INSTRUCTIONS

DP10MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM

This instruction manual is for the Olympus DP10 Microscope Digital Camera System. To ensure thesafety, obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this system, werecommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the system. Retain this instructionmanual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.

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IMPORTANT

Connecting this digital camera system to an Olympus UIS or LB series optical microscope allows youto easily photograph and record the magnified images observed through the microscope.Optimal optical performance may not be achieved if the DP10 microscope digital camera system ismounted on a non-Olympus video microscope system.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Use the provided 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 theequipment in the safest possible manner.

Symbol Explanation

Before use, carefully read the instruction manual. Improper use could result in personal injury tothe user and/or damage to the equipment.

Indicates “ I ” (ON) or “ ” (OFF) of the main switch.

Use the provided card or a commercially available 3.3 V SmartMedia.

Use the specified AC adapter (6.5 V/1.5 A DC).

Represents an input connector.

Represents an output connector.

(INDEX) symbol.

(ERASE) symbol.

(MENU) symbol.

(PRINT) 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 severeimpact.

2. The image displayed on the LCD monitor may be affected when used near equipment generating strong electromag-netic waves. This is not a malfunction and will not affect the actual image being shot. To avoid interference duringoperation, 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 6, “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 22.)

2 Maintenance and Storage

1. Clean all glass components by wiping gently with gauze. To remove fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe with gauze slightlymoistened with a mixture of ether (70%) and alcohol (30%) or EE System Cleaner (Olympus EE-6310).Since solvents such as ether, alcohol and EE-6310 are highly flammable, they must be handled carefully. Be sureto keep these chemicals away from open flames or potential sources of electrical sparks --- for example, electricalequipment that is being switched on or off. Also remember to always use these chemicals only in a well-ventilatedroom.

2. Parts other than the glass components should be cleaned by wiping with a clean cloth. Do not use organic solvent toremove 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 provided dust cover.

CAUTION The camera box incorporates a rechargeable lithium battery used for data back-up. Nevertheless, ifthe camera box is not used for about 2 days without the AC adapter connected, data (such as date/time) may be lost.Because the camera box incorporates a lithium battery, be sure to check local regulations for properdisposal procedures when disposing if it.

3 Caution

If the attachment is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, theattachment 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 theuser 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 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). · Unauthorized servicing by the user or a third party. · The SSFDC is subjected to static or other electrical noise. · If the card cover is opened or the AC adapter is unplugged during SSFDC data recording or

erasure (including formatting). · General equipment failure.

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1 SYSTEM CHART

2 NOMENCLATURE

3 ASSEMBLY

4 DIGITAL IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING/RECORDING PROCEDURE

5 OPERATION

5-1 Basic Setting Operations ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

5-2 Setting Flow Charts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

5-3 REC Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

1 Preparation ................................................................................ 12

3 EXPOSE (Exposure) ...................................................... 13

2 AE LOCK (Auto Exposure Lock) .................. 13

4 SPOT (Spot Metering) ................................................. 13

5-4 MENU Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

1 SHQ/HQ/SQ (Picture Quality/Resolution Selection)

3 ERASE ALL (Erasing All Pictures) .............. 14

5 DATE (Setting the Date/Time) ......................... 14

2 AE +/- (Auto Exposure Compensation) .... 14

4 FORMAT CARD (Formatting the Card) .. 14

6 BRIGHTNESS (Setting the LCDMonitor Brightness) ....................................................... 15

5-5 PLAY Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

1 PLAY (Playback) ................................................................... 15

3 ERASE (Erasing a Picture) ................................... 16

2 INDEX (Index Play) ........................................................... 15

5-6 PRINT Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

1 Preparation ................................................................................. 16

3 INDEX PRINT ............................................................................. 17

5 MIRROR PRINT ..................................................................... 18

7 SELECT IMAGE ..................................................................... 19

2 SINGLE PRINT ......................................................................... 17

4 MULTIPLE PRINT ................................................................. 18

6 PRINT ALL .................................................................................... 18

8 SELECT PRINT ....................................................................... 19

5-7 Image Transfer to a Personal Computer ........................................................................................................ 20

6 SPECIFICATIONS

7 ERROR CODES

8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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AC adapter

DP10Hand switch

DP10Camera box

SmartMediaSSFDC (M-8P)

PC cardadapterMA-1MA-2

Digital printerP-300

Printer*

Film recorder*

Notebook PC*(PC/AT)

Desktop PC*(PC/AT or Macintosh)

PC cardreader/writer*

C-mount adapterU-CMAD

TV adapterU-PMTV

TV adapter(C-mount)U-PMTVC 1X TV adapter

U-PMTV1X

PE photoeyepiece

0.5XTV lensU-TV0.5X

TV zoomlensU-TVZ

C-mountlens*

StraightphototubeIX-SPT

Straight phototubeU-SPT

Double portU-DPT

STS adapterPV-STS

Photography tubeU-PHOTO

Microscope**

* Commercially available products.** A UIS or LB series microscope can be used. (The MX50-CF cannot be used.)*** Fluorescent illumination is not possible.

