Figure 10—
Power Switch on the QIClick
POWER SWITCH
CHAPTER 3
CAMERA BASICS
Turning the Camera On and Off
Connecting the QIClick to Your Optics
The QIClick's image capture capabilities are controlled entirely by your imaging software. This
chapter provides basic instructions for working with the camera itself.
To turn the QIClick on, all you need to do is to flip the power switch to the “ ” position ensuring
that you have the appropriate configuration of “Step 3” in the “Introduction” section. Refer to this
step for all system configurations ensuring that the FireWire cable(s) are connected as specified. If
power is supplied, the GREEN LED will turn on.
To turn the Retiga EXi off, all you need to do is to flip the power switch to the “
O
” position. This will
turn your camera off. The GREEN LED will turn off.
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The QIClick connects directly to widely available C-mount optics. C-mount optics, which are
standard on most microscopes and lenses.
To attach the camera to a microscope:
Carefully thread the camera onto the microscope’s C-mount adapter, rotating the camera until it is
mounted securely. Use the microscope controls to adjust focus.
To attach a C-mount lens to the camera:
Carefully thread the C-mount lens onto the camera’s lens ring, rotating the lens in a clockwise
direction until it is mounted securely. Use the lens controls to adjust focus.
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