INSTRUCTIONS DP11 MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM
This instruction manual is for the Olympus DP11 Microscope Digital Camera System. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this system, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the system. Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference. A X 9 8 5 0 DP11 CONTENTS
1 SYSTEM CHART 1
2 NOMENCLATURE 2
3 ASSEMBLY 5
4 DIGITAL IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING/RECORDING PROCEDURE 8
5 BASIC OPERATIONS 9
1 Selecting the Record Mode (MODE) ...... 9 2 Previewing the Picture (PREV.) ...... 10
3 Selecting SM or CF ...... 10 4 Erasing a Picture (ERASE) ...... 11
5 Playing a Single Picture (PLAY) ...... 12 6 Playing the Index (INDEX) ...... 12
7 Protecting a Picture (PROTECT) ...... 13
6 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 14
6-1 Setup Using the Hand Switch 14
1 Setting the Spot Metering (SPOT) ...... 14 2 Adjusting the Exposure (EXP. ADJ.)...... 14 Locking the Auto Exposure Time Displaying Picture Recording 3 4 (AE LOCK) ...... 15 Information (INFO) ...... 15
6-2 Setup/Operation Using Menus (MENU) 16
Concept of Menu Setup ...... 16
6-2-1 Function Setup in Record Modes ...... 17
Selecting the Picture Quality 1 Setting the White Balance (WB) ...... 17 2 Mode (Q) ...... 18 3 Sequential Recording (DRIVE) ...... 18 4 Setting the ISO Rating (ISO) ...... 19
5 Setting the Sharpness ...... 19 6 Setting the Beep Tone ...... 19 Setting the Time of Picture Display 7 8 Setting the Date/Time ...... 20 during Recording ...... 19 Setting the SHQ Picture Type 9 Setting the SQ Picture Size ...... 20 10 (JPEG/TIFF) ...... 20 11 Setting the File and Folder Names 12 Resetting the Recording (FILE NAME) ...... 21 Setups (RESET) ...... 22 DP11
6-2-2 Function Setup and Operations in Play Mode ...... 22
1 Setting the Auto Playback Display ...... 22 2 Copying a Picture (COPY) ...... 23
3 Erasing All Pictures ...... 23 4 Formatting the SF/CF ...... 24
6-2-3 Function Setup in Print Mode ...... 24
1 Setting Printing ...... 24 2 Making Print Reservation ...... 25
7 MONITOR DISPLAY OF PICTURES 27
Monitor Observation in Record 12 Monitor Observation in Play Mode ...... 27 Mode ...... 27
8 PICTURE PROCESSING USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER 28
1 Connecting a PC ...... 28 2 Loading a Picture ...... 30
3 Playing Pictures on a PC ...... 32 4 Processing Pictures on a PC ...... 33
9 ERROR CODE LIST 36
10 SPECIFICATIONS 37
11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 38 IMPORTANT
Connecting this digital camera system to an Olympus UIS or LB series optical microscope allows you to easily photograph and record the magnified images observed through the microscope. When the DP11 microscope digital camera system is used with a microscope from other manufacturer than Olympus, the optical performances may not be manifested fully.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Use the provided C-7AC (or C-6AC) AC adapter only. Using another AC adapter will prevent the camera system from operating at optimum levels and may cause it to malfunc- tion. 2. The cords and cables are not resistant to bending or twisting. Do not apply excessive force to them. 3. To prevent toppling of the microscope, keep the total height of the microscope below 1m when attachments are mounted.
Safety and Operation Symbols
The following symbols are found on the camera and hand switch. Study the meaning of the symbols, and always use the equipment in the safest possible manner.
Symbol Explanation Before use, carefully read the instruction manual. Improper use could result in personal injury to the user and/or damage to the equipment.
Indicates “ ” (ON) or “ ” (OFF) of the main switch.
Use a 3.3 V SmartMedia or CompactFlash card.
Use the specified AC adapter (6.5 V/1.5 A DC).
Represent an input connector, output connector and input/output connector (for PC control) respectively.
, Represent recording (REC MANU/REC AUTO) and playback (PLAY).
Represents with protect (PROTECT).
(INDEX) symbol.
(ERASE) symbol.
(MENU) symbol.
(PRINT RESV.) print reservation check mark and symbol.
Represents the hand switch.
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1 Getting Ready 1. The camera system uses precision components. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to a sudden or severe impact. 2. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display monitor may be affected when used near equipment generating strong electromagnetic waves. This is not a malfunction and will not affect the actual image being recorded. To avoid interfer- ence during operation, keep the unit far from any source of electromagnetic waves. 3. When mounting the camera on a tripod, be sure to hold the camera box while turning the tripod clamping knob. 4. Do not use the camera in areas where it may be subject to direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, dust or vibrations. (For operating environment conditions, see section 10, “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 37.) 5. Do not push the LCD monitor screen with a strong force. Otherwise, blur may remain on the screen, disturbing correct reproduction of pictures or causing the LCD monitor screen to crack.
2 Maintenance and Storage
1. Be careful not to leave dirt or fingerprints on the lenses and other glass components. If a lens is dirty, wipe it gently with a piece of gauze. To remove fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe the lens with gauze slightly moistened with a mixture of ether (70%) and alcohol (30%) or pure alcohol. Since solvents such as ether and alcohol are highly flammable, they must be handled carefully. Be sure to keep these chemicals away from open flames or potential sources of electrical sparks –– for example, electrical equip- ment that is being switched on or off. Also remember to use these chemicals only in a well-ventilated room. 2. Parts other than the glass components should be cleaned by wiping with a clean cloth. Do not use organic solvent to remove major stains. Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a neutral detergent solution. 3. To avoid any degradation in performance, do not attempt to disassemble or modify any part of the system. 4. When not using the camera system, keep it covered with the dust cover provided with the microscope.
CAUTION The camera box incorporates a lithium battery used for data back-up. This lithium battery has a service life of about 10 years. Because the camera box incorporates a lithium battery, be sure to check local regulations for proper disposal procedures when disposing of it.
3 Caution If the camera system is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the camera system may also be damaged. Always operate the equipment as outlined in this instruction manual.
The following symbols are used to set off text in this instruction manual. : Indicates that failure to follow the instructions in the warning could result in bodily harm to the user and/or damage to equipment (including objects in the vicinity of the equipment). # : Indicates that failure to follow the instructions could result in damage to the equipment. } : Indicates commentary (for ease of operation and maintenance).
Data Storage Caution
Recorded picture data may be lost in any of the following cases. Please note that Olympus as- sumes no liability for loss of recorded data.
