Nikon DS-5MC Digital Camera User Manual


 
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
I
Before Use ............................................................................................. 1
1 Types of DS Camera Head ........................................................................... 1
2 Components .............................................................................................. 2
II
Peripheral Equipment .............................................................................. 3
III
Names of Parts and Their Functions ........................................................... 6
1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1..................................................................... 6
2 DS Camera Head.......................................................................................... 9
3 DS Remote Controller DS-RC (Optional) ........................................................ 9
IV
Connecting and Installing the Equipment.................................................. 10
1 Connection Diagrams ................................................................................ 10
2 Installing the DS-L1.................................................................................. 12
3 Connection Methods ................................................................................. 13
V Microscope Adjustment .......................................................................... 17
VI
Basic Operations................................................................................... 20
1 Preparations Before Photographing ............................................................. 21
1.1 Using Various Input Devices .....................................................................21
1.1.1 Using the DS-L1 Panel Switches ............................................................21
1.1.2 Using the DS Remote Controller DS-RC ..................................................22
1.1.3 Using a Mouse ....................................................................................23
1.1.4 Using a Keyboard................................................................................24
1.2 Notes on Using a CF Card ........................................................................25
1.3 Menu Configuration and Method of Displaying a Menu ..................................26
1.3.1 Menu Configuration .............................................................................26
1.3.2 Method of Displaying a Menu ................................................................27
1.4 Initial Settings........................................................................................28
1.4.1 Date and Power-save Settings—Additional Settings ..................................28
1.4.2 Image File Settings—File Settings..........................................................30
1.4.3 Startup Condition Settings—Power On Settings........................................36
1.4.4 Adjusting Monitor Output for an External Monitor.....................................37
1.4.5 Settings for Direct Print........................................................................38
1.4.6 Settings for Connecting a Microscope .....................................................39
2 Photographing Images .............................................................................. 40
2.1 Adjusting Camera Operation and Exposure
for Better Picture Quality—CAM Menu ........................................................40
2.1.1 Simple Photography—Easy Menu ...........................................................40
2.1.2 Special Photography on the Easy Menu—DF/FL Scene Mode.......................44
2.1.3 Fine Adjustment before Photographing—Advn. Menu ................................46
2.1.4 Special Photography on Advn. Menu —Fluorescent Photographing
or Dark Subject Photographing..............................................................56
2.1.5 Special Photography on Advn. Menu – Stroboscope Photographing .............57