Celestron 44300 User manual

Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope (HDM)
Model # 44300
Information, Specifications, and Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope. We hope you will have years of fun and enjoyment with
this fantastic product. You can observe numerous types of objects and take snapshot images or record video.
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Word of caution: The LED light system built into the microscope is bright and please do not shine it into the eyes of anyone!
Computer Requirements
Operating Systems – Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, and Vista. Apple Mac V10.3 and newer users can download driver
and files from the Celestron website.
CD or DVD drive, USB port available
Specifications
Digital Camera – 0.3mp using a ¼” CMOS chip (640 x 480 pixels)
Video Frame Rate – 15 or 30fps
USB2.0 Cable – interface to PC
Magnifying Powers Available – 20x and 400x
Field of View – 2.1° (7.5mm) @ 20x and 0.4° (1.0mm) @ 400x
LED Illumination – white light
CD-ROM – for installation of the HDM driver and software
Operating Range & Storage Temperature – 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C)
Size – 5” x 1 3/8” (127mm x 35mm)
Weight – 3 oz. (85gr.)
Warranty – Two year limited
CE/FCC/RoHS – compliant
Made in China

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Uses
This microscope can be used for virtually anything that traditional microscopes are used for:
Hobbyists, Educators, Medical Labs, Industrial Inspection, Engineering Applications, Teachers, Students, Research Projects,
Science Applications, Doctors Offices, Police Agencies, Government Testing, Discovery and General Use by Consumers for
Fun and Enjoyment
Below is an example of what type of visual or image magnification you can achieve.
From left to right --- Digital camera image @ 1x, then HDM @ 20x, and HDM @ 400x
Getting Started

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Before using your handheld digital microscope (HDM), you first need to install the driver, software, and related files.
This is a short and easy process.
First, put the Celestron Installation CD-ROM in your computer CD/DVD drive. Do not connect the USB cable of the
microscope to the computer until after the driver is installed or your microscope will not work!
Note: Different versions of Microsoft Operating Systems (and even among the same systems) will show some variations in
the screens you see during installation. Just follow the screen instructions and you should have no problems with the
installation.
The InstallShield installation wizard window will open and say “Ready to Install the Program”.

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Click “Install” and the installation will
automatically install the driver and related files. Before the installation is complete, it is possible that you will see this screen if using Windows
XP. If so, click on “Continue Anyway” as the
program for the HDM will not harm your
computer.
When complete, the InstallShield window opens and says
“InstallShield Wizard Complete” and you will then click “Finish”.

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Next, connect the USB cable (which is attached to the digital microscope) to your computer. The LED illumination will
automatically come on at the bottom of the microscope. At the bottom of your screen you will see a small pop-up that says
“Found New Hardware” and “USB20Camera” and then “Envision V-Cam”.
A window will open that says “Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard”. This
wizard helps you install the software for the digital microscope (AMCap).
The wizard will ask you to insert the installation CD. Leave the circle checked
“install the software automatically” and then click “Next”.

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A screen will come up noting “Please wait while the wizard searches…” (for the device) and this can take a few or several
minutes to complete depending on your particular computer.
When the device is found, then a screen comes up saying “Please wait
while the wizard installs the software…”
Note: You may on some computers now see a screen somewhat similar to the warning on page four. Just click on “Continue
Anyway” as no harm will come to your computer.

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Then a screen comes up “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard”
and it notes that the wizard has finished installing the software. It further
states that the hardware installed will not work until you restart your
computer. Click “Finish” to close the wizard. You can remove the
installation CD from the CD/DVD drive as it is no longer needed.
A screen will come up asking you if you want to restart your computer. Make sure all open programs are closed and then click
“Yes” to restart your computer.

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Now you are ready to use your Celestron digital microscope.
Push “Click” on the top of the microscope. On most computers a screen will open up “Choose Application” and you have a
choice of picking from various imaging applications you may have on your computer – Note: if you do not see this screen,
please see the section below.
You can choose whichever imaging program you wish for video or
snapshots. Once you have done this you can begin using your
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If you choose AMCap (which was on the installation CD), the AMCap
screen will open up and the green light on top of the HDM will come on
indicating it is ready to use. Typically you will automatically be in the
“preview” mode but if not, go to “options” and check “Preview”.
If you want to do video imaging, you should first set files, allocation of file space, etc. from the AMCap tool bar. Once settings
are done you are ready to image. To begin (“start capture”) and end (“stop capture”) videos, you click “start capture” and “stop
capture” from your keyboard and not from the “click” on the microscope. After you are done imaging you can view your video
from the file location you set up.

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AMCap is mainly a software program for taking videos but you can use AMCap for snapshot images but it is done one image at
a time. In other words, you preview and focus the object you choose and then push “click” on the microscope and the image
will be taken. Then, you need to save the image and when done you can take and save another image.
For imaging single shots (snapshots), it is better to use other imaging software. Normally some programs are included when
you purchased your computer or you may have purchased specialized software imaging programs you can use. From “Choose
Application” you can pick which program to use.
If you do not have any programs to choose from, there is another way to make snapshots easier on most computers. You can go
to “Control Panel” and find “Scanners and Cameras”. You will see “Envision V-Cam” and double click on it.
The green light at the top of the HDM will come on indicating it is ready
to use.

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The screen will show “Welcome to the Scanner and Camera Wizard” and then
click “Next”.
The wizard screen shows “Take and Select Pictures to Copy”.

