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TIME STAMP

 – The default setting is set to OFF. If desired, a date or 

date and time setting can be selected to display information on the 
LCD screen and captured image. 

 
 

 
VIDEO CAPTURE MENU 

 

Setting Default  Options 

Size VGA VGA 

QVGA 

EV 

+0.0 

Selectable from -2 TO 

+2 

White Balance 

Auto 

Auto 

Daylight 

Cloudy 

Tungsten 

Fluorescent 

 

SIZE – 

Selects the pixel size of the video output. VGA for 640 x 480 

or QVGA for 320 x 240 

EV – 

(exposure value) – represents the combination of aperture, 

shutter speed, and camera sensitivity. The EV can be adjusted from 

-2 to +2. 

WHITE BALANCE – 

Adjusts the white balance settings to the optimal 

setting for different shooting conditions. The AUTO setting is 
recommended. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PLAYBACK MENU 

 

Setting Default   Options 

Delete Next 

Menu 

Single 
All 
Select 

Copy To 
Card 

  

  

Slide Show 3 

Sec. 

3 Sec. 
5 Sec. 
10 Sec. 

DPOF Next 

Menu 

Single 
All 

Protect Next 

Menu 

Single 
All 
Select 

Thumbnail Execute    
Volume 8 

Selectable 

1-8 

 
 

DELETE – 

Options to remove single or all captured images from 

memory. 

COPY TO CARD – 

Copies all images stored in the microscope’s 

internal memory to a removable SD card. 

SLIDE SHOW – 

Selects the length of time a picture is displayed 

during a slide show before it is replaced by another image. 

DPOF - (

Function disabled)

 

PROTECT – 

Adds or remove file protection to images to help prevent 

accidental deletion. 

THUMBNAIL – 

Displays reduced size versions of saved images for 

quicker navigation through stored images. 

VOLUME - (

Function disabled) 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for M10L Series

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Page 2: ...equipped with superior optics offering bright clarity and crisp resolution a built in 5 Megapixel digital camera for capturing still images or streaming video an internal SD card reader writer to save captured images and a built in 3 LCD screen for shared viewing The M10L also provides USB and Mini AV plug outputs for direct connection to a computer TV monitor or video LCD projectors 2 Nosepiece S...

Page 3: ... and subtle focusing movement to bring the specimen into sharp focus HEAD the upper portion of the microscope which contains the refracting prisms and the eyepiece tubes which hold the eyepieces 4 ILLUMINATION the M10L Series uses a variable intensity 3 watt Light Emitting Diode LED IRIS DIAPHRAGM a multi leaf round shaped device which is controlled by a lever It is similar to a camera shutter and...

Page 4: ...ese steps you will be able to begin studying specimens quickly and easily 1 Open the slide holder of the mechanical stage by pressing the slide holder finger lever and carefully place the slide against the fixed side and back edge of the mechanical stage Now slowly release the slide holder finger lever allowing the finger to hold the slide in place 2 Align the specimen under the objective lens by ...

Page 5: ...killing fixing or staining reagents The M10L can be outfitted with a multi phase system MA10050 that includes a set of Plan Phase objectives and a special phase condenser carousel Please refer to the detailed instruction sheet enclosed with each phase kit for proper use Immersion Oil 100XRD Objective Slide 8 DIGITAL HEAD SPECIFICATIONS Still Image Resolution 5 MP Real 12 MP Interpolated Memory 8 M...

Page 6: ...sed to zoom out while viewing a live or saved image It can also be used to scroll down when viewing a zoomed image or navigate through menu options 9 The POWER button can be used to turn the LCD screen and camera on and off OPERATING THE BUILT IN CAMERA 1 Press the POWER button 9 on the right side of the LCD screen to turn the camera on A Swift logo will briefly appear on the screen 2 The camera w...

Page 7: ...are viewing a saved still image you can use the zoom keys to zoom in ZOOM UP 4 and out ZOOM DOWN 8 on the captured image If you zoom in ZOOM UP 4 you can press the OK button 6 and use the Arrow keys 4 5 7 and 8 to navigate around the image Press the OK button 6 again and zoom out of the image ZOOM DOWN 8 to return to the normal view A counter in the lower right corner of the LCD screen will displa...

Page 8: ...oses it is best to leave this setting on AUTO Users capturing pictures of moving objects may use SPORT mode or phase contrast users may use MONOCHROME mode with improved results EV exposure value represents the combination of aperture shutter speed and camera sensitivity In AUTOMATIC mode the camera will determine the optimal combination of aperture shutter speed and sensitivity for the best image...

Page 9: ...r different shooting conditions The AUTO setting is recommended 16 PLAYBACK MENU Setting Default Options Delete Next Menu Single All Select Copy To Card Slide Show 3 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec DPOF Next Menu Single All Protect Next Menu Single All Select Thumbnail Execute Volume 8 Selectable 1 8 DELETE Options to remove single or all captured images from memory COPY TO CARD Copies all images stored in...

Page 10: ...recognizes the M10 s hardware when connected via the USB cable The M10 s internal memory will be detected as a flash drive when the DISK DRIVE setting is selected To use the M10 s camera with the Swiftcam II software the PC CAM setting must be selected The PRINTER setting is disabled and will not function USING THE CAMERA WITH AN ANALOG IMAGING DEVICE The analog cable that was included with the mi...

Page 11: ... controls to bring the specimen into the field of view and use the microscope s focusing controls to bring the specimen into focus 7 Use the mouse pointer and hold the left mouse button while dragging the mouse to create a small box in an area of the image that should be displayed as a white color The size of 20 the box does not make a difference as long as it is only in an area that should be dis...

Page 12: ...he lens and wiping dry with a clean lens tissue is sufficient to clean the surface Lenses should never be wiped while dry as this will surely scratch or otherwise mar the surface of the glass The finish of the microscope is hard epoxy and is resistant to acids and reagents Clean this surface with a damp cloth and mild detergent Periodically the microscope should be disassembled cleaned and lubrica...

Page 13: ...ly turn off The USB port is designed to automatically override the LCD screen video output when a USB cable is connected Unplug the USB cable from the USB port and the video image will appear on the LCD screen 24 B PROBLEM The LCD screen turns off while displaying an image CORRECTION 1 The AUTO OFF TIMER is set to shut off the screen to conserve power Go to the Setup Menu and change the AUTO OFF s...

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