English 5
The control panel (6)
kAutomatic/manual selector: Press to highlight the desired mode (Automatic/ manual).
lON/OFF switch (O/l).
mFilm selector: Press repeatedly to high- light the correct film type (331/337/339).
nLighten/Darken control: This control is used to adjust the exposure before
rephotographing the same subject. Press the white arrow Δ to increase exposure (lighten pictures), or the black arrow ▼ to decrease exposure (darken pictures). When both arrows are pressed simultaneously, the exposure returns to “normal” (x1.0). This control is not used in the manual mode.
oDisplay: Shows the exposure setting and messages, as described below.
Exposure settings
When the shutter button is pressed, the display shows the exposure time and the Lighten/Darken setting:
This sample shows
12.0× 1.0
an exposure time of
12 seconds. The L/D control is set at “normal” (no adjustment).
In this sample, the
15.0× 1.3
exposure time has
been increased to 15 seconds; the white arrow Δ was pressed to multiply the time by 1.3.
Messages
The camera will “beep” and display a message if it cannot operate:
The film pack is empty.
The microscope illumination is too
bright for an automatic exposure. The microscope illumination is too
dim for an automatic exposure.
The voltage is too low for proper camera
operation. Check that the power supply cord is properly connected; have the line voltage tested.
A blank display indicates that there is
no power to the camera. Check that the power supply is connected and that the camera is turned on. (The electrical outlet or power supply may need service.)
“System error”: Turn the camera off, wait
about five seconds, then turn it on again.
Note: The camera is shipped with the display set to show information in “symbols.” It can be changed to a “word” display (in any of several languages) as follows:
Turn the camera on. Press and hold the mode (A/m) and film type (331/337/339) buttons simultaneously. The current language will be displayed. Press the white arrow Δ repeatedly until the desired language appears in the display. Release the mode and film type buttons.