Main Menu Guide for Digital USB Microscope

Main Menu File – Digital USB Microscope

This menu is used to manage where your microscope files are saved and how the software organizes captured content. Follow the steps below to configure the file settings correctly.

Photos Folder: set the directory to store photos taken.

1. Open the microscope software and click the File menu from the main toolbar.
2. Select Photos Folder to choose where still images will be saved.
3. Browse to the folder you want to use on your computer, such as Pictures or a dedicated microscope project folder.
4. Click OK or Select Folder to confirm.
5. All photos captured afterward will be stored in that selected location.

Videos Folder: set the directory to store videos taken.

1. Click the File menu again if needed.
2. Select Videos Folder.
3. Choose the folder where recorded video clips should be saved.
4. It is recommended to select a folder with enough free storage space, especially for longer recordings.
5. Confirm your selection so that future video files are automatically saved there.

Options

The Options menu lets you adjust how the preview window appears and how information is displayed on the screen. Use the following step-by-step guide for each setting.

Resolution: change preview size.

1. Open the Options menu.
2. Click Resolution to view the available preview sizes.
3. Select a lower resolution if you want smoother performance on slower computers.
4. Select a higher resolution if you want a sharper and more detailed live image.
5. After selecting the resolution, the preview window updates to the new size.

Date/Time: set to display system date/time on preview window.

1. Go to Options and choose Date/Time.
2. Enable this feature if you want the current system date and time to appear on the live preview or captured image.
3. This is useful for inspection records, lab documentation, and quality control reports.
4. Disable it if you prefer a clean image without any timestamp overlay.

Language: choose different OSD language.

1. Open Options and select Language.
2. Choose your preferred on-screen display language from the list.
3. Once selected, the software interface text may update immediately or require restarting the program.
4. Use this setting if multiple users need to operate the microscope in different languages.

Guide: display cross on the preview window.

1. Click Options and then select Guide.
2. Turn this feature on to display a crosshair or guide mark in the preview window.
3. The guide helps align small objects in the center of the viewing area.
4. This is especially helpful for precise positioning before capturing a photo or making measurements.

Fullscreen mode: enter into full screen. Click ESC or double click to exit.

1. Open the Options menu.
2. Select Fullscreen mode to enlarge the live microscope preview to the full screen.
3. This mode is useful when you need a larger viewing area for demonstrations or detailed observation.
4. To exit full screen mode, press the ESC key on your keyboard or double-click anywhere on the screen.

Capture

The Capture menu is used to record what you see through the microscope, either as a still image or a video clip.

Photo: take a photo.

1. Adjust the microscope so the object appears clearly in the preview window.
2. Focus the image before capturing for the best result.
3. Click Capture and then select Photo.
4. The software will save a still image to the folder set in Photos Folder.
5. Open that folder later to review, rename, or organize the captured image files.

Video: record a video clip.

1. Position and focus the specimen in the live preview window.
2. Click Capture and choose Video.
3. Recording will begin and the microscope software will store the clip in the folder chosen under Videos Folder.
4. Use this feature when you want to capture movement, live inspection, or a step-by-step viewing process.
5. Stop the recording when finished, then review the saved video file in your selected video directory.

Measurement Interface Instructions

The measurement interface is used when you need to inspect and measure objects precisely on the screen. Before taking measurements, make sure the microscope is focused correctly and calibrated if the software requires calibration.

1. Open the measurement interface from the microscope software toolbar or menu.
2. Place the object under the microscope and adjust the focus until the edges are sharp and clearly visible.
3. If available, calibrate the measurement tool first so the software can convert pixels into real units accurately.
4. Select the measurement type you want to use, such as line, angle, radius, diameter, or area.
5. Click the start point on the image, then click the end point or additional points depending on the measurement tool selected.
6. Review the measurement value displayed on the screen.
7. Repeat the process for other dimensions if you need multiple readings from the same sample.
8. Save a screenshot or captured image if you want to keep the measurement result for documentation or reporting.

Additional tip: For the most accurate results, keep the sample steady, use proper lighting, and avoid changing magnification after calibration unless you recalibrate the software again.