Polaroid Digital Microscope Camera User Manual Page 1

Digital Microscope Camera(DMC)User Guide

Introduction 5Introduction: Briefly describes the DMC camera, lists systemrequirements and explains how to obtain technicalassistance.Setting up: Expl

Setting up 7Setting upUnpackingListed below are the components in the DMC camerapackage. If any is missing, contact your dealer immediately.=>?@ Pa

8c SCSI cable (2 meter) and 25/50 DB to HD SCSI adapter:Connect the DMC camera to a PowerMac/PowerPCcomputer or the PC SCSI-2 adapter.d Software diske

Setting up 9d X-sync connector: Connector for electronic flash, if usedwith the camera.e Power switch: Turns the camera on and off.f Power indicator

10Setting the SCSI IDThe DMC camera is a Small Computer Systems Interface(SCSI) device. You can connect up to seven SCSI devices toyour computer, one

Setting up 112 Insert a small screwdriver into the slot of the SCSI IDselector on the camera and rotate the selector until the arrowpoints to the desi

12Use the following steps to attach the camera to yourmicroscope:1 Screw the threaded side of the c-mount adapter (a) into theDMC camera (b). Camtomic

Setting up 134 Attach the cables to the camera as shown. Camcabl.aia SCSI cableb Power adapter cableConnecting the camera to your PCHow you connect th

14If the DMC camera is the only external SCSI device beingused with your computer, turn off the computer and thecamera. Then connect the camera SCSI c

Setting up 15Follow the steps below if your computer has other externalSCSI devices in addition to the DMC camera. You mustinstall the DMC camera as t

iQuick startup ivIntroduction 1Introducing the DMC Digital Microscope Camera 1System requirements 3PC systems 3PowerMac or PowerPC systems 3Technical

16Note: If a cable or adapter you need is not included with theDMC camera, Polaroid Technical Assistance (see page 4) canprovide instructions for obta

Setting up 177 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 conn

18Connecting the camera to your PowerMac or PowerPCThe DMC camera is a SCSI device designed to connect to theSCSI port of your PowerMac or PowerPC com

Setting up 19If the DMC camera is the only external SCSI device beingused with your computer, turn off the computer and thecamera. Then connect the SC

20Because the DMC camera has only one SCSI connector, youmust install it as the last device in your SCSI chain asfollows:1 Turn off the computer, all

Setting up 21IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CONNECT THE CAMERA TOAC POWER WHEN IT IS CONNECTED TO THECOMPUTER. IF THE CAMERA OR ANY OTHER SCSIDEVICE TURNS OFF WHIL

22Installing DMC software on your PowerMac/PowerPCTo take pictures with the DMC camera, you must use one ofthe following programs on your PowerMac or

Setting up 238 Use the power switch (a) to turn the camera on. Pwrswit.ai9 Restart your computer.10 Start DMC Direct and wait for the DMC window to ap

24ParfocalizingAfter installing the camera on the microscope, parfocalize asdescribed below to assure that the eyepiece image and thecamera image are

Using the DMC camera 25Using the DMC cameraTypical DMC workflowTo help you immediately begin using the DMC camera, atypical workflow sequence is prese

iiConnecting the camera to your PowerMac or PowerPC 18If the DMC is the only SCSI device 19If your PowerMac or PowerPC has other SCSI devices 20Connec

266 Transfer the image to your imaging application or to yourhard drive as a TIFF file.7 Import the image to your presentation, publishing orarchiving

Using the DMC camera 273 Wait for the main DMC window to appear.PC: dmcmabln.bmPowerMac/PowerPC: mcmablnk.bm4 If the viewfinder image area is not visi

28Framing and focusing the imageBefore attempting to capture an image with the DMCcamera, view the subject through the microscope eyepieceand adjust i

Using the DMC camera 29PowerMac/PowerPC window: Mcmain.bmpSelect a shutter speed between 1/500 and 1 second bydragging the shutter speed slider (a) an

30PowerMac/PowerPC:= shutsmac.cdrChoose a film speed (ISO 25, 50 or 100) from the Film Speeddrop-down list box and observe its effect on the viewfinde

Using the DMC camera 31Using the focus indicatorThe focus indicator (a) at the bottom of the DMC windowhelps achieve optimum focus for any selected ar

32To use the focus indicator:1 Using the mouse, move the cursor to the area you want touse for determining optimum focus. Click the mouse todefine a 5

Using the DMC camera 33Use this procedure to capture the image currently displayedin the DMC main window and to enhance it with DMCsoftware:1 Click th

342 Adjust color, contrast, brightness and sharpening as desiredby dragging the sliders. The preview image displays the effectof any changes you make.

Maintenance and troubleshooting 35Maintenance and troubleshootingCaring for the DMC cameraBe sure to keep the DMC camera protected from dirt, dust,rai

iiiMaintenance and troubleshooting 35Caring for the DMC camera 35Troubleshooting SCSI connection problems 36PowerMac/PowerPC SCSI ID conflicts 36Windo

36Troubleshooting SCSI connection problemsThe SCSI ID number used for the DMC must be unique, andmust not be used by any other of the computer's

Maintenance and troubleshooting 37DMC full one-year warrantyPolaroid Corporation warrants the DMC camera againstdefects in manufacture or workmanship

38Radio and television interferenceWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliance could

Maintenance and troubleshooting 39Polaroid Corporation certifies that this product conforms tothe following standards:SafetyLow Voltage Directive 73/2

DMC camera specifications 41DMC cameraspecificationsCamera typeMicroscope-mounted, computer-controlled digital cameraSensor resolution andsizePolaroid

42Preview modeBlack and white, up to 5 frames/secondPower adapterIEC universal power adapterInput: 100-240VAC, 0.38A, 50-60Hz (surge protected)Output:

Software license agreement 43Software license agreementPolaroid End User License AgreementIMPORTANT: THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT. BYINSTALLING THIS SOFT

44terminal connected to a single computer (i.e., with a singleCPU). You may not network the Software or otherwise use iton more than one computer or c

Software license agreement 45MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states and countries do notallow the exclusion of implied warra

46its terms. This Agreement may only be modified in writingsigned by an authorized officer of Polaroid.Your Acceptance of the Foregoing Agreement Will

ivQuick startupFor more information, see the page indicated.Setting upPagePC/WindowsPage(PowerMac/PowerPC) Steps7 7 1 Unpack the DMC camera.10 10 2 Se

Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 47Polaroid Offices and Service CentersFor information about technical support or service, contactthe Polaroid Off

Index 49IndexAattaching camera to microscope, 11Bblack-and-white or color, choosing, 30Ccamera service, 37camera specifications, 41capturing and enhan

50Pparfocalizing, 24PC system requirements, 3PC, connecting camera to, 13PC, setting up, 16picture options, selecting, 28Polaroid Offices and Service

Introduction 1IntroductionIntroducing the DMC Digital Microscope CameraThe Polaroid DMC Digital Microscope Camera captureshigh-quality digital color i

2Using the Microsoft Windows or PowerMac/PowerPCsoftware provided with the camera, you can display aviewfinder image on your computer screen, choose r

Introduction 3System requirementsUsing the DMC software to view and capture pictures takenwith the DMC camera requires the following hardware andsoftw

4recommended for working with DMC pictures. If you do nothave such an application, you can use DMC Direct (providedand installed as part of the DMC so