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 info@carsonoptical.com www.carsonoptical.
Table of Contents Introduction Features Minimum System Requirements For Windows® based PC For Mac OSX® based PC Package Contents Parts and Control Location Operation Initialize the product Using the zPix® Windows® Taking a Picture Recording a Video Mac OS Based PC’s Specifications Optical Specifications Power Ratings Physical Property Care and Storage Warnings Introduction 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5-7 5-7 8 8 8 9 10 11 11 11 11 12 13 Features The zPix® Digital Microscopeis a battery free device to use with a compute
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 * Application for Mac OS based PC is unavailable.
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 under 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.
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.
Record a Video Using the zPix For Windows® 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. 1.
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.
Warnings 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 prolonged time, store the zPix in its original box and keep it in a well ventilated environment and away from extreme heat or direct sunlight. If you experience any trouble installing or using your zPix, please go to www.carsonoptical.
