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ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools Software Manual

1. Setup Mode Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Please select the connected device Password If the correct password is not entered at the startup or at the step in specifying the a aii Finish microscope system configuration the Reset System button is disabled Quit AS AALALA EAE A CAUTION When the Reset System button is pressed the password and the system name registered in the microscope system are also reset to the factory default condition 24 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 6 LVSetup Condition 3 6 LVSetup Condition Specify the microscope system name before making various settings with LVSetup When two or more microscope systems are connected to one PC microscope system names are used to identify the systems After specifying the name select the setup mode for the microscope system information E Note Even if two or more microscope system is connected to one PC only one system can be specified with LVSetup Entering the Name of the Microscope System Enter the microscope system name into the dialog box as shown below vV System Name view 1 Enter the name of the microscope system into the System Name text box You can enter up to 15 alphanumeric characters System name display area SY LVSetup 2 Click Next to end the settings of the microscope system name System Name System Name 1 Enter the l microscope sy
2. Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 7 Setting Up Objectives 37 Setting Up Objectives Setting up the objective lets you monitor the status of the microscope system at a glance and makes microscopy method switching and objective switching interlocked The following items can be set for objectives e Objective settings only for the microscope system with the motorized nosepiece Specify objective information for each address socket on the nosepiece e Objective settings to register new objectives only for the microscope system with the motorized nosepiece Register objective information for each address socket on the nosepiece when new objectives are attached e Special control only for the microscope system with the motorized nosepiece Specify the special control settings when changing objectives 3874 Objective Settings To show the objective setup view click the Next button in the Setup Mode view or click the Objective button in the setup item buttons On the objective setup view specify the information on the objective for each address of the nosepiece Yv Objective setup view SY LVSetup Connect Accessories System Name Setup Mode Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Password Quit EEE HAL 1 Select the address f E A LU Plan Fluor fey fx fe w fiso The name type magnification working distance and numerical aperture
3. E T New Recycle Bin Shortcut to explorer Ctrl Z 2 Click Properties Properties v Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab of the Display Display Properties 21x r a n 3 Click the Screen Saver Properties dialog box Background Screen Saver Appearance Web Effects Settings tab 4 Click the Screen Saver text box and select None from the list 5 Click the OK button m Screen Saver None x Settings Previews 4 Select None Hine Wait l 1 4 minutes 3D Text OpenGL power settings for your monitor Beziers 5 Click the OK button Channel Screen Saver Default Screen Saver Power Logon Screen Saver Marquee Display _ Mystify Cancel Apply Starfield Simulation E Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software 12 2 Running the Setup Wizard To install the application software run the setup wizard from the CD ROM and follow the on screen instructions CAUTION e To install the Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools you must login as Administrator e For information on uninstalling Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools refer to Section 1 3 Uninstalling the Application Software Normally the setup wizard runs automatically when you insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer If the setup wizard does not start follow the procedure given below to
4. To register objectives not registered in the list click the Optional Obj button For more details refer to the next page When an address that has already registered on the Optional Obj view refer to the next page is selected on the Objective setup view the registered contents are shown at the top of the list and the Optional setting line is selected in the list When no objective is attached select Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 7 Setting Up Objectives BEZE Objective Settings Registering New Objectives To register new objectives make settings as described in this section Click the Optional Obj button in the Objective Setting view to specify the objective settings for new objectives You can specify six items name series magnification type numerical aperture and working distance in this view v Optional Obj view 1 Click the Optional Obj button in the 7 Enter the working subclassification item buttons 1 Click the Optional distance and Obj button numerical aperture 2 Select the address of the objective from the tab to specify the information 2 Select the address SY LVSetup onsale aa ob 3 Enter the name of the objective into the Accessories bis Name text box You can enter up to 20 System Name Name Series Type Mag alphanumeric characters E peo a z 2 Achronat ax ix 4 Select the objective series from the S
