Swift M10 Series User manual

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Digital Head
Digital Video Guide
Thank you for the purchase of the Swift M10 Digital Video Microscope.
If you have any additional digital or video questions that cannot be
answered by this guide, please call [phone] or go to
swiftoptical.com
The Screen
To use the built-in LCD screen, pull the top half of the screen back to bring the
screen into the viewing position. The screen can also be slightly rotated right
or left for easier viewing between multiple users. To protect the screen from
scratches or other damage, lower the screen to the storage position when not
in use.
The Switches
The SNAP button captures an image in the still image mode or Starts/ 
Stops the capturing of a movie in video mode
The MODE button will scroll through the camera modes:
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The MENU button displays the camera's menu where you can setup 
different camera parameters.
The ZOOM/UP button can be used to Zoom In during image preview or 
while viewing a saved image. It can also be used to scroll up when 
viewing a zoomed image or navigating the menu.
The LEFT button is used to scroll left when viewing a zoomed image or 
navigating the menu.
The OK button is used to confirm an action within the menu or to switch 
from ZOOM to SCROLL when viewing a zoomed image
The RIGHT button is used to scroll right when viewing a zoomed image 
or navigating the menu. It can also be used to hide the icons or switch 
off the screen in the capture mode.
The ZOOM/DOWN button can be used to Zoom Out during image preview 
or while viewing a saved image. It can also be used to scroll down when 
viewing a zoomed image or navigating the menu.
Operating the Built-in Camera
This guide will provide you with some brief instructions on how to operate
the built-in camera so that you may capture still images and video files.
 Please ensure that the battery is fully charged before operating the 
 camera (for details, please see section on charging the battery)
 Extend the screen by pulling on the tab until it "clicks" into its extended 
 position.
 Press and hold the Power button on the side of the head for one second. 
 The Swift logo will briefly appear on the screen.
 You are now in the default still image capture mode. Bring the microscope
 into focus and capture an image by pressing SNAP (1).
 Click on MODE (2) to cycle through the various camera modes:
 a. Still Image Capture
 b. Video Capture
 c. Playback of Album (use left/right arrow keys to navigate)
 d. Still Image Capture
Still Image Capture Mode
When you are using the camera in still image capture mode, you can use the
Zoom Keys (4 & 8) to zoom in and out of the live image. You can click the
Right button (7) to hide the on-screen icons. Press it again and the display
will switch off. Note that in this mode, the camera is still operational and
by pressing SNAP (1) an image can still be captured.
Video Capture Mode
When you are using the camera in video capture mode, you can use the
Zoom Keys (4 & 8) to zoom in and out of the live image. You can click the
Right button (7) to hide the on-screen icons. Press it again and the display
will switch off. Note that in this mode, the camera is still operational and
by pressing SNAP (1) a video can still be captured.
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Charging your Battery
The Battery in this device is
used to power both the
imaging chip and the screen.
It can be charged through the
USB cable provided. Simply
plug it into your USB port
without switching the camera
on. A green light will appear
on the side of the head, which
will switch off once the
battery is full. You can also
use the provided charger to
charge the device.
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SD Card
Code No. : 1300901106521
Remarks :
The Image Device is highly sensitive to alternative current; when the microscope in
application or the external light source to the microscope is powered by alternative
current, ripple interruption on the screen would be caused by the noise produced by the
said current. However, the Swift software you installed from the CD provides a noise
reduction function to ease the above situation.
SWIFT OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
The Swift Optical Instruments, Inc. Limited Lifetime Warranty assures that the
microscope is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for the life
of the product. Electrical components are covered for five years; video
components are covered for one year after purchase. Normal wear, routine
maintenance, light bulbs or damage resulting from repair by unauthorized parties,
accident, alteration, shipping, misuse or abuse is not covered. Warranty service is
provided by Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.'s authorized technicians.
Determination of warranty is at the technician's discretion.
Defective products covered by the warranty will be repaired free of charge when
they are returned, postpaid, to:
 Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.
 Attn: Warranty Repair
 11113 Landmark 35 Drive
 San Antonio, TX 78233
For all warranty repairs or service requests, please call our Repair Department at
[phone] before anything is shipped. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
*For customers living outside the United States, Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.
will provide standard warranty service. However, inbound & outbound shipping
cost is the responsibility of the consumer.
Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.●[phone] ●
www.swiftoptical.com
Before using this product, ensure it is properly connected to the computer.
You can now use the digital head with Swift's application software. 
Click on the Camera icon in the software and choose to open Swift DV 
from the dropdown box of the Capture Window.
SD Card
The Digital Head has a built-in
memory of 8MB. However it
also offers an expansion slot for
and SD card of up to 2 GB.
Still Image Resolution 5 MP Real / 12 MP Interpolated
Memory 8MB Internal / Up to 2GB SD Card through  
 expansion slot (not supplied)
Video Out Analog to RCA with Supplied Cable
Battery Built-in Battery lasts up to 2 hours on
 continuous use
Digital Out Through USB to Swift Software at 640x480 pixels
Screen Retractable 3" TFT screen
Optical Head Monocular with WF10X/18mm eyepiece
Technical Specifications
Album Mode
In the Album mode, you can scroll through the images and the video files you
have captured. To play a video file, click on the UP button (4) to play and
pause the play-back. Pressing the Middle button (6) during playback will
increase the speed of playback (1x, 2x, 4x and 8x). If you are viewing a saved
still image you can use the Zoom Keys (4 & 8) to zoom in and out of the
captured image. If you zoom in, you can then click the Middle button (6) and
use the arrow keys (4, 5, 7 & 8) to navigate around the image. Click the
Middle button (6) again and zoom out of the image (8) to return to the
normal view.
Menu Functions
To access the camera's Menu click on the MENU (3) button. The Menu will
allow you to manually set certain camera parameters such as the ISO, Color,
White Balance, Saturation and Sharpness as well as other camera operation
functions. By default, the ISO is set to "Auto" with Color, White Balance,
Saturation and Sharpness set to Normal or Standard. We suggest that you
change these functions only once you are familiar with the basic operation of
the camera.
Using the Head with a Computer or with an Analog Monitor
The head comes supplied with an analog cable as well as a USB cable.
The analog cable can be used to connect the head to any device
accepting an RCA input. In order to ensure that the right format is
displayed, click on MENU (3) then click on the RIGHT (7) button to
access the Setup mode. Scroll down with the DOWN (8) button to set the
Light Frequency (default is 60Hz) as well as the TV Output (default is
PAL).
In order to use the head with the supplied SwiftCam Imaging
II insert the USB cable into the side of the head and into the
computer. Click on MENU (3) then click on the RIGHT (7)
button to access the Setup mode. Scroll down with the DOWN
(8) button to set the USB to PC Cam (default is Disk Drive).
Install the SwiftCam Imaging II on the computer first and
leave the CD in the drive. The computer should automatically
detect the correct driver "Swift DV Cam" once you connect it
to the computer and press the Power Button.