DinoCapture User Manual AnMo Electronics Corp. www.anmo.com.tw IDCP/Dino-Lite Europe www.dino-lite.
Content Chapter 1 - Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Installation Instructions .................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Important Note for Windows Vista Users ....................................................................... 8 Chapter 2 - Using File Functions ........................................................................................
5.2 Capturing Time Lapsed Video ......................................................................................22 Chapter 6 - Measurement Functions .........................................................................................23 6.1 Steps for Using Measurement Functions......................................................................23 6.2 Angle Measurement .....................................................................................................25 6.3 Line Measurement ....
Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1.1 Installation Instructions Step 1: Turn on your PC and place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Warning! DO NOT connect the Dino-Lite Digital Microscope USB cable to the PC before driver installation. Step 2: The installation program will run automatically once the installation CD is placed into the CD-ROM. This screen will appear. Press “Continue.” Step 3: The following screen will appear. Select “Driver Installation.
Step 4: The Installation Wizard will come up. Click “Next” on the bottom of this screen. Step 5: The License Agreement will come up. Please read the License Agreement carefully. To install the Dino-Lite Plus and Pro you must accept the agreement. After reading the License Agreement, click “Yes” to accept. Step 6: When the “Choose Destination Location” screen comes up, select “Browse” to choose your own destination folder for program installation. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 7: When the “Ready to Install the Program” page comes up, click “Install” to continue. Step 8: When the “Software Installation” warning message appears, click “Continue Anyway.” Step 9: This screen will appear to notify you that installation has been successfully completed. Click “Finish” to continue.
Step 10: You will be brought back to this screen. Choose “Exit,” and plug-in the Dino-Lite Digital Microscope USB cable. Step 11: Once you have connected the microscope to your computer via the USB connector, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window will appear. Select “No, not this time” and click “Next” to continue. Step 12: When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” brings you to this page, we recommend that you select the option “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to continue.
Step 13: When the “Hardware Installation” warning message appears, click “Continue Anyway.” Step 14: When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” has completed the installation, click “Finish.” After the window closes, check on your desktop for the Dino-Lite icon. If you cannot find it there, go to “Start” “All Programs” “Dino-Lite Digital Microscope. NOTE: Before you attempt to initialize the Dino-Lite Digital Microscope, make sure it is connected to the USB port of your computer.
NOTE: We suggest you close DinoCapture before disconnecting the Dino-Lite Digital Microscope from your computer. 1.2 Important Note for Windows Vista Users When attempting to run the DinoCapture with Windows Vista for the first time after installation and update, please RIGHT CLICK the DinoCapture icon and select “Run as Administrator” from the pop-up menu. Then confirm the operation by clicking “OK” on the Microsoft Vista pop-up screen.
Chapter 2 - Using File Functions The file functions shall only be available after one or more picture or video in the scroll list have been selected. Most of the file functions can also be found in the popup-menu when rightclicking the desired images. 2.1 Open The “Open” option under the “File” tab will open an already existing image in a separate box. 2.2 Save As The “Save As” option first allows you to choose the resolution quality you would like to save the image with.
2.5 Mail The “Mail” option will allow you to email the image to a third person. As with the “Share” option, you will also be prompted to choose the image quality you desire. After you have chosen the image quality you desire, you will be prompted to name the file. Lastly if your computer is not set up to send mail automatically, the Internet Connection Wizard in your computer will guide you through the steps to set up the feature. 2.
2.7 Delete Select This option allows you to delete the image or video you have selected from either the “Picture” or “Video” tab. 2.8 Delete All The “Delete All” option permits you to delete all of the images or videos shown on either the “Picture” or “Video” tab. Before deleting one or many images, you will see a prompt which will ask you to confirm that you want to delete either one image, a few selected images, or all images. 2.
Chapter 3 - Dino-Lite Settings Under the settings tab you will find the following options listed below: 3.1 Microtouch Disable: Allows you to enable or disable the Microtouch feature. One Touch: Allows you to set the Microtouch feature so that it takes a picture of what you aim at with a single touch of your finger Double Touch: Allows you to set the Microtouch feature to take a picture by touching it twice in about one second on the designated area.
