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3Measuring Two-point Distance or Entering Information—TOOL Menu

3.5.2Using a Scale to Measure the Subject Size

You can display a scale on the screen and use it to measure an approximate size of the subject.

1)Select the calibration value you want to use from s1 through s7 .

2)

Press

Scale

, and a scale matched to the selected calibration value will be displayed.

3)Press Scale again to erase the displayed scale.

A scale normally is displayed on only the screen, and is not drawn in the saved or printed image. If you select the Scale check box on the REC menu, two scales, one vertical and one horizontal, will be drawn in the lower right part of the saved or printed image.

NOTE:

*Depending on the calibration value (such as when the screen-full length is calibrated as being equal to 1 mm), the system may not be able to display values. In such a case, the value is displayed as “######” and you must change the unit of the calibration value from “1 mm” to “1000 ∝m,” etc.

*Normally, values with these functions are labeled with the units "nm," "µm," "mm," or "cm." However, if calibration values are selected after inch/mil conversion, they are labeled "mil," and an "E" is indicated, representing inch conversion.

*If you perform an electronic zoom while using this function, the screen display will reflect the zoom magnification.

*If you change the optical zoom of the digital imaging head while using this function with the Nikon 80i/90i microscope connected to your system, the screen display will reflect the zoom magnification.

*If you change the objective while using this function, and if the microscope connected to your system is the Nikon 80i/90i microscope using a motorized nosepiece or intelligent nosepiece, the screen display will change accordingly.

*If the microscope connected to your system is the Nikon 80i/90i microscope using a motorized nosepiece or intelligent nosepiece, note that each

calibration value call number is linked to the hole number of the nosepiece. This means you cannot change calibration values by selecting s1 through s7 . Calibration values are automatically changed when you change the objective.

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