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- Page 1 6 Lens Digital Microscope Instruction Manual Model #: SCT18...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS USING THE XPLOVIEW SOFTWARE 16 BEFORE USE Important Information Button Menu Full Screen Viewing Image Care and Maintenance Rotation/Flip System Warning Product Description Settings Menu Computer Requirements Device Setup Timed Shot Setup PRODUCT AT A GLANCE Movie Setup Save Setting Package Contents Language Settings Product Overview... -
Page 4: Before Use
BEFORE USE Important Information Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product, and retain for future reference. Changes to instructions may occur without notice due to improvements to the software and/or equipment. Care and Maintenance Avoid vibration, shock and pressure, and do not drop the microscope. Keep the device dry and protect from water, steam or vapor. -
Page 5: Product Description
Product Description This product differs from a traditional optical microscope; instead of looking through an eyepiece, magnified image or live video is displayed on the computer monitor via a USB connection. This product has an integrated object turret carrying six di erent object lenses. -
Page 6: Product At A Glance
Mac OS Compatible operating MacOSX 10.5.6-MacOS X 10.13.x systems USB2.0 PRODUCT AT A GLANCE Package contents i\-· • _ Digital microscope Installation CD � with USB cable � Blank specimen slides x3 User manual � Prepared slide with cotton swatch � �... -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview 1. Snapshot button 2. Lenses 3. Specimen slide clip 4. Specimen stage 5. Light selector switch 6. Lens turret 7. Focusing knob 8. USB cable 9. LED... -
Page 8: Product Specifications
Product Specif ications Connection type USB 2.0 L1 = 3.6 x 2.7mm E ective observation area L2 = 1.8 x 1.4mm L3 = 1.2 x 0.9mm L4 = 0.9 x 0.7mm L5 = 0.7 x 0.5mm L6 = 0.6 x 0.45mm L1 = 100x Magni cation power L2 = 200x... -
Page 9: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Software Installation Windows Insert the supplied application CD to the CD-ROM of the computer. Double click the "xploview v3.2.xx.exe" icon < > located on the driver CD. Follow the xploview setup wizard to install the application software for the digital microscope. Mac OS Insert the supplied application CD to the CD-ROM of the computer. -
Page 10: Connecting The Device
Connecting the Device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable provided. Starting the xploview Software Windows The xploview software can be launched by double clicking the xploview icon < > from the desktop, or from the start menu. Mac OS The xploview software can be launched by double clicking the xploview icon <... -
Page 11: Installing A Specimen Slide
Installing a Specimen Slide Place a prepared specimen slide on the specimen stage and slide it into specimen slide clips to securely hold the specimen slide. -
Page 12: Basics
BASICS Selecting a Light Source This digital microscope contains two light sources, one located above the stage and one underneath providing incident and transmitted illumination respectively. When the device is connected to a computer, and the provided software is launched, one of the lights will turn on. Press the light selector switch once to switch over to the desired illumination system. -
Page 13: Selecting Magnification Power
Selecting Magnif ication Power The objective turret can be rotated both ways – clockwise or counterclockwise. Taking the least powerful lens, L1, as an example; rotate the turret so that L1 is directly on top of the specimen. When correctly aligned, you will feel a ‘click’... -
Page 14: Focusing
Focusing Rotate the focusing knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the image is sharp. Note: Please make sure that the objective is clear from obstacles and does not hit the specimen slide while lowering the objectives turret during focusing. -
Page 15: Taking A Snapshot
Taking a Snapshot Press the snapshot button to take a snapshot. -
Page 16: Using The Xploview Software
USING THE XPLOVIEW SOFTWARE Button Menu The icons on the button menu : Open System Settings Menu (see system settings menu on page19). Capture on screen image. To start and to stop Timed Shot. Images will be captured at a regular interval (see system settings menu on page 20 to adjust frequency and duration). -
Page 17: Full Screen Viewing Image
Full Screen Viewing To activate the full screen mode, click the full screen button < > located on the bottom right corner of the xploview application software window. To exit full screen mode, either double-click on the screen, or press the "Esc"... -
Page 18: Rotation/Flip System
Image Rotation/Fl ip Click < > button to rotate or ip the image. -
Page 19: Settings Menu
System Settings Menu The first time the xploview software is started, the default settings will be loaded. You may change these settings manually in the system settings menu. -
Page 20: Device Setup
Device Setup If the image captured by the digital microscope was not displayed by default, you can change this by selecting it from the "Device" drop-down menu. The resolution of images you capture can be changed from the "Resolution" drop-down menu. Timed Shot Setup The frequency and duration of automatic images capture can be adjusted under this option. -
Page 21: Save Setting
Save Settings The default location for captured images or videos can be changed under this option. Language Settings The language of the xploview software can be changed under this option. -
Page 22: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings By clicking the "More..." button on the right of the system settings menu, you will be able to manually adjust all of the image settings. Note that the settings available may be different, depending on your operating system. Windows Mac OS... -
Page 23: Saved Files
Saved Files With the xploview application software opened, you can locate the saved les folder by clicking the "More..." button located on the left of the main software window. Uninstalling the xploview Software Windows Select "Uninstall" from the start menu (Start > All Programs > xploview > Uninstall). - Page 24 Our Mission: Since our founding in 1933, HamiltonBuhl® continues to evolve as a leader in technology products for education and industry. Our products are embraced by educators, corporate trainers, presenters, government agencies, and hospitals for their daily presentation, from the classroom to the boardroom, HamiltonBuhl® has the presentation product for you.
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