Leica DFC280 Manuel utilisateur

Leica DFC

Cameras

Quick Start Guide

Leica DFC Cameras Quick Start Guide

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Part Number: 12730012

Date: September 2006

Issue: 6

Software Version: 6.7

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Leica DFC Cameras – Quick Start Guide 1

Contents

Contents 1

Symbols 2

Safety concept 3

Introduction 6

Computer and Camera Requirements and Conditions 7

Overview of Leica DFC Cameras and components 8

Overview of Hardware and Software Installation 10

Installing Leica DFC Twain Software 11

Installation of Leica Camera Hardware 13

Setting up DFCTwain to view and acquire images 32

Hints and tips 37

Troubleshooting 38

Service 40

2Leica DFC Cameras – Quick Start Guide

Symbols

Warning

This symbol denotes information that must be read and

observed. Failure to do so may lead to malfunction of, or

damage to the equipment.

User information

This symbol denotes additional information or

explanation.

Action

This symbol within the text indicates that certain actions

must be carried out.

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Leica DFC Cameras – Quick Start Guide 3

Safety concept

Intended use

Leica DFC Cameras can be attached to

stereomicroscopes, surgical microscopes, macroscopes

and classical microscopes in order to view the images

obtained on computer monitors. The images can

subsequently be processed, recorded and archived.

Use with surgical microscopes

The Leica DFC Cameras have not been tested for

compliance with IEC 601-1-1, FDA and FDI (USA), or with

medical products regulations. They may therefore only

be used in areas of surgical microscopy where the

regulations stated above do not apply.

Use contrary to intended use

The use of Leica DFC Cameras in a manner other than

that described in this user manual could result in

personal injury and damage to property.

Only use the plugs and cables provided. Do not attempt

to disassemble Leica DFC Cameras.

Maintenance

Only Leica-trained service technicians may carry out

maintenance.

Only original Leica replacement parts may be used.

Power Cables

Inspect cables regularly for damage.

Defective cables may endanger personnel directly or

make the camera and accessories electrically live,

thereby endangering personnel.

4Leica DFC Cameras – Quick Start Guide

Cable Routing

Route cables with care, so that users do not become

entangled, causing damage to the camera, damage to

other equipment or cause personal injury.

Liquids

Handle liquids with care to avoid spillage on any

equipment. It may cause damage to the equipment and

make the camera and accessories electrically live,

thereby endangering personnel.

Installation in third-party products

When installing Leica products into third-party products,

note the following:

The manufacturer of the complete system or its dealer is

responsible for following all applicable safety

instructions, laws and guidelines.

Disposal – The product must be disposed of in

accordance with locally applicable laws and

regulations.

Legal requirements - Adhere to general and local

regulations relating to accident prevention and

environmental protection.

Legal regulations

Observe the valid legal and country-specific regulations

relating to accident prevention and environmental

protection.

Additional note

This user manual is also available on the Leica DFC

Camera CD supplied with your Digital Camera system.

Visit our website regularly:

http://www.leica-microsystems.com

There you will find the very latest software drivers and

additional information along with the most recent user

manual and FAQs.

Leica DFC Cameras – Quick Start Guide 5

EC declaration of conformity

Leica DFC Cameras and their accessories are produced

with state-of-the-art technology and are supplied with

an EC declaration of conformity.

FCC Compliance Note (for IC 3D and IC D only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference,

in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

6Leica DFC Cameras – Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Notes for the user

Before fitting a Leica DFC Camera and putting it into

operation, pay attention to the following points:

Read this user manual and follow the directions for

safety and care.

Read the user manual for your stereomicroscope,

surgical microscope, macroscope or optical

microscope, and observe the notes on safety and

care.

Ensure that the Leica DFC Camera is used only by

persons authorized to do so.

Ensure that the Leica DFC Camera user manual is

always available.

Check regularly that the users are complying with

safety requirements

If a fault that could cause personal injury develops

in the product, inform your local Leica agency or

Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd, Cambridge,

UK.

Ensure that no electrical connections come loose

during use.

Illustrations, descriptions and technical data are not

binding and may be changed without notice. You will

find the latest release of this user manual and other

information on our home page:

www.leica-microsystems.com

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