5. 3 8 2 Registering New Filters 3 8 3 Interlock 3 9 Setting Up the Interlock Control 3 9 1 Epi illuminations Dia illuminations Aperture diaphragm ND filter Illumination settings Interlock settings 17 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 1 LVSetup Workflow Settings for Other Control Items 3 10 Initial condition Parfocal correction Switches on the microscope main body Buzzer on the microscope main body Data Transfer Process 3 11 Data transfer to the microscope Data save to a file Password Settings 3 12 18 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 2 Starting and Ending LVSetup 3 2 Starting and Ending LVSetup You can start and end LVSetup in several ways A general method is explained here using the Start menu to start and the Cancel button in the operation window to end 3 2 1 Starting Up Procedure VvV Start menu Confirm that the microscope is connected before starting the PC x Fn Accessories d E Internet Explorer Documents gt J Outlook Express 1 Click the Start button GY LVSetup exe Settings 2 Point to Programs Nikon and LVSeries Tools And then click LVSetup exe to start LVSetup LVSetup main window opens Search Help Run mM CAUTION Do not unplug the USB cable that connects 1 Click the Start the microscope with the PC when LVSetup y L VSetup Ver 1 6 6 6 Reset System Accessories Accessories Nosepiece Filter Cub Ape
6. System Name Setup Mode are Focusing Module Auto Focus Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Please select the connected device Password Quit Previous Next Finish e Ele eeek El 19 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 2 Starting and Ending LVSetup v Dialog box to select the device E Note When two or more microscope systems are connected to the PC a dialog box appears on the LVSetup main window to select the device OK Cancel Ending the Software Procedure v LVSetup main window 1 Click the Quit button AAN Ver 1 0 0 8 2 A confirmation message appears Click OK Accessories to end the software Accessories TT System Name Setup Mode DIA Illuminator Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Please select the connected device Password oe see Ee ESE Eaa EA EZA Ea Ee Previous Next Finish 1 Click the Quit button 20 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 3 Layout of the LVSetup Main Window 3 3 Layout of the LVSetup Main Window The LVSetup main window consists of setup item buttons explanation message area alarm area and setup area v LVSetup main window al LYSetup Accessories Teo ece Filter CubeCUEPI2A gt CUEP Hine rue eee as Secon tal em ROR n Setup area Illuminator Illuminator Fi i LED Setup Mode Illuminator DIA Illuminator Objective
7. Filter Cube Password Explanation message area ease select the connected device ive lt oO _ m 3 z 3 N a I Next FinjA Previous Alarm area Setup item button V Setup item button The setup item buttons are shown on the left of the main window and arranged from top to bottom in order of setup sequence Follow this sequence when setting up items Accessories System Name 1 When you click a button for any setup item the middle part of the window changes to a setup screen for that item Setup Mode Objective E Note Depending on the system configuration some items here may not need to be set In that case such buttons are disabled Fitter Cube 1 Click a setup item button Interlock Control Ending Password Quit BUCH Ey 21 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 4 Setting Up the Microscope System Setting Up the Microscope System Specify the microscope system to be set up before making various settings with LVSetup Click Accessories in the Setup item buttons to show the dialog box to select the microscope system E Note When only one microscope system is connected to the PC the microscope system is selected by default and this dialog box does not appear When two or more microscope systems are connected to the PC and LVSetup starts this dialog box appears automatically To specify the microscope system repeatedly click Acc
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10. filter cube is placed into the optical path 4 Select the filter cube and the illumination condition The illumination is turned on off with this setting When one of User Option 1 to User Option 6 is selected in the microscopy method area the preset filter cube is placed into the optical path 5 Select the address number of the objective The objective is placed into the optical path 38 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 9 Interlock v Interlock view 6 Control the sliders to set electrical devices to an appropriate condition 6 Set electrical devices to an The following items can be set in this view appropriate condition 8 Enable or disable the interlock function e Lamp voltage of the epi illuminator only for the microscope system with the epi illuminator SY LYSetup x Ver 1 6 6 6 LU ECon Connect e Opening size of the aperture Interlock Accessories pimeriork Mode ema GET gt EE diaphragm only for the microscope Default atc E A a a LS Ca system with the LV UEPI2A Setup Mode ries 1 0 12 0 Defaut i Illuminations EPI ay e Lamp voltage of the dia illuminator Objecti z j i eA y ERA U ap only for the microscope system with Fiter Cube pi the dia illuminator Interlock Mitel The DIC function is not supported with C ON this function OFF Control 10006 mm Ending 7 Select the ND filter to be used Please input a mod