Windows is a registered trademark ofMicrosoft Corporation.Macintosh and Apple are registered trade-marks of Apple Computer Inc.All other brand and product names areregistered trademarks or trademarks oftheir respective owners.

SZX BX60BX50BX40

MX50MX40

AX80AX70

StandSZH-ST(or SZX Stand)

Light guideillumination system***LG-PS2

IX70IX50

TV lensU-TV1X

Floppy diskadapterMAFP-1N

PC connection kitC-3KCC-4KC

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NOMENCLATURE

Camera Box Any equipment connected to the camera box should be an Olympus-specified product or a productin compliance with the requirements of IEC950 or CISPR22/24. If equipment other than these prod-ucts is connected, Olympus cannot guarantee proper performance of the camera box.

Hand Switch

SHQ/HQ indicator

Main switch

Hand switchconnector

LCD monitor

Cover glass

C-mount thread

Reset button

Card cover

SmartMediainsertion slot

Tripod hole Printer output connectorCentronics specification

PC connectorRS-232Cspecification

DC input connector

SQ indicator

SPOT indicator

AE LOCK button

EXPOSE button

ERASE button

PRINT button

INDEX (SPOT) button

REC/PLAY button

REC/PLAY indicator

Digital display of number of remaining pictures/played picture number/error code

Connector

CARD access/PRINT indicators

+/- buttons

MENU button

SET/OK button

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SmartMedia (SSFDC)M-8P(8MB)

}Refer to the instruction manual for details.Note that the SmartMedia is also referred to in this manual as the “card”.

#The SmartMedia is a precision device. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or severeimpact.Be sure not to touch its contact area.

AC Adapter

Plug

Connection KitC-3KC

PC connection cable

}The plug configuration varies depending on the area.

Write protectarea

Contact area

Index areaWrite protectseal sheet Index labelsStatic protection case

Output connector

CD-ROM

Macintoshconversion connector

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ASSEMBLY

This section pertains only to installation and assembly of the DP10 Microscope Digital Camera System. For instructionson how to assemble the microscope and TV adapter being used with the camera system, refer to the appropriateinstruction manuals.

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1 Attaching the Camera Box (Figs. 1 & 2)

Screw the U-CMAD C-mount adapter @ or U-PMTVC TV adapter (C-mount)into the threaded C-mount on the bottom of the camera box ².

When using the STS adapter

Attach the PV-STS STS adapter to the threaded tripod hole ³ on the rearof the camera box and tighten the clamping knob | to secure the cam-era box.

2 Attaching the Hand Switch (Fig. 3)

Insert the hand switch connector @ into the connector ² on the camerabox.

#Insert the connector until it clicks. Check the connection by pulling itgently.

3 Attaching the AC Adapter (Fig. 4)

#Always be sure to use the provided AC adapter. Using any other ACadapter will result in malfunction.

1. Insert the AC adapter plug @ into a power outlet ².2. Insert the AC adapter connector ³ 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.

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CAUTION

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To unplug the AC adapter

Set the main switch of the camera box to OFF, unplug the AC adapterconnector ³, then remove the AC adapter plug @ from the power outlet².

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 removethe plug from the power outlet.

◆◆◆◆◆ Never attempt to power the camera system using an AC adapterother than the provided. Doing so could cause a failure in thecamera box or power supply or result in an unexpected acci-dent. Our warranty cannot cover problems caused by the use ofan AC adapter other than the exclusive AC adapter providedwith the system.

◆◆◆◆◆ When unplugging the AC adapter from the power outlet, do notpull it out by the cord. Always grasp the AC adapter body. Neverpull, bend or twist the AC adapter cord excessively or try to ex-tend it.

◆◆◆◆◆ If the AC adapter cord is damaged or disconnected or there is acontact failure in its plug, immediately contact your local Olympusrepresentative.

◆◆◆◆◆ Be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet when-ever the unit is not in use.

4 Inserting (Removing) the Card (Fig. 5)

#Commercially available 5 V cards cannot be used with this camerasystem. Always use a 3.3 V card. These are available directly fromOlympus or can be obtained from a dealer.Before using a commercially available 3.3 V card, be sure to formatit. (See page 14.)

