Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Digital Microscope Camera Polaroid
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Digital Microscope Camera (DMC) User Guide.
i Quick startup iv Introduction 1 Introducing the DMC Digital Microscope Camera 1 System requirements 3 PC systems 3 PowerMac or PowerPC systems 3 Technical assistance 4 Using this manual 4 Setting up.
ii Connecting the camera to your PowerMac or PowerPC 18 If the DMC is the only SCSI device 19 If your PowerMac or PowerPC has other SCSI devices 20 Connecting to an Apple PowerBook 21 Installing DMC s.
iii Maintenance and troubleshooting 35 Caring for the DMC camera 35 Troubleshooting SCSI connection problems 36 PowerMac/PowerPC SCSI ID conflicts 36 Windows 95 SCSI ID registry entries 36 SCSI driver.
iv Quick startup For more information, see the page indicated. Setting up Page PC/Windows Page (PowerMac/ PowerPC) Steps 7 7 1 Unpack the DMC camera. 10 10 2 Set the cameras SCSI ID. 11 11 3 Attach the camera to the microscope. 13 13 3 Connect the camera to your computer.
Introduction 1 Introduction Introducing the DMC Digital Microscope Camera The Polaroid DMC Digital Microscope Camera captures high-quality digital color images from light microscopes and other optical instruments. The camera uses a unique, million- pixel, 12.
2 Using the Microsoft Windows or PowerMac/PowerPC software provided with the camera, you can display a viewfinder image on your computer screen, choose resolution and other options, enhance color balance, brightness, contrast and sharpness, then transfer the picture to your image-processing application or a disk drive.
Introduction 3 System requirements Using the DMC software to view and capture pictures taken with the DMC camera requires the following hardware and software.
4 recommended for working with DMC pictures. If you do not have such an application, you can use DMC Direct (provided and installed as part of the DMC software) to transfer pictures from the camera and to control the camera from the computer. · Light microscope with a .
Introduction 5 Introduction: Briefly describes the DMC camera, lists system requirements and explains how to obtain technical assistance. Setting up: Explains how to install the DMC software on your PC or PowerMac/PowerPC computer, and how to connect the DMC camera to your computer.
Setting up 7 Setting up Unpacking Listed below are the components in the DMC camera package. If any is missing, contact your dealer immediately. => ?@ Packag8.cdr a DMC camera b Power adapter: Provides surge-protected 5.8VDC, 3-amp power for the camera from 110-240VAC power outlets.
8 c SCSI cable (2 meter) and 25/50 DB to HD SCSI adapter: Connect the DMC camera to a PowerMac/PowerPC computer or the PC SCSI-2 adapter. d Software diskettes: TWAIN driver (for Windows 95 and Windows.
Setting up 9 d X-sync connector: Connector for electronic flash, if used with the camera. e Power switch: Turns the camera on and off. f Power indicator LED: Lights to indicate that camera is powered on. g Power connector: Connection for the AC power adapter.
10 Setting the SCSI ID The DMC camera is a Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) device. You can connect up to seven SCSI devices to your computer, one to another in a SCSI chain. The DMC cameras SCSI ID is preset to 4 at the factory. You do not need to change this number unless another SCSI device in the chain is already using it.
Setting up 11 2 Insert a small screwdriver into the slot of the SCSI ID selector on the camera and rotate the selector until the arrow points to the desired SCSI ID. Scsiwit.ai Note: Do not use 7 or 0, which are customarily reserved for the computer and for PowerMac/PowerPC hard drives.
12 Use the following steps to attach the camera to your microscope: 1 Screw the threaded side of the c-mount adapter ( a ) into the DMC camera ( b ). Camtomic.ai The mounting arrangement shown is typical. Yours may be different. Important: Finger-tighten the adapter.
Setting up 13 4 Attach the cables to the camera as shown. Camcabl.ai a SCSI cable b Power adapter cable Connecting the camera to your PC How you connect the camera to your PC depends on whether your computer has a SCSI adapter, and whether you have additional SCSI devices connected to your computer.
14 If the DMC camera is the only external SCSI device being used with your computer, turn off the computer and the camera. Then connect the camera SCSI cable to the computers SCSI port ( a ). If you have not already done so, connect the other end of the SCSI cable ( b ) to the cameras SCSI connector as shown on page 13.
Setting up 15 Follow the steps below if your computer has other external SCSI devices in addition to the DMC camera. You must install the DMC camera as the last device in your SCSI chain as follows: 1 Turn off the computer, all SCSI devices, and the camera.
16 Note: If a cable or adapter you need is not included with the DMC camera, Polaroid Technical Assistance (see page 4) can provide instructions for obtaining it.
Setting up 17 7 Remove the diskette or CD-ROM from the drive. 8 If you have not already connected the DMC to the computer, turn off the computer and connect the camera as described on page 13. 9 Use the power switch ( a ) to turn the camera on. Pwrswit.
18 Connecting the camera to your PowerMac or PowerPC The DMC camera is a SCSI device designed to connect to the SCSI port of your PowerMac or PowerPC computer. How you connect the DMC depends on whether you have other SCSI devices connected to your computer.
Setting up 19 If the DMC camera is the only external SCSI device being used with your computer, turn off the computer and the camera. Then connect the SCSI cable provided to the computers SCSI port ( a ). The port is marked with a SCSI symbol for easy identification.
20 Because the DMC camera has only one SCSI connector, you must install it as the last device in your SCSI chain as follows: 1 Turn off the computer, all SCSI devices, and the camera. 2 Remove the terminator ( a ) from the last SCSI device in your SCSI chain.