3.2 Run DinoCapture with Microtouch The “Run DinoCapture with Microtouch” tab allows you quickly start the DinoCapture program simply by pressing the Microtouch. 3.3 Audio Setting The audio setting allows you to save the audio portion of the video you capture with the microphone of your PC. When you click on the “Audio Settings” tab, you will be given the option to select the sound format you would like to save the sound in.
3.5 Resolution By clicking on the Resolution tab, you will be given the option to choose the resolution quality you desire for your images. 3.6 DinoCapture Auto Update DinoCapture Auto Update allows you to update your Dino-Lite Microscope whenever there is an improvement in the software. When the DinoCapture Auto Update is enabled, the DinoCapture will automatically check if any updates are available on the Internet when the program starts.
3.7 Sound Effect This will enable or disable the photographic camera shutter sound effect whenever you take a picture. 3.8 Cross Line This function allows you to display a cross line on the preview screen which could be useful in some industrial applications. To use the Cross Line function, click on the Cross Line tab. A window will open up allowing you to set the X/Y coordinates of the object you desire to measure.
3.9 Annotations To show or hide an annotation made on an image, go to the “Annotation” tab and click on “Show.” This will allow you to see input and any annotations you make on the dialog box that opens at the top of the captured image. If you desire the annotation to be imprinted on the image, select “Imprint” before saving or emailing it. 3.10 Coordinates This option allows the user to “Show” and to “Set” the coordinates.
3.11 Magnification Set Real Time Magnification If the Dino-Lite is used in a way that the magnification rate will not be changed and the focus dial will not be adjusted, this function could help you enter the given magnification rate to each picture taken after this function is enabled. When “Set Real Time Magnification” is selected, this function will open a text box on the top right of the DinoCapture screen where you can input the magnification rate.
3.12 Date & Time The date and time function allows you to show the date and time when you took each picture. To show the date and time on the images you take, go to the Settings tab, then DateTime tab and select Show. To show an imprint of the date and time on the pictures taken click on “Imprint.” A check mark will appear on the left of the imprint tab indicating that the function has been activated. 3.13 Skin Setting This function allows you to choose the Color Scheme for the display window.
Chapter 4 - Capturing Still Images 4.1 Taking Pictures To take a picture of an image you can use any of the following methods: ” - Go to the Capture Tab and click on “Picture - Click on the Camera icon - Left-click on the Real-time preview screen - Activate and use the Microtouch feature - Press F11 Once you have taken a snapshot of the desired object, the picture will appear under the picture tab on the left of your screen. To open a picture double click on the selected image.
After you double click on the photo on the picture tab, the image will open in a separate window which will show a toolbar with options. For a quick look at what each tab is, drag your mouse over each icon. For information on how to use measurement and calibration functions contained in the icons above go to chapters six and seven.
Chapter 5 - Capturing Video To capture video, go to the “Capture” tab on the main toolbar and select Video. A window will open up allowing you to set the frames rate, set a video recording time limit, and enable or disable the audio. Before you start capturing video, click on the Compress tab. The Video Compression window will give you a list of “Compressors” you can choose from. To get the most out of the video recording performance, you may opt to download or buy a codec from a codec provider.
5.2 Capturing Time Lapsed Video The Dino-Lite Digital Microscope has the unique function of allowing you to set Time Lapsed Video. This function can be used for capturing events such as the sprouting of a seed, the hatching of an egg, or the blossoming of a flower. To capture a Time Lapsed Video, go to the “Capture” tab on the main toolbar on the main menu. Select the “Time Lapsed Video” option or click F7.
Chapter 6 - Measurement Functions 6.1 Steps for Using Measurement Functions Step 1: Bring the image into focus by adjusting the dial on the side of the unit. Once in focus at the desired magnification, take a picture by clicking “Capture.” The captured image will then be displayed in the picture scroll list located under the picture tab. Step 2: To determine the magnification value of the image, refer to the reading on the center of the focus dial indicated by a small node.
