
Color Mode In preview status, press the Color Mode/Up button to select a Color/Positive/ Negative image. Previewing on a Computer Screen 1. Connect the microscope to computer via USB cable. 2. Choose Mass Storage to view captured images. 3. To preview images on the computer, choose PC Camera. Run the PortableCaptureHD software.
Connecting to HDTV / Monitor You may connect your microscope to a large HDTV screen via HDMI cable for the following advantages: • Live preview of your object in 1080P high definition (FHD) for easy focusing. • You may capture and save still images of the focused object while previewing. •...
Playback: 1. Press Back/Playback to enter playback mode. Review icon appears in the left corner of the screen. 2. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select captured pictures and video clips. Delete: 1. To delete: In the playback mode, press the Menu/Settings button to enter the submenu.
Download Captured Images from microSDHC™ Card to Computer 1. Make sure your microSDHC™ card is inserted into the slot on the microscope. 2. Connect the microscope to a computer via the USB cable. 3. Choose Mass Storage to view stored photos & videos. They are saved in “DCIM.” Menu Settings 1.
Menu 1 Functions: Resolution, Time-lapse Capture, Quality, Sharpness, Exposure, Date Stamp. 1. Press the Down button to scroll through your choices. 2. When your setting choice is highlighted, press the OK button. Main Menu 1 Set Resolution 1. Select a resolution from options: WVGA/2M/3M/5M/8M/14M.
Lapse Num: Select the number of still images want your device to take. 1. Use the Down button to scroll through the numbers from 2. 0 to 9. When satisfied with the first digit, press the Back 3. button to advance to the next digit. Repeat. 4.
Sharpness: 1. From menu 1, use the Down button to choose Sharpness and then press OK. 2. Use the Down button to choose Strong, Normal or soft. 3. Press OK. Exposure (Brightness): 1. Select the value by pressing the Down button. 2.
Menu 2 Functions: Date/Time, Auto Power-Off, Language, TV Mode, Frequency, Format, Default Setting, Version. 1. Press the Back button twice to access Menu 2. 2. Use the Down button to scroll through options. 3. When your selection is highlighted, press OK. Main Menu 2 Date/Time: 1.
Language: 1. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the language choices. 2. When your selection is highlighted, press OK. TV Mode: Choose the format that is compatible with your TV: NTSC or PAL. Frequency: Choose the appropriate frequency for your region: 50Hz or 60Hz.
Default Setting: Select the Default Setting to reset the system back to its original parameters. Version: Select to view product version information. Troubleshooting: Problem Solution Make sure the battery is fully charged or plug the unit into the AC The unit does not turn on. adapter and an outlet.
Driver-free download for Made in China Windows® XP SP2 Ivation and the Ivation logo are registered trademarks of C&A Holdings, LLC in the U.S. MicroSDHC is a trademark of SD-3C LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
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Do you have a question about the IVAMS04HD and is the answer not in the manual?
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When I press the power button on the devise starts up the screen says welcome and then it quickly shuts down juast the screnn on the microscope. The light on the side is red and the light for viewing remains on.