· Improper handling of the SmartMedia (SSFDC) or CompactFlash. · Unauthorized servicing by the user or a third party. · The SSFDC or CompactFlash is subjected to static or other electrical noise. · If the card cover is opened or the AC adapter is unplugged during SSFDC or CompactFlash data recording or erasure (including formatting). · General equipment failure.
ii 1 SYSTEM CHART Digital printer P-330N Printer* Film recorder* Trademark Information Trademark trademark of is a registered Windows Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SunDisk Corporation. and product names are All other brand or trademarks of trademarks registered owners. their respective Camera File System Standard em- file system standard The camera is the DCF system. ployed TV monitor Notebook PC* or Mac) (PCAT Desktop PC* or Mac) (PCAT CD-ROM Light guide illumination system*** LG-PS2 Dedicated USB connector cable MCF64 PC card reader/writer* STS adapter STS PV-STS PC card adapter MA-2 Floppy disk Floppy adapter MAFP-2N CF adapter Reader/writer MAUSB-2 Stand (or SZH stand) SZX-ST Compact Flash Photography tube Photography U-PHOTO C-mount lens* {SmartMedia SSFDC (M-32P) 0.5X C-mount adapter U-TV 0.5XC AX80 AX70 TV zoom lens U-TVZ {DP11 camera box MX80 MX50 MX40 0.5X lens TV U-TV0.5X C-mount adapter U-CMAD TV lens U-TV1X Double port U-DPT BX60 BX50 BX40 1X TV adapter 1X TV U-PMTV1X TV adapter U-PMTV Straight phototube U-SPT PE photo eyepiece SZX {DP11 hand switch TV adapter TV (C-mount) U-PMTVC {AC adapter IX70 IX50 * Commercially available * Commercially ** A UIS or LB series microscope can be used. (The MX50-CF cannot used.) ** A UIS or LB series microscope ** * illumination is not possible. *** Fluorescent Straight phototube IX-SPT Modules marked { are provided as standard. provided { are Modules marked Microscope** 1 DP11 NOMENCLATURE
Camera Box Any equipment connected to the camera box should be an Olympus-specified product or a product in compliance with the requirements of IEC950 or CISPR22/24. If equipment other than these prod- ucts is connected, Olympus cannot guarantee proper performances of the camera system.
Main switch (P. 9)
Video output connector (P. 27)
DC input connector (P. 5)
PC communication connector (P. 30)
LCD monitor (P. 9) Hand switch connector (P. 5)
C-mount thread (P. 5)
Protect status (P. 13) Print reservation ( ) (P.25)
Video cable Selected card Picture quality mode (P. 18) [SM or CF] (P. 10)
Date and time (P. 20) Picture frame No.
Interlock lever Tripod thread (P. 5) (on the rear)
Card cover (P. 7)
SmartMedia (SM) slot (P. 7)
CompactFlash eject button (P. 7)
CompactFlash (CF) slot (P. 7)
2 Hand Switch }The LCD panel shows setup and error information individually. However, for ease of explanation, the LCD panel in this page is shown with all of its display segments lit up.
LCD Panel Details
Memory gauge (P. 18) Number of remaining pictures (P. 18)/Error code display (P. 36) Card error (P. 10)
Sequential recording (P. 18)
SmartMedia (P. 7) Exposure time (P. 9) CompactFlash (P. 7)
ISO rating (P. 19) Picture quality mode (P. 18)
Camera mode (P. 9) Exposure adjustment (P. 14) Spot metering (P. 14)
Manual white balance control (P. 17)
PREV. (preview) button (P. 10)
AE LOCK (auto exposure lock) button (P. 15)
EXPOSE button (P. 9)
SM/CF select button (P.10) EXP. ADJ (exposure adjust) SM: SmartMedia. CF: CompactFlash. button (P. 14)
SPOT (spot metering) button (P. 14) SET/OK button
PRINT (print reservation) button (P. 24)
SmartMedia (SSFDC) }The M-2P (2 MB), M-4P (4 MB), M-8P (8 MB), M-16P (16 MB) and M-64P (64 MB) can also M-32P (32 MB, provided) be used with the DP11. (Note) For details, refer to the instruction manuals provided with your SmartMedia.
Write protect Write protect Index area seal sheet Static protection case Index labels area
Contact area
# The SmartMedia is a precision device. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or severe impact. Be sure not to touch its contact area.
AC Adapter }The plug configuration varies depending on the area.
Output connector
Power plug
CD-ROM (optional)
CD-ROM
4 ASSEMBLY
This section pertains only to installation and assembly of the DP-11 microscope digital camera system. For instructions on how to assembly the microscope and TC adapter being used with the camera system, refer to the appropriate instruction manuals.
1 Attaching the Camera Box (Figs. 1 & 2) Screw the U-TV0.5XC camera adapter @ into the threaded C-mount on the bottom of the camera box ². ² If a C-mount adapter from other manufacturer than CAUTION Olympus, the optical performances of the system may not be manifested fully. @
Fig. 1
When using the STS adapter | Attach the PV-STS STS adapter to the threaded tripod hole ƒ on the rear of the camera box and tighten the clamping knob | to secure the cam- era box.
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Fig. 2
2 Attaching the Hand Switch (Fig. 3) ² @ Insert the connector @ of the hand switch into the hand switch connector ² on the camera box. # Insert the connector until it clicks. Check the connection by pulling it gently.
Fig. 3
Attaching the AC Adapter (Fig. 4) | 3 ³ # Always be sure to use the provided AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter will result in a malfunction. 1. Insert the plug @ of the AC adapter into a power outlet ². ² @ 2. Insert the connector ³ of the AC adapter into the DC input connector | on the camera box. }The AC adapter gets hot when it has been connected to a power outlet for a long period. This is not a malfunction.
Fig. 4 5 DP11
To unplug the AC adapter
Set the main switch of the camera box to “ ” (OFF), unplug the AC adapter connector ³ then remove the AC adapter plug @ from the power outlet ². CAUTION ◆ Always use a power supply with the specified voltage. ◆ Do not operate the camera system when the AC adapter plug is not completely inserted into the power outlet. ◆ Never insert or remove the AC adapter plug when your hands are wet. ◆ If the AC adapter or cord is excessively hot or is emitting smoke or odor, immediately stop using the camera system and remove the plug from the power outlet. Also immediately contact your local Olympus representative. ◆ Never attempt to power the camera system using an AC adapter other than the provided. Doing so could cause a failure in the camera box or power supply or result in an unexpected acci- dent. Our warranty cannot cover problems caused by the use of an AC adapter other than the exclusive AC adapter provided with the system. ◆ When unplugging the AC adapter from the power outlet, do not pull it out by the cord. Always grasp the AC adapter body. Never pull, bend or twist the AC adapter cord excessively or try to extend it. ◆ If the AC adapter cord is damaged or disconnected or there is a contact failure in its plug, immediately contact your local Olympus representative. ◆ Be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet when- ever the unit is not in use.
6 4 Inserting (Removing) the Card (Fig. 5) }The camera system accepts both or either SmartMedia (SM) and CompactFlash (CF) for use in recording pictures. # Be sure to set the main switch to “ ” (OFF) before installing the SmartMedia or CompactFlash. SmartMedia (SM) @ # A 3.3 V card manufactured by Olympus or marketed in stores can be used. However, when using a non-Olympus 3.3 V card, it may be neces- sary to format the card (see page 24). # A5V card marketed in stored cannot be used with this camera sys- tem. 1. Open the card cover @. ² 2. Hold the SmartMedia ² so that the contacts faces downward, and insert it into all the way into the upper slot on the camera. 3. Close the card cover until the magnet generates a click to indicate ad- Fig. 5 sorption. Removal Push the inserted SmartMedia further into deep. This causes the SmartMedia pop out so that you can remove it with your hand. # Do not use other method than the above to remove the SmartMedia or attempt to simply pull it out of the slot. #Do not insert SmartMedia into the lower slot (which is for the CompactFlash). Otherwise, the contacts may be damaged. CompactFlash (CF) (Fig. 6) @ # A CompactFlash card manufactured by Olympus or marketed in stores can be used. | However, when using a non-Olympus card, it may be necessary to format it (see page 24). 1. Open the card cover @. 2. Hold the CompactFlash ³ so that the surface with the arrow indicator faces up, and insert it all the way into the lower, CompactFlash slot. ³ # Be careful not mistake the front and back surfaces of the card, and insert it straight into the slot. 3. Close the card cover until the magnet generates a click to indicate ad- Fig. 6 sorption. Removal Press the eject button | to eject the CompactFlash. # Do not push the eject button with too strong a force, for this could cause the CompactFlash to pop out violently. CARD Access INDICATOR LED (Fig. 7)
The CARD access indicator @ blinks when an access is made to a card. Do not open the card cover or unplug the power plug while the indicator is blinking. # Otherwise, the picture data recorded in the card may be destroyed.