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The “Preview” mode will be on the left half of the screen and you can then focus sharply the object you want to image. When
ready, push “click” on the microscope and the picture will show up under “Pictures” on the right half of the screen. Continue
taking as many images as you want until done.
Now you want to save the pictures to your computer files. First click “Next” and the screen allows you to “Choose Picture
Name and Destination” and then click “Next”. You can select the images you want to save and then click “Next” and your
pictures will be copied to your computer as you selected. The wizard will then give you “Other Options”. If you are done,
check that option, and click “Next” and the screen will show “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard”, and click “Finish”
to close the wizard.
Focusing and Taking Images
You can view and take images at powers of 20x or 400x. You should begin with viewing and imaging at 20x and then you can
go to 400x. Turn the knurled knob completely to the left until it stops. Once you have the object you want to see, put the
microscope over or on it and focus sharply. To focus, you rotate the knurled knob slightly to the right to find the sharpest focus
position.
You can rotate the HDM to obtain the correct orientation you choose.
If you want to take an image, make sure you hold the HDM steady and then push the “click” button to take an image.

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You can then look and/or take an image at 400x.. To do this, rotate the knurled knob to the right all the way until it stops.
Then, rotate the knob slightly to the left until the object is sharply focused. Hold the HDM steady (this is a little more difficult
than at 20x) and push the “click” button to take the image. For objects that you cannot put the HDM over or on, you can pick
up the microscope and point it at an object up to a few feet away. To do this kind of viewing and or imaging you must hold the
HDM as steady as possible. Results will come out best when you use 20x and the closer to the object the better.
To see additional examples of images taken with the HDM, please go to the Celestron website.

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Microscope numérique portable Celestron (HDM)
Modèle nº 44300
Informations, spécifications et instructions
Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition d’un microscope numérique portable Celestron. Nous espérons que cet
incroyable produit vous procurera des années de plaisir et de satisfaction. Avec lui, vous pouvez observer de nombreux types
d’objets et en faire des instantanés ou des enregistrements vidéo.
FRANÇAIS

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Précaution à observer : le système d’éclairage LED intégré dans le microscope est particulièrement intense, faites donc
attention à ne pas le diriger sur les yeux de quelqu’un !
Exigences système
Système d’exploitation – Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP et Vista. Les utilisateurs d’un Apple Mac V10.3 ainsi que les
nouveaux utilisateurs peuvent télécharger le pilote et les fichiers sur le site web de Celestron.
Lecteur CD ou DVD, port USB disponible
Spécifications
Appareil photo numérique – 0,3 mp avec puce CMOS ¼” (640 x 480 pixels)
Video Frame Rate (taux d’images vidéo) – 15 ou 30 fps (images/sec).
Câble USB2.0 – interface vers PC
Puissances de grossissement disponibles – 20x et 400x
Champ de vision – 2,1° (7,5 mm) à 20x et 0,4° (1 mm) à 400x
Éclairage LED – lumière blanche
CD-ROM – pour l’installation du pilote et du logiciel HDM
Plage de fonctionnement et température de stockage – -15° C à 50° C (5° F à 122° F)
Dimensions – 127 mm x 35 mm (5 po x 1 3/8 po)
Poids – 85 g (3 oz)
Garantie – Limitée de 2 ans

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Conforme CE/FCC/RoHS
Fabriqué en Chine
Utilisations
Ce microscope peut offrir quasiment toutes les utilisations d’un microscope traditionnel.
S’adresse aux amateurs, éducateurs, laboratoires médicaux, inspection industrielle, applications techniques, enseignants,
étudiants, projets de recherche, applications scientifiques, cabinets médicaux, services de police, tests gouvernementaux,
découverte et usage à caractère général, pour le plaisir et la satisfaction de ces différents consommateurs.
La photo ci-dessous illustre le type de grossissement visuel ou d’image que vous pouvez obtenir.
De gauche à droite --- Image d’un appareil photo numérique à 1x, puis HDM à 20x, et HDM à 400x
Comment démarrer

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Avant d’utiliser votre microscope numérique portable (HDM), vous devez installer au préalable le pilote, le logiciel, et les
fichiers requis. Ce procédé est rapide et simple.
Tout d’abord, mettez le CD-ROM Celestron d’installation dans le lecteur CD/DVD de votre ordinateur. Ne branchez pas le
câble USB du microscope à l’ordinateur avant d’avoir installé le pilote sur votre ordinateur ou le microscope ne
fonctionnera pas.
Remarque : Les différentes versions des systèmes d’exploitation Microsoft (et les mêmes systèmes aussi, d’ailleurs)
présenteront certaines variations au niveau des écrans s’affichant pendant l'installation. Il vous suffit
simplement de suivre les instructions à l’écran pour éviter tout problème d’installation.
La fenêtre de l’assistant d’installation InstallShield s’ouvre avec le message « Ready to Install the Program » (Prêt à installer le
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Cliquez sur « Install » (Installer) et l'installation
du pilote et des fichiers requis va s’effectuer
automatiquement.
Avant la fin de l’installation, il est possible que
vous voyiez cet écran sivous utilisez WindowsXP.
Si tel est le cas, cliquez sur « Continue Anyway »
(Continuer de toute façon) étant donné que le
programme du HDM n’affectera pas votre
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Une fois terminé, la fenêtre InstallShield s’ouvre en indiquant
« InstallShield Wizard Complete » (Assistant InstallShield terminé). Cliquez sur
« Finish » (Terminé).
Ensuite, branchez le câble USB (qui est relié au microscope numérique) sur votre ordinateur. L’éclairage LED s’allumera
automatiquement sur la partie inférieure du microscope. En bas de votre écran, vous verrez une petite fenêtre contextuelle
indiquant « Found New Hardware » (Ajout de nouveau matériel détecté) et « USB20Camera », puis « Envision V-Cam ».
Une fenêtre s’affiche indiquant « Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard »
(Assistant Ajout de nouveau matériel détecté). Cet assistant vous aidera à installer le
logiciel du microscope numérique (AMCap).