Celestron 44345 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL #44345
LCD DELUXE DIGITAL
MICROSCOPE
ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Celestron LCD Deluxe Digital
Microscope with a 3.5” touch screen monitor. Your microscope
is a precision optical instrument, made of the highest quality
materials to ensure durability and long life. It is designed to give
you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance.
This microscope was designed and intended for those age 13
and above.
Before attempting to use your microscope, please read through
the instructions to familiarize yourself with the functions and
operations to maximize your enjoyment and usage. See the
microscope diagram to locate the parts discussed in this manual.
This microscope provides high powers from 40x up to 400x (up
to 1600x with digital zoom). This microscope is mainly suited for
examining specimen slides of yeasts and molds, cultures, plant
and animal parts, fibers, bacteria, etc. You can also examine thin,
small objects such as coins, stamps, PC boards, insects, and other
objects especially at the lower powers, but remember the lowest
power is 40x.
The LCD Deluxe Digital Microscope does not use eyepieces that
are used in traditional microscopes. You will view specimens or
objects on the LCD screen which are easy to see and you can also
enjoy them with others. In addition, you can take snapshots or
short videos with the built-in digital camera.
The final sections of this manual provide simple care,
maintenance and troubleshooting tips for you to follow to
ensure that your microscope provides you with years of quality
performance, usage, and enjoyment.
Standard Accessories Included with your Microscope
Note: To power up the microscope, please push and hold down
the power button. Continue holding the button down until the LED light
below the button comes on and you see “Celestron Digital Microscope”
on the screen (this may take a few seconds). You will hear a beep and then
release the power button.
LCD Module
LCD Monitor
Screw to adjust the
tension of the rotation
Mechanical Stage
Base
Bottom Illuminator

Receptacles
Top Illuminator
Stage Control Knobs
Top Illuminator Switch
FIGURE 1

1. Carefully remove the microscope and other parts from the
carton and set them on a table, desk, or other flat surface.
and then plug the adapter into the proper power source.
Note: The AC Adapter supplied with this microscope has an
interchangeable plug system that can work in the USA, UK,
Europe, Australia, and many other parts of the world. You can
easily change plugs for your particular requirement by doing
the following:
B. Take the plug style that you want to use and align the two
holes in the bottom of the plug with the two pins in the
Battery Operationthe microscope outdoors or indoors anywhere you please. The
the battery door on the bottom of the microscope and insert the
batteries according to the battery polarity shown in the battery
battery door. Battery life will typically be three hours.
SETTING UPYOUR MICROSCOPE
MAGNIFICATION (POWER) TABLE
magnification of the different objective lenses
in combination with your microscope using the
normal mode of the digital image on the LCD
screen and using the digital zoom feature.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stage Mechanical Stage 3.5” x 3.5” (88 mm x 88 mm)





You can use optional objective lenses up to 60x but not


Digital Image
Maximum with 4x
digital zoom feature 160x 400x 800x 1600x
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
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WORKING DISTANCE


TOUCH PEN
You can keep the touch pen handy by attaching it to
the microscope with the supplied velcro material.
FIGURE 2