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Fig. 7 7 DP11 DIGITAL IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING/RECORDING PROCEDURE
· Perform all necessary optical adjustments on the microscope. (The camera can photograph and record microscopic images under transmitted and reflected illumination as well as other observation techniques except fluorescence microscopy.) · Use the TV adapter to perform the confocal adjustment between the microscope’s eyepiece and the LCD monitor image.
Insert a SmartMedia (SM) or CompactFlash Insert a card. (CF) card.
Set the main switch of the camera box to “ I ” (ON).
REC mode Enter REC MANU or REC AUTO mode.
Switch the light path of the microscope to the photographing (TV) light path.
Adjust the brightness of the microscope.
· Engage the LBD filter into the light path. · Set the voltage to the indicator or the specified voltage.
Check the focus and brightness of the specimen (by referring to the LCD monitor).
þ Focusing procedure ý · If the brightness is too high, reduce it by using ND filters Adjust the focal point on the LCD monitor or by decreasing the voltage. until images are clearly in focus. · If the brightness is too low, increase it by increasing the voltage. (Note) Brightness control based on voltage adjustment may alter the color temperature of the illumination light. · Adjust the picture quality (resolution), SPOT, AE LOCK, EXP.ADJ. etc. as required. · The brightness and colors of the images displayed on the LCD monitor in the PREV. mode may differ from actu- ally recorded pictures.
After Pressing the PREV. button to confrm framing (shooting area), press the PREV. button again.
Press the EXPOSE button to photograph and record a picture.
Enter PLAY mode. · Check the obtained picture.
8 BASIC OPERATIONS
}After installing the card(s), press the main switch @ of the camera box to “ ” (ON). (Fig. 8)
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Fig. 8 Fig. 9
· The LCD panel shown in Fig. 9 shows the setup before turning power ON and the number of remaining pictures ² in the current picture quality mode (see page 18). · After turning the camera ON, first set the current date and time (see page 20). #When the number of remaining pictures becomes , and on the LCD panel blink.
NOTES · As the data amount is variable depending on the recording object, the actual number that can be recorded may sometimes exceed the displayed number of remaining pictures. Also, there may be cases in which the number of remaining pictures does not decrease even after record- ing a picture or does not increase even after erasing a picture. · The number of remaining pictures is also variable depending on the capacity of each card. · The number of remaining pictures is also variable when the card contains a DPOF print reserva- tion file, etc. · The card has a service life. The available card capacity may decrease depending on the status of the flash memory incorporated in the card. · “999” is displayed when the number of remaining pictures is 999 or more.
1 Selecting the Record Mode (MODE) (Figs. 10 & 11) @ ² }There are two record mode, the REC AUTO and REC MANU modes. 1. Press either MODE button @ so that ² in the LCD panel indicates “REC AUTO” or “REC MANU”. # When “REC MANU” is selected, it is required to set the exposure time. 2. Set the exposure time by pressing either or button ³. }Pressing increases the exposure time and decreases it. (Factory setup: 1/60 sec.) Fig. 10 The exposure time is displayed in the range from 1/10000 to 8 sec. (at ISO 100). In the display |, 1/10000 sec. is shown as and 8 sec. is shown as . | 3. Make sure that the specimen is in focus, then press the EXPOSE button ƒ to record the picture.
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Fig. 11
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2 Previewing the Picture (PREV.) (Fig. 12) @ }Press the PREV. button to check the overall image which can be re- corded on the LCD monitor. {When PREV. is deactivated The LCD monitor shows the real-time, live image for use in focusing (an image with 2.4 times the size of recorded picture). {When PREV. is activated The LCD monitor shows the overall images to be recorded which ad- vance frame by frame. (Character “PREVIEW” is displayed in the monitor Fig. 12 screen, but it is not recorded together with the picture.) 1. When the PREV. button @ is pressed in record mode (REC MANU or REC AUTO), the LCD monitor shows the overall image which can be recorded. }The EXPOSE button for recording is not accepted while the PREVIEW picture is displayed. Return to the image for focusing if you want to record picture now. 2. To return to the image for focusing, press the PREV. button @ again. }The brightness and colors of the images displayed on the LCD monitor may differ from actually recorded pictures.
Selecting SM or CF (Figs. 13 & 14) @ 3 }When both a SM and CF cards are installed, select the card to be used before proceeding to recording. 1. Select REC MANU or REC AUTO with the MODE buttons @. 2. Press the SM/CF button ² so that the LCD panel shows either SM ³ or CF. }Each press of the button alternates SM and CF. ² #When the SM or CF does not have available capacity, the LCD panel shows and card error blinking. Fig. 13
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Fig. 14
10 4 Erasing a Picture (ERASE) (Fig. 15)
}The following procedure is used to erase an unwanted picture frame. A procedure for erasing all pictures in a card is also available (page 23). 1. Select PLAY with the MODE buttons. 2. Select the card with the SM/CF button. 3. Select the picture to be erased using movement button , , or . 4. Press the ERASE button @. The LCD monitor displays the confirmation message (YES or NO). 5. Select “YES” using movement button or . }To cancel erasure, select “NO” and press the SET/OK button ² or ERASE button @. 6. Press the SET/OK button ². The CARD access indicator ³ blinks and the picture being displayed is erased. @ # A picture protected as described in 7 cannot be erased. ² · Even when pictures are protected, they are erased when the card is formatted. Fig. 15 · When a write protect seal is attached to a SmartMedia, the card cannot be formatted. · When the thumbnail file containing the picture to be erased (main picture) has been recorded and any of the files associated with it is protected, the file cannot be erased. · The above procedure makes it possible to erase a DCF format picture as well as a picture of other format.
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5 Playing a Single Picture (PLAY) (Fig. 16) @ ² }The following procedure is used to display a picture on the LCD monitor screen. 1. Press either MODE button @ so that ² in the LCD panel indicates PLAY. 2. Select the card containing the desired picture with the SM/CF button ³. 3. Select the picture to be played by pressing one of movement buttons ³ | , , and |. : Displays the previous picture. Fig. 16 : Displays the next picture. : Displays the picture 10 frames before. : Displays the picture 10 frame after. }A procedure for automatic playback of picture by picture is also available (page 22).
When the played file is of the DCF98 format, a 3-digit di- rectory number and 4-digit file number are shown on the LCD monitor.
