Operation
Power Supply
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The unit includes three Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
The unit can run from the batteries or from USB power when
the USB cable is connected to a PC or to the power adaptor.
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The Ni-MH batteries will recharge automatically when the
microscope is connected, with the USB cable, to a PC or to the
USB power adapter.
When the recharger is in the power-off mode, the white LEDs will
flash twice every three seconds. If the recharger is in power-on
mode, the
icon will be shown on screen.
After completely charging in the power-off mode, the white LEDs will
flash once every three seconds. After completely charging in the
power-on mode, the
icon will be shown on screen.
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Recharge Ni-MH batteries every few months, even if the system is
not used to maintain battery strength, this is suggested to extend battery longevity.
For lengthy storage periods, remove batteries to prevent damage due to battery
leakage/ discharge.
The unit may also use alkaline batteries. Do not mix battery types in use and do not
recharge alkaline batteries.
Powering the Unit
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Press the power button for 2 seconds and then enter the normal observation Mode.
The magnified images should now be shown on the screen.
By placing the observed object below the aiming mark located on the back of the case,
the screen will display the observed image desired.
You may adjust the transparent protector in front of the lens protector in order to
provide focus.
Press the save button, or zoom wheel, to capture images for purposes of recording.
Controls
1. Optical zoom/focus
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2. Aiming mark
3. Display
4. Zoom/ Snapshot
5. Return/Preview
6. Special effects/Up
7. Power
8. Tools
9. Brightness
10. Set/Save/Compare
11. Indicator
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Optical Zoom/Focus dial
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MC108 V1.1 2/09
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