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zPix MM-740
Carson Optical
35 Gilpin Avenue, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788-4723
Toll-free: 1-800-967-8427
Phone 631-963-5000 | Fax 631-427-6749
Digital Microscope
info@carsonoptical.com
www.carsonoptical.com
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Features 1 Features 1 ® Minimum System Requirements The zPix Digital Microscopeis a battery free 2 ® For Windows based PC device to use with a computer via a USB port. Its 2 ® For Mac OSX based PC objective is a 5x zoom lens enabling specimen to be 2 Package Contents viewed at 36x - 176x on a 21” monitor. Snapshots 3 Parts and Control Location can be taken by simply pressing the Shutter Button 4 Operation on the product. 5-7 In
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Minimum System Requirements Package Contents ® For Windows based PC ® 1.8 GHz Intel / AMD Processor 256 mb RAM USB Version 2.0 CD ROM drive Free hard disk space of 10MB ® ® Windows XP SP2 or above, Windows Vista ® (32bit or 64bit) and Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) ® For Mac OSX based PC* ® ® Power PC G3, G4, G5 or Intel -based processsor 256 mb RAM USB Version 2.0 CD ROM drive 1. Digital Microscope - 1 set Free hard disk space of 10MB TM ® (for Windows only) 2. Digital Viewer ® Mac OSX version
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Part and Control Location Operation Initialize the Product Place zPix directly on objects you wish to view or use the specimen stage to view specimen slides.Push down on the Specimen Slide Releasing Button (6) on the Specimen Stage (5) and place the Specimen Slide un- der the spring action clips. Release the button to secure. 1. Shutter Button* 2. Focusing Ring 3. Zoom Control Ring Secure the zPix to the Specimen Stage and connect 4. LED Illumination the USB Cable (7) to a USB port on your c
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Adjust the position of the Specimen Slide to the Re-focus after zooming to ensure clear images. desired focal point. Rotate the Focusing Ring (2) clockwise or counter-clockwise until the image shown on the monitor is clear and sharp. Rotate the Zoom Control Ring (3) clockwise to To capture an image, press the Shutter Button (1) zoom in, or counter-clockwise to zoom out. on the top of the zPix. 6 7
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Record a Video Using the zPix ® For Windows TM 1. With Digital Viewer launched, select zPix comes with a simple companion software, “Capture” then “Start Capture” TM Digital Viewer for previewing, taking images and recording videos from the microscope on Windows platforms. The software is located on the included CD (5). It does not require installation, simply launch the application to start using it. For your convenience, you may also copy the Digital Viewer to your c
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For Mac OSX Based PC Specifications The included Digital Viewer Software is compatible Optical Specifications 36x - 176x @ 21” 46x - 227x @ 27” with Windows only. To use the microscope 36x - 176x @ 21” 46x - 227x @ 27” with Mac operating systems you will need to use the existing image/photo capture software on your computer. The shutter button function is only available on Windows OS. Power Ratings Physical Property 10 11
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Warnings Care and Storage Never attempt to open or dismantle the zPix. • Clean the zPix casing with moistened cloth To avoid possible permanent eye damage, do not when necessary and then wipe it dry. Never use chemical detergent to clean the zPix. place lighted zPix directly upon human eye. • Never leave the zPix in a damp or dusty place. • In case the zPix will not be used for a pro - longed time, store the zPix in its original box and keep it in a well ventilate
