Celestron 44330 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital and Optical Microscope
Model # 44330
ENGLISH

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. It is designed to give you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal
amount of maintenance.
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 high powers from 100x to 400x using it as an optical
microscope and much higher powers when used as a digital microscope. It is
ideally suited for examining specimen slides of yeasts and molds, cultures, plant
and animal parts, fibers, bacteria, etc. You can also examine small and thin
objects at the lower powers such as coins, rocks, insects, circuit boards, various
materials, and many other objects.
With the included digital camera and the software, you can observe the magnified
images or capture video or take snapshots.
Figure 1
Eyepiece Tube
Base
Eyepiece
Arm
Focus Knob
Stage
Illuminator
Switch
Objective
Nose
p
iece
Spring Loaded
Stage Clips

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Standard Accessories with your Microscope
y20x Eyepiece yDigital Camera w/ USB Cable
y5x Objective Lens y3 Prepared Slides
y10x Objective Lens yCD-ROM – ArcSoft Software
y20x Objective Lens yInstruction Manual
yBottom Illuminator
Specifications
Model # 44330 Specifications
Stage Plain Stage with Spring Loaded Clips – 80 mm x 60 mm (3.1” x 2.4”)
Eyepiece Glass Optics
Focuser Coarse Focus – Dual Knobs
Objective Lenses All Glass Optics – 5x (100 power), 10x (200 power), 20x (400 power)
USB Cable 2.0
Illuminator -- Bottom LED -- Uses 2AAA Batteries (user supplied)
Nosepiece Triple with Click Stop
Digital Camera 2MP CMOS – 1600x1200 pixel array
Weight (with batteries)
and Dimensions 19oz (539g) 4.5” x 4” x 6” (114 mm x 102 mm x 152 mm)
Setting Up Your Microscope
1. Carefully remove the microscope and other parts from
the box and set them on a table, desk, or other flat
surface.
2. Remove the plastic bag covering the microscope.
3. Remove the plastic plug up cap from the eyepiece tube
and install the eyepiece – see Figure 1.
4. Install the batteries for the bottom illuminator in the
base of the microscope which uses two AAA batteries
(user supplied). See Figure 2 showing the open battery
compartment under (bottom) microscope. Install the
batteries (see the inside of the battery compartment where the positive (+)
and negative (-) ends of the batteries go).
You are now ready to use your microscope for looking at specimen slides or
small objects through the microscope eyepiece as an optical microscope! For
using the digital (CMOS) camera, installation and operating instructions will
follow later in this manual.
Figure 2

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Microscope Operation
Viewing a Specimen Slide
Carefully place a specimen slide under the stage clips
and center the specimen directly over the hole in the
center of the stage (where the bottom illuminator light
shines up through a specimen slide – see Figure 3 to the
left. It will take some experimenting to place slides or
objects in the center of the stage as the image you see is
upside down and reversed but after some usage you will
have an easy time centering. Read the sections below
on Focusing, Changing Power, and Illumination before
proceeding.
Viewing Objects – you can view coins, stamps, currency, plants, foods, circuit boards,
and many other things. You should use only use 100x and 200x powers and the height
should be no more than ¼” (6 mm). You will also need to use a bright desk lamp (or
similar) that can focus directly on the object. A well slide would be helpful to center
very small objects.
Focusing & Changing Power (Magnification)
Now that the specimen slide (or object) is placed directly under the objective lens, use
the focus knob to focus on the specimen. 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 (5x objective lens) which will give you 100
power.
2. For higher powers, you will have to rotate the nosepiece to change the objective
lens to the 10x one (200 power) or the 20x one (provides power of 400x). You
rotate the nosepiece by holding the microscope above the nosepiece with one
hand and rotate the nosepiece with the other hand until it clicks at the position.
Note: The power of the objective lens you are using is shown on the
nosepiece after it clicks into position.
3. At the highest powers, your views will be greatly magnified but somewhat
darker. The most enjoyable views can be at the lower powers which have a
wider field of view and brighter illumination.
Note: You can obtain other powers if using optional 23.2 mm optional
eyepieces obtained from microscope accessory supply companies.
Figure 3

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Illumination
To get the sharpest and best views, the illumination (lighting) will have to be
adjusted.
1. The bottom illuminator is used for
specimen slides which shine up
through the hole in the stage through
the slide. The illuminator is turned
on by a switch dial shown in Figure 4.
2. The light from the bottom illuminator
can be increased or decreased by
moving the illuminator dial. You will
have to experiment to provide the
best lighting for the best views.
3. To get the illumination necessary for objects you will have to use a bright
desk (or similar) lamp that focuses the light directly on the object. You will
have to experiment to get the best light for your needs.
Using the Digital Camera for Viewing
and/or Imaging with your Microscope
Attaching your Digital Camera to your Microscope
First, you need to remove the eyepiece (see Figure 1) from the eyepiece tube by
pulling it straight up. Take off the protective cap from the camera. Next, install
the camera into the eyepiece tube by pushing it gently into the eyepiece tube.
Lastly, you plug the USB cable into an open USB port on your computer.
When viewing or imaging a specimen slide or object, you can change the
orientation of the image on the computer screen by rotating the camera to the
position you desire.
Left to right on next page images – digital camera with USB cable, eyepiece tube,
and digital camera attached to eyepiece tube.
Figure 4

