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Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ i
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. iv
WARNING ...................................................................................................................................................... iv
CAUTION ....................................................................................................................................................... vi
1 Before Use ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Features of DS-Ri2 / DS-Qi2 ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Checking Accessories and Peripheral Devices .......................................................................................... 1
1.3 Peripheral Devices ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Names of Parts and Their Functions ...................................................................................................... 3
2.1 DS-Ri2 / DS-Qi2 ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Operation Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Installation and Connection .................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Check First ................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1 Overall Connection ...................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2 Attaching / Removing the F-mount Cap ....................................................................................... 4
3.2 Attaching the DS-Ri2/DS-Qi2 to a Microscope or Other Optical Device ..................................................... 5
3.3 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................. 6
3.3.1 Connecting a PC ......................................................................................................................... 6
3.3.2 Connecting an External Device (External Trigger Output Device) ............................................... 6
3.3.3 Connecting an AC Adapter .......................................................................................................... 8
4 Capturing Images ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Starting Capturing Images .......................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Turning On the DS-Ri2/DS-Qi2 ................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2 Operation on NIS-Elements ......................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Tips on Micrographing .............................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.1 Setting the Environment for Micrographing ............................................................................... 10
4.2.2 Type of F-mount Adapter and Field of View ............................................................................... 12
4.2.3 Calculating the Display Magnification for Microscopic Observation ........................................... 12
5 Daily Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 Cleaning Utensils and Consumables ....................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Cleaning the Camera Body ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Cleaning Optical Devices ......................................................................................................................... 13
5.4 Storage ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.5 Periodic Inspections (Charged) ................................................................................................................ 13
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