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Video Capture Pin • -the video frame rate and output size may be adjusted here if desired
to reduce the file size of captured video clips. Normally the frame rate can be left at
30.00 and the output size at the default setting of 1280x1040, unless you find a specific
need to change them.
Capture
Still image capture • -opens a new window showing the captured still photo, with file
menu options allowing you to:
Save
- Saves photo to default folder you set in “Set snapshot file Folder”. The next
default file name is used (to default folder you set in “Set snapshot file Folder”).
Files are numbered in a series beginning with “…0001” and continuing unless you
use “File index reset” to start over.
Save As
- use this instead of “Save” when you want to give your file a name you
create (instead of the numbered default name). Using a previous file name again
will replace the original, older file with the current captured image.
Exit -select this after you have saved the photo, or use it to cancel if you change
your mind or clicked image capture by mistake.
Start Capture/Stop Capture • -select “Start Capture” to begin recording a video clip.
Recording will automatically stop when the time limit is up (you can set the limit-see
below), or you can manually stop recording video sooner by clicking the “Capture”
menu again and selecting “Stop Capture”.
Video format>AVI • -this is already selected, and is the only choice of video format. The
captured .avi videos may be viewed with Widows Media Player and most other video
software.
Record Audio • -this will not affect videos captured by your microscope, so leave it
unchecked.
Set Frame rate •
-Maximum setting is 30 frames per second. Higher frame rates produce
smoother video, setting lower rates will generate smaller video files that take up less
storage space (but may look “jumpy”).
Record time limit •
-allows you to set the maximum time for each video clip that begins
recording when you select “Start Capture”. Recording will automatically stop at the end
of the time limit (unless you end it early with “Stop Capture”).
Enable BPC> Y or UV • -This should be left on the default settings, with both checked.
Help
About Cam App • -displays software version number
Using the Microscope Tube “Off the Base” (Optional)
The Microscope main tube (top section) may be used independently of the base. This
provides the option of examining details on larger subjects or objects that cannot physically
fit on the slide stage area of the base. To use the tube away from the base, simply reverse the
assembly process and carefully slide the tube straight up away from the base.
Make sure the
USB cable remains attached, and that you have enough slack in the cable to safely move
the tube towards your subject without risk of damage to the computer.
As the focus knobs
are part of the base, you will need to focus by slowly moving the tube closer to or away from
the subject until it appears sharp (using the 10X magnification setting is recommended).
Be
careful not to touch the subject with the surface of the lens to avoid scratches or other
damage
. Note that only the top light is available when using the tube alone.
USING the MICROSCOPE