Syngene DigiGenius User manual

DigiGenius Quick Start Guide
This guide explains basic operations for first-time use, how to use
the direct print function and how to install the software and
download images to a computer. For more information about
usage precautions and detailed instructions, please refer to the
other related manuals (page 2).
You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer.
Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software
Starter Guide if you have trouble installing the software or
downloading images.
Before using the DigiGenius to capture gel images it is advisable to
familiarize yourself with the camera and its controls. Please review
this complete manual before starting work.

Content
For detailed instructions,see
the other manuals below.
Preparing the camera ...................... 3
Shooting ......................................... 4
Reviewing an image ........................ 5
Selecting menus and settings ......... 6
List of menu options ........................ 7
Setting up the DigiGenius — for UV
illuminated DNA gels .................. 15
Setting up the DigiGenius — for
white light illuminated protein gels ... 18
Printing images by connecting the
camera directly to a printer ......... 21
Downloading images to a computer
(Windows) ................................... 24
Downloading images to a computer
(Macintosh) ................................. 31
Printing to a thermal printer ............. 36
Transfer of images to GeneTools
for analysis ................................. 37
2
Camera User
Guide
Printer User Guide
(included with your
Canon printer)

3
Preparing the Camera
1
Slide the battery cover in the direction
of the arrows.
2
Press the battery lock while inserting
the Battery Pack BP-511 and close the
battery cover.
3
Charge the battery.
• The battery is approximately 90% charged
(adequate charge for use) when the orange
indicator beside the viewfinder stops blinking and
lights steadily.
• After charging, detach the compact power
adapter's DC plug from the camera.
4
Slide the card slot cover in the
direction of the arrow and lift it open.
5
Install the CF card and close the card
slot cover.
• Insert the CF card with the label facing out and
push the card in until the CF card eject button
fully extends.
Battery lock
CF card eject button
Terminals
Compact Power
Adapter CA-560
Indicator
To power outlet