6 Playing the Index (INDEX) (Fig. 17)
}The following procedure is used to display 9 pictures per page on the LCD monitor. 1. Select PLAY with the MODE buttons. 2. Select the card containing the desired pictures with the SM/CF button. 3. Press the INDEX button @ once to display 9 pictures on the screen. Pressing the button again returns to the display of a single picture. @ 4. Select the pictures to be played by pressing one of movement buttons ². : Moves to the previous picture. : Moves to the next picture. : Moves to the index display of previous 9 pictures. : Moves to the index display of next 9 pictures.
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Fig. 17
12 7 Protecting a Picture (PROTECT) (Fig. 18)
}The following procedure is used to protect a picture against accidental erasure. 1. Select PLAY with the MODE buttons. 2. Select the card containing the desired picture with the SM/CF button. 3. Select the picture to be protected by pressing one of movement buttons , , and . 4. Press the PROTECT button @. The picture being displayed is protected and protect marking is shown in it.
· It is also possible to select the picture to be protected from an index display of pictures. · When the protected picture file ( ) is loaded in a PC as a DOS @ file, its file attribute becomes a read-only file. · A protected picture can be unprotected by displaying it and press- Fig. 18 ing the PROTECT button [ ] again. · A SmartMedia card itself can be protected by attaching a write protect seal on it. For details on the card protection, refer to the instruction manual of your SmartMedia.
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6-1 Setup Using the Hand Switch
1 Setting the Spot Metering (SPOT) (Fig. 19)
}The camera measures light using the center-weighted method when the spot metering method is not used. · Center-weighted metering: Generally employed photometry method which measures light in a wide range centered around the field center. · Spot metering: This photometry method measures only the light at the center of the LCD monitor display. It can expose the target optimally without being affected by the background light. 1. Select REC MANU or REC AUTO by pressing the MODE button. ² 2. Press the SPOT button @ to display (spot metering mark) ² in the @ LCD panel. Pressing the button again turns the mark off.
Fig. 19
2 Adjusting the Exposure (EXP. ADJ) (Fig. 20)
}In REC AUTO mode, the exposure can be fine-adjusted by ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Positive correction is effective for whitish specimens and negative correc- tion is effective for dark specimens. 1. Select REC AUTO by pressing the MODE button. 2. While holding the EXP. ADJ button, press the or movement but- ton ² to set the fine adjustment value. ³
Adjustment position display
The LCD panel ³ becomes as shown above. #Warning composed of three short beeps is generated when the up- @ per or lower limit of adjustment is reached. ²
Fig. 20
14 Locking the Auto Exposure Time 3 (AE LOCK) (Fig. 21)
}By moving the slide position with the average specimen distribution at the center and locking the exposure time, the following effects can be achieved: · Even when a specimen is recorded by varying the compositional ar- rangement many times, the specimen section can always be recorded with an optimum exposure. · When a linked picture like panoramic photo is created, the joints be- tween pictures are not noticeable when their exposure is constant. 1. Select REC AUTO with the MODE buttons. @ 2. Move the specimen slide to bring the section where you want to lock the exposure time at the center. 3. Press the AE LOCK button @. The current exposure time is locked and the indicator LED of the button lights up. Pressing the button again can- cels AE LOCK.
Fig. 21
Displaying Picture Recording Information 4 (INFO) (Fig. 22) }The picture information at the time of recording can be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Select PLAY with the MODE buttons. 2. Select the card to be played with the SM/CF button. 3. Press the INFO button @. The LCD monitor shows the information on the displayed picture. Each press of the button switched the information can be switched in 3 @ steps: “Played card” “Played card, picture quality mode, protect infor- mation, date/time, frame No.” “Exposure time and other information”.
Protection SmartMedia/ CompactFlash Picture quality mode Recording pixels Exposure adjustment value Folder name Manual white Fig. 22 File name balance setting Date/time ISO Frame No. Exposure time
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6-2 Setup/Operation Using Menus (MENU)
}By displaying a menu on the LCD monitor, the functions of the system can be set up or run through the menu. The displayed menus are variable in the record modes (REC MANU/REC AUTO), play (PLAY) mode and print reservation (PRINT RESV.) mode.
Concept of Menu Setup
Setting item Setting options
Page select markings
The pressed-in status indicates that the option in question is selected.
Cursor (The set item is enclosed by green .)
³ Press the MENU button @. ² A menu appears on the LCD monitor screen.
Move the cursor to the item to be set. @ Select the desired item using | movement button or ². Fig. 23 Move the cursor to the option to be selected. Set other items. Select the desired option using movement button or ³.
Press the SET/OK button |.
The selected option is set and the cursor returns to the setting item.
Press the SET/OK button | again to exit from the menu.
The setting is established and the menu disappears from the LCD monitor.
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· Select REC MANU or REC AUTO with the MODE buttons. · Press the MENU button to display a menu on the LCD monitor. · After setting, be sure to press the SET/OK button to establish the setting.
1 Setting the White Balance (WB) Factory setup: AUTO
}The white balance (WB) setting makes it possible to record pictures by eliminating the effects of the surrounding light. When the optimum white balance cannot be obtained with Manual white balance the AUTO setting: AUTO white balance Set one-touch white balance to let the camera store the One-touch white balance illumination light condition in memory. Manual white balance is also available, allowing you to set the color temperature manually.
When one-touch white balance is selected, the following setting screen appears. }To set the white balance value newly: With a transmitted light specimen, remove the speci- men slide to turn the entire image white. With a reflected light specimen, use a white paper sheet as the speci- men. After it, press the SET/OK button. }To use the last white balance value used: Press the MENU button. · When the white balance is set correctly, the LCD panel shows “GOOD” as shown in the screen on the right, together with . (If “NO GOOD X” is displayed, restart from the beginning.) #To return to the AUTO setting, select “AUTO” in the menu.
When manual white balance is selected, the current color temperature should be set using movement button or . (Factory setup: 5500K) (The color temperature can be set to 3000K, 3700K, 4000K, 5500K or 6500K.) · When the color temperature is set manually, the LCD panel shows .
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2 Selecting the Picture Quality Mode (Q) Factory setup: HQ
}Select the picture quality (resolution) of the picture to be re- corded. The picture quality improves as the setting changes from “SQ” to “HQ” and “SHQ”. Picture quality · When the picture quality is set, the LCD panel shows the set picture quality. · Number of remaining pictures (with an 32 MB SmartMedia) The number of remaining pictures is variable depending on the set picture quality mode and the remaining capacity in each card.
Picture Quality Compression Recording Pixels Remaining Pictures SHQ TIFF 1712 x 1368 4 SHQ JPEG 1712 x 1368 14 or more HQ JPEG 1712 x 1368 49 or more SQ JPEG 1280 x 1024 63 or more SQ JPEG 640 x 512 178 or more
· “SQ” and “SHQ” can record pictures in one of 2 types (SQ: 640 x 512 pixels or 1280 x 1024 pixels. SHQ: JPEG or TIFF format). For the method of selecting the picture type, see sections “Setting the SQ Picture Size” and “Setting the SHQ Picture Type (JPEG/TIFF)”.
