TTS Easi-Scope el00015 User manual

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Digital Microscope
Instruction Manual
November 2012
718B
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Table of Contents
Important information............................................................ 4
Product description ................................................................ 4
Computer requirements ......................................................... 5
Windows based PC ............................................................ 5
Mac OS based PC ............................................................... 5
Package contents .................................................................... 6
Product overview.................................................................... 7
Product specification .............................................................. 8
Software installation............................................................... 9
Windows based PC ............................................................ 9
Mac OS based PC ............................................................... 9
Getting started...................................................................... 10
Assembling the product................................................... 10
Connecting the device ..................................................... 10
Starting the Digital Viewer software................................ 11
Windows based PC...................................................... 11
Mac OS based PC ........................................................ 11
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Focusing........................................................................... 12
Using the Digital Viewer software ........................................ 13
System settings menu........................................................... 14
Device setup .................................................................... 15
Timed shot setup ............................................................. 15
Movie setup..................................................................... 15
Save setting...................................................................... 15
Language setting.............................................................. 16
Advanced settings............................................................ 16
Saved files............................................................................. 17
Uninstalling the Digital Viewer software .............................. 17
Windows based PC .......................................................... 18
Mac OS based PC ........................................................ 18
Care and maintenance.......................................................... 19
Warning ................................................................................ 19
Legal information.................................................................. 21
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Important information
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this
product, and retain these instructions for future reference.
Improvements and changes to this text necessitated by
typographical errors, or improvements to the software
and/or equipments may be made at any time without notice.
Product description
This product is a USB powered device which magnifies
specimens up to 41x on a 17" computer monitor.
Snapshot of the specimens can be captured using the shutter
button located on the top of the device. Video recording is
also available.
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Computer requirements
Windows based PC
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
800 MB or above
USB
USB 2.0
Mac OS based PC
Compatible operating
systems
Mac OS X 10.4.8 - Mac OS X
10.8.1
CPU
Power PC G3/G4/G5 or Intel
based
RAM
128 MB or above
Hard disk
800 MB or above
USB
USB 2.0
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Package contents
1. Digital Microscope x1
2. Application CD x1
3. Instruction manual x1
4. Adaptor (large) x1
5. Adaptor (small) x1
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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 specification
Connection type
USB 2.0
Effective
magnification
14" monitor - 34x
17" monitor - 41x
Effective viewing area
8mm x 6mm
Illumination
Four LED array
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor resolution
680 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Size
75mm x 50mm x 50mm
Weight
133 grams
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Software installation
Windows based PC
1. Insert the supplied application CD to the CD-ROM of
the computer.
2. Double click the "Digital Viewer.exe"
icon located within the CD.
3. Follow the Digital Viewer setup wizard to install the
software and drivers for the Digital Microscope.
Mac OS based PC
1. Insert the supplied application CD to the CD-ROM 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.
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Getting started
Assembling the product
Insert one of the adaptors into the adaptor slot, and fasten it
by turning it gently in the clockwise direction.
Connecting the device
Connect the device to a USB socket of the computer.
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Starting the Digital Viewer software
Windows based PC
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 based PC
The Digital Viewer software can be launched
by double clicking the Digital Viewer icon
from the Applications menu.
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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 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.
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.
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System settings menu
The first time the Digital Viewer is opened, 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 was 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 from
the "Resolution" drop-down menu.
Timed shot setup
The frequency and duration of automatic images capture can
be adjusted under this option.
Movie setup
The resolution of videos you record can be changed from 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.
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Language setting
The language of the Digital Viewer software can be changed
under this option.
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.
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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.
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.
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Uninstalling the Digital Viewer
software
Windows based PC
Select "Uninstall Digital Viewer" from the start menu (Start >
All Programs > Digital Viewer > Uninstall Digital Viewer).
Mac OS based PC
Drag the Digital Viewer application icon from the
"Applications" folder to "Trash".
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Care and maintenance
Keep the device dry and protect it from water or vapour.
Do not leave your device in a place with an extreme high
or low temperature.
Do not touch the device with a wet hand 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.
Warning
Do not shine the Digital Microscope’s LEDs in the eye,
doing so may cause permanent eye damage.
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Do not attempt to open or dismantle the Digital
Microscope.
TTS Group Ltd
Park Lane Business Park
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
NG17 9GU
Freephone: 0800 318686
Freefax: 0800 137525
WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months due to
small parts. Choking hazard
Product Code: EL00015
Made in China
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