UVP PhotoDoc-It Imaging System - Manual (Page 7)

PhotoDoc-It Imaging System 7
Printer Controller Switch
System Operation
Ensure Correct Camera Settings
The following camera settings are preset at the UVP factory before the system is shipped. Check to ensure that these
camera settings are preset correctly.
1. Ensure that the Mode Selector (8) is set to P.
2. Press the Face Selector Button (3) until Face Select is On.
3. Press the Menu Button (7) to check the following settings:
a. AF Frame should be set to Face AiAF
b. Digital Zoom should be set to Off
c. AF-Point Zoom should be set to Off
d. AF-assist Beam should be set to Off
e. Flash Settings: Highlight Flash Settings and press the Function Set Button (6). Ensure that both options
are set to Off
4. Press Menu (7) twice to complete setup.
Preparing to Capture an Image
1. Turn OFF the UV transilluminator.
2. Remove the hood from the top of the transilluminator.
3. Place the sample to be imaged in the center of the filter glass.
4. Place the hood on top of the transilluminator.
5. Turn the transilluminator ON.
Capturing an Image
1. Press the Power On/Off Button (1) to turn the camera on.
NOTE: Prior to taking a picture, ensure that the Printer
Controller Switch is set to O (off).
2. Ensure that the flash is deactivated prior to taking pictures. Press the flash indicator on the right of the Navigation
Selector (5) until the screen shows a symbol with the flash, circle and crossbar with the word Off.
3. Ensure that the Mode Selector (8) is set to P.
4. Use the Zoom Toggle (9) to zoom in and out to obtain the appropriate image size.
5. Press and hold the Camera Shutter Button (2) halfway to focus. When the camera finishes focusing, it will beep.
One or more green AF frames will appear where the subject is in focus.
6. Capture the image by fully pressing the Camera Shutter Button (2).
If the image is too dark, use the Function Set Button (6) to set the ISO value to a higher number. Use the
Navigation Selector (5) and press left or right to adjust the ISO higher or lower (the higher the number, the more
light-sensitive the camera will be). Press the Function Set Button (6) to select the new value. Retake the picture.