Gigastone SI-100 User manual

Gigastone
SI-100 Digital Microscope
User Manual
Read this manual before use
Keep for future reference

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Content
1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................3
1.1 About The SI-100...........................................................................................................3
1.2 Advantage of SI-100 ......................................................................................................3
1.3 Product Specification .....................................................................................................3
1.4 Minimum Requirement...................................................................................................3
2 User Notes................................................................................................................................4
3 Software Installation .................................................................................................................4
4 Hardware Installation................................................................................................................4
5 Software Interface.....................................................................................................................5
5.1 Menu Bar .......................................................................................................................5
5.2 Image Review List..........................................................................................................6
5.3 Data Acquiring Tools ......................................................................................................6
5.4 Preview Image Adjust Tool.............................................................................................6
5.5 Image Drawing Tools......................................................................................................7
5.6 Measurement Tool..........................................................................................................7
6 Data Acquiring ..........................................................................................................................9
7 Capture Options........................................................................................................................9
7.1 Capture Options.............................................................................................................9
7.2 Record options.............................................................................................................10
8 Preview Imaging Control.........................................................................................................10
8.1 Lighting and Brightness................................................................................................10
8.2 White Balance..............................................................................................................10
9 Image / Video Review and management................................................................................11
9.1 Review Image or Video................................................................................................11
9.2 Multi Select Image or Video .........................................................................................11
9.3 Zooming.......................................................................................................................11
9.4 Slow Motion Video Playback........................................................................................11
10 Line and Text Style Setting Tool.......................................................................................12
10.1 Line Style Setting.........................................................................................................12
10.2 Text Style Setting .........................................................................................................12
11 Preference Setting...........................................................................................................12
11.1 Set Resolution..............................................................................................................12
11.2 Image Format...............................................................................................................12
11.3 Each format has its characteristic: ...............................................................................12
11.4 Language setting..........................................................................................................12
12 Folder Management.........................................................................................................13

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12.1 Select Default Image Folder.........................................................................................13
12.2 Import or Create Folder................................................................................................13
12.3 Remove folder..............................................................................................................13
13 Calibration .......................................................................................................................13
13.1 User Calibration Process .............................................................................................13
13.2 Use User Calibration Profile in Measurement..............................................................14

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1Introduction
1.1 About SI-100
SI-100 is an USB3.0 digital microscope. This product allows you to observe, capture,
record and measure real-time image through dedicated software on PC/Notebook. This
operation manual is for users of SI-100. To ensure correct operation, please read this
manual carefully before use, and keep this manual for future reference.
1.2 Advantages of SI-100
1. USB3.0 interface of 5Gbit/s data rate guarantees fast data transfer.
2. High resolution image sensor and backside illumination provides excellent image
quality.
1.3 Product Specification
Operation System: Windows7 and Windows8
Magnification Rate: 5x ~ 200x
Lighting: 8 LEDs with adjustable illumination
Power Consumption: < 2.5W
Interface: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Effective Pixels:
USB 2.0: 960(H) x 720(V), 640(H) x 480(V)
USB 3.0: 3264(H) x 2448(V), 1440(H) x 1080(V), 1024(H) x 768(V), 640(H) x 480(V)
Image Format: JPG, PNG, BMP
Video Format: MPEG 4
1.4 System Requirements
OS: Windows 7 or Windows 8
CPU: Pentium 1.4GHz and above (Core series is recommended)
RAM: Above 2GB
HDD: Free storage space ≧10 GB
USB Port: USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
Graphic card: 32bits or above

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2User Notes
1. Do not use or store the microscope in extremely high or low temperature or humid place.
2. Do not drop, knock, or shake this device.
3. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
microscope.
4. Do not look directly into the LED light source. This may cause eye discomfort.
5. Do not leave it to kids under 5 years old.
6. The measurement function can only provide rough values. Gigastone is not responsible
for its results.
3Software Installation
Important notice: DO NOT connect the USB cable of the SI-100 to the PC before installing the
software. Otherwise, it may interfere installation process.
1. Use the CD delivered with your SI-100 to install software and drivers.
2. Execute “Setup.exe” and the Installshield wizard will start. (A “User Access Control” dialog
may appear on some systems. Select “Continue” or “Yes”).
3. Click “Next” and “Install”. Install process will complete in a few minutes.
4. Click “Finish” to close the setup dialog when installation is complete.
5. Complete manual can be found in the SI-100 CD.
4Hardware Installation
1. After install the SI-100 software and drivers, connect SI-100 to the USB port of your
computer.
2. Please use USB 3.0 port if your computer has it to achieve best performance. SI-100 only
supports VGA and 720p on USB 2.0 due to limited bandwidth.
3. The driver will be installed automatically at the first-time use. Please be patient and wait
for the notification of installation success.
4. Start SI-100 Software by double clicking the shortcut on the Desktop or Start Menu.