Picture Quality Compressed/Non-compressed Recording pixels TIFF SHQ 1712 x 1368 JPEG HQ JPEG 1712 x 1368 JPEG 1280 x 1024 SQ JPEG 640 x 512
3 Sequential Recording (DRIVE) Factory setup: Single picture
}Up to 5 pictures can be recorded successively while the EX- POSE button is held depressed. Sequential recording is possible regardless of the picture qual- Sequential recording ity mode (SQ, HQ or SHQ). Single picture recording
· When sequential recording is set, the LCD panel shows the sequential recording marking @. · The main switch operation is not accepted while the CARD access indi- cator is blinking. · When an attempt is made to record more pictures than the number @ allowed by the remaining card capacity, the memory gauge ² and the remaining picture display ³ blink and the recording is not accepted. ² ³ 18 4 Setting the ISO Rating (ISO) Factory setup: 100
}The sensitivity (ISO rating) in recording can be set like a photo film. The provided ISO values are set by converting the ob- tained sensitivity into an ISO value of photography film. Three ISO values including 100, 200 and 400 are available. A ISO ratings larger value indicates that the camera becomes more suit- able for recording under low light or recording of quickly mov- ing objects. · When an other value than “100” is selected, the LCD panel shows “ISO”. #Although increasing the ISO value makes the camera suitable for recording under low light, it also results in increasing noise in the picture. Select the appropriate ISO value according to situation.
5 Setting the Sharpness Factory setup: NORMAL
}The sharpness of picture can be selected from 2 options including “NORMAL” and “SOFT”. “NORMAL” provides a sharp picture which is suitable for print- Soft ing and viewing, while “SOFT” reproduces more natural con- Normal tours which is suitable for image processing on a PC, etc. Select the appropriate sharpness according to situations.
6 Setting the Beep Tone Factory setup: ON
}The beep tone for warning, etc. can be set to be output when necessary or not.
7 Setting the Time of Picture Display during Recording (REC VIEW) Factory setup: AUTO
}This item selects whether or not a picture is displayed on the LCD monitor during the period in which a picture is recorded in the SmartMedia or CompactFlash. 5 sec. AUTO OFF
· After selecting item REV VIEW, select AUTO, 5 sec. or OFF using movement button or . · When AUTO is set, the LCD monitor shows the picture during its recording.
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8 Setting the Date/Time Factory setup: ———
}The date and time can be set in the camera system. The recording date and time are recorded together with pictures. Time Month/Day/Year, Year/Month/Day or Day/Month/Year Select the order of the figures of year, month and day.
· After selecting , select the order of the figures of year, month and day using movement button or . · When the order of figures has been set, the display becomes , where the figures which can be set now are displayed in green; Set the desired figure using movement button or . To move across the year, month and day, use movement button or . (Press the SET/OK button after having set each figure in the date and time.)
· When the order of the figures is changed, the order of the figures of year, month and day in the print reservation are also changed. · Even when the date and time are recorded with a picture, they will be altered to the processing date and time when the picture is processed on the PC. To check the recording date and time of a picture recorded with the DP11, use the CAMEDIA Master in the provided CD-ROM.
9 Setting the SQ Picture Size Factory setup: SQ, 1280 x 1024
}When the picture quality is set to SQ, the size of the saved picture can be selected. Decreasing a smaller picture size makes it possible to record more pictures per card. 640 x 512 or 1280 x 1024
10 Setting the SHQ Picture Type (JPEG/TIFF) Factory setup: TIFF
}When the picture quality is set to SHQ, the type of the saved file can be selected from compressed (JPEG) or non-com- pressed (TIFF). JPEG or TIFF
20 11 Setting the File and Folder Names (FILE NAME) Factory setup: NAME RESET
}The file and folder of a picture recorded with the DP11 are named respectively as file No. 0001 to 9999, and folder No. 100 to 999. The file and folder can be named by one of the three methods including AUTO FILE, AUTO FOLDER and NAME RESET. These options can be selected from item “FILE NAME” in the menu.
Folder and file names A picture recorded with the DP11 is given a folder name and file name as shown below.
Folder name File name
100 to 999Month (1 to C) 0001 to 9999 Day (01 to 31) }In the “month” expression for the file name, January to September are expressed as 1 to 9, October as A, November as B and December as C.
How the folder and file are named in each mode {AUTO FILE When the card is exchanged, or when the SmartMedia is switched or CompactFlash or vice versa, the folder No. remains unchanged but the file No. becomes the number continuing the file Nos. which have been recorded on the previously used card. (Example)
Folder No. 101 When the card Folder No. 101 is switched File No. File No. 0005 beginning with 0006
When pictures are copied file by file onto a PC, the file Nos. do not overlap even when the pictures were recorded in multiple cards. However, when 9999 pictures have been recorded, the file No. returns to 0001.
{AUTO FOLDER When the card is exchanged, or when the SmartMedia is switched or CompactFlash or vice versa, the folder No. is updated and the file No. returns to 0001. (Example)
Folder No. 101 When the card Folder No. 102 is switched File No. File No. 0005 0001
When pictures are copied folder by folder onto a PC, the folders can be arranged in the order they were recorded. As the file No. in each folder begins with 0001, data can be managed just like photo films.
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{NAME RESET When the card is exchanged, or when the SmartMedia is switched or CompactFlash or vice versa, both the folder No. and file No. are reset. (Example)
Folder No. 102 When the card Folder No. 100 is switched File No. File No. 0005 0001
· When a picture is copied onto a PC, the copied picture has the same folder name as the copy source folder name, thereby making the data management easier.
Same folder name as the copy source folder
12 Resetting the Recording Setups (RESET) Factory setup: ———
}The setups related to recording can be reset to the factory defaults. This function is used when you have forgotten the setups you made previously. Reset occurs. Reset items and their defaults · Picture quality mode : HQ · Metering mode : Center weighted · Drive mode : Single-picture recording : AUTO · Exposure adjustment : ±0 · Sharpness : NORMAL · White balance : AUTO · ISO : 100
6-2-2 Function Setup and Operations in Play Mode
· Select PLAY with the MODE buttons. · Select the card to be played with the SM/CF button. · Press the MENU button so that the LCD monitor displays a menu. · After setting, be sure to press the SET/OK button to establish the setting.
1 Setting the Auto Playback Display Factory setup: ———
}This menu item displays pictures by advancing them frame by frame, just like a slide show.
Frame by frame advance every 5 sec.
· Even when the camera is reading pictures from a SmartMedia or CompactFlash, pressing movement button displays the next picture and pressing displays the previous picture. · To stop automatic play in the middle, press the MENU button. · Automatic play of pictures in index per index is also available. 22 2 Copying a Picture (COPY) Factory setup: ———
This menu item copies the recorded picture from a SmartMedia to CompactFlash or vice versa. Before starting copy, install both SmartMedia and CompactFlash in the camera. All-picture copy The picture copy can be an easy means of picture back-up. Single-picture copy It is only a picture of the DCF format that can be copied.
Single-picture copy
· After selecting the single-picture copy icon in the menu, select the picture to be copied using movement button , , or . Press the SET/OK button. A next picture can be copied whenever copy has completed. Press the MENU button to exit from the copy mode. #If the audio and/or thumbnail files of the copied picture (main picture) are saved together with it, these files are also copied.
All-picture copy
· This copies all pictures in a card to another card.
