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© MM-840 eFLEX TM 75x/300x DIGITAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLEXIBLE NECK INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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information 4 Product description 4 Computer requirements & software installation 5 Package contents 6 Product overview 7 Product specification 8 Assembling the stand 9 Attaching the microscope to the stand 10 Focusing 11 Preparation 11 For viewing an object at a distance or on the stand
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Adjusting the LED light intensity 15 Taking a snapshot 16 Using the xploview software 17 System settings menu 18 Device setup 19 Timed shot setup 19 Movie setup 19 Save setting 19 Language setting 19 Advanced settings 20 Saved files 20 Full screen viewing 21 Care and maintenance 21
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product, and retain these instructions for future reference. Improvements and changes to this text necessitated by typographical errors, or improvements to the software and/or equipment may be made at any time without notice. Product description 1. This digital microscope differs from a traditional
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Computer requirements & software installation Go to www.carson.com/software to download the latest software and corresponding software installation guide for the MM-840. The computer requirements (operating system, etc.) may be different depending on the software version. I 5
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Package contents 1. Microscope x1 2. Stand x1 3. Observation pad x1 1 2 3 I 6
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Product overview 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 10 6 5 1. Snapshot button 2. Light intensity knob 3. USB cable 4. Focusing knob 5. Objective lens 6. LED 7. Stand bracket 8. Flexible tube 9. Locking lever 10. Suction cup I 7
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x 1200 pixels (UXGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 0 30 x 86mm 99 grams * Please note the effective magnification is a combination of the optical system and a high powered digital zoom. I 8
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Assembling the stand 1. Screw the stand bracket and the suction cup base to the flexible tube as shown in the diagram below. 2. Make sure the mounting surface is free from oil and dirt, and ensure the locking lever is in the vertical position. 3. Press the suction cup down and secure it into place
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Attaching the microscope to the stand Secure the microscope to the stand as shown below. 10
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Focusing Preparation Rotate the focusing knob to the left (clockwise) to the furthest position. I11
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For viewing an object at a distance or on the stand From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the image is sharp and clear. The closer the microscope to the object, the higher the magnification power. I12
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75x effective magnification (21" monitor) Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen slide. From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the first
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300x effective magnification (21" monitor) Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen slide. From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the second
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Adjusting the LED light intensity Rotate the light intensity knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the LED light intensity. Increasing the LED light intensity Reducing the LED light intensity I15
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Taking a snapshot The snapshot button is touch-sensitive. Touch the snapshot button located on top of the device to take a snapshot. I16
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Using the xploview software The following buttons are available: Clicking this will open the system settings menu (see next section). Clicking this will capture the on screen image of the device. Clicking this will activate or deactivate the timed shot feature. When activated, images will be
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System settings menu The first time the xploview software is started, the default settings will be loaded, you may change these settings manually in the system settings menu. 5Etti'lc_;;s De\ice3!:'J.4= De·,i:e; [Llg!UI VE"""" MO\'le setl.lp S.:i~cSclmg t-dcEr INot ti: cre.,te ~~'II lo'
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Device setup If the image captured by the Digital Microscope was not displayed by default, you can change this by selecting it from the "Device" drop-down menu. The resolution of images you capture can
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the right of the system settings menu, you will be able to manually adjust all of the image settings. Note that the settings available may be different, depending on your operating system. Digital Viewer Properties , v1deo Proc Amp H~C_am_er_a Co_n_tro_l~1 7 Auto !frightness j 10 □ kontrast
