Features of the USB Digital Microscope Handheld

• 100x, 200x, 300x power microscope
• Digital microscope when attached to PC
• Regular Microscope when you are not attached to a PC
• Can also be used as a webcam
• Display camera microscope usb images on your PC
• Capture, record, print, email and store images and videos
• 640x480 resolution
• Metal Stand
• USB Connection

Technical Specifications for Digital Microscope - USB Microscope.

• Image Sensor: 1/4.5 inch color CMOS (310k) effective pixels
• Color: 24 bit RGB
• Interface: USB
• Video Preview: 30fps @ 320x240 pixels (CIF)
  12fps @ 640x480 pixels (VGA)
• Video Control: PC software provides control for the Auto or
  Manual white balamce, exposure, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, gamma, 50/60Hz flicker filtering
• Video Capture: 30fps @ 320x240 pixels (CIF)
  12fps @ 640x480 pixels (VGA)
• Still Capture: 30fps @ 320x240 pixels (CIF)
  12fps @ 640x480 pixels (VGA)
• Magnification: 100,200,300 (for 14" screen)
• Digital Microscopes camera Dimension: 11.75 x 5 x 7.75-inches (H x W x D)

Package Includes:

• 4-in-1 100x, 200x, 300x power USB Digital Microscope
• Instruction Manual
• Installation CD
• Two (2) Prepared slides
• Ten (10) Blank slides
• Twelve (12) Cover glasses
• Twelve (12) Cover slips
• Twelve (12) blank labels
• Detachable web camera w/built-in USB cable (68-inch cable length, approximate)

Product Requirements:

• Intel Pentium III 350 MHz processor or faster
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
• 64 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• 16-bit color display monitor or higher
• Available USB port
• Two (2) AA batteries (NOT Included)

Frequently asked questions from our customers. These are direct cut and paste questions from customers.

Is this Digital Microscope Windows XP compatible?
Yes.

What software is included with the Digital Microscope USB Microscope?
It comes with ArcSoft PhotoImpression v3.0 and ArcSoft VideoImpression v1.6. Please visit Arcsoft to find out more information on this software.

Can I use the Digital Microscope USB Microscope as a Web Camera with Microsoft NetMeeting, MSN Messenger or Yahoo! Messenger?
Yes, it can be used with any commercially available video software as a video camera. It can also be used with real-time video conferencing software such as Microsoft NetMeeting, MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger.

How do I clean the lens or the image sensor on the Digital Microscope USB Microscope?
To remove dirt and dust from the lens, blow on the surface with a blower or breathe lightly on the surface to moisten it and then wipe it gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens tissue. The image sensor is a delicate component and should not be touched, only use a blower to remove any dirt and dust.

Is this a protable usb microscope?
You mean portable USB Microscope? Yes, this is a portable USB Microscope. It can be used on laptops or desktop computers. Its a digital microscope handheld unit while attached to a PC and then a regular microscope when not attached to a computer.

I am looking for digital microscope camera circuit board to look at circuit boards at 100x, will this work?
Yes, several customers have said they were looking for a digital microscope camera circuit board 100x cross-section and they bought this digital microscope to use for that function.

I am looking for kids microscopes sets, is this appropriate for kids - childrens microscope?
Yes. This is a great school microscope. We have schools across the world ordering these for their students. Its not just a kids microscope though, we also sell them to universities, police agencies and laboratories all over the world. These digital microscopes can be used by anyone that is old enough to use a microscope. Please be aware that there are some small parts and slides so adult supervision is required.

Is the digital cameras attachable to microscopes?
This packet includes the camera that attaches to the microscope. You can use this as a regular microscope or you can attach the included camera and use it as a digital microscope. You can also use the camera as a webcam or to take still pictures. This is a digital microscope, webcam, digital camera when connected to your PC and a regular microscope when detached from your PC.

Digital Microscopes flowers?
Yes, you can use this digital microscope to look at flowers. You can then take a picture of it and view on your PC, email it or print it.

Can this function as a Digital Microscope hand held unit?
Yes, you can use this as a digital microscope hand held unit as its small and portable. This digital USB microscope functions as a digital microscope or computer microscope while its connected to a computer or it can work as a traditional microscope when its not connected to a computer.

Is this Digital Microscope similar to the Digital Blue QX5 Microscope also known as the intel microscope?
Yes. This Digital Microscope - USB Microscope is very similar to the Digital Blue QX5 Microscope. It has many of the same features. The intel microscope is now called the intel play qx3 microscope or digital blue qx3 Microscope. Digital Blue bought the computer microscope brand from Intel and later introduced the newer model called Digital Blue QX5 Microscope. It was also called the mattel microscope at one time.