Carson eFLEX MM-840 User manual

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eFLEX
MM-840
75x/300x DIGITAL MICROSCOPE
WITH FLEXIBLE NECK
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Important information.............................................................. 4
Product description.................................................................. 4
Computer requirements & software installation......................... 5
Package contents..................................................................... 6
Product overview ................................................................... 7
Product specification............................................................... 8
Assembling the stand............................................................. 9
Attaching the microscope to the stand......................................10
Focusing ............................................................................... 11
Preparation .......................................................................... 11
For viewing an object at a distance or
on the stand .................................................................12
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75x effective magnification (21” monitor)..................................
300x effective magnification (21” monitor)...............................
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Adjusting the LED light intensity.............................................. 15
Taking a snapshot ................................................................ 16
Using the xploview software...................................................... 17
System settings menu.............................................................. 18
Device setup ......................................................................... 19
Timed shot setup .................................................................. 19
Movie setup .......................................................................... 19
Save setting .......................................................................... 19
Language setting .................................................................. 19
Advanced settings ............................................................... 20
Saved files.............................................................................. 20
Full screen viewing................................................................. 21
Care and maintenance .......................................................... 21
Warning .............................................................................. 22
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Important information
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this
product, and retain these instructions for future reference.
Improvements and changes to this text necessitated by
typographical errors, or improvements to the software and/or
equipment may be made at any time without notice.
Product description
1. This digital microscope differs from a traditional optical
microscope. Instead of looking through an eyepiece, the
magnified image or live video is displayed on a computer
monitor via a USB connection.
2. The effective magnification power depends on the size of the
monitor used – the larger the monitor, the higher the
magnification. This device has 2 magnification powers, it can
magnify images up to 75x and 300x when placed directly on
top of the object and through a 21” monitor.
3. This device has 4 built-in LED lights. The intensity of these
lights can be adjusted.
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Computer requirements &
software installation
Go to www.carson.com/software to download the
latest software and corresponding software
installation guide for the MM-840. The computer
requirements (operating system, etc.) may be
different depending on the software version.
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Package contents
1. Microscope
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2. Stand
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3. Observation pad
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Product overview
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1. Snapshot button
2. Light intensity knob
3. USB cable
4. Focusing knob
5. Objective lens
6. LED
7. Stand bracket
8. Flexible tube
9. Locking lever
10. Suction cup
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Product specification
Connection type
USB 2.0
Effective magnifications 75x, 300x
(on a 21” monitor)*
Effective viewing area
5.6 x 4.2mm (75x)
1.4 x 1.1mm (300x)
Illumination
Four LEDs
Sensor
CMOS
Maximum snapshot 1600 x 1200 pixels (UXGA)
resolution
Maximum video 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
capturing resolution
Size
0 30 x 86mm
Weight
99 grams
* Please note the effective magnification is a combination of the
optical system and a high powered digital zoom.
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Assembling the stand
1. Screw the stand bracket and the suction cup base to the
flexible tube as shown in the diagram below.
2. Make sure the mounting surface is free from oil and dirt, and
ensure the locking lever is in the vertical position.
3. Press the suction cup down and secure it into place by
pushing the locking lever down.
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Attaching the microscope to the stand
Secure the microscope to the stand as shown below.
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Focusing
Preparation
Rotate the focusing knob to the left (clockwise) to the furthest
position.
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For viewing an object at a distance or on the stand
From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right
(counter-clockwise) until the image is sharp and clear. The closer the
microscope to the object, the higher the magnification power.
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75x effective magnification (21” monitor)
Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen
slide.
From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the
right (counter-clockwise) until the first focal point has been
reached where the image is sharp and clear. Effective
magnification of 75x can be achieved when viewing on a 21”
monitor.
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300x effective magnification (21” monitor)
Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen
slide.
From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the
right (counter-clockwise) until the second focal point has been
reached where the image is sharp and clear. Effective
magnification of 300x can be achieved when viewing on a 21”
monitor.
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Adjusting the LED light intensity
Rotate the light intensity knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to
increase or decrease the LED light intensity.
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Increasing the LED Reducing the LED
light intensity light intensity
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Taking a snapshot
The snapshot button is touch-sensitive. Touch the snapshot
button located on top of the device to take a snapshot.
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Using the xploview software
The following buttons are available:
Clicking this will open the system
settings menu (see next section).
Clicking this will capture the on
screen image of the device.
Clicking this will activate or deactivate the
timed shot feature. When activated,
images will be captured at a regular interval.
Clicking this will activate or deactivate
the video recording feature.
Clicking this will show the copyright and
version information of the application
software.
Clicking this will shut down the
application software.
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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.
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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.
Movie setup
The resolution of videos you record can be changed from the
"Resolution" menu. You can also set a maximum file size for each
video.
Save setting
The default location for captured images or videos can be changed
under this option.
Language setting
The language of the xploview software can be changed under this
option.
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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.
Saved files
With the xploview application software opened, you can
locate the saved files folder by clicking the "More..." button
located on the left of the main software window.
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