· Ensure that the main switch @ is OFF (the switch is not illuminated), theninsert the card ² in the direction shown in Fig. 5. When the card is all theway in the slot, and close the card cover.

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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 asother observation techniques except fluorescence microscopy.)

· Using the TV adapter, perform the confocal adjustment between the microscope’s eyepiece and the LCD image. · If focusing is difficult on the LCD monitor (particularly at low magnification), mount the focusing telescope (FT) on the

eyepiece and adjust the parfocality correctly. This will allow you to focus using the eyepiece during photomicrography.

Insert a card.

Set the main switch of the camera box to ON.

Switch the light path of the microscope to the photographing (TV) light path.

Adjust the brightness of the microscope.

· Move the LBD filter into the light path. · Set the voltage to the indicator or the specified voltage.)

· If the brightness is too high, reduce it by using NDfilters or by decreasing the voltage.

· If the brightness is too low, increase it by increas-ing the voltage.

(Note) Brightness control based on voltage adjust-ment may alter the color temperature of theillumination light.

Check the focus and brightness of the specimen (referring to the LCD monitor.)

· Adjust the picture quality (resolution), SPOT, AELOCK, AE+/-, etc. as required.

· The brightness and colors of the images displayedon the LCD monitor in the REC mode may differfrom actually recorded images.

Press the EXPOSE button to photograph and record a picture.

PLAY mode · Check the obtained picture.

REC mode

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þ Focusing procedure ýAdjust the focal point on the LCD monitor untilimages are cleary in focus.Or use the focusing telescope (FT) mounted onthe eyepiece (if the parfocality has been adjusted).

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OPERATION

5-1 Basic Setting Operations}The LCD monitor on the camera box is used not only to monitor pictures but also as the menu display for various setting

operations. These can be carried out with the hand switch.#Do not push the LCD monitor screen too hard. Doing so could prevent the image from being displayed correctly or

damage the screen.

(Example 1) AE Compensation by +2 steps in REC mode

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1 Switching Between the REC/PLAY Modes (Fig. 6)

1. Press the REC/PLAY switch button @ on the hand switch to switch be-tween the REC and PLAY modes. The corresponding indicator ² lights(in green) to indicate the current mode.In this procedure, press the switch so that the REC indicator lights up.

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2 Displaying the MENU Screen (Figs. 7-9)

1. Press the MENU button @ so that the LCD monitor shows the MENUscreen.

#The MENU screen can be accessed in either the REC or PLAY mode,but BRIGHTNESS can be set only in the PLAY mode.

2. The item indicated by the arrow ² is the currently selected item.Press the hand switch’s - button to move the arrow to the left of “AE +/-”.

3. Press the SET/OK button | to display the setting screen.}Select “NEXT” ƒ and press the SET/OK button to display the next menu

page. (Figs. 8 and 9)}The MENU screen disappears if no operation are performed for 15 sec-

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3 Displaying the Setting Screen (Fig. 10)

}Pressing the SET/OK button displays the setting screen.Current settings are displayed in red characters.

1. Press the hand switch’s + button twice so that the arrow moves to the leftof “+2 STEP”.

2. Press the SET/OK button so that “+2 STEP” is displayed in red characters.#When power is turned off, the AE +/- setting is reset to 0.}After completing the above setting or whenever “END” or “CANCEL” is

selected in a setting screen, the setting screen returns to the MENUscreen. Selecting “END” in the MENU screen exits the MENU mode.

}The MENU mode can also be exited by pressing the MENU button.

(Example 2) Date Setting

}Perform the same procedures as in 1 and 2 in (Example 1).

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4 Displaying the DATE Screen (Figs. 11 & 12)

1. The DATE setting screen appears as shown in Fig. 11.The setting items include the YEAR, MONTH, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE, FOR-MAT (date display format), TIME and PRINT (date printing).

2. Press the + or - button to move the arrow to the desired item. Press theSET/OK button. The value inside < > will start blinking.

3. Set the value inside < > with the + or - button, and press the SET/OKbutton. The value stops blinking and is set.

4. Now move the arrow to the next item and set a value for it.#In the MINUTE setting, the counting of seconds starts from 00 at the

moment the SET/OK button is pressed.}FORMAT can be selected from one of the following three formats.

JP: Year-Month-Day US: Month-Day-Year EU: Day-Month-Year}TIME can be set to either ON or OFF.

ON: The time is displayed in addition to the date.OFF: Only the date is displayed.

}PRINT can be set to either ON or OFF.ON: The photographing date is played or printed together with the im-

age.OFF: The photographing date is not played or printed.

If the built-in lithium battery has expired, picture quality, BRIGHTNESSand calendar settings are reset to the default values.The battery is recharged during normal use while the main switch isON, but it discharges in about 2 days when the AC adapter is un-plugged from the power outlet.

