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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Description.................................................................................................................................1
System Components.................................................................................................................1
About This Manual...................................................................................................................2
Precautions.................................................................................................................................2
Environmental Requirements................................................................................................. 2
Storage Requirements...............................................................................................................3
Microscopes, Lenses, and Tripods..........................................................................................3
Repairs........................................................................................................................................3
Cleaning..................................................................................................................................... 3
Photometrics Customer Service..............................................................................................4
Chapter 2. System Installation
Introduction...............................................................................................................................5
Software Compatibility Requirements...................................................................................5
Host Computer Requirements................................................................................................5
Multiple Cameras......................................................................................................................6
Software Installation.................................................................................................................6
Installing the Interface Card....................................................................................................6
Connecting Your CoolSNAP Camera....................................................................................7
Chapter 3. Operating Features
Common Features.....................................................................................................................9
Readout Speed....................................................................................................................9
Binning................................................................................................................................9
CoolSNAPES Features...............................................................................................................9
Dual Mode Operation.......................................................................................................9
Antiblooming................................................................................................................... 10
Application Examples.....................................................................................................11
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
System Does Not Boot Normally..........................................................................................12
New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear (Windows 2000/XP).......................12
Green LED Does Not Illuminate (Camera Has No Power)...............................................12
Images Not Displayed Properly............................................................................................13
Bright Spots in Image / Increased Background Noise..........................................................13
Camera Running Too Warm................................................................................................. 13
PVCAM Error Message Appears..........................................................................................13
Lengthy Pauses During Imaging..........................................................................................13
IEEE-1394 CoolSNAP Camera will Not Image When Attached to Certain Dual-
processor or Hyperthreading-capable PCs..........................................................................14