11. filter cube switching interlocked The following items can be set for filter cubes only for the microscope system that has LV UEPIZ2A e Filter cube settings Specify filter cube information for each address position of the filter cube e Filter cube settings to register new filter cubes Specify an excitation light filter dichroic mirror barrier filter and filter cube name e Filter settings to register new filter Register the name of the excitation light filter dichroic mirror and barrier filter 32 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 8 Filter Cube Setup 384 Filter Cube Settings To show the filter cube setup view click the Next button in the objective setup view or click the Filter Cube button in the setup item buttons Specify filter cube information for each address position of the filter cube Note The address number 1 is used for the bright field microscopy and the address number 2 is used for the dark field microscopy The address number 3 is used for the differential interference contrast microscopy or fluorescence microscopy And the address number 4 is used for the fluorescence microscopy v Filter cube setup view 1 Select the address of the filter cube from the tab to specify the information Names of the excitation light l l 1 Select the address filter dichroic mirror and barrier 2 Select the filter cube from the list box filter are displayed When a filter cube is selected its compone
12. i L VSetup Ver 1 6 6 6 LU ECon 1 Select File 2 Click the Next button 2 Click Next to show the file selection window r Setup Mode Accessories E Note The file selection window appears only when Next is clicked It does not appear when Previous or Finish is clicked System Name Setup Mode Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Please specify a setup mode Password Quit UTIL Previous Next Finish v File selection window 2 Select a file xml and click the Open Open E Ea button to show the item selection dialog box Look in Sy Bin Be ce Select a file 2 2 Click the Open button File name Econ xm Files of type KML Files ral Cancel we v Select File Items window 3 Select the items to take effect Select File Items Nosepiece Filter Cube Interlock 3 Select the items to take Control effect E Note By default all items are selected 4 Click OK to load the data of the selected items and take effect the settings to LVSetup Select File Items window closes After this step the same procedure with Normal must be performed 4 Click OK to load the data E Note When the setup work is performed with this mode and any motorized component is not connected yet click the OK button on the Select File Items window and then click the Finish button 28
13. into the specified Confirm Installation folder 4 Click the Next button Y Screen during installation fi Nikon ECLIPSE LY Series Support Tools v1 0 0 0 Installing Nikon ECLIPSE LY Series Support Tools 1 0 0 0 5 After installing the software the setup i Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools 1 0 0 0 E wizard displays the screen shown at left Click the Close button to exit the wizard Installation Complete You have finished installing Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools Evous 5 Click the Close button Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software 12 3 Installing Device Drivers After installing Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools connect your computer and microscope system When you connect the microscope system to your computer for the first time the Found New Hardware Wizard will start automatically Follow the screen messages displayed to install device drivers CAUTION e To install the Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools you must login as Administrator e For information on uninstalling Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools refer to Section 1 3 Uninstalling the Application Software v USB connector Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Can W
14. of objectives are shown Optional Obj Limit Control la ds Objective 2 5 Series Type Mag WD N LU Plan Apo dry 100x 6 51 6 966 BD 1008x A F LU Plan Apo dry 158x 0 42 966 BD 158x A LU Plan Fluor dry Sx 23 50 6 156 EPI 5x A LU Plan Fluor dry 18x 17 56 6 308 EPI 16x A LU Plan Fluor dry 28x 4 58 6 456 EPI 26x A LU Plan Fluor dry 58x 1 00 0 800 EPI 5 x A LU Plan Fluor dr 108x 1 66 6 9700 EPI 100x A U Plan uor t x 8 Hu i x A LU Plan Fluor dry 16x 15 66 4 366 BD 16x A LU Plan Fluor dry 28x 50 456 BD 20x A LU Plan Fluor dry x 1 00 6 866 BD 5 x A LU Plan Fluor dry 100x 00 900 BD 108x A LU Plan Fluor dry 5x 23 50 6 156 PI P 5x A LU Plan Fluor dry 18x 17 56 6 306 EPI P 10x A LU Plan Fluor dry 28x 50 456 EPI P 26x A LU Plan Fluor dry 58x 1 00 0 800 EPI P 5 x A LU Plan Fluor dry 108x 68 6 906 EPI P 108x A Achromat dry 4x 6 66 6 166 4x Achromat dry 16x 7 00 6 256 16x jAchromat dry 26x 3 80 6 466 LWD 26x x Please click the address tab of nosepiece and select an objective from the list Previous 3 2 To accept the objective settings click Next 2 Select the objective 29 Finish 1 Select the address of the objective from the tab to specify the information 2 Select the objective from the list box 3 1 To specify information for another address return to Step 1 and repeat the setup procedure 3 2 To accept the objective settings click the Next button E Note
