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4                                             MC108-EU-EN-V2.2-4/12 

 

Optical Zoom/Focus:  

The microscope has an optical zoom function at 2 points ( 7x & 27x ). The Optical Zoom/Focus can 
be used to adjust both the zoom rate and the focus.   
When the indicator is moved to a lower magnification than 7x, the unit will operate just like a digital 
camera. The observed object is not to be in direct contact from 1 to 7 times of magnification. 

 

Operational modes:

 

Digital Camera Mode 

Magnification: 1/

   7x 

Optical Zoom Adjustable 
Digital Zoom 4x 

Digital Magnifier Mode 

Magnification: 7x~25x 

Optical Zoom 7x 
Digital Zoom to 25x 

Digital Microscope 
Mode 

Magnification: 27x~108x 

Optical Zoom 27x 
Digital Zoom to 108x 

 

 
 
Zoom and Snapshot:

  

Digitally zoom in/out images for 4x. Press down on the zoom wheel to save the image into RAM.  
The unit can enlarge image to 108x. (27x4=108x). 

Aiming Mark:  

Circular mark on the back of case shows position of lens, which helps locate lens over the target 
object. 

Special Effects:  

Press this button to select different image effects. (E.g. normal, gray, inverse, ruler and comparison) 

Power:  

Hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the unit on/off 

Tools:  

Press this button to enter 

Setting Mode.  

Save/Compare/Confirm:  

Press this button to save current image into RAM. You can also save image by pressing down on 
the Zoom wheel. In Preview Mode, press this button to compare images. In Setting Mode, press this 
button to confirm image. 

Brightness Control:  

Press this button to change LED brightness. This button can also be used to turn off the illumination 
LED.      

Return/Preview:  

In a normal mode, press this button to enter Preview Mode. When in other modes, press this button 
to return to normal mode.  

Summary of Contents for Extech Instruments MC108

Page 1: ...User s Guide Mini Microscope Model MC108...

Page 2: ...use in areas with high humidity Use the microscope only within its operating temperature range 23 F to 122 F 5 C to 50 C Sudden varied temperatures changes may cloud the lens Do not let the lens face...

Page 3: ...d to maintain battery strength this is suggested to extend battery longevity For lengthy storage periods remove batteries to prevent damage due to battery leakage discharge The unit may also use alkal...

Page 4: ...e zoom wheel to save the image into RAM The unit can enlarge image to 108x 27x4 108x Aiming Mark Circular mark on the back of case shows position of lens which helps locate lens over the target object...

Page 5: ...nal settings Image Effects Press the Image Effects button to to change the appearance of the image The image mode selected is indicated by the corresponding letter next to the battery symbol in the di...

Page 6: ...to leave this mode Status Battery Low Battery power is low Image Effect N Normal Mode G Gray Mode I Inverse Mode E Emboss Mode D Dual Window View Mode Freeze When in Dual Window View mode or Dual Win...

Page 7: ...ormation please refer to the website www silabs com CP2102 is a product of SILICON LABS Inc You may use the add remove programs on the control panel to remove the application program and USB driver Ap...

Page 8: ...hown as figure 3 Please remember ruler and magnification number are for reference only They are shown when the optical zoom focus indicator is located at text 7 and 27 Magnification is variable by cli...

Page 9: ...120 56 25 mm 4 7 x 2 2 x 1 0 Weight Approximately 2 5 oz 70 grams not including batteries Operational temperature 5 C 50 C 23 122 F Environmental humidity Below 85 no dew recommended Battery Replaceme...

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