Settings Held in Memory

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5-2 Setting Flow Charts

1 REC Mode

2 PLAY Mode

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5-3 REC Mode

1 Preparation (Figs. 13 & 14)

#Ensure that a card has been inserted and the card cover @ is closedcompletely. The main switch cannot be turned on while the cardcover is open.

1. Press the main switch ² to ON (the switch is illuminated).Check the REC/PLAY indicators ³ on the hand switch. If the REC indica-tor is not lit, press the REC/PLAY button | to light it.

2. The camera box checks the card automatically.#Never attempt to open the card cover while the CARD access indi-

cator ƒ on the hand switch is blinking. Otherwise the card data willbe destroyed.

3. If a problem is detected with the card, the hand switch shows an errorcode display …. (Refer to “Error Codes” on page 23.)

}Although the cards from Olympus include a variety of functions, this camerasystem has not been designed to use all of these functions.

4. Check the number of remaining pictures.

Number of Remaining Pictures

Compression Format/Quality(Resolution) Mode

When the provided 8 MBcard is used

JPEG/SHQ 8 or more

JPEG/HQ 24 or more

JPEG/SQ 98 or more

When the REC mode is turned on, the number of remaining (recordable)pictures is shown on the digital display … on the hand switch.

}When the count reaches 0, the remaining picture number display on thehand switch blinks. Images cannot be photographed when this hap-pens.

}The number of remaining pictures varies depending on the picture qual-ity (resolution) setting. See page 13 for details on setting the picture qual-ity (resolution).

}Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject, it ispossible to photograph more than the number of pictures shown.

#The number of remaining pictures may not be reduced each time aphotograph is taken or increased when a picture is erased.

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2 AE LOCK (Auto Exposure Lock) (Fig. 15)

}Photometry is performed based on the brightness of the image center.Move the specimen to be photographed to the center and press the AELOCK button @ to lock the exposure time.

· This function is convenient for photographing the same specimen bychanging the angles or for making a panoramic picture by connectingseveral pictures.

3 EXPOSE (Exposure) (Fig. 15)

}Press the EXPOSE button ² to take a single picture.#The CARD access indicator blinks during writing of the photographed

image to the card. If the image is underexposed (UNDER) or overex-posed (OVER), a message is displayed on the LCD monitor and theimage is shot as is. No other operations are possible during thisperiod.

4 SPOT (Spot Metering) (Fig. 15)

}Spot metering allows you to obtain the right exposure in a limited rangeat the center of the LCD monitor screen. Move the specimen to be photo-graphed to the center and press the INDEX button ³. This activates thespot metering mode and the SPOT indicator lights. Press the EXPOSEbutton to take a picture in the spot metering mode.

#The spot metering mode is released automatically after a picturehas been taken.

}To change the composition after spot metering, press the AE LOCK buttonbefore taking a picture.

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5-4 MENU Mode

1 SHQ/HQ/SQ(Picture Quality/Resolution Selection) (Fig. 16)

}Picture quality (resolution) can be selected from SHQ (Super High Qual-ity), HQ (High Quality) and SQ (Standard Quality) in the MENU screen.

#The number of pictures that can be recorded on a card varies ac-cording to the picture quality (resolution) selected.

}The number of pictures that can be recorded can be 0 depending on theselected mode (see page 12).

· The selected picture quality (resolution) is shown by the indicators @ onthe hand switch.

SHQ: The SHQ indicator lights up. HQ: Characters “HQ” of the SHQ indicator light up. SQ: The SQ indicator lights up.

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2 AE +/- (Auto Exposure Compensation)

}Compensating the auto exposure in the + direction is effective for photo-graphing whitish specimens, while compensation in the - direction iseffective for photographing dark specimens.

#The AE +/- setting is reset to 0 when the main switch is set to OFF.

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3 ERASE ALL (Erasing All Pictures) (Fig. 17)

}When the SET/OK button is pressed while the display is as shown in Fig.17, “ERASING” is displayed and all pictures stored on the card are erased.The MENU mode is automatically exited when erasing is finished.

#No other operations are possible during the erase procedure.#If there are no pictures recorded on the card in use, “ERASED” ap-

pears at the bottom of the screen.#Never open the card cover during the erase procedure as doing so

switches the main switch to OFF and may destroy data on the card.#When a write protect adhesive seal is attached to the card, “-P-”

blinks in the error code display on the hand switch, and ERASE ALLis not accepted.

#Any pictures on the card protected by another camera system orcomputer software will not be erased. Only unprotected pictures areerased.

#Erasing time varies depending on the condition of the card.

