Sota claris i4D User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Sheath Tips.............................................................................Page 1, 2
Connecting/Disconnecting USB Cable...........................Page 2
Usage Techniques....................................................................Page 3
Focus Control and Capture..................................................Page 4
Turning Camera Off.................................................................Page 4
Maintenance...............................................................................Page 4
Maintenance/Cleaning...........................................................Page 4
FAQ’s............................................................................................Page 5

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Camera Insertion
With the lens side down towards the paper backing,
slide the camera beneath the white tab into the sheath.
Protective Covering Removal
Holding the camera at the cable end, pull the blue tab
up, removing the protective clear cover, and pull the
white paper backing down. Discard covers.
Camera Inserted in Sheath
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HOW TO USE A DISPOSABLE SHEATH
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SHEATH TIPS
If the sheath causes difficulty in
moving the adjustable focus,
simply hold the sheath above the
focus area and pull up the portion
of the sheath below to give the
sheath some slack.
*It is OK to leave a little room at the tip (see below)
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SHEATH TIPS (cont.)
CONNECTING / DISCONNECTING USB CABLE
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Sometimes, there may be an air pocket between the lens
area and sheath, which may cause a glare when captur-
ing images.
Gently roll your thumb to press the sheath down onto the
small black prism box.
The sheath should stick to the prism box. Be careful not
to be too forceful as you can damage the prism.
To reduce future wear and tear, press the two buttons
when connecting the USB cable as well.
Firmly press the two buttons on the opposing sides of the
USB connector to release the inner latches. While pressing
the two buttons, gently wiggle and pull to disconnect the
USB.
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TECHNIQUES
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Overhand Grip
Pencil Grip
For full smile, bottom arch, and
upper arch shots, try placing
fingers on patient’s chin as
shown to steady the camera.
Pivot camera up or down to
achieve desired angle.
Rest on upper arch
for wider macro shots
For close macro shots, rest camera
on teeth for image stability. You can
also rest top of camera on the upper
or opposing arch to acquire stable
images of teeth.

FOCUS CONTROL AND CAPTURE
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Image is captured
upon RELEASE
of button.
Mount camera cradle by securing the
flat back side to wall or surface. Make
sure the diagonal sloped side is facing
upwards as shown.
Mount flat back side
to surface with screws
or double-sided tape
Diagonal sloped side should face up
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2Place camera bottom (the side where
the USB connector sits) through the
cradle top-opening.
The face of the camera with the
capture button, focus, and Claris
logo should be facing OUT towards
you. There is a magnetized component
within the cradle which will shut the
camera OFF.
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Half-way Down:
1 to 2 molar shot
All-the-way Down:
1/2 molar shot
All-the-way Up
(Auto-focus):
full face, full smile,
full arch, arch quadrant
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TURNING CAMERA OFF
MAINTENANCE
Clean lens/prism (small black square in center of LED lights) with alcohol
and Q-tip at least once a week but preferrably everyday before use. This
will ensure a clear image.
DO NOT have patient bite down on camera head. Biting down may cause
the lens or surrounding glass to chip or break.

FAQ’s
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1) Why is the camera head designed the way it is?
Our camera head is designed to provide the best
image stability. Our uniquely designed camera head
has a bevelled neck below the lens to create a pivot
point for the doctor to rest the camera on teeth or
other surfaces, allowing for both stability and
manueverability. Please refer to our Techniques
section within this booklet for further tips.
2) Why is the focus a manual slide focus?
There are a few other intraoral cameras with manual
or slide focuses. However, none include the Claris’ ED
(Extended Depth) Focus Technology. Other manual
focus cameras have a very short distance to move the
focus lever, which creates difficulty in adjusting the
focus correctly due to its sensitivity. The Claris was
engineered to include an extended slide focus, giving
the doctor more control and accuracy in focal adjust-
ment. The Claris combines all the best features of focal
control. This includes (when moving the slide focus
all the way up) auto-focus and (when moving the slide
focus all the way down) macro zoom. Essentially, our
slide focus mimics a real photography camera, giving
the doctor the power to get the image just right. These
qualities are why the Clinician’s Report awarded the
Claris “Best Focus” in a study comparing all leading
intraoral cameras on the market.
3) Is there a wireless camera option?
With current wireless technology, there are many
problems with frequency stability and image quality,
particularly since intraoral cameras require real-time
video. With our Monster® USB cables, we believe the
Claris has the highest quality and most secure method
of image acquisition.
We are happy to answer any further questions:
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