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DP71

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Computer and Software

The computer data may be destroyed by an unexpected event. Be sure to keep the backup of the data.

1. Olympus will not assume any liabilities for any damage incurred due to the use or non-usability of this system, including

compensation for the lost data.

2. The computer used with this system should set up and run Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista.

For the OS in the computer, the user is requested to create a backup and retain it carefully. (Olympus does not support the
matters related to the OS including its backup.)
For details on the computer and Microscope Windows 2000, XP or Vista refer to their respective manuals.

3. Olympus guarantees the quality of this product in the factory shipment condition.

Olympus will not assume any liabilities for the operation errors and functional faults incurred due to the alteration of the
environmental setup (including BIOS change), installation of other software or addition of hardware to the computer by the
user.

4. When the HD free space reduces, the data processing speed may slow extremely or errors may occur frequently. To

prevent this, delete unnecessary data files frequently. For how to delete data files, refer to the manuals for Microsoft
Windows 2000, XP or Vista.

5. Never attempt to delete or rename the folders and files recorded in the provided installer software. Otherwise, the software

may get unable to be started up.

6. Do not open the enclosure of the computer and touch the power supply or the circuit board's heat generating section

right after use as it may burn your hand. Wait until the internal temperature drops sufficiently.

7. Sharp edges inside the computer may cut your fingers, so take extra care.
8. Use a computer that complies with the safety standards of your country.

Summary of Contents for DP71

Page 1: ...fully with the use of this camera we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the camera For image operations including recording editing and saving please refer to the Online...

Page 2: ...dance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the use...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION 1 Installing the PCI Interface Board 8 2 Installing the Camera Head 9 3 Connecting the Cables 10 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 5 IMAGE RECORDING PROCEDURE 6 DISPLAYED WINDOWS 7 EXTERNAL TRIGGE...

Page 4: ...e tighten firmly the lock screws on it and ensure that the connector will not slip out before setting the main switch to ON 2 The cords and cables are vulnerable to bend or twist Do not apply excessiv...

Page 5: ...operation errors and functional faults incurred due to the alteration of the environmental setup including BIOS change installation of other software or addition of hardware to the computer by the use...

Page 6: ...mpus 5 Non Olympus microscopes and commercially available C mount lenses can be used provided that they match a CCD with a size of no less than 2 3 inch and the lens projection length from the C mount...

Page 7: ...Series IBM Lenovo Think Centre Series HP dx Series xw Series 2 CPU We do not guarantee operation if the computer uses a CPU other than Pentium 4 Pentium D Pentium Extreme Edition Core2 Duo Core2 Quad...

Page 8: ...paper or clean gauze If a lens is stained with fingerprints or oil smudges wipe it with gauze slightly moistened with commercially available absolute alcohol Since the absolute alcohol is highly flam...

Page 9: ...DP71 6 1 SYSTEM CHART Note Microscopes that are not listed in the above may also be applicable For details please consult Olympus...

Page 10: ...he requirements of IEC60950 or CISPR22 24 If equipment other than these products is connected Olympus cannot guarantee any performance of the camera Connector P 10 C mount thread P 9 Tripod adapter mo...

Page 11: ...CI interface board To avoid damage due to static electricity touch an unpainted metallic surface of the computer with your hand to leak the static electricity before installation 1 Open the cover of t...

Page 12: ...If a 0 35X camera adapter is used the peripheral part of the image will be obscured Field number 22 0 63X FN 17 5 0 5X FN 22 1X FN 11 If a C mount camera adapter from other manufacturer than Olympus i...

Page 13: ...that the cable will not slip out 2 Connect the connector on the other end of the interface cable to the connector 5 on the camera head tighten the lock screws 6 on the interface cable s connector and...

Page 14: ...TWARE INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation of the optionally available DP BSW Basic Software for DP71 Before Installation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All...

Page 15: ...plication which allows you to control the DP71 for recording images and manage the images in a simplified manner using thumbnails b DP71 DP70 DP30BW TWAIN Checking this installs the program which allo...

Page 16: ...em 20 Click on the Device Manager button in the Tasks 21 When the User Account Control dialog box appears click on the Continue button 22 If the driver has been properly installed MalAd Device should...

Page 17: ...ing applications Then click on the Next button 10 The Choose Destination Location window appears If you want to change the installation destination click on the Browse button and specify the new insta...

Page 18: ...e Finish button 13 The Start Copying Files window appears When the actual installation is ready click on the Next button This starts installation of the application software 15 Take out the CD ROM 16...

Page 19: ...og box is displayed click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Man ager button 20 If the driver has been properly installed MalAd Device should be displayed as shown below After confirming...

Page 20: ...exposure mode Exposure mode Manual Exposure mode Manual Auto Set the exposure time SFL Auto Set the exposure time Select the metering area 30 1 or 0 1 Select the metering area 30 1 or 0 1 Perform fram...

Page 21: ...ol tab Status bar 5 6 7 8 Edit Save Window This window is sued to edit save and display images For details refer to the Online Help of the DP Manager The Online Help can be viewed by opening the Help...

Page 22: ...the trigger input the exposure start time cannot be synchronized completely For details on the time lag from the trigger input to the start of exposure see table below The trigger input is a TTL compa...

Page 23: ...se operations of the DP Controller The external trigger signal is output by starting still image recording when the shutter is closed The time lag from the trigger output to the start of exposure can...

Page 24: ...e control Exposure modes Auto SFL Auto Manual AE lock Available AE pause Available Exposure correction Correction range 2 0 EV Step 1 3 EV Metering area 30 1 0 1 The metering area is freely movable Ex...

Page 25: ...Not compatible with the x64 Edition Windows 2000 Professional SP4 English or Japanese edition Dimensions weight Camera head 112 x 75 H mm excluding projections approx 1 150 grams PCI unit 187 4 W x 12...

Page 26: ...and focusing correctly and select the camera light path The ISO speed or exposure time is set improperly Set the ISO speed exposure mode exposure time and level properly Online manual d Still images...

Page 27: ...s The microscope is not focused properly Adjust the focus correctly with the fine adjustment knob The aperture iris diaphragm of the condenser is open too wide Close the aperture iris diaphragm a litt...

Page 28: ...Add or Remove Programs window appears select OLYMPUS MICRO DP71 DP70 DP30BW under Currently installed programs and click on the Change Remove button 4 When the OLYMPUS MICRO DP71 DP70 DP30BW window ap...

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