4 FORMAT CARD (Formatting the Card) (Fig. 18)

}When the SET/OK button is pressed while the display is as shown in Fig.18, “FORMATTING” is displayed and the formatting operation starts. Oncethe card has been formatted, the MENU mode is exited automatically.

#No other operations are possible during the card formatting.#Formatting a card erases any existing data. Be sure not to erase

important data when formatting a recorded card.#When the write protect adhesive seal is attached to the card, “-P-”

blinks in the error code display on the hand switch, and FORMATCARD is not accepted.

5 DATE (Setting the Date/Time)

}DATE allows you to set the present year/month/day/hour/minute, datedisplay format, and time display. You can also choose whether the dateis to be printed or not.See page 10 for the setting procedure.

#Nonexistent dates cannot be set.}The date/time can also be set from a PC.

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6 BRIGHTNESS(Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness) (Fig. 19)

#BRIGHTNESS can be set only in the PLAY mode.}On the LCD monitor’s BRIGHTNESS screen, move the indicator @ on the

brightness scale toward - or + using the + or - button.Then press the SET/OK button to set the selected brightness.

5-5 PLAY Mode

1 PLAY (Playback) (Fig. 20)

}Load a recorded card in the camera box. Refer to “Preparation” in “RECMode” on page 12 for details.

1. Press the REC/PLAY button @ to light the PLAY indicator ².2. A recorded picture appears on the LCD monitor.3. Press the + or - button to display the previous or next picture.

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2 INDEX (Index Play) (Fig. 21)

}Up to 9 pictures can be displayed simultaneously on the LCD monitor.1. Press the INDEX button. A total of 9 thumbnail pictures are displayed (the

4 previous pictures , the current picture (No. 7), and the next 4 pictures. (Fig. 21)

#The locations after the last picture on the card are shown in black.2. Each press of the + or - button changes the currently selected picture

(which is indicated by a red picture number).3. Press the INDEX button again to display only the picture indicated by the

red picture number.}Pressing the PRINT or ERASE button in the INDEX mode allows you to

print or erase the picture indicated by the read picture number.

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3 ERASE (Erasing a Picture) (Fig. 22)

1. Display the picture to be erased. If you are in the INDEX mode, select thepicture to be erased so that its picture number is displayed in red.

2. Press the ERASE button. When “GO” and “CANCEL” are displayed, selecteither by pressing the corresponding button.

GO : Press the SET/OK button.CANCEL : Press the ERASE button.

If the SET/OK button is pressed, “ERASING” appears, the picture is erasedand the previous picture is displayed.

#Do not open the card cover during erasure. Doing so may destroythe card data.

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5-6 PRINT Mode

#Picture printing using the PRINT button is available only when the optional printer is connected directly to thecamera box. If a printer is connected to the PC, the print operation should be controlled with the PC.

1 Preparation (Fig. 23)

#Set the main switches of the optional P-300 printer and camera boxto OFF before connecting them.

· Using the connection cord provided with the P-300 printer, connect thecamera box and printer.

· Set the main switches of the camera box and printer to ON. · During printing, the PRINT indicator on the hand switch blinks. No other

operations are accepted during printing.#Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor during printing.#The PRINT mode is exited automatically if no operations are per-

formed for 15 seconds.#As the entire printing operation is controlled from the camera box,

the buttons, print count setting dial and other controls on the printerare defeated completely while the printer is connected to the cam-era box (except that setting the printer’s main switch to OFF stopsprinting).

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Printing errors

}The LCD monitor displays one of the following messages if there is aproblem when you try to print.

· PRINTER OFFLINE (red characters)a) When no printer is connected.b) When the printer’s main switch is OFF.

· PRINTER ERROR (red characters)a) When printer paper jamsb) When the ink cartridge runs out

#When an error occurs in the middle of printing. “PRINTER ERROR” isdisplayed and printing stops immediately. After correcting the error,press the SET/OK button to resume printing.

2 SINGLE PRINT (Fig. 24)

1. When SINGLE PRINT is selected from the PRINT menu, the SINGLE PRINTsetting screen appears on the LCD monitor.

GO : Press the SET/OK button to print the currently displayedpicture.

+/– : Press the + button to see the next picture and press the -button to display the previous picture.

CANCEL : Press the PRINT button to return to the PRINT menu.2. The picture selected with the + or - button can be printed by pressing the

SET/OK button.

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3 INDEX PRINT (Fig. 25)

1. When INDEX PRINT is selected from the PRINT menu, the INDEX PRINTsetting screen appears on the LCD monitor.

GO : Press the SET/OK button to print all the pictures in the cardas small thumbnails (split into 30 frames).

