Celestron 44302 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Handheld Digital Microscope
Model # 44302
ENGLISH

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Celestron microscope. Your microscope is a
precision optical instrument made of high quality materials to ensure durability and
long life, and designed to give you a lifetime of pleasure with minimal maintenance.
This microscope can be used for virtually anything that traditional microscopes are
used for: Hobbyists, Educators, Medical Labs, Industrial Inspection, Engineering
Applications, Teachers, Students, Science Applications, Doctor’s Offices, Police
Agencies, Government Testing, and general use by consumers.
Before attempting to use your microscope, please read through the instructions to
familiarize yourself with the functions and operations to make usage easier for you.
See the microscope diagram to locate the parts discussed in this manual.
The microscope provides powers from 10x to 40x and 150x (powers with a 19”
monitor). It is ideally suited for examining solid objects such as coins, stamps,
rocks, relics, insects, plants, skin, gems, circuit boards, various materials, and many
other objects. Also, you can examine specimen slides at low and high powers.
With the included software, you can observe the magnified images or capture video
or take snapshots with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista operating systems. You can
also use the microscope with other image capture software that you may have on
Windows XP & Vista. If you are using a MAC, you can take videos and snapshots
but you need image/photo capture software for MAC. You will also need a CD/DVD
drive as well as an open USB port.
Note: This product was designed and intended for ages 13 and older!

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USB Cable
Stand
Snapshot
Button
Microscope
Focus Knob

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Standard Accessories with your Microscope
yMicroscope Stand yDigital Camera w/ USB Cable -
Built-in
yLED Illuminator - Built-in yCD-ROM – Digital Microscope Suite
yInstruction Manual
Specifications
Model # 44302 Specifications
Power 10 to 40x & 150x on a 19” Monitor
USB Cable 2.0 for power from a computer
Illuminator 6 White LEDs
Digital Camera 1.3MP CMOS – 1280x1024 pixel array
Weight and Dimensions 4oz (113g) 4.25” x 1.25” (108mm x 32mm)

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Setting Up Your Microscope
1. Carefully remove the microscope and stand from the box and set them on a
table, desk, or other flat surface.
2. Remove the plastic bags covering the microscope and stand.
Microscope Operation
Viewing Objects and Slides – you can view
coins, stamps, currency, gems, plants, foods,
circuit boards, specimen slides, and many other
things. You need to read the information about
focusing, power, and illumination below before
proceeding.
Focusing & Changing Power (Magnification) –
when the microscope is placed directly over the
object or slide; use the focus knob to obtain a
sharp focus. The focus knob takes some getting
used to – rotate past the focus and then back as
you will see how to obtain the best focus position.
After some usage the sharp focus position will be
easy to find.
1. Always start with the lowest power (10 to 40x) which is obtained when the
focus knob is turned to the left as shown above.
2. When the microscope is positioned directly on or over an object, then this will
be 40x. If you hold the microscope slightly above the object the power will

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decrease gradually to 10x as you move further away (up to about 1” or
25mm). You will have to refocus at each position.
3. For high power, you will move the focus knob almost all the way to the right
which will give you 150x. At the high power, your views will be greatly
magnified but somewhat darker and sometimes hard to find the object. The
most enjoyable views can be at the lower powers which have a wider field of
view and brighter image. Also, the microscope must be directly on the object.
Illumination
The LEDs of the microscope are automatically turned on when the USB cable is
inserted into the USB port on your computer. There is no illumination adjustment on
this microscope but you may be able to position the microscope over the object you
are viewing at different angles (or positions) to give the optimum illumination.
Stand
You can use the microscope by holding it with your hand.
However, if you want a steadier view for looking or
imaging you may prefer to mount the microscope in the
stand.
Hold the microscope as shown on page 5 and then push it
into the holding bracket on the stand. The correct
positioning of the stand bracket is shown to the left.
You can then position the stand at various angles by
loosening the locking knob and then retightening it.

