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Olympus SC30 User Manual

Olympus SC30
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User Manual
SC30
3 MegaPixel CMOS Color Camera
for Light Microscopy
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Olympus SC30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOlympus
ModelSC30
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

The SC30 Camera

What is the SC30?

Introduction to the SC30 CMOS color camera for light microscopy.

System Requirements

Hardware / Software

Lists the PC and software requirements for using the SC30 camera.

Image Acquisition Software getIT

Installation of the Software and Camera Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the getIT software and the camera driver.

Camera and Light Microscope Settings

Microscope Settings Overview

Essential rules for microscope settings and basic illumination.

White Balance Procedures

Details on mode of operation, automatic, and separate white balance.

Monitor Settings and White Balance Execution

Monitor Settings for White Balance

How to adjust monitor color temperature for accurate image viewing.

Executing White Balance

Details the process of performing white balance under different lighting conditions.

The GUI User Interface of getIT

GUI Elements Overview

Describes the graphical interface, buttons, menus, and status bar.

Image Display and Navigation

Explains image windows, viewports, and zoom factor controls.

Image Buffer Management

Function and management of image buffers within the software.

Optimizing Display Settings

Optimizing Display

Instructions on creating test images and adjusting display settings.

Acquiring and Saving Images

Acquiring, Calibrating, and Saving Images

Step-by-step guide to acquiring, calibrating, and saving images.

Camera Input and Image Acquisition

Set Input for Camera Selection

Explains how to select the camera input source.

Acquire Image Using TWAIN

Details the process of acquiring an image using the TWAIN dialog box.

Image Acquisition Settings

Exposure Time and Color Settings

Explains exposure time adjustments, white balance, and color settings.

Image Color and Sharpening Controls

Color Adjustment Controls

Details controls for Red, Green, Blue, Gamma, Saturation, Brightness, and Contrast.

Auto Contrast and Sharpen Filter

Explains automatic contrast enhancement and the sharpen filter functionality.

Finalizing Image Acquisition

Scan and Cancel Operations

Describes the final scan action and how to cancel image acquisition.

Calibration Procedures

Define Calibration Process

Step-by-step guide to defining calibration data for images.

Managing Calibration Data

Instructions for creating new calibration data sets for different setups.

Apply Calibration to Images

How to apply previously defined calibration data to an image.

Saving and Viewing Image Data

Save Image As Function

Details on saving images with various file formats and compression options.

Image Information Details

How to view and add comments to image data.

Additional Commands

Open Command

How to load images from storage media into the software.

Loading and Previewing Images

How to preview images and their properties before opening.

Direct Printing

Quickly print a single image without opening the print dialog.

Print Setup Configuration

How to configure default printer and settings for the software.

Print Images

How to print selected images with various layout options.

File List Display

Shows how the file list displays recently saved/loaded images.

Exiting and Scale Bar Features

Instructions on how to properly close the software and manage scale bars.

Image Management and Display Options

How to remove unwanted images and manage display elements.

Program Customization and Information

Accessing software customization and system information.

Appendix I: Microscope Settings

Illumination Importance

Explains the role of light and illumination in microscopy image creation.

Lamp Selection Types

Discusses common lamp types used in microscopy.

Köhler Illumination Technique

Details the Köhler illumination method for optimal sample illumination.

Condenser Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the condenser for proper illumination.

Objective and Magnification Parameters

Explains objective terminology and magnification calculations.

Appendix II: Installing the Camera

General Safety Warnings

Important precautions to take before and during camera installation.

Pre-installation Steps and USB Interface

Steps to prepare for installation and check USB interface.

Installing the Software on Windows XP

Step-by-step guide to install the getIT software on Windows XP.

Mounting the Camera on the Microscope

Instructions for physically attaching the camera to the microscope.

Selecting and Registering the Camera Driver

How the system detects and prompts for driver installation and registration.

Installing the Software on Windows Vista

Step-by-step guide to install the getIT software on Windows Vista.

Selecting the Camera Driver (Vista)

How Windows Vista detects and prompts for camera driver installation.

Appendix III: Troubleshooting Camera Issues

Common Camera Problems

Checks for USB system compatibility and Intel Hyper Thread Function.

Reporting Problems to Customer Service

How to document and report issues for customer support.

Appendix IV: WEEE Declaration

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Information regarding the disposal of the product according to WEEE directive.

Appendix V: EMC Declaration - SC30

Declaration of Conformity (EMC)

Statement confirming compliance with European EMC directives.

Appendix VI: RoHS Declaration - SC30

Declaration of Conformity (RoHS)

Statement confirming compliance with RoHS directives.

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