AmScope MU USB2.0, User Manual

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MU Series (Windows)
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Before Use ......................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................6
Parts .................................................................................................................. 7
MU USB2.0 Camera ............................................................................................................7
MU USB3.0 Camera ............................................................................................................8
Definition of Parts ...............................................................................................................9
Definition of Parts (Continued) .........................................................................................10
Getting Started ................................................................................................ 11
Quick Start ........................................................................................................................11
Installing the Software (CD) ..............................................................................................12
Installing the Software (Download) ..................................................................................17
Using the Software .......................................................................................... 30
Activating the Camera ......................................................................................................30
Capturing & Saving a Still Image ......................................................................................31
Opening a Saved Still Image .............................................................................................31
Recording & Saving a Video ..............................................................................................32
Left Hand Navigation Bar (Camera Bar) ............................................................ 38
Understanding the Software Options ...............................................................................38
Camera List .......................................................................................................................39
Capture & Resolution ........................................................................................................39
Exposure & Gain ...............................................................................................................40
White Balance ...................................................................................................................41
Color Adjustment ..............................................................................................................42
Power Frequency (Anti-Flicker) .........................................................................................43
Frame Rate .......................................................................................................................43
Color/Grey ........................................................................................................................44
Flip ....................................................................................................................................44
Sampling ...........................................................................................................................44
Bit Depth ...........................................................................................................................45
ROI (Region of Interest) ....................................................................................................45
Histogram .........................................................................................................................45
Dark Field Correction ........................................................................................................46
Cooling ..............................................................................................................................46
Misc ..................................................................................................................................47
Parameters .......................................................................................................................47
Top Toolbar ...................................................................................................... 48
File Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................48
Measurement Swap Shortcuts ..........................................................................................48
Selection & Movement Tools ............................................................................................49
Drawing and Annotation Tools .........................................................................................49
Calibration Shortcuts ........................................................................................................50
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