· The copied picture is given a different file name but the recording date remains the same. · If the copy destination card does not have enough capacity, warning “CARD FULL” is displayed. If the copy destination card is a SmartMedia and a write protect seal is attached to it, warning “WRITE PROTECT” is displayed. · Press the SET/OK or MENU button to return to the PLAY mode.
3 Erasing All Pictures Factory setup: ———
}This menu item erased all pictures recorded in a SmartMedia or CompactFlash.
All-picture erasure SM or CF
· After selecting the all-picture erasure icon in the menu, press the SET/OK button. When the confirmation screen appears, select “YES” if you really want to erase them. Select “NO” to cancel the operation.
· Only the unprotected pictures can be erased. · If it is required to erase unprotected pictures also, unprotect them before proceeding or format the card (see next section). · It is only the DCF format pictures that can be erased. To erase pictures in other formats, erase them one by one.
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4 Formatting the SF/CF Factory setup: ———
}This menu item formats a SmartMedia or CompactFlash. A card which has been formatted by a PC or a non-Olympus digital camera should be formatted on the DP11 before use. Formatting When a SmartMedia or CompactFlash is formatted, all data SM or CF which has been recorded in the card will be lost.
· A SmartMedia which has a write protect seal attached on it cannot be formatted. · When a card is formatted, even the protected pictures will be lost.
· After selecting the formatting icon in the menu, press the SET/OK button. When the confirmation screen appears, select “YES” if you really want to format the card. Select “NO” to cancel the operation.
6-2-3 Function Setup in Print Mode
}Pictures recorded in a SmartMedia or CompactFlash can be printed out on a printer. · Select PRINT RESV. with the MODE buttons. · Press the MENU button so that the LCD panel shows a menu. · After setting, be sure to press the SET/OK button to establish the setting.
1 Setting Printing
Two methods are available for printing pictures which have been recorded with this camera system and in a SmartMedia or CompactFlash: · The number and date/time of print-outs can be recorded with pictures which have been recorded in a card with the DP11 (Print reservation). When a card containing print reservation is inserted in a DPOF compatible printer, the printer prints the specified pictures automatically even when you perform any print setting on the printer. In addition to printing on a printer, if the card is brought to a store providing print service using a DPOF system, the pictures with print reservations can be printed automatically without any indication. Print reservations are possible on up to 999 pictures per card. · When pictures are loaded using a PC connection kit, Flash bus, SmartMedia adapter or CompactFlash adapter, they can be printed out at the printer connected to the PC. # Printing is not available with a printer which is designed to be connected directly to a camera for direct print-out, such as the Olympus P-300 digital printer.
24 · The number of print-outs can be specified on the camera (see below). · When the P-330 is connected to the video output of the digital camera for printing, the performance of the printer cannot be manifested fully.
#Caution for use of P-330/P-330N Print-out of SmartMedia pictures using the P-330/P-330N is subjected to the following restrictions. · Pictures recorded in the JPEG mode of SHQ cannot be printed out. (Possible with the P-330N.) · The number of printable files per SmartMedia card is limited to 256. The 257th and later files are not recognized. (The number is limited to 999 with the P-330N.) · Print reservation of 2 or more print-outs per picture, index printing and date/time printing are not available using a DPOF- compatible printer. These should be set on the P-330/P-330N. (Print reservation of 2 or more print-outs per picture using a DPOF-compatible printer is possible with the P-330N.) 2 Making Print Reservation
}Print reservation makes it possible to record printing information such as the print count in a SmartMedia or CompactFlash. Print reservation is effective only with a DPOF-compatible printer or in a store providing print service using a DPOF system.
Specifying the print count : This specification does not use a menu.
}The number of print-outs of a picture can be recorded together with a recorded picture. By simply inserting a SmartMedia or CompactFlash with the print count specification recorded in it, the specified number of pictures can be printed out.
· Select PRINT RESV. with the MODE select buttons, then select the picture to be printed using movement button , , or . · Press the PRINT RESV. button on the hand switch. The print count specification screen as shown on the top left appears. · Select the print count using movement button or . · Press the SET/OK button. The print count is displayed in the form of a marking on the top right of the LCD Print reservation marking monitor screen. A green marking is displayed for a single print-out, and a red marking and the specified print count are displayed for multiple print-outs. Print count #To cancel a print reservation, display the picture to be canceled and select 0 or select “CLEAR ALL” from the menu.
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All-picture print reservation
}Print reservation can be specified for all of the pictures re- corded in the card selected at the time of reservation.
· To cancel all print reservations, select in the menu and press the SET/OK button.
Index print reservation
}Print reservation of all pictures in the card selected at the time of reservation in the form of indexes is possible.
Reservation ON Cancel
· Pictures recorded after index print reservation are not covered by index print reservation. If there are non- reserved pictures in a card, the “ ! ” marking appears next to menu item “CARD INDEX”. To make index print reservation of all pictures, restart the setting from the beginning. “ ! ” will disappear.
Date/time printing
}The recording date and/or time can be recorded when print- ing a picture by print reservation.
Time Date No Date/Time
The time/date printing position and font are variable depending on the printer specifications. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your printer.
26 MONITOR DISPLAY OF PICTURES
}The recorded pictures can be displayed on a video monitor by using the provided video cable. This makes it possible to view the pictures on a large screen even when a PC is not available. Before connecting the cable, be sure to set the main switch of the camera box to “ ” (OFF) and also turn off the video monitor.
1. Connect the video cable @ to the video output connector ‚ on the cam- ² era box. 2. Connect the other end of the video cable ƒ to the video input connector ³ of the monitor.
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@ 1 Monitor Observation in Record Mode (Fig. 25) 1. Turn on the video monitor. ² 2. Set the main switch of the camera box to ON, then select REC MANU or REC AUTO with the MODE select buttons @ . 3. The video monitor shows the live image (with 2.4 times the size of the recorded picture). }The image displayed above is a mirror image (left and right are inverted). ³ 4. Press the PREV button ². The overall image of the actually recorded picture is displayed on the video monitor. Fig. 25 2 Monitor Observation in Play Mode
1. Turn on the video monitor. 2. Set the main switch of the camera box to ON, then select PLAY with the MODE select buttons @ . 3. The video monitor shows a playback picture. 4. Select the picture to be displayed by using one of movement buttons , , and ³ .
· The picture may not be displayed on the center of the screen depending on the adjustment of the monitor. This is not a mal- function. · The displayed picture may be enclosed in a black frame depend- ing on the video monitor in use. If the picture is output from the video monitor to a video printer, the black frame may be notice- able in the print-out.
27 DP11 PICTURE PROCESSING USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER
The optional MA-1 PC card adapter allows picture data in SmartMedia to be transferred to a notebook PC equipped with a PC card slot or to a desktop PC to which a PC card reader is attached. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the PC card adapter.
1 Connecting a PC
}When the DP11 is connected to a PC using the optional PC connection kit, the picture data can be downloaded directly from the card installed in the DP11 to the PC. The connection method is variable depending on the PC model in use.
PC operation environment
Before connecting the DP11 to your PC, check that your PC matches the following condition.
