Q Imaging Retiga EXi, User Manual

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CHAPTER 3
CAMERA BASICS
The Retiga EXi Fast 1394’s image capture capabilities are controlled entirely by your imaging software.
This chapter provides basic instructions for working with the camera itself.
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 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 Fast 1394 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.
Figure 10—
Power Switch on the Retiga EXi Fast 1394
Connecting the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 to your Optics
The Retiga EXi Fast 1394 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.
POWER SWITCH