eFlex 75x/300x Digital Microscope with Flexible Neck User Guide
Table of Contents Important information................................................. 4 Product description.................................................... 4 Computer requirements.............................................. 5 Windows based PC................................................ 5 Mac OS based PC.................................................. 5 Package contents...................................................... 6 Product overview.....................................................
Adjusting the LED light intensity ...........................................15 Taking a snapshot ..................................................16 Using the Digital Viewer software.............. .......... ....... 17 System settings menu.............. ...... ..... .................. 18 Device setup ........................ .. ..................... ..... 19 Timed shot setup .................... ..... ..................... 19 Movie setup ........................ ... .................... ......
Important information Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product, and retain these instructions for future reference. Improvements and changes to this text necessitated by typographical errors, or improvements to the software and/or equipment may be made at any time without notice. Product description 1. This digital microscope differs from a traditional optical microscope.
Computer requirements Windows based PC Compatible operating systems Windows XP SP2, SP3 Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit) Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) Windows 8 (32 bit or 64 bit) Windows 8.1 CPU Speed P4-1.8GHz or above RAM 512 MB or above Hard disk 800 MB or above USB USB 2.0 Mac OS based PC Compatible operating systems Mac OS X 10.4.x - Mac OS X 10.10.x CPU Speed Power PC G3/G4/G5 or Intel based RAM 128 MB or above Hard disk 800 MB or above USB USB 2.
Package contents 1. Microscope x1 2. Stand x1 3.
Product overview 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 10 6 5 1. Snapshot button 6.LED 2. Light intensity knob 7. Stand bracket 3. USB cable 8. Flexible tube 4. Focusing knob 9. Locking lever 5. Objective lens 10.
Product specification Connection type USB 2.0 Effective magnifications (on a 21” monitor) 75x, 300x 5.6 x 4.2mm (75x) Effective viewing area 1.4 x 1.
Assembling the stand 1. Screw the stand bracket and the suction cup base to the flexible tube as shown in the diagram below. 2. Make sure the mounting surface is free from oil and dirt, and ensure the locking lever is in the vertical position. 3. Press the suction cup down and secure it into place by pushing the locking lever down.
Attaching the microscope to the stand Secure the microscope to the stand as shown below.
Focusing Preparation Rotate the focusing knob to the left (clockwise) to the furthest position.
For viewing an object at a distance or on the stand From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the image is sharp and clear. The closer the microscope to the object, the higher the magnification power.
75x magnification (21” monitor) Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen slide. From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the first focal point has been reached where the image is sharp and clear. Magnification of 75x can be achieved when viewing on a 21” monitor.
300x magnification (21” monitor) Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen slide. From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the second focal point has been reached where the image is sharp and clear. Magnification of 300x can be achieved when viewing on a 21” monitor.
Adjusting the LED light intensity Rotate the light intensity knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the LED light intensity.
Taking a snapshot The snapshot button is touch-sensitive. Touch the snapshot button located on top of the device to take a snapshot.
Using the Digital Viewer software The following buttons are available: Clicking this will open the system settings menu (see next section). Clicking this will capture the on screen image of the device. Clicking this will activate or deactivate the timed shot feature. When activated, images will be captured at a regular interval. Clicking this will activate or deactivate the video recording feature. Clicking this will show the copyright and version information of the application software.
System settings menu The first time the Digital Viewer software is started, the default settings will be loaded, you may change these settings manually in the system settings menu.
Device setup If the image captured by the Digital Microscope was not displayed by default, you can change this by selecting it from the "Device" drop-down menu. The resolution of images you capture can be changed from the "Resolution" drop-down menu. Timed shot setup The frequency and duration of automatic images capture can be adjusted under this option. Movie setup The resolution of videos you record can be changed from the "Resolution" menu. You can also set a maximum file size for each video.
Advanced settings By clicking the "More..." button on the right of the system settings menu, you will be able to manually adjust all of the image settings. Note that the settings available may be different, depending on your operating system. Saved files With the Digital Viewer application software opened, you can locate the saved files folder by clicking the "More..." button located on the left of the main software window.
Full screen viewing To activate the full screen mode, click the full screen button located on the bottom right hand corner of the Digital Viewer application software window. To exit full screen mode, either double click on the screen, or press the “Esc” button on the keyboard. Care and maintenance Keep the device dry and protect it from water and moisture. Do not leave your device in a place with an extreme high or low temperature.
Warning Do not place lighted Digital Microscope upon the eye, doing so may cause permanent eye damage. Do not attempt to open or dismantle the Digital Microscope. CARSON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Carson product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase.
WARRANTY PROCEDURE Provide proof of purchase. A receipt or other dated proof of purchase must be included with merchandise being returned for a warranty claim to be processed. Call or write for authorization. Before returning any product for a warranty claim, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained. No merchandise will be accepted without an RA, and failure to obtain an RA will prevent or delay processing of the warranty claim.
