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General Information
About this Instruction Manual
Please read the safety instructions in this manual carefully. To
avoid damage to the unit and the risk of injury, only use this
product as described in the manual.
Keep the instruction manual handy so that you can easily look
up information on all the functions.
DANGER!
You will find this symbol in front of every section
of text which deals with the risk of severe injury
or even death in the event of improper use.
CAREFUL!
You will find this symbol before every section of
text that deals with the risk of minor to severe
injuries resulting from improper use.
NOTE!
You will find this symbol in front of every section
of text which deals with the risk of damage to
property or the environment.
Intended Use
This product is intended only for private use.
It was developed for the magnified display of things in nature.
General Warning
DANGER!
Tools with sharp edges and points are often used when
working with this device. For this reason, store this de-
vice and all accessories and tools in a location that is out of the
reach of children. There is a RISK OF INJURY!
DANGER!
This device contains electronic components which op-
erate via a power source (power supply and/or batter-
ies). Do not leave children unattended when using the device.
Only use the device as described in the manual, otherwise you
run the RISK of an ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DANGER!
Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only
the supplied power adapter. Do not short circuit the device
or batteries, or throw them into a fire. Excessive heat or improper
handling could trigger a short circuit, fires or even explosions.
DANGER!
Never bend, pinch, pull or run over the power and connect-
ing cables or extensions/adapters. Protect the cables from
sharp edges and heat. Before operation, check the device, cables
and connections for damage.
Never use a damaged unit or a unit with damaged power cables,
etc. Damaged parts must be exchanged by an authorized service
centre immediately.
DANGER!
Children should only use the device under adult super-
vision. Keep packaging material (plastic bags, rubber
bands, etc.) out of the reach of children! There is a RISK OF
CHOKING!
CAREFUL!
Children must not have access to the included chem-
icals and liquids. Do not drink the chemicals. Wash
hands thoroughly with running water after use. In the event of
contact with the eyes or mouth, rinse thoroughly with water. In
the event of pain, contact a doctor immediately and take the
substances with you.
NOTE!
Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect,
please contact the Service Centre in your country (see the war-
ranty card).
Do not expose the device to temperatures above 45°C.
Fig .3
All Touch Control Elements
of the Integrated Software
The microscope is equipped with a pressure-sensitive
monitor (touchscreen). A gentle press on the selected con-
trol element is sufficient and the corresponding sub-menu
for the desired setting is displayed. The left side shows all
the control menus of the integrated microscope software.
(A1)
Language selection
(A2) Time setting, time on/off
(A3) Audio signal on/off
(A4) NTSC/PAL TV output selection
(A5) Format SD card (max: 32 GB)
(B)
SD card in device,
No SD card in device, symbol crossed out in red
(C1) Increase the sensitivity of the installed camera
(C2) Indication of the changed sensitivity value
(C3) Reduce the sensitivity of the installed camera
(D1)
If connected to a PC via USB cable:
data transfer to the computer activated
(D2)
If connected to a PC via USB cable:
image transmission to the computer activated
(E)
Video recording time setting:
left/right arrows: minutes/seconds selection
Up/down arrows: minutes/seconds setting
(F)
Adjust the image colour temperature (calibrate image)
AWB setting = automatic calibration
Change the automatic calibration values:
(G)
Set the resolution for photos or video
Photos:
Video:
640 x 360 pixels
320 x 180 pixels
1920 x 1080 pixels
640 x 360 pixels
2048 x 1152 pixels
2560 x 1440 pixels
3072 x 1728 pixels
3648 x 2048 pixels
Scope of delivery:
• LCD touch microscope with slide clips and colour filter wheel
with pinhole apertures
• Two dissecting needle
• Pipette
• Tweezers
• MicroCut forceps
• Yeast, gum media, sea salt, shrimp eggs, shrimp hatchery
Box containing microscope slides, cover slips and permanent
specimens
• Mini USB connection cable
• Power supply
• Software CD
General/location
Select a suitable location before starting to set up your
microscope. First make sure that your microscope is standing
on a stable, vibration-free surface. In order to put the
microscope into operation, the power supply provided must
be connected to the microscope (Fig. 1, image 7/11) and a
230 V plug socket. The appropriate illumination is switched
on using the switch (Fig. 1, image 17/18), and the brightness
is controlled for optimum illumination of the specimen by
turning the selection wheel. (For safety reasons, please only
use the power supply provided. Other power supplies may
not meet the required technical specifications. Damage to the
device caused by other power supplies is not covered by the
guarantee.)
1. Installation and use of the software
1.1. Software and installation information
A software CD is included with your microscope. The software
and drivers on this CD must be installed on your computer in
order to use your MicrOcular. Once you connect the MicOcular
to your computer after installation, you can view pictures on
and save them to your computer using Photomizer. To install
the software and driver correctly, simply follow the installation
steps.
1.2. Software installation
1. Important: Before inserting the CD, first plug the USB cable
into the USB port on your PC. Windows will now recognize
the new device, and will indicate this in a notification
window. Now please click on “Cancel”, since we will have
the driver for the device automatically installed later.
2. Now insert the CD-ROM that came in your package into
the CD/DVD drive of your computer. The installation menu
starts automatically. If it does not, go to the Windows
explorer and select the CD/DVD drive (most of the time, it’s
the “D” drive, but it can have another letter). From there,
start the file “menu.exe” by double-clicking with the left
mouse button.
1.2.1. Driver installation
CAUTION!
Save all current data and close all open
programs.
To install the driver software, click on the menu point “Install
Driver” with the mouse cursor. Then follow the installation
program instructions. During the software installation the
correct driver for your operating system will be installed
automatically. No manual input is needed. In rare cases the
device may not be recognised by your computer. As a rule you
need then only install the driver manually from the CD. If this
fails please refer to the troubleshooting chapter that follows.
Restart the computer after installing the driver.
(H)
Capture a photo or start/stop video recording
(I)
Switch between photo capture and video recording
(J)
Basic program settings
(K)
Complete overview of captured images
(L)
Video recording active
(M)
Length of video recording
(N1) Enlarge image
(N2) Reduce image
(O)
Return to the overview
(P)
Confirm the selected setting
(Q1/Q2) Select image number
(R)
Indication of the selected image number
(S)
Yellow frame marks the selected image
(T)
No. of the image currently displayed on the monitor
(U1) Delete all images
(U2) Delete a single image marked with a yellow frame
(V)
Arrows for selecting the previous or next image
note:
If no control elements are displayed, a light press on the
screen is sufficient to make all the basic control elements
reappear!
All parts (Fig. 1)
B
Monitor
C
Monitor on/off button
d
Revolving turret
E
Interchangeable objectives with varying magnification
F
Microscope table
g
LED transmitted light illumination
H
Power supply
i
Colour filter wheel with pinhole apertures
j
Storage compartment for small items
1)
Focusing wheel
1!
Rear power connection
All parts (Fig. 2)
1@
SD card slot, max. 32 GB
1#
Mini USB connection
1$
AV output
1%
LED incident light illumination
1^
Microscope slide clips
1&
On/off switch with integrated dimmer for
incident light illumination
1*
On/off switch with integrated dimmer for
transmitted light illumination
All parts (Fig. 3)
1(
Dissecting needles
2)
Pipette
2!
Tweezers
2@
MicroCut forceps
2#
Shrimp hatchery
2$
Yeast
2%
Gum media
2^
Sea salt
2&
Shrimp eggs
2*
Box containing microscope slides, cover slips and
permanent specimens
2(
Cross table (optional)
3)
Transverse adjusting screw
3!
Longitudinal adjusting screw
3@
Fastening screw
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