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5. The LED should be turned on and the software will show preview image of the
microscope.
5Software Interface
SI-100 software functions are grouped into following categories.
1. Menu Bar
2. Image Review List
3. Data Acquiring Tools
4. Preview Image Adjusting Tool
5. Image Drawing Tools
6. Measurement Tools
5.1 Menu Bar
Folder Management
Create folder or Import existing folders.
Preference
Set Preview and Capture resolution.
Horizontal Mirror image
Vertical Flip image
Rotate image by 90 degrees counterclockwise
Rotate image by 90 degrees clockwise
Zoom-In has different behaviors between Preview and Review
Preview:
Preset 5 levels zoom.
Review:
Click and hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse on
the image to encompass the area you want to display.

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Reset zoom to default ( Fit to the window)
Display / Hide grid lines
5.2 Image Review List
These functions are in the mouse right-click menu. Multi selection is supported.
Print
Print selected image
This will bring up print setting dialog to select printer.
Delete
Delete selected images
Move To
Move images to the selected folder
The moved image will be removed from the original folder.
Copy To
Copy images to the selected folder
Both original folder and selected folder will have these images.
Export
Export image
Both the captured result and the measurement result are included.
5.3 Data Acquiring Tools
Capture image or Back to Preview Image
Record video
Freeze preview image
The preview will freeze until you click again.
Full Screen
The preview area will expand to cover the full screen.
5.4 Preview Image Adjust Tool
LED Level
7 levels of LED illumination. Level 0 means no lighting.
Exposure
Exposure gain control.

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White Balance
Control
Adjust relative gains of colors
5.5 Image Drawing Tools
Draw straight line
Click and hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse.
Draw rectangle
Click and hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse.
Draw circle in the selected rectangle
The width and height of the selected area determines the shape of the
circle.
Text writing
Click on the image to start writing text at the location.
Pen Draw
Draw arbitrary line. Release the mouse to finish the drawing operation.
5.6 Measurement Tool
Distance
Click at the starting point, hold down the left mouse button and drag
the mouse cursor to the ending point.
Points to line distance
Click left mouse button to add more points for measurement. Double
click to finish the measurement.
Circle in Rectangle
Click and drag to measure perimeter and area of the circle.
Radius circle
Click on the center of circle and drag to the desired radius.
Diameter circle
Click at the starting point and drag to the second point to determine
the diameter of the circle.

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Three points circle
Select three points to determine the boundary of the circle.
Three points angle
Select three points to measure the angle.
Four points angle
Select two lines with four points to measure the angle.
Three points arc
Select three points to measure the arc.
Rectangle
Click and hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to
select the area.
Polygon
Click several points to measure a polygon.
Polyline
Click several points to measure a polyline.
Distance between two circles
Draw two "Three points circles" to calculate the distance of their
centers.
Calibration
Open user calibration dialog.
Magnification
To enter the magnification when capturing image.

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6Data Acquiring
You may start capturing an image or recording video after software and hardware installation.
To generate correct measurement results, setting of the magnification in the software is
necessary, since the software cannot detect the magnification roller of the microscope. The
magnification must range from 5x to 200x.
1. Adjust the roller until the preview image is sharp and clear.
2. Enter the magnification rate that showed on the roller in the software.
3. Use to capture image or to record video.
7Capture Options
Both Capture and Record video have options by right click the mouse button.
7.1 Capture Options
SI-100 can capture 1 image or 8 images in one click on the capture button.
SI-100 also supports auto capture whose capturing interval is determined by user. The
shortest interval depends on computer performance if the computer is not fast enough.