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Full screen viewing To activate the full screen mode, click the full screen button located on the bottom right hand corner of the xploview application software window. To exit full screen mode, either double click on the screen, or press the "Esc" button on the keyboard. Care and maintenance K►eep
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Warning ►Do not place lighted Digital Microscope upon the eye, doing so may cause permanent eye damage. ►Do not attempt to open or dismantle the Digital Microscope. I22

Section	Page
Structure Bookmarks	1
MM-840	1
MM-840	1
TM	1
eFLEX	1
eFLEX	1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL	1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL	1
75x/300x DIGITAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLEXIBLE NECK	1
75x/300x DIGITAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLEXIBLE NECK	1
Table of Contents	2
Table of Contents	2
Important information.............................................................. 4 Product description.................................................................. 4 Computer requirements & software installation......................... 5 Package contents..................................................................... 6 Product overview ................................................................... 7 Product specification............................................................... 8 Ass	2
75x effective magnification (21” monitor).................................. 300x effective magnification (21” monitor)...............................	2
Adjusting the LED light intensity.............................................. 15 Taking a snapshot ................................................................ 16 Using the xploview software...................................................... 17 System settings menu.............................................................. 18 Device setup ......................................................................... 19 Timed shot setup .................................................................	3
Important information	4
Important information	4
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product, and retain these instructions for future reference.	4
Improvements and changes to this text necessitated by typographical errors, or improvements to the software and/or equipment may be made at any time without notice.	4
Product description	4
Product description	4
1.	4
1.	4
1.	4
This digital microscope differs from a traditional optical microscope. Instead of looking through an eyepiece, the magnified image or live video is displayed on a computer monitor via a USB connection.	4
2.	4
2.	4
The effective magnification power depends on the size of the monitor used – the larger the monitor, the higher the magnification. This device has 2 magnification powers, it can magnify images up to 75x and 300x when placed directly on top of the object and through a 21” monitor.	4
3.	4
3.	4
This device has 4 built-in LED lights. The intensity of these lights can be adjusted.	4
Computer requirements & software installation	5
Computer requirements & software installation	5
latest software and corresponding software installation guide for the MM-840. The computer requirements (operating system, etc.) may be different depending on the software version.	5
Go to www.carson.com/software to download the	5
Package contents 1. Microscope 2. Stand 3. Observation pad	6
Package contents 1. Microscope 2. Stand 3. Observation pad	6
Package contents 1. Microscope 2. Stand 3. Observation pad	6
x1 x1 x1	6
1	6
1	6
2 3	6
2 3	6
Product overview	7
Product overview	7
1	7
1	7
1	7
2	7
2	7
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3	7
3	7
8	7
4	7
4	7
TR	7
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TR	7
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6	7
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5	7
1.Snapshot button 2.Light intensity knob 3.USB cable 4.Focusing knob 5.Objective lens	7
1.Snapshot button 2.Light intensity knob 3.USB cable 4.Focusing knob 5.Objective lens	7
6.LED 7.Stand bracket 8.Flexible tube 9.Locking lever 10. Suction cup	7
Product specification	8
Product specification	8
Connection type	8
Connection type	8
Connection type	8
USB 2.0	8
Effective magnifications (on a 21” monitor)*	8
Effective magnifications (on a 21” monitor)*	8
75x, 300x	8
Effective viewing area	8
Effective viewing area	8
5.6 x 4.2mm (75x) 1.4 x 1.1mm (300x)	8
Illumination	8
Illumination	8
Four LEDs	8
Sensor	8
Sensor	8
CMOS	8
Maximum snapshot resolution	8
Maximum snapshot resolution	8
1600 x 1200 pixels (UXGA)	8
Maximum video capturing resolution	8
Maximum video capturing resolution	8
640 x 480 pixels (VGA)	8
Size	8
Size	8
30 x 86mm	8
Weight	8
Weight	8
99 grams	8
* Please note the effective magnification is a combination of the optical system and a high powered digital zoom.	8
Assembling the stand	9
Assembling the stand	9