{IBM PC/AT compatible Operating System Windows 98/95/NT 4.0 CPU Windows 98: 486DX/66 MHz or more Windows 95/NT 4.0: 486SX/33 MHz or more (Pentium or upper CPU recommended) HDD Free Space 20 MB or more Memory Windows 98/95: 16 MB RAM Windows NT 4.0: 24 MB RAM Connector Standard RD-232C interface, D-SUB 9-pin connector Monitor Minimum 256 colors, 640 x 480 dots or more (32000 colors or higher recommended)
{Apple Macintosh CPU 68040 or later Operating System System 7.5 or later, or Mac OS 7.6 or later HDD Free Space 20 MB or more Memory 24 MB or more Connector Serial port, mini DIN 8-pin connector Monitor Minimum 256 colors, 640 x 480 dots or more (32000 colors or higher recommended)
# The DP11 cannot be connected directly to a USB connector.
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}The following procedure is used to connect a PC (IBM PC/AT compatible or Apple Macintosh) to the DP11. 1. Install CAMEDIA Master in the provided CD-ROM in your PC. For the installation method, refer to the installation manual. 2. Ensure that both the PC and camera system are OFF. 3. Connect the PC connection cable to the PC’s serial port, which is usually marked “COM1” or “COM2”.
{IBM PC/AT compatible
To D-SUB 9-pin serial port To PC communication connector of the DP11
PC connection cable
{Apple Macintosh series Connect the PC connection cable to the Macintosh conversion connector.
To modem or printer port To PC communication connector of the DP11
Mac conversion cable PC connection cable
4. Connect the plug of the PC connection cable into the PC communica- @ tion connector on the right side of the camera. 5. Press either MODE button @ so that indicates PC ² . (Fig. 26) 6. Set the main switch of the camera box to “ ” (ON), and also turn on the PC. 7. Execute the installed CAMEDIA Master.
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Fig. 26
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2 Loading a Picture
{Loading using CAMEDIA Master To take advantage of a wide range of versatile functions such as picture display, processing and storage, install the CAMEDIA Master software included in the provided CD-ROM on your PC, then download the picture data from your camera system. The following 5 functions are available with the software. For installation and operation, refer to the on-line manual of the software.
Downloading picture data Picture files in the camera can be downloaded to the PC through RS-232C. Other capabilities include control over camera functions such as picture protection, unprotection, data erasure, date/time setting and other setting changes.
Image viewer Pictures downloaded from the camera system or picture files stored in a disk can be displayed either as index display or single-picture display. Picture management is easy thanks to the hierarchical folder display like the Explorer and the drag & drop possibility. Slide show (automatic playback) is also available.
Batch processing Pictures can be rotated, converted of format or renamed in a batch processing from the index window.
Image processing Available operations include: Rotation (90° clockwise, 90° counterclockwise, 180°, any angle), change of number of display colors, resizing, text insertion, filtering (brightness, contrast, color balance, sharpness, etc.).
Printing In addition to single-picture printing, single-picture printing with date, index printing and layout printing (featuring auto- matic layout of 2, 4 or 6 shots) are also available.
30 {Picture loading using the PC card adapter for SmartMedia When your PC* has a PC card slot or an externally attached PC card drive, it can download pictures directly from a SmartMedia by using the optional MA-2 PC card adapter.
* For details, please contact your local Olympus representative.
{Picture loading using the PC card adapter for CompactFlash When your PC* has a PC card slot or an externally attached PC card drive, it can download pictures directly from a CompactFlash by using a commercially available CompactFlash adapter.
* For details, please contact your local Olympus representative.
{Picture loading using a floppy disk adapter When your PC* has a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, it can download pictures directly from a SmartMedia by using the optional MAF-2N FlashPath floppy disk adapter.
* For details, please contact your local Olympus representative.
{Picture loading using the SmartMedia reader/writer When your PC* is a USB-compatible PC running Windows 98 or Macintosh OS 8.6, it can transfer data easily and quickly by using the optional MAUSB-2 SmartMedia reader/writer.
* For details, please contact your local Olympus representative.
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3 Playing Pictures on a PC
}To view recorded pictures on a PC, use the CAMEDIA Master software included in the provided CD-ROM.
{Playback of pictures recorded in a card }Pictures recorded in the SmartMedia or CompactFlash installed in the camera can be viewed using CAMEDIA Master.
1. Execute CAMEDIA Master installed on the PC.
2. Click the “My Camera” icon. The list of recorded pictures appears.
3. Place the cursor on the picture you want to view and double-click it. The selected image is magnified and displayed.
The SmartMedia and CompactFlash should be switched using the SM/CF button on the hand switch. They cannot be switched from the PC.
32 {Loading of pictures recorded in a card on the PC Pictures recorded in the SmartMedia or CompactFlash installed in the camera can be downloaded in the PC.
1. Execute CAMEDIA Master installed on the PC.
2. Select [Camera] in the menu bar, then [Download All Images]. All pictures in the card are downloaded from the camera to the PC.
The pictures loaded in the PC can be viewed with other application software than the provided CAMEDIA Master for example graphic software handling JPEG (Paint Shop, Pro/Photo Shop, etc.), Internet browser software (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.).
4 Processing Pictures on a PC
}The recorded pictures can be processed with the application software included in the provided CD-ROM. In addition to processing of color tones, synthesis of an image is also possible. In the following, some procedures for processing using the CAMEDIA Master software will be described. Many other operations are also available depending on the functions of the application software in use.
{Brightness improvement }A recorded picture may sometimes seem darker than expected. The picture can be re-recorded if it is immediately after recording, but there are cases in which re-recording is no longer possible. In such cases, use the one-touch correction offered by CAMEDIA Master to improve the brightness easily.
1. Place the cursor on the picture you want to make brighter, and double- click it. The selected picture will be displayed on the PC screen.
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2. From the menu bar, select [Image] then [Instant Fix].
The selected picture becomes brighter.
{Blurred picture correction }There may be cases in which the entire picture is blurred or some specimens are out of focus because the picture was recorded by focusing on a specimen located in a deep position. Before categorizing such a picture as a failure, try correct it using the sharpness function of CAMEDIA Master. This function sharpens a picture and reduces blur. Note that, how- ever, it cannot remove the blur completely.
1. Place the cursor on the picture to be corrected, and double-click it. The selected picture is displayed on the PC monitor.
2. From the menu bar, select [Image] then [Filter] then [Sharpen].
3. While comparing the original picture and picture after correction, set the sharpness of the corrected picture using the slide bar or by entering a figure between 1 and 9.
34 4. When a satisfactory result is obtained, press the [OK] button. The selected picture is corrected of sharpness and displayed.
More image processing functions than the above are available. For details, refer to the online help of CAMEDIA Master.
35 DP11 9 ERROR CODE LIST
}The DP11 displays warnings in the form of error codes. (The display in the LCD panel of the hand switch blinks during it.)
LCD display LCD Panel Error Details Treatment (PLAY mode only) The card cover is open. Insert a cover and close the card cover.