MICROSCOPE OPERATION
Before looking at specimens you must turn the LCD on, turn
on the proper illumination, and understand how to use the
mechanical stage and then you are ready to begin viewing.
Remove the protective film from the LCD screen.
LCD Modulespecimen in a traditional microscope, the LCD monitor replaces
the eyepieces so you can look at the specimen on the screen
by yourself or share the views with others. To begin to view
specimens with your microscope, you will have to turn the LCD
“Celestron Digital Microscope” on the screen and hear a “beep”
sound. That is basically all you need to do to use the LCD screen
for viewing specimens. The touch screen functions on the LCD
Module are mainly used for taking images (snapshots and video)
and performing other functions and will be discussed later in
this manual.
Illuminationillumination (lighting) must be chosen:
switches as shown for each.
power (4x objective) as higher power objective lenses (10x,
high power to observe solid objects, use a bright secondary
light (desk lamp, etc.) for directed illumination.
slides where the light shines up through the hole in the stage
through the slide.
enough light for thick and irregular specimens.
Adjusting the Lightingand color variations will require different levels of illumination.
function increases or decreases the brightness level by using the
you may need to increase the amount of light to resolve certain
features or details. This is best done by simply increasing the
brightness of the illuminator by rotating the brightness control
dial all the way to its highest setting.
adjustments as each specimen may require slightly different
illumination as well as the same specimens viewed under
different powers.
Viewing a Specimenmechanical stage with a stage holder clamp and directional
holder clamp.
the holder and gently close the clamping arm against the slide.
over the opening in the stage. The rear stage movement knob
moves the X axis (forward and backward) whereas the front
time microscope users, it will take some time to get used to the
movements and shortly you will be able to center objects easily.
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Note: A vernier scale on both axes allows the exact marking
and replication of an object in the field of view that the user
may want to come back to.
(4x with this microscope) which gives you 40 power and work
widest field of view and the brightest image.
the specimen in the field of view. The larger focus knob is the
coarse focus and the smaller knob is for fine (exact) focusing.
anywhere from 40x to 160x by using the digital zoom.
maximum power. You will have to refocus when changing
objective lenses you also can increase power by using the
will yield sharper images versus a lower power objective lens
and digital zoom for the same magnification.
8. To use the digital zoom, you touch the screen and push down
lightly, then gradually move your thumb or finger towards
the right side to increase the power from 1x to 4x or touch
the screen and do the same on the left side to decrease the
zoom will not function.
Note: When changing objective lenses, lower the stage to
its lowest position so you will not hit anything during the
rotation. Also, at the higher powers, be careful when raising
the stage close to the objective lens so that the objective
does not hit the slide specimen (or other object) and
cause damage.
Using Filters & the Diaphragmimaging will be done without colored filters and before using the
microscope check to make sure no filters are in the optical path.
changing the color of the back lighting of the specimen especially
for very bright transparent specimens. To change the lighting
faint click stop. You may need to refocus by adjusting the focus
with each of the colors to see the results.
Diaphragmdiameters, (1) 1 mm, (3) 3 mm, (6) 6 mm which limit the amount
of light passing through to the specimen. These holes are part of
the diaphragm which allows you to change the hole opening size
to maximize the contrast, brightness, etc.
The default setting is the (6) for the 6 mm hole which should be
9) to make sure the proper setting you wish is actually
being used.
Rotating the LCD Screen — You can rotate the viewing position
of the LCD screen 180° – 90° to the right and 90° to the left. You
can view any position you choose along the 180° rotation. This
function allows you to share the view with others without actually
moving the complete microscope. To move the LCD screen, hold
one hand and then hold the LCD module with the other and
move it to the position you desire.
You can adjust the tension of the rotation of the monitor by
1. It is best to have the tension somewhat tight so the monitor is
rigid. Turn the LCD screen on and you are now ready to use
your microscope for viewing and if any problems check the
trouble shooting section.
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FIGURE 8 

You can take snapshots or a short video with your microscope
you do not need to use a PC or any other devices to do imaging.
Transferring of images to your PC for saving and or printing them
is easy and will be discussed later in this manual.
Note: If you are going to take images, do not connect
the USB cable to your PC or damage could occur to the
equipment. The USB cable is not used at all for
taking images.
Settings and Information for the Digital Camera and the Touch
Screen — The touch screen icons and their functions are quite
easy to use and intuitive in nature. Below will be discussed the
general use of the icons. Typically you use your fingers with the
touch screen, but you can use the included touch pen as well.
The touch screen has
various functions and
choices among those
image to the left you
will find the following
twelve icons:
Note: After turning the LCD Monitor off, most settings will
revert to the default settings.
Settings icon (10)
and Spanish
the four corners and center crosses
Pixel setting icon (5)

through interpolation.
Snapshot selection (6)

three shots.
Color effect (7)
negative, transparent, and normal (x).
Viewing / Snapshot mode (12)
you want to take snapshot images, you just lightly press the icon
to take an image (or use the touch pen).
Image review (8)
In this mode, you can review the snapshot images you have
and to see full screen images, etc.
Video mode (4)
You can take videos in this mode.
To take videos, you need to make the settings first. In the image
to the left, you will see the following icons on the screen after you

the following:
1. Touch to go back to the viewing mode
touching the screen

the screen

the video
Video review (9)
your videos and delete them if you choose.
EV Function (2, 3)
brightness level.
Using an SD Card
You can take images (snapshot or video) by using an SD (Secure
card and not in the internal storage memory.
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FIGURE 10
DIGITAL IMAGING
1. Digital Zoom Indicator
5. Pixel Setting
6. Snapshot selection 8. Image review
10. Settings
13 4 5
FIGURE 11

TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you do not get an image to view on your LCD screen, here are a
few things to double check:
source and attached to the microscope securely and correctly.
brightness adjustment.
3. Make sure the objective lens you have chosen is set correctly
and it has clicked in the right position.
4. Make sure that the diaphragm (filter wheel) is set correctly at a
click position so that the illuminated light comes up properly

most applications.
5. Make sure the specimen slide is correctly fit into the clamp on
the mechanical stage and properly centered.
6. Make sure the SD Card (if using one) is inserted properly.
If icon does not display, then remove and insert again.
will need to be recalibrated. Turn off the power and as soon
as you see “Power Down” on the screen immediately touch
pen, touch the target in all four corners and the center of the
screen. The icons should work after you turn the microscope
back on. If they do not, try the calibration again, this may take
more than one try.
CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND WARRANTY
Your Celestron accessory is a precision optical instrument and
maintenance suggestions and your microscope will need very little
maintenance throughout its lifetime.
specimens left on the stage.
when not in use or when being stored to help keep it clean.
prevent damage to the microscope or your eyes.
hand and not by the focuser knob, LCD monitor, etc. Then, put
your other hand under the base for support. can scratch optical surfaces easily.
optical surfaces.
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.
should be done by qualified technicians at the factory or other
authorized repair facilities.
be sharp.
Note: Inserting or removing an SD card while the LCD is on
may cause the LCD to shut down and/or could damage the
SD card.
Transferring Your Images — Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable while transferring
images or damage may occur.
1. You can transfer images from the internal storage memory
and the large plug end of the cable plugs into your PC. If
the connections are proper you will see on your microscope
screen “MSDC” or similar data. Your PC will automatically
recognize the new hardware. Then you will choose which
program on your PC you want to transfer the images to.
them to your PC using the method in # 1 above or you can take
the SD card out and use the SD card slot on your PC (if available)
to transfer the images. In either way your PC will ask you to
choose which program you want to transfer the images to.
Deleting all Snapshots/Video Images – To delete all images use
YOUR MICROSCOPE HAS ATWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.
PLEASE SEE THE CELESTRON WEBSITE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AT
WWW.CELESTRON.COM.
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Product design and specifications are subject to change
without prior notification.
Designed and intended for those 13 years of age and older.
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GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR
MODÈLE N° 44345
MICROSCOPE NUMÉRIQUE LCD DE LUXE
FRANÇAIS

INTRODUCTION
Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition d’un microscope
numérique LCD de luxe Celestron avec moniteur tactile de 3,5
po. Votre microscope est un instrument de précision optique
fabriqué à partir de matériaux de la meilleure qualité pour lui
assurer une grande durabilité et longévité. Il est conçu pour
vous donner une vie entière de satisfaction avec un entretien
minimum. Cet instrument s’adresse principalement à des
utilisateurs âgés de 13 ans et plus.
Avant de tenter d’utiliser votre microscope, veuillez lire
attentivement le mode d’emploi afin de vous familiariser avec ses
différentes fonctions et son mode opérationnel et d’en profiter
ainsi pleinement. Reportez-vous aux schémas du microscope
pour repérer les différentes pièces dont il est question dans
ce manuel.
Ce microscope offre des puissances de grossissement allant
de 40x à 400x (et jusqu’à 1600x avec le zoom numérique). Il
convient essentiellement à l’observation de lames d’échantillons
de levures et de moisissures, de cultures, d’éléments végétaux
et animaux, de fibres, bactéries et autres. Vous pouvez aussi
examiner des objets fins et de petites dimensions, notamment
des pièces, des timbres, des cartes de circuits imprimés, des
insectes et autres objets, particulièrement si vous utilisez les
puissances de grossissement les plus faibles (la plus basse étant
de 40x).
Le microscope numérique de luxe à moniteur LCD ne fonctionne
avec aucun des oculaires habituellement utilisés sur les
microscopes traditionnels. Vous afficherez des échantillons ou
des objets sur l’écran LCD afin de les observer sans difficulté
et tout en en faisant profiter d’autres personnes. Vous pourrez
également prendre des clichés ou réaliser de courtes vidéos
grâce à l’appareil photo intégré.
Les dernières parties de ce manuel offrent des conseils de
nettoyage et d’entretien faciles à suivre pour augmenter la
qualité de la performance de votre microscope et l’utiliser avec
satisfaction pendant des années.
Accessoires standard livrés avec votre microscope
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tension de la rotation
Tourelle
Platine mécanique
Illuminateur inférieur
Logements cartes
Illuminateur
supérieur
de la platine
Interrupteur de
l’illuminateur
FIGURE 1
Remarque : Pour allumer le microscope, veuillez appuyer sur le bouton
d'alimentation et le maintenir enfoncé. Maintenez le bouton enfoncé
jusqu'à ce que la DEL située sous le bouton s'allume, et que vous voyiez
la mention « Microscope numérique Celestron » à l'écran (ceci peut
prendre quelques secondes). Vous entendrez un signal sonore; relâchez
le bouton d'alimentation.