Setting up 21 IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CONNECT THE CAMERA TO AC POWER WHEN IT IS CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER. IF THE CAMERA OR ANY OTHER SCSI DEVICE TURNS OFF WHILE CONNECTED, IT COULD CORRUPT DATA ON YOUR HARD DISK. WHEN DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA, ALWAYS REINSTALL THE TERMINATOR ON THE LAST DEVICE IN THE SCSI CHAIN BEFORE RESTARTING THE COMPUTER.
22 Installing DMC software on your PowerMac/PowerPC To take pictures with the DMC camera, you must use one of the following programs on your PowerMac or PowerPC. Both are provided with the DMC camera and are installed during the procedure described below.
Setting up 23 8 Use the power switch ( a ) to turn the camera on. Pwrswit.ai 9 Restart your computer. 10 Start DMC Direct and wait for the DMC window to appear, verifying that the camera and computer are communicating.
24 Parfocalizing After installing the camera on the microscope, parfocalize as described below to assure that the eyepiece image and the camera image are both in focus simultaneously. Note: If you are using a 1:1 c-mount adapter, parfocalizing is not necessary.
Using the DMC camera 25 Using the DMC camera Typical DMC workflow To help you immediately begin using the DMC camera, a typical workflow sequence is presented below. (After you become familiar with DMC operation and features, you can use the camera in the way that best suits your imaging needs.
26 6 Transfer the image to your imaging application or to your hard drive as a TIFF file. 7 Import the image to your presentation, publishing or archiving application. Turning on the camera Turn off your computer before powering up the DMC camera. Then turn on the camera by pressing the side of the power switch ( a ) labeled 1.
Using the DMC camera 27 3 Wait for the main DMC window to appear. PC: dmcmabln.bm PowerMac/PowerPC: mcmablnk.b m 4 If the viewfinder image area is not visible on the left side of the window, click the expand button (<< or ) to display it.
28 Framing and focusing the image Before attempting to capture an image with the DMC camera, view the subject through the microscope eyepiece and adjust its position, focus and lighting according to the microscope instructions. When the subject appears as desired in the microscope eyepiece, continue to the following section.
Using the DMC camera 29 PowerMac/PowerPC window: Mcmain.bmp Select a shutter speed between 1/500 and 1 second by dragging the shutter speed slider ( a ) and observe its effect on the viewfinder image.
30 PowerMac/PowerPC: = shutsmac.cdr Choose a film speed (ISO 25, 50 or 100) from the Film Speed drop-down list box and observe its effect on the viewfinder image. If an electronic flash is connected to the x-sync connector of the camera, click the Flash box to activate it.
Using the DMC camera 31 Using the focus indicator The focus indicator ( a ) at the bottom of the DMC window helps achieve optimum focus for any selected area of the image.
32 To use the focus indicator: 1 Using the mouse, move the cursor to the area you want to use for determining optimum focus. Click the mouse to define a 50x50-pixel focusing area below and to the right of the cursor.
Using the DMC camera 33 Use this procedure to capture the image currently displayed in the DMC main window and to enhance it with DMC software: 1 Click the Capture & Enhance button to display the DMC Enhance window. PC: Dmcenh3.b m PowerMac/PowerPC: Mcprev.
34 2 Adjust color, contrast, brightness and sharpening as desired by dragging the sliders. The preview image displays the effect of any changes you make. Note: When you open the Enhance window, the sliders are in the positions you set for the previous image.
Maintenance and troubleshooting 35 Maintenance and troubleshooting Caring for the DMC camera Be sure to keep the DMC camera protected from dirt, dust, rain and moisture. Damaged caused by these conditions may not be covered by the warranty. If the DMC camera body requires cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with water.
36 Troubleshooting SCSI connection problems The SCSI ID number used for the DMC must be unique, and must not be used by any other of the computer's internal or external SCSI devices on any SCSI bus.
Maintenance and troubleshooting 37 DMC full one-year warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants the DMC camera against defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the invoice, sales receipt, or other proof of the purchase date.
38 Radio and television interference Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Maintenance and troubleshooting 39 Polaroid Corporation certifies that this product conforms to the following standards: Safety Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC IEC 950/EN60950 EMC 89/336/EEC EMC Direc.
DMC camera specifications 41 DMC camera specifications Camera type Microscope-mounted, computer-controlled digital camera Sensor resolution and size Polaroid 1 million pixel, 12.15mm CCD Output resolution High resolution: 800x600 pixels, 24-bit color (16.
42 Preview mode Black and white, up to 5 frames/second Power adapter IEC universal power adapter Input: 100-240VAC, 0.38A, 50-60Hz (surge protected) Output: +5.8 VDC, 3.0A Class II, double-insulated UL, SA, CE, DVE approved Dimensions Height: 7.8 inches (19.
Software license agreement 43 Software license agreement Polaroid End User License Agreement IMPORTANT: THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT. BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
44 terminal connected to a single computer (i.e., with a single CPU). You may not network the Software or otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the same time. 2. Copyright. The Software is owned by Polaroid or its suppliers and is protected by United States Copyright Laws and International Treaty provisions.
Software license agreement 45 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
46 its terms. This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by an authorized officer of Polaroid. Your Acceptance of the Foregoing Agreement Will Be Indicated During Installation.
Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 47 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers For information about technical support or service, contact the Polaroid Office or Service Center nearest you: Location Telephone Australia ................ 1800 066 021 België .
Index 49 Index A attaching camera to microscope, 11 B black-and-white or color, choosing, 30 C camera service, 37 camera specifications, 41 capturing and enhancing, 33 capturing and saving to disk, 34.
50 P parfocalizing, 24 PC system requirements, 3 PC, connecting camera to, 13 PC, setting up, 16 picture options, selecting, 28 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers, 47 PowerBook computers, connecting.
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