1.Screw the stand bracket and the suction cup base to the flexible tube as shown in the diagram below.	9
2.Make sure the mounting surface is free from oil and dirt, and ensure the locking lever is in the vertical position.	9
3.Press the suction cup down and secure it into place by pushing the locking lever down.	9
4	9
3	9
2	9
1	9
Attaching the microscope to the stand	10
Attaching the microscope to the stand	10
Secure the microscope to the stand as shown below.	10
Focusing Preparation	11
Focusing Preparation	11
Rotate the focusing knob to the left (clockwise) to the furthest position.	11
Artifact	11
Artifact	11
Figure	11
For viewing an object at a distance or on the stand	12
For viewing an object at a distance or on the stand	12
From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the image is sharp and clear. The closer the microscope to the object, the higher the magnification power.	12
Figure	12
Figure	12
75x effective magnification (21” monitor)	13
75x effective magnification (21” monitor)	13
Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen slide.	13
From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the first focal point has been reached where the image is sharp and clear. Effective magnification of 75x can be achieved when viewing on a 21” monitor.	13
Figure	13
Figure	13
300x effective magnification (21” monitor)	14
300x effective magnification (21” monitor)	14
Place the microscope directly on top of an object or a specimen slide.	14
From the preparation position, rotate the focusing knob to the right (counter-clockwise) until the second focal point has been reached where the image is sharp and clear. Effective magnification of 300x can be achieved when viewing on a 21” monitor.	14
Figure	14
Figure	14
Adjusting the LED light intensity	15
Adjusting the LED light intensity	15
Rotate the light intensity knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the LED light intensity.	15
Increasing the LED Reducing the LED light intensity light intensity	15
Taking a snapshot	16
Taking a snapshot	16
The snapshot button is touch-sensitive. Touch the snapshot button located on top of the device to take a snapshot.	16
Figure	16
Artifact	16
Artifact	16
Artifact	16
Artifact	16
Using the xploview software	17
Using the xploview software	17
The following buttons are available:	17
Table	17
TR	17
TH	17
Figure	17
Clicking this will open the system settings menu (see next section).	17
TR	17
TH	17
Figure	17
Clicking this will capture the on screen image of the device.	17
TR	17
TH	17
Figure	17
Clicking this will activate or deactivate the timed shot feature. When activated, images will be captured at a regular interval.	17
TR	17
TH	17
Figure	17
Clicking this will activate or deactivate the video recording feature.	17
TR	17
TH	17
Figure	17
Clicking this will show the copyright and version information of the application software.	17
TR	17
TH	17
Figure	17
Clicking this will shut down the application software.	17
System settings menu	18
System settings menu	18
The first time the xploview software is started, the default settings will be loaded, you may change these settings manually in the system settings menu.	18
Figure	18
Device setup	19
Device setup	19
If the image captured by the Digital Microscope was not displayed by default, you can change this by selecting it from the \	19
The resolution of images you capture can be changed from the \	19
Timed shot setup	19
Timed shot setup	19
The frequency and duration of automatic images capture can be adjusted under this option.	19
Movie setup	19
Movie setup	19
The resolution of videos you record can be changed from the \	19
Save setting	19
Save setting	19
The default location for captured images or videos can be changed under this option.	19
Language setting	19
Language setting	19
The language of the xploview software can be changed under this option.	19
Advanced settings	20
Advanced settings	20
By clicking the \	20
Figure	20
Saved files	20
Saved files	20
With the xploview application software opened, you can locate the saved files folder by clicking the \	20
Figure	20
Full screen viewing	21
Full screen viewing	21
To activate the full screen mode, click the full screen button located on the bottom right hand corner of the xploview application software window.	21
To exit full screen mode, either double click on the screen, or press the “Esc” button on the keyboard.	21
Care and maintenance	21
Care and maintenance	21
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LI	21
Artifact	21
Keep	21
the device dry and protect it from water and moisture.	21
LI	21
Artifact	21
Do	21
not leave your device in a place with an extreme high or low temperature.	21
LI	21
Artifact	21
Do	21
not touch the device with a wet hand as it may damage the device, or cause an electric shock to the user.	21
LI	21
Artifact	21
Do	21
not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged.	21
LI	21
Artifact	21
Do	21
not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the device. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.	21
Warning	22
Warning	22
L	22
LI	22
Artifact	22
Do	22
not place lighted Digital Microscope upon the eye, doing so may cause permanent eye damage.	22
LI	22
Artifact	22
Do	22

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