K2 Summit and K2 Base Direct Detection Camera User's Guide
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Preface
About this Guide
This
K2™ User’s Guide
provides a brief description of the camera’s operating principles,
instructions on how to use the camera, and an introduction to imaging in
DigitalMicrograph™. The intent of this guide is to help the user become proficient and
comfortable with the camera, DigitalMicrograph software and to correctly acquire images
from the camera. Additionally it should give the user an understanding of the working
principles of the camera and allow for easy troubleshooting.
Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used for special comments:
SPECIAL NOTE:
Recommendations for getting the best performance from the
equipment.
CAUTION:
This is the CAUTION symbol; it alerts you to potential hazards that require you
to consult the documentation in all cases where this symbol is marked.
WARNING:
Alerts to indicate when something may have the potential to cause damage to
the equipment or fail to operate correctly if the instructions are not followed.
Disclaimer
Gatan, Inc., makes no express or implied representations or warranties with respect to the
contents or use of this manual, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Gatan, Inc., further reserves the right to
revise this manual and to make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to
notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.
Copyright and Trademarks
© 2012 Gatan, Inc. The Gatan logo is a registered trademark of Gatan, Inc. K2, K2 Summit,
K2 Base, and DigitalMicrograph are trademarks of Gatan, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Gatan, Inc.
The text and graphics are for the purpose of illustration and reference only. The specifications
on which they are based are subject to change without notice.
