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1st Time Operation
To best understand operation, for first-time use, test the device in a lighted room
with the
lens cap attached.
The small amount of light entering through the pin-hole in the lens cap will simulate a
night-time environment.
Press-and-hold the
power button
to turn on.
Push up
on the
triple action switch
located on the bottom.
Focus eyepiece.
1. A menu will appear. Use this menu to focus the eyepiece.
2. Rotate the eyepiece rubber cup until the menu letters are sharp and in focus.
If the menu disappears, push up again to see the menu again.
3. Use the menu as a focusing target. This adjustment focuses your individual
eyesight on to the display screen.
4. After the eyepiece focus (technically called the diopter lens) is adjusted, do not
change this adjustment. After you set the eyepiece adjustment, use the front
lens to focus on objects in the distance.
Get comfortable with the
gain control.
Push the
triple action switch
to the left and to the right.
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Image Review
Camera motion can have a negative effect on photo quality. The slightest camera
movement while taking pictures can compromise the quality of a photo. Even excess
force on the Image Capture button can blur an image. In extremely low light
environments, try to hold the device as still as possible, and avoid excess force while
pressing the Image Capture button. Lower exposure rates, while improving low light
sensitivity, require more stabilization of the device to avoid blurring the image. If
possible, rest the iGen-LE on a surface or attach to a tripod.
Use of the Infrared Emitter is strongly recommended for picture taking. The
additional light provided by the IR will greatly enhance image quality. Also notice
that in IR AUTO mode, aiming of the IR, particularly at close range, is important. In
IR Auto Mode, infrared light output is automatically adjusted using illumination
levels in the middle of the image, so if a specific object in the scene is important,
keep that object in the middle of the scene.
