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POSITIONING SYSTEMS
FC-2500
Quick Reference Guide
Part Number 7010-0910
Rev A
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
October, 2008
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TOC
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................... 1-1
The FC-2500 Digital Camera .......................................... 1-1
Components of the FC-2500 ..................................... 1-1
Positioning the FC-2500 .................................................. 1-2
Settings for the FC-2500 ........................................... 1-3
Getting Started ................................................................. 1-3
Keypad Controls ........................................................ 1-4
Camera Settings for the FC-2500 .................................... 1-5
EyeSetup Menu ................................................................ 1-6
The Viewfinder ................................................................ 1-8
Taking a Photo Using the FC-2500 ................................. 1-10
Taking Good Photos with the FC-2500 .................... 1-11
Composition ........................................................ 1-12
Focus ................................................................... 1-13
Exposure ............................................................. 1-16
Color Temperature .............................................. 1-21

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Chapter 1
1-1
Introduction
The FC-2500 Digital Camera
The FC-2500 is not your everyday digital camera. The same CMOS
imaging technology found in many digital cameras is present in this
powerful and rugged computer (Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1. The FC-2500 Hand-Held Computer
Components of the FC-2500
The following are the components of the FC-2500 (Figure 1-2 on
page 1-2):
• The FC-2500 is a 5 megapixel camera (4 megapixel processed).
• The FC-2500 has four illuminators that allows you to take
pictures in low light conditions.
• The FC-2500 has two 635 nm red visible lasers that you can use
to position objects and to align the FC-2500.

Introduction
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1-2
Figure 1-2. Components of the FC-2500 – Back View
The key to taking great pictures with the FC-2500 digital camera is
learning how to properly use it. Before warming up, take the time to
know the FC-2500 to make consistently great quality pictures.
Positioning the FC-2500
The main difference between an off-the-shelf digital camera and the
FC-2500 is how it is held. Whereas traditional cameras include a
viewfinder and sometimes, an LCD display, the FC-2500’s display is
the viewfinder that operates on a horizontal plane. Instead of holding
the FC-2500 up to your eye, you hold it in front of you, about waist
high (or whatever is comfortable).
NOTE
Please refer to your FC-2500 Operator’s Manual
for a comprehensive glossary of photography and
terms, and detailed instructions on how to change
the settings mentioned in this companion guide.
NOTICE
For a detailed description of all FC-2500
components (including indicators and interface
connections) please refer to your FC-2500
Operator’s Manual.
Illuminators Camera Lasers

Getting Started
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Settings for the FC-2500
Some settings in the FC-2500 can be changed easily while others are
more complex and should be left to the programmer. Depending on
your application, things such as resolution, key controls, and options
to save may already be set up for you (preprogrammed).
Getting Started
Unlike conventional digital cameras, the FC-2500 does not have a
menu system that allows users to directly change camera options,
such as shutter speed and aperture. Because the FC-2500 is a
computer capable of taking pictures, camera functionality is
integrated into an application via eyeWARE.
eyeWARE is an API that enables an application to communicate with
the FC-2500 to take and store pictures. One component of eyeWARE
enables you to do the following:
• Store different camera settings (shutter speed, aperture, etc.)
• Picture storage information
• Key press functions in configuration files that you can load from
your application to take a picture.
When you start eyeWARE, a configuration file is loaded. This
activates the keys on the FC-2500 or you can use the buttons from
your application to activate camera functions.
You don’t have to write an application to take pictures just yet. Pre-
programmed applications within eyeWARE Setup allow you to take
pictures until you are ready to take your own.
NOTE
For complete instructions on how to change and
save your settings, refer to the FC-2500 Operator’s
Manual.

Introduction
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Keypad Controls
When using eyeWARE with a standard 55-key joystick keypad, use
the default control buttons on the left when taking pictures.??
Keypads on the FC-2500 can vary. Consequently, not all the functions
listed in Figure 1-3 or in Table 1-1 on page 1-4 may work as
described. In addition, functions listed on certain keypads may
require you to write an application interface.
Figure 1-3. Key Press Character Map
Table 1-1 describes the buttons on the FC-2500 and their functions.
Table 1-1. FC-2500 Button Functions
Icon Name Function
Camera Takes a picture
V Viewfinder Toggle
(Turns the viewfinder on and off)
L Lamp Toggle
(Turns the lamp on and off)
S Shutter Toggle
(Changes the shutter cycle)
A Aperture Toggle
(Changes the aperture setting)