15. or LV ECON Personal computer main unit Item Condition CPU Pentium II 1 GHz or higher Memory 256 MB or more Hard disk drive Minimum of 100 MB free space Video RAM 16 MB or more OS Windows 2000 Japanese or English version Note Use Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or later Windows XP Japanese or English version Note Use Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or later Other Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools is supplied in CD ROM A CD ROM drive is required to read and install the software Display Item Condition Resolution 1 024 x 768 pixels A monitor video card capable of True Color output is recommended LV Series Support Tools is not guaranteed to be compatible with all personal computers Please contact your distributor for detailed compatibility information Chapter 1 Preparations 1 1 Hardware and Software Requirements DELEN Checking Available RAM Use the System Properties dialog box to check the amount of free RAM Memory requirements 256 MB or more Procedure YV Start menu 1 Click the Start button Programs gt Documents 2 Choose Settings then 2 Choose Settings then Control Panel to E ea J Control Panel C Oo n tro Pa n e Network and Dial up Connections Printers A Taskbar amp Start Menu display the Control Panel window Search Aster SKID Bytemp G Cont 1 Click the Start button v Control Panel window
16. start it Starting the setup wizard My Computer 1 Double click the My Computer icon to display the My Computer window 1 Double click the My Computer icon Interet Explorer v My Computer window 2 Double click the CD ROM icon to display the CD ROM window File Edt View Eak fl Address E My Coi SGo Local Disk C LY Series L SS a Local Disk F Local Disk G 4 F Free Space a Myl us 2 Double click the CD ROM icon v CD ROM window 3 Double click the Setup icon to start the amp LY Series D setup wizard File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back QSearch Gy Folders CBHistoy IE InstMsi4 exe InstMsiw exe NikonLvSD setup exe setup ini 5 object s 5 24 MB gt 3 Double click the Setup M ICON TE Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software Installation procedure Vv Setup wizard startup screen The Setup Menu opens automatically when you fe Nikon ECLIPSE LY Series Support Tools v1 0 0 0 z insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of Welcome to the Nikon ECLIPSE LY Series Support Tools 1 0 0 0 Setup Wizard your computer 1 Click the Next button The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools 1 0 0 0 on your computer Click
17. the PC it will be selected by default Make the microscope configuration settings And then enter the microscope system name Enter the microscope system information or specify a file that includes the microscope system information Make information settings for objectives and filter cubes attached on the microscope system The setting items vary depending on the microscope system configuration Send the settings such as microscope system configuration name and information to the microscope system The memory on the microscope system for the microscope system configuration name and information is overwritten Save the microscope system configuration name and information to a file with assigning the file an appropriate name You can end LVSetup without saving a file But Nikon recommends saving data The memory on the microscope system will be overwritten and lost End LVSetup End LVSetup 16 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 1 LVSetup Workflow 344 Setting Item List Shown below is a list of items that can be set Microscope system configuration 3 5 Motorized devices LVSetup Condition 3 6 Entering the Name of the Microscope System 3 6 1 setting Up Objectives 3 7 Objective Settings 3 7 1 Objective Settings Registering New Objectives 3 7 2 Special Control Settings 3 7 3 Switching Limitation Filter Cube Setup 3 8 Filter Cube Settings 3 8 1 Filter Cube Settings Registering New Filter Cubes
18. 3 Double click the System icon to display the ae File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ea System Properties dialog box Back fe A Seach G4 Folders CHHistoy WS GZ X A Ea Address E Control Panel Go a BO Accessibilty Add Remove Add Remove Administrative Automatic Date Time Display Folder Options Options Hardware Programs Tools Updates onl ees E oS S oA A 4 i N f 4 amp e 8S B Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Message Mouse Network and Phone and Controllers Options Queuing Dial up Co Modem u a Raa EUM Power Options Printers Regional Scanners and Scheduled Sounds and System Users and Options Cameras Tasks Multimedia Passwords Provides system information and changes environment settings 3 D ou b e cl i ck th e S ys te m i con v System Properties dialog box 4 Click the General tab of the System System Properties zd 4 Click the General tab Properties dialog box General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced Syst 5 Check free memory YStem Microsoft Windows 2000 5 00 2195 6 Click OK or Cancel button to close the Service Pack 4 TE ine System Properties dialog box NSWK NO 51873 335 0554403 09229 Computer x86 Family 6 Model 6 Stepping 5 AT AT COMPATIBLE 5 Check free memory 130 612 KB RAM here 6 Click OK or Cancel ne button Cancel Chapter 1 Preparations 1 1 Hardware and Softw