CANCEL : Press the PRINT button to return to the PRINT menu.2. To perform index printing, press the SET/OK button.

(Example) If the card in use contains 35 pictures, these are printed ontwo sheets as shown in Fig. 25.

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4 MULTIPLE PRINT (Fig. 26)

1. When MULTIPLE PRINT is selected from the PRINT menu, the MULTIPLEPRINT setting screen appears on the LCD monitor.

GO : Press the SET/OK button to print the currently displayedpicture in 16 frames per sheet. (This makes it possible toprint pictures on a sticker sheet which has been pre-cutinto 16.)

+/– : Press the + button to see the next picture and press the -button to display the previous picture.

CANCEL : Press the PRINT button to return to the PRINT menu.2. The picture selected with the + or - button can be printed by pressing the

SET/OK button.

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5 MIRROR PRINT (Fig. 27)

1. When MIRROR PRINT is selected from the PRINT menu, the MIRRORPRINT setting screen appears on the LCD monitor.

GO : Press the SET/OK button to print a mirror image of thecurrently displayed picture.

+/– : Press the + button to see the next picture and press the -button to display the previous picture.

CANCEL : Press the PRINT button to return to the PRINT menu.2. The picture selected with the + or - button can be printed by pressing the

SET/OK button.#With MIRROR PRINT, the date cannot be printed even if it is set.

6 PRINT ALL

When PRINT ALL is selected from the PRINT menu, the PRINT ALL set-ting screen appears on the LCD monitor.

GO : Press the SET/OK button to print all the pictures in thecard.

CANCEL : Press the PRINT button to return to the PRINT menu.

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7 SELECT IMAGE (Fig. 28)

1. When SELECT IMAGE is selected from the PRINT menu, the SELECTIMAGE setting screen appears on the LCD monitor. This allows you tospecify multiple images for simultaneous printing later. (Fig. 28)

YES/NO : Press the SET/OK button to select the currently displayedpicture. The print mark appears on the top left of the currentpicture. With each additional press of the SET/OK button,you can select double print, triple print or cancellation.

+/– : Press the + button to see the next picture and press the -button to display the previous picture. The same selectionoperation as described above applies to each picture.

2. After selecting the pictures to be printed, press the PRINT button to returnto the PRINT menu.

#Up to 16 frames can be selected for printing.#The selection status is indicated at the bottom of the screen.

Each “-” changes to “■■■■■” every time a picture is selected for printing.#The selections are canceled if the main switch is set to OFF or the

card cover is opened.}The selections are canceled when all selected pictures have been printed.

8 SELECT PRINT

When SELECT PRINT is selected from the PRINT menu, the SELECTPRINT setting screen appears on the LCD monitor. This allows you tosimultaneously print the images selected in SELECT IMAGE.

GO : Press the SET/OK button to print the selected pictures andthe specified number of prints.

CANCEL : Press the PRINT button to return to the PRINT menu.

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5-7 Image Transfer to a Personal Computer

1 Direct Image Transfer by Means of a Card

Using the optional MA-1 card adapter, picture data can be transferred directly from the SmartMedia card to a notebookPC which has a PCMCIA card slot or a desktop PC which has a PC card reader. Refer to the instruction manual of the PCcard adapter for details.

2 Personal Computer Environment

When using the C-3KC PC connection kit (which can be used under any of the following conditions):

{ IBM PC/AT compatible { Apple Macintosh

Operating System : Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0HDD Free Space : More than 5 MBRAM : Windows 95 - 16 MB or moreWindows NT 4.0 - 24 MB or moreConnector : Standard RD-232C interface, D-SUB9-pin connectorMonitor : Minimum 256 colors, minimum 640 x 480pixels. High quality color (32000 colors or higher)recommended.

CPU : 68030 or laterOperating System : System 7.X or later, CD-ROM driveHDD Free Space : More than 5 MBRAM : 8 MB or morePower Macintosh - 16 MB or moreConnector : Serial port mini DIN 8-pin connectorMonitor : Minimum 256 colors, minimum 640 x 480pixels. High quality color (32000 colors or higher)recommended.

3 Connection to a Personal Computer

#Use the appropriate connection method for your computer platform.#Before connecting the camera box and the computer, make sure that both units are turned off.#When the PC connection cable is connected to the camera box, the buttons on the DP10 hand switch unit are

inoperable. However, the digital display and indicators on the hand switch unit remain functional.

PC connectioncable

Install the utility software provided in the connec-tion kit on your PC. Refer to the online manual fordetails.

1. Connect the PC connection cable (and conver-sion connector) to the serial port of your PC asshown below.

2. Insert the plug of the PC connection cable intothe communication connector of the camera sys-tem as far as it will go.

