Polaroid DMC User Manual

Digital Microscope Camera
(DMC)
User Guide

Polaroid DMC Specifications

General

Camera type	Compact
Sensor Type	CCD
Optical Zoom	3x
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100, 200, 400
Storage Media	SD Card

Summary

Introduction

System Requirements

Lists hardware and software requirements for PC and PowerMac/PowerPC systems.

Setting Up

Unpacking

Camera Switches and Connectors

Setting the SCSI ID

Explains how to set the camera's SCSI ID to avoid conflicts.

Attaching the Camera to Your Microscope

Details the process of attaching the camera to a microscope.

Connecting the Camera to Your PC

Installing a SCSI Adapter

Guides on installing a SCSI adapter for PC connection.

If Your PC Has Other SCSI Devices

Instructions for connecting the camera when other SCSI devices are present.

Installing the DMC Software on Your PC

Steps for installing the DMC software on a PC.

Connecting the Camera to Your PowerMac or PowerPC

If the DMC is the Only SCSI Device

Connects the camera to PowerMac/PowerPC as the only SCSI device.

If Your PowerMac or PowerPC Has Other SCSI Devices

Connects the camera to PowerMac/PowerPC with other SCSI devices.

Connecting to an Apple PowerBook

Installing DMC Software on Your PowerMac/PowerPC

Steps for installing the DMC software on PowerMac/PowerPC.

Using the DMC Camera

Typical DMC Workflow

Turning on the Camera

Starting the DMC Application

Framing and Focusing the Image

Selecting Picture Options

Using the Focus Indicator

Capturing the Picture

Capture and Enhance

Captures and allows enhancement of the image using DMC software.

Capturing and Transferring to an Application

Capturing and Saving Directly to Disk

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Caring for the DMC Camera

Troubleshooting SCSI Connection Problems

Addresses issues related to SCSI connection problems and ID conflicts.

DMC Camera Specifications

DMC Camera Specifications