19. DM455 BA BA62 55 Optional Cubel1 NAME BF EX gt DM Ba Optional Cube 2 NAME DF EX DM gt BA System Name Setup Mode Objective Filter Cube Interlock Optional Item 9 EX gt DM gt Ba Control Interlack Ending Send Please click Send button when you send to the microscope Password ee EEL Quit v File selection window Save As Save in E Bin a E File name Save as type 3 Enter the file name 2 4 Click the Save button 43 1 All of the information you ve set is displayed in this view so check the displayed contents After checking the contents click Send This completes the settings and the information is sent to the microscope system The data will be registered in the microscope system E Note If you wish to modify the data click Previous or click the corresponding button in the setup item buttons 2 To save the information to a file click Save 3 Enter the file name in the file selection window 4 Click the Save button to save the information to the file 5 To end LVSetup click Quit A confirmation message appears Click OK to end the software Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 12 Password Settings DEST Password Settings You must enter the password when starting the software an
20. M371E_ 06 1 NF 1 3 3 Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools Setup software for ECLIPSE LV series microscopes Software Manual Introduction SA Thank you for purchasing the Nikon products This manual describes how to install and use the ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools software for ECLIPSE LV series microscopes To ensure correct use please read this manual carefully before operating the product Refer to the hardware manual for detailed information on how to connect your microscope and discussions of the system configuration e Copyright laws prohibit the copying of this manual in whole or in part without written permission from Nikon e The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice e Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual errors or inconsistencies may remain If you note any points that are unclear or incorrect please contact your nearest Nikon representative e Read the instruction manuals provided with your microscope and computer m Prerequisite knowledge This manual assumes a basic familiarity with Windows If you come across unfamiliar terms or operations while reading through this manual consult the user s manual for your version of Windows m About the example screens used in the manual This manual describes various operations in Windows 2000 XP using Windows 2000 screens as examples Procedures are virtually identical for Windows 2000 and X
21. Nest to continue WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel v Installation folder setup screen 2 Specify the folder in which to install Nikon ie Nikon ECLIPSE LY Series Support Tools v1 0 0 0 i ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools Select Installation Folder Lf Ee The default folder is C Program l a l l l Files Nikon LV Series Support Tools To The installer will install Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools 1 0 0 0 in the following f To install in this folder click Next To install to a different new or existing folder enter one In stal to a d iffe re nt fo d er cl IC k th e B rowse below or click Browse button and select from the displayed list Folder o Program Files Nikon LV Series Browse You can install the oftware on the following drives 3 Click the Next button 1 4 i a e Disk Cost a e Wer 3 Click the Next button 2 Specify the folder in which to install the application files Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software v Confirmation screen 4 Click the Next button The application ji Nikon ECLIPSE LY Series Support Tools v1 0 0 0 z software will be installed
22. Next to accept the settings of the other control items Note The movement with the focus adjustment buttons is controlled in units of steps The travel of one step is specified in Step Width Be careful to avoid colliding the objective with the specimen when adjusting the focus Note You can enable or disable the parfocal correction Check the ALF check box to enable the parfocal correction To clear the correction value for the selected objective click the Clear button The parfocal correction can be used only when the LV FMA or LV IMA is installed to the microscope system Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 11 Data Transfer Process DESILE Data Transfer Process To show the Ending view click the Next button in the interlock view or click the Ending button in the setup item buttons You can send the data to the microscope system on the Ending view The data will be registered in the microscope system You can save the data to a file on this view if necessary v Ending view Setup List Accessories Nosepiece Objectivel1 MAME EPI P 5x MAG 5 x Objective 2 NAME BD 2 x MAG 26 8x Objective 3 NAME BD 5 x MAG 56 8x Objective 4 NAME BD 1 x MAG 100 0x Safety Setting ON Filter Cube Filter Cubel1 NAME BF EX gt DM gt Ba Filter Cube 2 NAME DF EX DM gt Ba Filter Cube 3 NAME U iA EX EX35 10 DM
23. P Depending on the specific OS type or version the actual appearance of the screen or operations may not correspond precisely to the example screens shown at various points throughout the manual For information on operations or screens specific to your OS version please consult the OS user s manual E Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Other company and product names occurring in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This manual omits trademark indications such as TM and for various trademarks or registered trademarks m Disclaimer Nikon shall not be liable for any damages and problems on user side or on a third party side which may result from the use of this software a Contents 1 BAGS 02 21 116 9 kc nonce eae ee ere mere Ome ere ee eee eee eee ee eee 3 1 1 Hardware and Software Requirements cccccceccecceeee eee eeeeeseeseeseeseeceeeeeeeeseeeees 3 1 1 1 Checking Available RAM c cscccccsseeeccesseecsenseecceeeeseaeeeseegeeessegeeessageeeeas 4 1 1 2 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space cccccseececceeeeeeceeeeeeceeeeesseeeeesseeeeeas 5 1 2 Installing the Application Software ccccecceccecceeceeceeeeeeeeeseeseeseeseeeeeseeseeseeeeeeeees 6 1 2 1 Closing All