To enter this value, place your mouse over the captured image in the left-hand column, select “Set Magnification” and enter the magnification value. This set value will now be displayed in the upper right hand corner of the image, and will be used as a standard for measurement purposes. Step 3: To utilize the measurement features simply double click on the desired image in the left hand column, and refer to the feature icons in the top row.
6.2 Angle Measurement This function allows measurement of an angle. Simply click and drag to extend out to the desired angle. 6.3 Line Measurement The Line measurement allows you to measure from one point to the next. Simply click and drag to the desired length, and then click again to lock-in.
6.4 Continuous Line Measurement The Continuous line function allows measurements of multiple connecting lines. Click and drag to connect desired points, and then click again to lock-in. Continue until all points have been connected. 6.5 Radius Circle Measurement Radius Circle allows you to measure the radius, circumference and area of a circle. Simply click and extend out to the desired radius. .
6.6 Diameter Circle Measurement This function allows measurement of the diameter, circumference and area of a circle. Simply click and extend out to the desired diameter. 6.7 Three Point Circle Measurement The Three Point Circle allows measurement of the radius, circumference and area of a circle by simply defining any three points and clicking.
Chapter 7 - DinoCapture Calibration 7.1 How to Use the Calibration Function Step 1: Select a known measurement standard, such as a ruler, to be used for calibration. Take a picture of the selected measurement standard. Step 2: Now open the picture of the measurement calibration standard. Step 3: Determine the magnification value from the reading on the DinoLite adjustment dial. Enter this value in the “Input Mag” box located in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Step 4: Now click on the measurement icon at the top of the page and select “Calibration.” Step 5: The software will then prompt you to take a measurement on the selected calibration standard. Step 6: Take a sample measurement of the selected calibration standard by clicking on beginning and ending points across a known measurement value (such as 5 mm, .5 in., etc.). A measurement value before calibration will be displayed (5.179 mm in the example below).
Step 7: Enter the exact known value of the measurement sample (5.0 mm in this example) in the “Adjusted Mag” window. Click “OK.” Step 8: The software will automatically calibrate the magnification rate and will show the adjusted magnification rate in the upper right corner of the picture. Step 9: Now the software is ready to take calibrated measurements with adjusted magnification rates. To verify calibration simply take another measurement sample of a known measurement value. Notes: 1.
3. The measurement can also be ignored without clearing the calibration by disabling the “Measure with Adjusted Mag. Rate.” The Adjusted Mag. will not be shown in the picture if the calibration is disabled. 4. The following Dino-Lite Digital Microscope models contain the Measurement & Calibration Functions: AM413 Pro Series, among which, but not limited to, are the AM413ZT, AM413FVT, AM413FVT2, AM413FIT, AM413M, AM413T-FVW models.
Chapter 8 - Help Options 8.1 DinoCapture Update The DinoCapture Update option will allow you to check for new software updates which may be available for download. To check if there are any new updates for your Dino-Lite Digital Microscope, go to the “Help” tab and click on “DinoCapture Update.” If there is an update available for download a window will open informing you of the new version currently available and will ask you if you would like to download it. To download click on “Yes.” 8.
DinoCapture End User License Agreement By using this software("DinoCapture Software") you agree to accept a license under and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the "Agreement"). Non-Commercial Use Only DinoCapture Software is made available to you for your non-commercial use only. This means that you may use it at work or at home in conjunction with any product manufactured by AnMo Electronics Corporation (the “AnMo”).
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANMO OR ITS LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO ANY USER ON ACCOUNT OF THAT USER'S USE OR MISUSE OF THE DINOCAPTURE SOFTWARE. SUCH LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO PREVENT RECOVERY OF DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE.
Warranty The DinoCapture software is provided for use with a Dino-Lite digital microscope supplied by AnMo Electronics. The use of the DinoCapture software is guided by the End User License Agreement. The Dino-Lite product is delivered with a one year warranty from the date of purchase by the end customer. For warranty issues please contact the reseller or store where you bought the product. IDCP/Dino-Lite Europe Rijksweg 81-J 1411 GE Naarden Tel. +31 20 6186322 Fax. +31 20 6189692 e-mail: info@idcp.
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