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Bright Spots in
Image / Increased
Background Noise
If you notice bright spots (hot pixels) in the image or an increase in
background noise, take another calibration image and then re-acquire the
original image.
Camera Running
Too Warm
It is normal for the camera to be slightly warm to the touch while in
operation. However, if the camera is more than slightly warm to the touch
(and at least 1/2 inch of space has been left around the external cooling fins for
air flow), switch off the camera immediately and contact Roper Scientific
Customer Service.
PVCAM Error
Message Appears
If a PVCAM error message appears, note the message’s number code and
contact Roper Scientific Customer Service.
Lengthy Pauses
During Imaging
If you notice lengthy pauses marked by a lot of disk activity while imaging:
• Close any other programs that may be running.
• Install more physical memory to your computer system.
Video Output Not
Displayed on
Monitor
Refer to the Installation Guide (included as an insert in the CD-ROM case) for
instructions on setting the PCI card jumpers for the proper video format.
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