24. are Requirements 442 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space The free hard disk space can be confirmed in the My Computer window If you have insufficient hard disk space remove any unnecessary applications from the hard disk to increase available free space Hard disk drive Must have 100 MB or more free space Procedure v Desktop st 1 Double click the My ieee Computer icon wy My Computer Internet Explorer v My Computer window My Computer Pile x Fie Edit View Favorites Tools He a Back QSeach GyFoldes Address My Computer Go Ea 3 Floppy 4 ea Open Explore Search Sharing Local Disk F Local Dis F ormat Create Shortcut 3 Click Properties Rename Free Space Properties v Drive Properties dialog box 4 Click the General tab Local Disk C Properties General Tools Hardware Sharing Security Quota Ss Label Type Local Disk File system NTFS I Used space 1 164 173 312 bytes 1 08 GB Free space 1 459 654 656 bytes 1 35 GB 5 Check the amount of free hard disk space Capacity 2 623 827 968 bytes 2 44 GB Drive C Disk Cleanup I Compress drive to save disk space IV Allow Indexing Service to index this disk for fast file searching 6 Click OK or Cancel button 1 Double click the My Computer icon to display the My Computer window 2 Right clic
25. d resetting the microscope system When you don t enter the correct password when you click the Cancel button in the password window you cannot change control values lamp voltage or so on on the interlock view Also you cannot reset the settings to the factory default condition v Password setting window 1 Click the Password button in the setup item buttons Old Password New Password cancel 2 Password setting window appears Enter the old password and new password Enter the old password Enter the new password 3 Click the OK button E Note No password is set in the factory default condition Therefore do not enter any character strings into the old password box The Password button is enabled when the correct password is entered at the startup of the software 44
26. e A i Baa microscope system from a file Interlock Control Ending a Note RE ARER OAE Ae ONR After entering the information from a file 26 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 6 LVSetup Condition 1 Normal setup When Normal is selected setup items are shown in the list box E Note Setup items vary depending on the system configuration Example setup items for LV100DA Objective Note It is shown when the motorized nosepiece is attached Filter Cube Note It is shown when the LV UEPIZ2A is attached Interlock Note It is shown when the motorized nosepiece and LV UEPI2A are attached Control vV Setup Mode view 1 Select Normal in the Setup Mode view oY L Setup x Ver 1 0 0 0 Connect LU ECon Setup Mode Accessories 2 Click Next to accept the selection of the setup mode Normai 1 Select Normal oa System Name Setup Mode Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Pleas specify a setup mode Password Quit ELLE Previous Setup items are shown here 2 Click Next to accept the selection 2 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 6 LVSetup Condition 2 Setup with a file You can enter the information of the microscope system from a file when it is prepared The information of the microscope system can be modified with LVSetup vV Setup Mode view 1 Select File in the Setup Mode view
27. e of the interlock and the initial value Previous Password only for the microscope system with the external light source Quit Finish EEL 8 When you select one of User Option 1 to User Option 6 in the microscopy method 7 Set the ND filter 9 2 Click Next to accept the area you can enable or disable the interlock settings of the interlock control control here When the OFF option is In this example the external light source is not included in checked the interlock control is disabled the system Therefore the ND Even if objectives are changed no control is Her entire Gleaee performed with the OFF position mM Note When the microscopy method other than User Option 1 to User Option 6 is selected the interlock function is enabled unless special setting is specified in the application software for control 9 1 To specify information for another address or microscopy method return to Step 3 and repeat the setup procedure 9 2 Click Next to accept the settings of the interlock control E Note To clear the interlock values and return to the default values click the Default button To clear the microscopy methods specified for User Option 1 to User Option 6 select in the User optional microscopy method 39 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 10 Settings for Other Control Items 3 40 Settings for Other Control Items The following items can be set for
