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Parts list
•Digital Handheld Microscope with
built In USB cable
•CD-ROM (XP, Vista, Windows 7)
system requirements
Operating system
Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
computer
A computer is required for normal use of
the microscope.
Future WinJoe software requires
Windows XP, Vista or 7.
The following hardware is required:
•Processor – Pentium III™ or
equivalent, or higher
•Recommended minimum memory
size is 256 MB.
•Disk Space – 100 MB minimum,
500 MB or more recommended
for saving images.
•Video Display – 800 X 600, 16-bit
color or higher. 1024x768 or
higher is recommended.
•Mouse (external or built-in)
•High Speed USB 2.0 port
software Installation
Before the microscope can be used, Future WinJoe image capture software
must be installed onto your computer. Turn on your computer and allow the
Windows operating system to load as normal. Insert the included CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, and the Launcher will appear (Figure 2).
This allows you to install the Future WinJoe image capture software.
Welcome to a new world of adventure. Your new Orion® MicroXplore™ Digital
Handheld microscope is capable of capturing detailed, high resolution, full-
color images and movies of microscopic worlds awaiting your discovery.
Examine specimen objects at high and low powers of 40X and 200X.
With 8 LED illumination and dual magnification a wide variety of specimen
objects such as slides, coins, stamps, rocks, relics, insects, plants, gems,
circuit boards and much more can easily be studied and digitally captured.
Easy to use rubber focus wheel provides a precise one-handed focusing
mechanism.
Please read this instruction manual before attempting to use the microscope
or install the needed software.
Typical applications
•Education and Scientific Research
•Coin and Stamp Collectors
•Electronic, Printing, Textiles and other industry inspection
•Medical Examining
•Law Enforcement & Security
•Beauty Treatment and Skin Care
Figure 1. The Orion MicroXplore
Digital Handheld Microscope.
Figure 2. The launcher provides an
easy menu for software installation.