CARD The card cannot record, play or If the card is dirty, wipe with cleaning paper ERROR erase data on the card. before re-insertion or format the card. If this er- ror occurs again, the card is not usable. NO CARD There is no card in the camera · Insert a card. system. · Set the SM/CF switch properly. UNFORMAT The card needs to be format- Format the card. TED CARD ted. WRITE A write protect seal is attached Check the picture to see if the write protect seal PROTECT to the card or the card is for play- is really necessary. back only. The camera system cannot record or erase data on such a card. NO There are no picture recorded Insert a card containing recorded pictures. PICTURE on the card. The camera sys- tem cannot play such a card. (No display) No more pictures can be re- Use another card, erase unwanted pictures, or corded because the number of download existing data to your PC then erase remaining pictures is 0. all pictures in the card. CARD The card does not have avail- Use another card or download existing data to FULL able capacity any more. your PC then erase all pictures in the card. (No display) It is extremely hot inside the Leave the camera for a while before turning it camera. on again. BAD PICTURE Error in playing the selected pic- If the card is dirty, wipe with cleaning paper ture. Operations other than pic- before re-insertion or format the card. If this er- ture playback are possible. ror occurs again, the card is not usable. CANNOT The picture cannot be opened A picture recorded with a digital camera other OPEN with the DP11. than the DP11 should be played on the digital FILE camera used in recording.
36 10 SPECIFICATIONS
■ Microscope Digital Camera System DP11 Item Specification Type C-mount CCD camera plus hand switch Image pickup device 2/3 in. , 2.5 million pixels (2.4 million pixels effective). Progressive scan CCD, RGB primary color on-chip filters. Effective pixels: 1784(H) x 1382(V) pixels Image pickup device (for focusing) 1/4 in. , 270,000 pixels (250,000 pixels effective). Interline field integration, 2-line simultaneous read. Effective pixels: 512(H) x 492(V) pixels. CCD camera Sensitivity: ISO 100/200/400 equivalent Photometry system: Center weighted system, spot metering system (5% in center) Exposure control: AUTO, MANUAL, AE LOCK Exposure time: AUTO (1/2 to 1/10000 sec.), MANUAL (8 to 1/10000 sec. (at ISO 100) White balance: Full auto, one-touch, manual (color temperature selection from 3000K, 3700K, 4000K, 4500K, 5500K and 6500K) Successive recording: Up to 5 successive shots. Image recording Image recording medium: 3.3 V SmartMedia (SSFDC) with 32 MB capacity provided as standard (2, 4, 8, 16 and 64 MB cards can also be used.). CompactFlash up to 96 MB capacity. Recording formats: Digital recording. JPEG, DCF (Design role for Camera File) system, TIFF (non-compressed), DPOF compatible. Recording pixels: 1712 x 1368 pixels in SHQ/HQ modes, 1280 x 1024/640 x 512 pixels in SQ mode. LCD Monitor* 1.8 in. TFT color liquid crystal display (Approx. 122,000 pixels) External interfaces RS-232C (for PC connection) through 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack. Video output through 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack Power supply Supply voltage: 6.5 V DC ±10% Supply current: 1.5 A Dimensions/weight Camera box: 114(W) x 113(D) x 90(H) mm, approx. 1100 g Hand switch: 146(W) x 108(D) x 30(H) mm, approx. 350 g Operating environment · Indoor use. · Altitude: Max. 2000 meters. · Ambient temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) · Maximum relative humidity; 80% for temperatures up to 31°C (68°F), decreasing linearly through 70% at 34°C (93°F), 60% at 37°C (99°F), to 50% at 40°C (104°F). · Main supply voltage fluctuation: Not to exceed ±10% of nominal voltage. · Pollution degree: 2 (in accordance with IEC 664) · Installation/overvoltage category: II (in accordance with IEC 664). *Depending on the combination of the microscope and TV adapter in use, the directions of an observation image viewed through the eyepiece lenses and on the LCD monitor may not correspond with each other. ■ AC adapter Model C-6AU C-6AA C-6AE C-6AG Item 230-240 V AC, Power supply 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 V AC , 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz Rated power consumption 20 W –– Rated input current–– 0.2 A Rated output 6.5 V DC, 2.0 A Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –10°C to 70°C (–14°F to 158°F) Dimensions (WxDxH)mm 50 x 95 x 30 40 x 75 x 575 36 x 75 x 66.5 49.9 x 75 x 60.4 (excluding plug) Weight (approx.) 190 g (0.42 lb.) 175 g (0.39 lb.) 175 g (0.39 lb.) 185 g (0.40 lb.) Connection cord length (approx.) 1.8 m (6 ft.) 37 DP11 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Under certain conditions, performance of the system may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact your local Olympus representative for assistance.
Trouble Cause Remedy Page a) The hand switch does not The main switch of the camera box is Set the main switch to “ ” (ON). 9 work. not ON. The AC adapter is not connected prop- Connect it properly to the camera box 5 erly. and to the power outlet. The PC connection cable is connected Set the main switch to “ ” (OFF), un- to the camera box. plug the PC connection cable and retry operation. 29/30 Operate the camera system from the util- ity software running on the PC. b) Picture cannot be recorded Data is being written in the card Release the EXPOSE button and wait by pressing the EXPOSE but- (SmartMedia). until the CARD access indicator stops ton. 18 blinking in green before pressing the EXPOSE button again. The memory gauge indicates that it is Wait until the memory gauge indicates a 18 full. free space. The card has a write protect seal attached Insert another card. 7 to it or the card is not inserted. The card is full. Use another card, erase unwanted pic- tures or download existing data to your 9 PC then erase all pictures in the card. c) Picture cannot be played on The main switch is not ON or the cam- Set the main switch to “ ” (ON). 12 the LCD monitor. era system is not in PLAY mode. Select the PLAY mode. No data has been recorded on the card. Check the number of remaining pictures. 9 d) LCD monitor is hard to read. The monitor screen is subjected to di- Turn the direct light off or screen it with –– rect light. your hand, etc. e) The picture is not in focus. The microscope is not focused properly. Adjust the focus correctly with the fine focus adjustment knob. 8 The aperture iris diaphragm of the con- Close the aperture iris diaphragm a little. –– denser is open too wide. The field iris diaphragm is not set prop- Close the field iris diaphragm until the –– erly. image circumscribes the field of view. Lens components of the microscope are Clean the objective, photography lens, contaminated or the cover glass on the condenser and/or window lens, or clean ii bottom of the camera box is stained. the cover glass on the bottom of the cam- era box. f) The picture is too dark or AE LOCK, EXP.ADJ. and/or SPOT is not Set them properly. 14/15 bright. set properly. The illumination brightness is not set Adjust the brightness. –– properly. A fluorescent lamp is in use. Use an illumination other than a fluores- –– cent lamp.
38 Trouble Cause Remedy Page g) The colors in the pictures are A wrong color temperature is set in the Set the color temperature properly. 17 strange. white balance control operation. h) Error message is displayed The cable is not connected properly. Connect it properly. 29/30 during data downloading to PC. The main switch of the camera box is Set the main switch of the camera box 9 OFF. to “ ” (ON). The serial port of your PC is not set prop- Set the PC serial port properly. 29 erly. The image transfer rate is not set prop- Set it properly. 28 erly. TWAIN/Plug-in has not been installed on Install TWAIN/Plug-in on your PC correctly. –– your PC.
}If no operation can be activated by pressing any of the buttons, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet, plug it again and set the main switch to “ ” (ON) again.
The camera box and hand switch bear the CE marking because they comply with the requirements of the directive 89/336/EEC conceming electromagnetic compatibility. The AC adapter bears the CE marking because it complies with both the directive 89/336/EEC concerning electromagnetic com- patibility and the directive 73/23/EEC concerning low voltage.
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