28. er Cube 5 Select the dichroic mirror name from the list Interlock box of Dichroic Control DMS86 656 DM595 665 zl Ibnezs zl z 6 Select the barrier filter name from the list Eee EEEE Ending box of Barrier Please set each filter of fin optional cube 5 Select the Finish dichroic mirror E Note name Password 3 Enter the filter cube _ 4 Enter the name excitation light filter name 6 Select the barrier filter When the selected address has contents specified in Filter Cube Settings in the previous section the view shows the name contents as selected conditions To register new excitation light filter dichroic mirror or barrier filter click Optional Item button For more details refer to the next page 34 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 8 Filter Cube Setup 383 Registering New Filters To register new component excitation filter dichroic mirror or barrier filter perform the procedure described in this section Click the Optional Item button in the Filter Cube Setting view to register new component settings You can register up to 9 components each for the excitation filter dichroic mirror and barrier filter on the Optional Item view v Optional Item view 1 Click the Optional Item button in the subclassification item buttons 2 Enter the names of excitation light filters dichroic mirrors and barrier filters into text Fite
29. eries Objective S Fluor A 28x list box ea 3 Enter the name p filziris ix ilter Cube 7 x i i L Plan Apo MI C SOx 5 Select the objective type from the Type list Interlock ar Plan Apo m fax b LU Plan Fluor 10x OX Control wa 6 Select the objective magnification from the Ending fa 2 I lt Mag list box eE Please set infoyfiation of optional objective 7 Enter the working distance and numerical Quit Previous Next Finish aperture into the WD text box and NA text box 4 Select the 5 Select the 6 Select the objective objective objective series name type magnification E Note When the selected address has contents specified in Objective Settings in the previous section the view shows the contents as selected conditions The entry of DIC is disabled in this version of the software 30 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 7 Setting Up Objectives 373 Special Control Settings Click the Limit Control button in the Objective Setting view to specify the special settings Special control setup is designated to set the following control items e Switching limitation from low magnification to high magnification E Note A low magnification objective has a long depth of focus occasionally resulting in the specimen and the objective being close to each other If under such a condition the objective is changed to one of higher magnification the tip may touch the specimen To
30. es from D SENGLISH WIN20005PRO Browse v Locate File screen 9 Select the drivers folder from the Look in 9 Select the drivers folder Normally select Locate File C WINNT SYSTEM32 DRIVERS for ee oa divers Windows 2000 or C WINDOWS SYSTEM32 DRIVERS for Windows XP list box PMI S LVnicush ss 10 Select the LVmicusb sys file E Desktop My Documents NES My Computer 10 Select LVmicusb sys 11 Click the Open button 11 Click the Open button File name Vim CUSD Sys Files of type LVmicusb sys LVmicusb sy_ Cancel My Network P 12 Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software v Files Needed screen 12 The screen at left is displayed again Click the OK button to install the device drivers The file LV micusb sys on Unknown is needed Cancel 12 Click the OK button D SENGLISH WIN2000 PRO Browse Type the path where the file is located and then click OK Copy files from vY Screen when installation is complete 13 After installing the device drivers the setup wizard displays the screen shown at left Click the Finish button to exit the wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Nikon USB Eclipse LY Microscope Windows has finished installing the software for this device You have finished installing the device drivers To close this wizard click Fi
31. essories in the Setup item button to show this dialog box and then specify the microscope system anew v Dialog box to select the microscope system 1 Select the microscope system OK Cancel Input Password Password cancel _ 3 Enter the password 22 1 Select the microscope system to be set up 2 Click the OK button If you wish to cancel the selection and return to the previous selection click Cancel Note When it is the first time you make settings of a microscope system the name for the microscope system is blank because the system name has not be specified Even if no microscope system is connected to the PC you can make various settings However you cannot send the contents of the settings to a microscope system You can only save the contents to a file Enter the password Note No password is set in the factory default condition Therefore simply click OK without entering any character strings Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 5 Microscope System Configuration 35 Microscope System Configuration Specify the motorized devices of the microscope system v Accessories view 1 Select all connected motorized devices in ae the list Reset System Ver 1 6 0 8 Accessories Accessories TS E Note To select multiple devices click them while DIA gt holding down the Ctrl key or the Shift key System Name Setup Mode Objective Filter Cube Several d