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Figure 5a Figure 5b Figure 5c
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 Windows XP and Vista (32 and 64) Operating
Systems as well as MAC computers operating on Version 10.4.9 and higher.
Plug the USB cable of the digital camera into the USB port of your computer.
Each computer system will have slightly different messages when you attach the
digital camera. 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 ArcSoft software to actually view and/or image and
prior to doing this you will need to unplug the USB cable. Note that if using a
MAC computer you will need to have an image capture program for your MAC as
ArcSoft will not work on MAC computers.
Installing the Viewing and Imaging Software
Your microscope comes with the ArcSoft Software CD-ROM which allows you to
use your microscope for visual purposes and for imaging with your computer.
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 “ArcSoft” as one of
the folders – other folders will be Web Companion, Help, 44306
Instructions, and 44330 instructions. Double click on “ArcSoft” and then
among the choices double click on “Setup” (InstallShield Setup
Launcher).

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yYou will be asked to choose which language you want to use. English is
the default language with 13 other language choices.
yThen, the InstallShield Wizard will appear. Enter the License Key
Number if asked for. 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
“WebCam Companion” but if not that will be the program you select from your
installed programs when you want to use the digital microscope.
The software allows you to observe specimen slides or objects on your computer.
When you view with the camera installed, the magnification depends on the
objective lens you are using and also the size of your PC monitor.
Magnification Estimated Using the Digital Camera
5x Objective using a 14” monitor --- 240x using a 17” monitor --- 290x
10x Objective using a 14” monitor --- 850x using a 17” monitor --- 1030x
20x Objective using a 14” monitor --- 1550x using a 17” monitor --- 1880x
Using the ArcSoft Software
The software contains many applications for capturing and processing your photos
(snapshots) or videos. Click on WebCam Companion to begin.
The Application Panel is very intuitive. The screen will be divided into “My
Captures” and “Capture”. The screens have various buttons and just put the cursor
over them to see what they are and what they do. To begin you should go to
“Preferences” and choose a selection in the “Media Folder” and then you can use
the default or change settings for “Capture Settings” and “Web Camera Settings”.
If any questions or problems come up, you can use the “Help” menu.
Plug in the USB cable of the Digital Camera to your computer.
You will use the illuminator, focuser, and stage the same way as you would with
the optical microscope operation.
You are now ready to begin your digital adventure!

Care, Maintenance, and Warranty
Your microscope and digital camera are precision optical instruments 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.
yWhen you are done using your microscope, remove any specimens or objects left on the
stage.
yTurn off the illuminator when you are done using the microscope.
yIf you will not be using your microscope for a long period of time, remove the batteries
from the illuminator.
yAlways place the dust cap on the eyepiece or on the camera sensor when not in use or
when being stored.
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 sensor on the camera towards the sun or the camera can be damaged and
cease working.
yWhen moving your microscope, carry it by the “arm” with one hand.
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 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 digital camera or damage can occur.
yWhen handling glass specimen slides, use care as the edges can be sharp.
Warranty
Your microscope has a two year limited warranty. Please see the Celestron website for
detailed information on all Celestron microscopes at www.celestron.com.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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Digitales und optisches Mikroskop
Modell 44330
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Einführung
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf Ihres Celestron-Mikroskops. Ihr Mikroskop
ist ein optisches Präzisionsinstrument, das aus Materialien von hoher Qualität
hergestellt ist, um Haltbarkeit und eine lange Lebensdauer des Produkts zu
gewährleisten. Es wurde entwickelt, um Ihnen mit minimalen
Wartungsanforderungen viele Jahre Freude zu bereiten.
Lesen Sie diese Anleitung durch, bevor Sie versuchen, das Mikroskop zu
benutzen, um sich mit den Funktionen und Arbeitsabläufen vertraut zu machen. Es
erleichtert Ihnen die Anwendung. Die in diesem Handbuch beschriebenen Teile
sind in der Abbildung veranschaulicht.
Das Mikroskop bietet hohe Vergrößerungsleistungen von 100x bis 400x, wenn es
als optisches Mikroskop verwendet wird, und viel höhere
Vergrößerungsleistungen, wenn es als digitales Mikroskop verwendet wird. Es ist
ideal für die Untersuchung von Objektträgern mit Hefe- und Schimmelpilzproben,
Kulturen, Pflanzen- und Tierproben, Fasern, Bakterien etc. geeignet. Auch kleine
und dünne Objekte können mit geringer Vergrößerungsleistung untersucht werden,
z.B. Münzen, Steine, Insekten, Platinen und verschiedene Materialien und Objekte.
Mit der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Digitalkamera und der Software können Sie die
vergrößerten Bilder betrachten oder Videoaufnahmen oder Schnappschüsse machen.
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Okulartubus
Fuß
Okular
Arm
Fokusknopf
Objektivtisch
Beleuchtungs-
schalter
Objektivlinse
Gefederte
Objektivklemmen