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1318 Parent Guide Final
03/12/2002
Digital Blue
Table of contents
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setup guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
™
controls . .4
Software notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .6
Support and troubleshooting . . . . . . .7
Your Activity Book . . . . . . . . . .flip side
04:05 PM
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QX3
Computer Microscope
™
™
Congratulations on
your purchase of
the Digital Blue
™
QX3
Computer Microscope,
one of Prime
Entertainment new toys
that let your imagination run
wild!
These toys harness the power of your
PC to encourage creative play activities
directed by your children. With the
QX3
™
Computer Microscope, your kids
can explore their environments and
share their discoveries with you and
their friends. Some of the benefits of
the QX3
™
microscope include:
Turning everyday objects into big
opportunities for fun and learning.
Using software to alter images in
imaginative and wacky ways.
Creating an audiovisual show with
special effects and music.
Using a microscope in a
handheld mode.
Viewing images on a computer
screen with friends.
Building a collection of images
and movies.
Creating time-lapse movies.
Printing out posters and stickers.
Welcome to the
™
A note to parents
about this book
This book is designed in flip format.
You can easily find the information
needed to properly set up the toy.
Your children can quickly find
information to help them achieve
results when using it.
Your section is here, behind the Parent
Quick Start Guide cover. This guide will
help you:
Set up the QX3
™
Microscope.
Maintain it.
Change the bulbs.
Order supplies and parts.
Troubleshoot problems.
P A R E N T
Minimum
system
requirements:
A computer that is
USB enabled (Most
computers manufac-
tured after June 1998
are USB enabled.)
Microsoft
98SE, Me, 2000 and XP
Intel
Pentium
®
Celeron
200 MHz or faster
(or equivalent)
Computer
32 MB of RAM
Minimum 175 MB hard
disk space
Quad speed (4x)
CD-ROM
800x600 display,
16-bit color
Windows
sound device
Video and
sound compatible
with DirectX
Q U I C K
S T A R T
G U I D E
Windows
98,
®
®
or
®
™
processor
®
compatible
®
1
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Summary of Contents for Digital Blue QX3
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Package contents ....2 Setup guide ....3 Using the Digital Blue QX3 ™... -
Page 2: Package Contents
Start Guide You should share the information in this Parent Quick Start Guide with your whole family. While the QX3 Microscope is easy to install and a snap to use, the initial hardware setup and software installation must be done by an adult. -
Page 3: Setup Guide
Once the Windows appears, plug the microscope cable into your computer’s USB port. Now that you have plugged in your microscope, double click on the QX3 icon to launch the software. Go to the Windows launch the software. IMPORTANT:... -
Page 4: Using The Digital Blue Qx3
1318 Parent Guide Final 03/12/2002 04:05 PM Using the Digital Blue USB cable Focus knob Sample platform Setup suggestion Remember the microscope ™ The QX3 ™ Computer can be used in handheld mode, Microscope consists of but you need to... -
Page 5: Software Notes
™ Windows Start menu, click Start, point ® to Programs, point to Digital Blue QX3 Microscope and then click Uninstall QX3 Microscope. To reinstall the software, see the section “Setup Guide” on page 3, or press F1 for Online Help. -
Page 6: Care And Maintenance
The sample platform Changing bulbs should be wiped clean with a damp Bulbs used in the QX3 cloth after use. The a special type not found in stores. stand and Replacement bulbs other than microscope should authorized Digital Blue bulbs may... -
Page 7: Support And Troubleshooting
Lens Cover Containment Dish and Lid Contact Technical Support: 1-(888) 800-0502 Alternative sources Check your phone directory to locate specialty items to use with your QX3 ™ Computer Microscope. Look under: Bait shops—meal worms, red wrigglers, maggots Craft stores—ribbons, fibers, dried plants, beads, sequins Pet shops—brine shrimp, tubifex,... -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
Your microscope is not plugged in. Please Connect the microscope, see page 3. connect the microscope. Your computer can’t find all the necessary Reinstall the QX3™ software (see page 3) software components. Please reinstall or go to Add/Remove Programs in your QX3 software.