User guide

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Cleaning the color filters
As with any precision optical surface, the optical coatings or glass of color filters can be
permanently damaged by improper cleaning procedures. For best results follow the
cleaning instructions that came with your filters.
It is best to clean the filters infrequently and use the least intrusive of the methods below to
remove any dust or fingerprints.
1. Blow any dust off the filter with clean, dry compressed air.
2. Gently wipe off any remaining dust with a lens brush or microfiber cloth.
3. Remove the filter and clean it with gentle soap and water and then dry it gently
using a 100% cotton cloth.
Cleaning the CCD cover glass
As with any precision optical surface, the optical coatings or glass of CCD cover glass can
be permanently damaged by improper cleaning procedures. You are often better off not
trying to clean the CCD cover glass. The effects of small amounts of dust can be removed
from your images with proper calibration techniques.
If you must clean the CCD cover glass.
1. First try blowing off any dust off the filter with compressed air.
2. If that doesn’t work gently wipe off any remaining dust with a lens brush or
microfiber cloth.
Note: The CCD cover glass cannot be removed.
Updating the Firmware
QSI 500/600 Series cameras contain field-upgradeable firmware to control all camera
functions. QSI supplies a simple fail-safe Windows Updater application that handles all the
details. The Updater application is automatically installed from the Installation CD. It is also
included with the QSI USB Drivers and Software installer which can be downloaded from
the QSI web site.
Launch the Updater by clicking the Windows Start button and select "QSI > Updater". The
Updater window below will be displayed and the attached camera will go into a ―listening‖
mode waiting for new firmware to be loaded.