Monoprice PID11612 User manual

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Table of Contents
Important Information.................................................
Product Description....................................................
Computer Requirements..............................................
Windows Based PCs................................................
Mac OS X Based PCs..................................................
Package Contents......................................................
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Windows Based PCs................................................
Mac OS X Based PCs..................................................
Getting Started..........................................................
Assembling the Product.........................................
Connecting the Device...........................................
Starting the Digital Viewer Software........................
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Mac OS X Based PCs.............................................
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Product Overview.
Product Specifications
Software Installation..................................................
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Focusing..............................................................
Using the Digital Viewer Software .......
System Settings Menu .....
Device Setup ..... .....
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Timed Shot Setup
Movie Setup
Save Setting
Language Setting
Advanced Settings .....
Saved Files ..... ...
Uninstalling the Digital Viewer Software
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Care and Maintenance .....
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Mac OS X Based PCs

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Updated manuals will be made available on the Monoprice
website.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this
product.tRetain this manual for future reference.
Important Information
Product Description
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This product is a USB powered device which magnifies
specimens up to 41x on a 17" computer monitor.
Snapshot(s) of the specimen(s) can be captured using the
shutter button located on the top of the device. Video
recording is also available.

Computer Requirements
Windows Based PCs
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows XP SP2, SP3
Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Windows 8 (32 bit or 64 bit)
CPU Speed P4-1.8GHz or above
RAM 512 MB or above
Hard Disk
USB
800 MB or above
USB 2.0
Mac OS X Based PCs
Compatible Operating
Systems
CPU Speed Power PC G3/G4/G5 or Intel
based
RAM 128 MB or above
Hard Disk
USB
800 MB or above
USB 2.0
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Mac OS X 10.4.8 - Mac OS X
10.9.x

Package Contents
1. Digital Microscope
2. Application CD
3. User's Manual
4. Adaptor (large)
5. Adaptor (small)
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Focusing ring
3. Lens
4. LED lights
5. Adaptor slot
6. USB cable
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Product Specifications
Connection Type USB 2.0
Effective
Magnification
14" monitor - 34x
17" monitor - 41x
Effective Viewing Area 8mm x 6mm
Illumination
Sensor
Sensor Resolution
Size
Weight
Four LED array
CMOS
640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
3" x 2" x 2" (75 x 50 x 50 mm)
4.7 oz. (133 g)
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Software Installation
Windows Based PCs
1. Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM drive of the
computer.
2. Double click the "Digital Viewer.exe" icon
located on the CD.
3. Follow the Digital Viewer setup wizard to install the
application software for the Digital Microscope.
Mac OS X Based PCs
1. Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM drive of the
computer.
2. Double click the "Digital Viewer.dmg"
icon located within the CD.
3. Drag the Digital Viewer icon into the
Applications folder.
Digital Viewer.dmg
Digital Viewer
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Getting Started
Assembling the Product
Insert one of the adaptors into the adaptor slot and secure it
in place by turning it gently in the clockwise direction.
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Connecting the Device
Plug the device into a USB port of the computer.
Starting the Digital Viewer Software
Windows Based PCs
The Digital Viewer software can be launched
by double clicking the Digital Viewer icon from
the desktop or from the start menu (Start > All
Programs > Digital Viewer > Digital Viewer).
Mac OS X Based PCs
The Digital Viewer software can be launched
by double clicking the Digital Viewer icon from
the Applications menu.
Digital Viewer
Digital Viewer
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Focusing
Adjust the focus of the
image manually by
rotating the focusing
ring.
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Using the Digital Viewer Software
The following buttons are available:
Clicking this will open the system
settings menu (see next section).
Clicking this will activate or deactivate
the video recording feature.
Clicking this will show the copyright and
version information of the application
software.
Clicking this will shut down the
application software.
Clicking this will capture the on
screen image of the device.
Clicking this will activate or deactivate
the timed shot feature. When activated,
images will be captured at a regular
interval.

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System Settings Menu
The first time the Digital Viewer software is started, the
default settings will be loaded. You may change these
settings manually in the system settings menu.

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Device Setup
If the image captured by the Digital Microscope is not
displayed by default, you can change this by selecting it
from the "Device" drop-down menu.
The resolution of images you capture can be changed using
the "Resolution" drop-down menu.
Timed Shot Setup
The frequency and duration of automatic image captures can
be adjusted under this option.
Movie Setup
The resolution of videos you record can be changed using
the "Resolution" menu. You can also set a maximum file
size for each video.
Save Setting
The default location for captured images or videos can be
changed under this option.
Language Setting
The language of the Digital Viewer software can be changed
under this option.

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Advanced Settings
By clicking the "More..." button on the right of the system
settings menu, you will be able to manually adjust all of the
image settings. Note that the settings available may be
different, depending on your operating system.
Saved Files
With the Digital Viewer application software opened, you can
locate the saved files folder by clicking the "More..." button
located on the left of the main software window.

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Full Screen
To activate the full screen mode, click the full screen button
located on the bottom right hand corner of the Digital Viewer
application software window.
To exit full screen mode, either double click on the screen, or
press the “Esc” button on the keyboard.
Uninstalling the Digital Viewer
Software
Windows Based PCs
Select "Uninstall Digital Viewer" from the start menu (Start >
All Programs > Digital Viewer > Uninstall Digital Viewer).
Mac OS X Based PCs
Drag the Digital Viewer application icon from the "Applications"
folder to the "Trash".

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Care and maintenance
Keep the device dry and protect it from water or moisture.
Do not leave your device in a place with an extreme high
or low temperature.
Do not touch the device with wet hands as it may damage
the device or cause an electric shock to the user.
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas as its
moving parts may be damaged.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the device. Wipe it with a soft cloth
slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
Warnings
Do not place the lighted Digital Microscope upon the eye,
doing so may cause permanent eye damage.
Do not attempt to open or dismantle the Digital Microscope.

Legal information
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corp. in the U.S. and other countries. Mac, Mac OS and
OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
PowerPC™ and the PowerPC logo™ are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation, used under license therefrom. Windows is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.