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SAL System
2-6 Recording Function Setting/Operation (REC)
2-6-1 Operation using the hand switch
This section describes the method of operating the basic functions using the hand switch. The hand switch has buttons
to which the functions frequently used in microscope observation are assigned to facilitate the recording of clear images.
Fig. 20
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Available Functions
The hand switch of the DP21 incorporates the following functions. For
details of each function, see the description in the applicable pages.
Name Function Buttons Remark
Exposure adjustment
(AUTO mode)
Modifies the exposure time set by AE
(Auto Exposure).
Exposure time setting
(MANUAL mode)
Sets the exposure time by direct entry
of the figure.
To enter the exposure time directly,
press the MODE button to select the
REC MANUAL mode.
SPOT metering Switches the metering area between
normal (30%) and SPOT (1%).
Select the metering area according to
the specimen. See p. 26 for details.
AE lock Locks the exposure time set by AE
(Auto Exposure).
OTWB To reproduce optimum colors, image
a white object, measures the white
balance and stores the optimum white
balance for actual recording status in
the DP21.
Set the entire live image white when
executing OTWB.
See p. 22 for details.
Scrolling Scrolls the zoomed image. Scrolling of the image is also possible
by holding the SET/OK button instead
of the SHIFT button.