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CONTENTS
QIClick
User’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
Power Requirements ................................................................................................... 1
Host Requirements ...................................................................................................... 1
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Interface ................................................................................. 2
Cables .......................................................................................................................... 2
Imaging Software for Your Camera ........................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 3
Step 1. Install the 1394 PCI card
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......................................... 3
Step 2. Install Your Imaging Software ........................................................................ 4
Step 3. Connect the
QIClick
.
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................................................................. 4
CAMERA BASICS ............................................................................................................ 6
Turning the Camera On and Off .................................................................................. 6
Connecting the
QIClick
to your Optics .............
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.................................... 6
Understanding the LED Indicators ............................................................................. 6
Capturing Images with the
QIClick
.
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..................................................... 6
ADVANCED CAMERA CONTROLS .............................................................................. 8
Triggering the
QIClick
Extenally ...
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....................................................... 8
Gain and Offset Controls ............................................................................................. 9
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ..................................................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 11
Resolving Problems with the camera .......................................................................... 11
Unresolved Problems - Contacting QImaging Support ............................................... 12
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................................... 13
APPENDICES .................................................................................................................. 15
APPENDIX A: External Trigger Port ......................................................................... 15