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Using the Microscope for Viewing and/or Imaging
Before using your microscope for viewing on your computer screen or imaging, you
will have to ensure the driver is recognized by your computer. Your microscope is a
“Plug and Play” type where the computer should automatically recognize the driver
type on Microsoft Windows XP & Vista Operating Systems as well as Apple MAC
version 10.4.9 and later Operating Systems.
Plug the USB cable of the microscope into the USB port of your computer. Each
computer system will have slightly different messages. For example, on some Vista
OSs when plugged in the message may say “Installing Device Driver Software” and
shortly thereafter you may see a message “Your Devices Are Ready to Use”. Just
follow any instructions shown on the screen.
You will need to install the Digital Microscope Suite software (on Windows OS) to
actually view and/or image and prior to doing this you will need to unplug the USB
cable until the installation is complete. You can also use other image/photo capture
software that you may have on your Windows system if you desire. To use the
microscope with MAC operating systems you will need to have image/photo capture
software on your computer (like a combination of “iChat” with “Photo Booth”, etc.).
When viewing or imaging, you can change the orientation of the image on the
computer screen by rotating the microscope to the position you desire.

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Installing the Digital Microscope Suite (DMS) Software
Your microscope comes with the Digital Microscope Suite CD-ROM which allows
you to use your microscope for visual purposes and for imaging with your computer
when using Microsoft Windows OSs.
Before installing the software, remove the USB cable of the Digital Camera from
your computer and do not connect it until the software installation is complete. Insert
the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and it should automatically begin. Messages
will appear (each operating system may show something somewhat different) to
guide you through the installation process.
If the software did not begin automatically, double click on “(My) Computer" and
right click the CD-ROM icon and it should start.
yYou will see “Files Currently on the CD” and notice “Digital Microscope
Suite” as a folder. Double click on it and then among the choices double
click on “Setup” (InstallShield Setup Launcher).
yThen, the InstallShield Wizard will appear. Then select the default choices,
“Next”, etc. until “Finish” is seen and click on it.
Your software was properly installed. You will have a desktop icon called “Digital
Microscope Suite” but if not that will be the program you select from your installed
programs when you want to use the digital microscope.

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Using the Digital Microscope Suite (DMS) Software
Plug in the USB cable of the Microscope to your computer and then start DMS.
The DMS contains basic image capture and organization for your photos (snapshots)
and videos. Click on the DMS icon to begin.
The software is very intuitive and easy to use. You can change settings by using File
and Settings – the Video Device should have as a default “Celestron Digital
Microscope” but if not please change it so the DMS will function properly.
You can take snapshot images by using the snapshot button on the microscope (only
with Windows OS) or you can also use the keyboard by clicking enter on “Capture an
Image”. For videos you need to start/stop on the icon shown on the screen.
Measuring Function
DMS has a simple measuring function which measures the distance between two
points in millimeters. Click the “Measure” button on the bottom right of the screen.
Start by selecting “Low Power” or “High Power”. Click where you want your
starting point and then click again to set the ending point and it will display the
distance between the two points. You can adjust either point by dragging the pin.
You can click “Clear” to start over.
The accuracy is 1/100th of a millimeter.
You are now ready to begin your digital adventure!

Care, Maintenance, and Warranty
Your microscope with digital camera is a precision optical instrument and should be
treated with care at all times. Follow these care and maintenance suggestions and
your microscope will need very little maintenance throughout its lifetime.
yStore the microscope in a dry and clean place.
yBe very careful if using your microscope in direct sun light to prevent damage
to the microscope or your eyes.
yNever point the microscope towards the sun or the camera can be damaged
and cease working.
yClean the outside surfaces with a moist cloth.
yNever clean optical surfaces with cloth or paper towels as they can scratch
optical surfaces easily.
yBlow off dust with a camel’s hair brush or air blower off the optical surfaces.
yTo clean fingerprints off of optical surfaces, use a lens cleaning agent and
lens tissue available at most photo outlets and when cleaning do not rub in
circles as this may cause sleeks or scratches to occur.
yNever disassemble or clean internal optical surfaces. This should be done by
qualified technicians at the factory or other authorized repair facilities.
yDo not disassemble or take apart the microscope or damage can occur.
yWhen handling glass specimen slides, use care as the edges can be sharp.
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