#As the PC connection cable is being plugged in,the camera box and PC may turn on. This is not amalfunction, so keep inserting the plug into theconnector firmly until it hits the end.

3. Turn on the PC and launch the utility software.

Macintosh conversionconnector

SmartMedia(card)

Camera Box

PC connection cable

PC/AT compatible

Macintosh conversionconnector

Apple Macintoshor compatible

PC

{ IBM PC/AT compatibleConnect the provided PC connection cable to theD-SUB 9-pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on yourPC.

{ Apple Macintosh or compatible

Attach the provided Macintosh conversion connec-tor to the printer or modem serial port of your com-puter, then connect the provided PC connectioncable to the conversion connector.}The cables and connectors described above are

provided in the PC connection kit.}The Macintosh conversion connector has been

designed exclusively for use in connecting thiscamera system to a Macintosh computer. It can-not be used to connect a Macintosh computer toa printer.

#The PC connection kit cannot be used with Macintosh PowerBook series computers. When using a PowerBookmodel, transfer images via the optional MA-1 or MA-2 PC card adapter or via the MAFP-1N floppy disk adapter.

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4 Main Functions of the Utility Software

To take advantage of a wide range of versatile functions such as image display, processing and storage, install the utilitysoftware included in the provided C-3KC PC connection kit on your PC, then download the picture data from yourcamera system.The following 5 functions are available with the provided utility software. For installation and operation, refer to the onlinemanual of the utility software.

#This utility software is the same as that provided with the Olympus D-600L digital camera. Setting the “flash” or“macro” mode in the shooting menu will have no effect with this camera system.

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Downloading picture data

By connecting your PC to the camera system via the RS-232C interface, you can download picture data files and thumbnailsfrom the camera system into your PC. Other capabilities include control over camera functions such as shooting, data erasing,picture quality (resolution) setting, date/time setting/display and other setting changes.

■■■■■ Format conversion

Files can be converted between and saved in several different formats: JPEG (JFIF - camera data), BMP (Windows only), PICT(Macintosh only) and TIFF (used with Adobe Photoshop).

■■■■■ Basic image processing

Available operations include: Rotation (90° clockwise, 90° counterclockwise, 180°), number of colors (16.7 million colors, 256system colors, 256 custom colors, 256 gray scale, black and white), color adjustment (overcast day, morning/evening, fluores-cent light).

■■■■■ Printing

In addition to single picture printing, index printing of thumbnails and A4-sized layout printing (with automatic layout of 4pictures) are also available.

} Functions supported are slightly different depending on software. For details, refer to the online manual.

■■■■■ Image viewer

Displays images and thumbnails downloaded from the camera system as well as any other image files stored on your PC.

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SPECIFICATIONS■ Microscope Digital Camera System DP10

Item Specification

Type C-mount CCD camera plus hand switch

Image pickup device 2/3", 1,410,000 pixels (total pixels), progressive scan CCD.RGB primary color on-chip filters.Effective pixels: 1280(H) x 1024(V)

CCD camera Sensitivity: ISO 200 equivalentPhotometry systems: TTL center weighted system, spot metering systemExposure control: Programmed automatic exposureExposure time: 1/4 to 1/10000 sec.Full-auto white balance adjustment.

Image recording Image recording medium: 3.3 V SmartMedia (SSFDC) cardCapacity: 8 MB (Olympus M-8P).Also compatible with Olympus M-2P and M-4P.Image format: JPEG baseline compliantResolution: 1280 x 1024 (SHQ, HQ), 640 x 512 (SQ)File format: DOS format

Image display* 1.8" TFT LCD monitorNumber of pixels: 61,000 pixels

External interfaces RS-232C (PC connection),Centronics (P-300 printer)

Power supply Supply voltage: 6.5 V ±10% DCSupply current: 1.5 A

Dimensions/Weight Camera box: 110(W) x 97(D) x 97(H) mm, approx. 1,050 g (2.3 lb)Hand switch: 146(W) x 106(D) x 30(H) mm, approx. 360 g (0.8 lb)

Operating environment · Indoor use· Altitude : Max. 2,000 m· Ambient temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)· Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 31°C (88°F) decreasing lin-

early through 70% at 34°C (93°F), 60% at 37°C (99°F), to 50% relative humidity at 40°C(104°F)

· Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of nominal voltage· Pollution Degree: 2 (in accordance with IEC664)· Installation/Overvoltage Category: II (in accordance with IEC664)

■ AC Adapter

ModelItem C-6AU C-6AA C-6AE C-6AG

Power supply AC 120 V, 50/60 HzAC 230 – 240 V,50/60 Hz

AC 230 V –, 50/60 Hz

Rated power consumption 20 W ––

Rated input current –– 0.2 A

Rated output DC 6.5 V, 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(excluding plug)

50 x 95 x 30 40 x 75 x 57.5 36 x 75 x 66.5 49.9 x 75 x 60.4

Weight Approx . 190 g (0.42 lb) Approx . 175 g (0.39 lb) Approx . 175 g (0.39 lb) Approx . 185 g (0.40 lb)

Connection cord length Approx. 1.8 m

* Depending on the combination of a connected microscope and TV adapter, an observation image’s directions for eyepieceand LCD monitor may differ.

