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C o m p o n e n t s

1. Using the black molded connector end of the Handpiece 

Cable, align the connector key with the keyway of the 

Handpiece connector.

2.  Insert straight into Handpiece connector until it securely snaps 

into place.

H a n d p i e c e   C o n n e c t i o n

Do not twist or turn the Handpiece Cable 

connector.  The connector is keyed and mates 

straight on with Handpiece connector.

S o f t w a r e   I n s t a l l a t i o n

Before connecting 

Polaris

 to your 

computer or attempting to use it for 
the first time, run the Setup program 
on the Drivers and Utilities Disk.
This CD contains the necessary 
device drivers to communicate with 
the imaging software installed on the 
user’s computer.

Note:  If the startup screen does not appear, double-click 

My Computer, double-click the CD drive and 
then double-click Autorun.exe.

Polaris Camera Handpiece

Handpiece Holder 

with Wall Mount

Disposable Camera 

Sheaths Sample Pack

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requirements

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support 

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Pola

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align

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to use

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first

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e, run

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 program 

on the

 Drivers

 and

 Utilities

 Disk

.

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device

  drivers

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imag

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the 

user

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dpiece

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to any 

availa

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  on

  the

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  supplied

 

Computer

 System

.

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ways

 mak

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 to use

 the

 same

 USB

 port

 whenever

 re-

connection

 of the 

USB

 cable

 is necessar

y.

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  self-powered

  USB

  hub

  can

  be

  used

  to 

extend

  the

  handpiece

  cable 

length.

4.  Do

 not

 use

 a BUS

 - powered

 hub

 or 

extension

 cable.

USB

 Type

 A 

Conn

ecto

r

Han

dpiece 
Cable

Typical 

Comp

uter

 USB

 

2.0 

Ports

4

Melville, NY U.S.A.

Includes:

►Operator's Manuals

         • Spectra

         • Polaris

         • Luna HD

►Software Installation and  

Conguration Guide

►Acrobat Reader

►Installation Program

Disk P/N G1415 Rev L

Software Drivers 

and Utilities Disk

USB 2.0 Cable,

10 Feet

2

3

Connector 

Key

Handpiece 

Quick 

Disconnect 

Collar

Handpiece 

Cable

U S B   I n t e r f a c e   C o n n e c t i o n s

IMPORTANT:

Use a High Power (500 mA) USB 2.0 Port Only

1.  Connect the USB Type A connector side of the Handpiece Cable to any 

available USB 2.0 high speed, high power port on the user supplied 
Computer System.

2.  Always make sure to use the same USB port whenever re-connection of the 

USB cable is necessary.

3.  A self-powered USB hub can be used to extend the handpiece cable 

length.

4.  Do not use a BUS - powered hub or extension cable.

USB Type A 

Connector

Handpiece 

Cable

4

Typical 

Computer USB 

2.0 Ports

Note:  Desktop computer shown.  

Laptop can be used. 

Thank You and Congratulations 

on your purchase of 

Polaris

, the 

latest standard definition camera in the dental video imaging product line 
from Air Techniques, a leading manufacturer of dental equipment since 1962.  

Polaris

 offers the flexible benefits of USB Plug-N-Play technology that is easily 

integrated into any practice.  The lightweight one-piece handpiece is extremely 
maneuverable and produces crisp, clear images. 
This document provides brief information to help you get started using your 

Polaris

 for the first time.

Please refer to the Operator’s Manual PDF file on the Drivers and Utilities 
Disk for detailed information.

Online Warranty Registration.

 

Quickly register your new 

Polaris

  online.  

Just have the product model and serial numbers 
available.  Go to the Air Techniques web site, 

www.airtechniques.com

, click the 

Warranty 

Registration

 

link and complete the form. 

 

Registration ensures a record for the warranty 
period and helps to keep you informed of product 
updates and other valuable information.

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