Carson Optical Microscope Magnifier MM 740 User Manual

zPix MM-740  
Carson Optical  
35 Gilpin Avenue, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788-4723  
Toll-free: 1-800-967-8427  
Phone 631-963-5000  
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Fax 631-427-6749  
Digital Microscope  
Instruction Manual  
 
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  
Free hard disk space of 10MB  
Mac OSX® version 10.4.9 or above  
QuickTime® 6.5.1 or above  
1. Digital Microscope - 1 set  
2. Digital ViewerTM (for Windows® only)  
and Manual CD - (1 pc.)  
3. Instruction Manual  
* Application for Mac OS based PC is unavailable. You may use any of your  
applications which support the viewing of a USB Video Class Device.  
4. Blank Specimen Slide - (3 pcs.)  
5. Prepared Slide with Cotton Swatch - (1 pc.)  
6. Tweezers - (1 pair)  
Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.  
Apple, Mac OSX and Quicktime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
7. Dropper (1pc.)  
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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  
4. LED Illumination  
5. Specimen Stage  
6. Specimen Slide Releasing Button  
7. USB Cable  
Secure the zPix to the Specimen Stage and connect  
the USB Cable (7) to a USB port on your comput-  
er.* The LED light will turn on indicating the the  
device is powered on. Insert the CD and follow the  
prompts to start up the Digital ViewerTM. Software.  
* Shutter Button is not supported in Mac OSX®  
* We recommend using USB ports located on the back of your computer unit.  
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Adjust the position of the Specimen Slide to the  
desired focal point. Rotate the Focusing Ring (2)  
clockwise or counter-clockwise until the image  
shown on the monitor is clear and sharp.  
Re-focus after zooming to ensure clear images.  
Rotate the Zoom Control Ring (3) clockwise to  
zoom in, or counter-clockwise to zoom out.  
To capture an image, press the Shutter Button (1)  
on the top of the zPix.  
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Record a Video  
Using the zPix  
For Windows®  
1. With Digital ViewerTM launched, select  
“Capture” then “Start Capture”  
zPix comes with a simple companion software,  
Digital ViewerTM 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 computer to use it without the CD.  
Digital Viewer allows you to:  
1. Take pictures of your specimen.  
2. Record videos of your specimen.  
2. Name your video and select a location to save  
the video.  
3. When the “Ready to Capture” prompt appears,  
press “OK” to start.  
4. On your keyboard, press the “Esc” key to end  
recording.  
Taking a Picture  
1. With Digital Viewer launched, press the snap  
button on the zPix.  
2. This will bring up your system photo viewer.  
Click the floppy disc icon at the bottom of the  
screen to save the picture.  
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For Mac OSX Based PC  
Specifications  
The included Digital Viewer Software is compatible  
with Windows only. To use the microscope  
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.  
Optical Specifications  
36x - 176x @ 21”  
46x - 227x @ 27”  
Power Ratings  
Physical Property  
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Warnings  
Never attempt to open or dismantle the zPix.  
Care and Storage  
• Clean the zPix casing with moistened cloth  
when necessary and then wipe it dry. Never  
use chemical detergent to clean the zPix.  
• 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 ventilated environment  
and away from extreme heat or direct sunlight.  
To avoid possible permanent eye damage, do not  
place lighted zPix directly upon human eye.  
If you experience any trouble installing or using your  
or call our toll-free number 1-800-967-8427 to receive  
prompt customer service prior to returning the microscope  
to your place of purchase.  
Please retain these instructions for future reference.  
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