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ERROR CODES

Error Code Display LCD Monitor Display (PLAY mode only) Error Description

CARD ERRORThe card cannot record, play or erase data on the card.If cleaning the connector does not help or if the card can-not be formatted, the card cannot be used.

NO CARD There is no card in the camera system. Insert a card.

5V CARD A 5 V card is in the camera system. Use only 3.3 V cards.

UNFORMATTED CARD The card needs to be formatted.

(No display)A write protect adhesive seal is attached to the card or thecard is for playback only. The camera system cannot recordor erase data on such a card or format it.

NO PICTUREThere are no pictures recorded on the card. The camerasystem cannot play such a card.

(No display)

No more pictures can be taken because the number ofremaining pictures is 0. Replace the card, erase unwantedpictures or transfer the data to a PC and erase all data inthe card.

BAD PICTUREError in playing the current picture. Operations other thanpicture playback are possible.

(No display)It is extremely hot inside the camera system. Turn powerOFF and wait until it has cooled down.

OVER Over-exposure occurs. Lower the illumination.

UNDER Under-exposure occurs. Increase the illumination.

Error Code Display LCD Monitor Display (REC mode only) Error Description

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Under certain conditions, performance of this unit 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

2/6a) The hand switch does not

work.The main switch of the camera box is notON.

The AC adapter is not connected prop-erly.

Set the main switch to ON.

Connect it properly to the camera box andto the power outlet.

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b) Picture cannot be photo-graphed by pressing theEXPOSE button.

Data is being written in the card(SmartMedia).

The card is full.

Release the EXPOSE button and waituntil the CARD access indicator stopsblinking (in green) before pressing thebutton again.

Use another card, erase unwanted picturesfrom the current card, or download existingdata to your PC and erase all pictures.

c) Picture cannot be played onthe LCD monitor.

The main switch is not ON or the camerasystem is not in the PLAY mode.

No data has been recorded on the card.

Set the main switch to ON, or press theREC/PLAY button to enter the PLAY mode.

Check the picture image number displayon the hand switch.

d) LCD monitor is hard to read. The brightness is set improperly.

The monitor screen is subjected to directlight.

Enter the PLAY mode, and select BRIGHT-NESS from the MENU screen and adjustit.

Turn the direct light off or screen it withyour hand, etc.

e) The picture is not in focus. The microscope is not focused properly.

The aperture iris diaphragm of the con-denser is open too wide.

The field iris diaphragm is not set prop-erly.

Lens components of the microscope arecontaminated or the cover glass on thebottom of the camera box is stained.

Adjust the focus correctly with the fine fo-cus adjustment knob.

Close the aperture iris diaphragm a little.

Close the field iris diaphragm until theimage circumscribes the field of view.

Clean the objective, photography lens,condenser and/or window lens, or cleanthe cover glass on the bottom of the cam-era box.

f) The picture is too dark orbright.

AE LOCK, AE +/- and/or SPOT is not setproperly.

The illumination brightness is not set prop-erly.

A fluorescent lamp is in use.

Set them properly.

Adjust the brightness.

Use an illumination other than a fluores-cent lamp.

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g) Error message is displayedduring data downloading toPC.

Cables are not connected properly.

The main switch of the camera box is setto OFF.

The serial port of your PC is not set prop-erly.

The image transfer rate is not set prop-erly.

TWAIN/Plug-In has not been installed onyour PC.

Connect them properly.

Set the main switch of the camera box toON.

Set the PC serial port properly.

Set it properly.

Install TWAIN/Plug-In on your PC properly.

#If no operation can be activated by pressing any of the buttons, push the reset button inside the card cover of thecamera box with the tip of a thin object then set the main switch to OFF and ON again. (See page 2.)

The camera box and hand switch bear the CE marking because they comply with the requirements ofthe directive 89/336/EEC conceming electromagnetic compatibility. The AC adapter bears the CEmarking because it complies with both the directive 89/336/EEC conceming electromagnetic com-patibility and the directive 73/23/EEC conceming low voltage.

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