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- Page 1 Fritz Quick start guide...
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Page 2: Hardware Setup
Hardware set-up Step-by-step list Connect the computer to the microscope Use the USB 3.0 cable to connect the microscope and the compu- ter. Make sure to use enclosing screws on the microscope. The PC port has to be USB 3.0, not USB 2.0. Use prefered the Display Port (DP) or HDMI Cable to connect the monitor to the computer. -
Page 3: Connection Diagram
USB 3.0 Computer Monitor Stage Cable Microscope – Front Microscope – Back Please read this “Operating Manual PreciPoint M8 or O8” (separate volume) carefully to fami- liarize yourself with safe and effective usage. Please retain this manual for future reference. - Page 4 Software quick use Getting started Start MicroPoint After turning on the microscope, wait for about 30 seconds. Then, double-click on the white desktop shortcut MicroPoint. Alternati- vely you can start the software by a Double Tap on the screen, when using a touchscreen device.
- Page 5 Choose your operating mode Choose between Live View, Instant Scan and Slide Scan. Live View. This mode operates the microscope like a conventional microscope , showing only the field of view of the currently selected objective. Instant Scan. You can get a fast overview over the whole slide, using real-time scanning.
- Page 6 Explore the sample InstantScan mode Get an overview of the sample After selecting Instant scan mode, you can start to navigate through the sample. The experience is similar to zooming and scrolling with current car map navigation software. An overview of the specimen is available (top left) while zooming seamlessly through the details of the sample.
- Page 7 Annotate, measure, count and analyse Besides, the Instant Scan mode offers annotations, measurements and counting tools as well as image manipulation filters, such as changes to contrast and brightness, that all enable rapid analysis and processing of the image on the screen. The image, the filters and all annotations can be saved and exported.
- Page 8 How to scan slides SlideScan mode Define the scanning area Select your region of interest with the selection-tool. To mark the scanning area, drag and adjust the selection over the area you want to digitize. Add or remove additional scan areas using the large “+” or “-”...
- Page 9 Choose scan algorithm Scanning is always a trade-off between time and quality: the more extensive the digitization process, the higher the probability that the best image quality can be achieved. The best ratio of quality/ time can usually be achieved by using the “Predictive Focus” and “Intelligent Focus”...
- Page 10 Good to know Illumination Correction (IC) adjustment Switch to InstantScan mode Select InstantScan Mode either after starting MicroPoint or by changing the operating mode in the upper right corner of the user interface. Change operating mode with buttons Focus on the sample Move the stage to a region with sample content e.g.
- Page 11 Good to know FocusPlane (FP) adjustment Switch to LiveView mode Select LiveView mode either after starting MicroPoint or by changing the operating mode in the upper right corner of the user interface. Change operating mode with buttons Refocusing Move the stage to a region with sample content. Move towards the sample using fine and coarse drive scrollbars.
- Page 12 Work remotely with our microscope Telemicroscopy Start and close TeamViewer session Check if all users are connected to the Internet. Recommended Internet speed: 80,000 Mbit/second, min. 30,000 Mbit/second. If you haven’t installed TeamViewer yet, download the application on www.teamviewer.com. As soon as TeamViewer has been downloa- ded, start the application on your computer.
- Page 13 Use InstantScan mode Insert slides, labels to the right. Press “Continue”. Wait while over- view pictures are taken. Press “continue” Press to insert new slides after inserting slides Use the objective buttons (5x – 100x) to operate and navigate. Or the navigation buttons (+/-, 1:1, overview) as well as the mouse. The local user makes a pre-scan of the whole tissue at approx.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Quick help for common errors 1. Microscope system does not initiate a) Make sure all cables are correctly connected, screwed in and/or b) Restart microscope (wait 15 seconds) and/or c) Restart computer and the microscope 2. Tissue is not in focus a) Use auto focus or manual focus to re-focus. - Page 15 Delete all .ini files with a 10-digits number “xxxxxxxxxx.ini” (e.g. 4103461808.ini) e) Restart MicroPoint. 9. PreciPoint software running slow a) Check the settings of your anti-virus software running in the background. b) Define exceptions for the used PreciPoint software or c) If possible, deinstall the anti-virus software.
- Page 16 They are produced in Germany and made to the highest German engineering standards. Our key competence is the digitization of measurement and automation technology in the field of microscopy and micropositioning systems. PreciPoint GmbH Alois-Steinecker-Str. 22 85354 Freising, Germany contact@precipoint.com...
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