32. evices are shown for EPI DIA and Focus But only one device is selectable for each Interlock Control Ending Please select the connected device Password 2 Click Next to end the settings of the Previous Finish i Ecol microscope system configuration 1 Select all connected motorized 2 Click Next to end the devices in the list settings of the E Note microscope system When you wish to change the settings for configuration the microscope system configuration reset the settings to the factory default condition and then specify the devices anew Quit UL EIELE ITE mM CAUTION If you select a not connected motorized device an error may occur on the Interlock view or on the Control view 23 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 5 Microscope System Configuration 354 Returning the Settings to the Factory Default Condition To reset the microscope system settings to the factory default condition perform the following v Accessories view 1 Click the Reset System button Reset System U 1 Itis used to return the If 2 Aconfirmation message appears Click OK Accessories settings to the factory to reset the settings default condition Accessories System Name E Note DIA TIluminator Outer After resetting the microscope system settings make sure to turn off the microscope main body and then turn on again Besides end and restart LVSetup LV Series Support Tools
33. ick Next to accept the settings of the other al 8046 50 um control items Filter Cube a E m e 5 8056 50 um X 2 Enable or disable the aia buzzer Control Ending Please set focus compensation and value of the initialize mode Password Quit Previous Net Finish ee ee ETE 4 Click Next to accept the settings 41 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 10 Settings for Other Control Items v Control view SY LVSetup r Control Accessories Focus q Initialize Mode Step Pitch 1 un z BF z M ALF r Switch System Name Setup Mode 8056 65 um 8056 60 um ON Objective C OFF 8046 50 um Filter Cube 8056 50 um 2 Adjust the focus Buzzer 8056 50 um ON C OFF Interlock Control Ending Pldase set fdcus compensation and value of the initialize mode Previous Finish Password Quit e Ee EEE 1 Select the objective 3 Register the focal position 4 2 Click Next to accept the settings of the other control items 42 Parfocal correction settings 1 2 3 Click the address of the objective to be corrected Adjust the focus with the focus adjustment buttons Click Memory to register the focal position 4 1 To register other address go to Step 2 4 2 and repeat the procedure Click
34. iew the registered contents are shown at the top of the list and the Optional setting line is selected in the list The address number 1 is used for the bright field microscopy and the address number 2 is used for the dark field microscopy You cannot change these settings When no filter cube is attached select 33 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 8 Filter Cube Setup 38 2 Filter Cube Settings Registering New Filter Cubes To register new combination of an excitation light filter dichroic mirror and barrier filter perform the procedure described in this section Click the Optional Cube button in the Filter Cube Setting view to specify the filter cube settings for new filter cubes You can specify filter cube information of an excitation light filter dichroic mirror and barrier filter on the Optional Cube view v Optional Cube view 1 Click the Optional Cube button in the subclassification item buttons 1 Click the Optional Cube button l 2 Select the address of the filter cube from the tab to specify the information D ae optional tem 2 Select the 3 Enter the name of the filter cube into the address Name text box You can enter up to 10 Filter Cube m Optional Cube a System Name Exciter Dichroic Barrier alphanumeric characters pee Setup Mode 4 Select the excitation light filter name from the list box of Exciter Objective Filt
35. ination mode is EPI or DIA Both of the EPI illumination and the DIA illumination are not controlled When the illumination mode is EPI DIA When the illumination is not controlled with this function the illumination condition keeps the condition before changing the microscopy method Interlock mode There are two options to control the interlock function The interlock function is performed with the value including the preset value and user offset value for both options For details about user offset values refer to the instruction manual for the microscope Default mode When the interlock control is set to the Default mode the interlock function is controlled with the fixed values calculated values set in the system Optional mode When the interlock control is set to the Optional mode the interlock function is controlled with the values set in LVSetup The following items can be controlled with this function EPI illumination voltage only for the microscope system with the EPI illuminator ND filter only for the microscope system with the external light source Aperture diaphragm only for the microscope system with the LV UEPI2A DIA illumination voltage only for the microscope system with the DIA illuminator The DIC function is not supported with this function These values can be changed when the correct password is entered at the start of the software 3 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operat
36. indows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device O No not this time Click Next to continue Cancel v Wizard startup screen Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next 2 Click the Next button 10 1 Plug the USB A connector of the USB cable into the connector on your computer and the other end into the USB connector of the microscope system CAUTION When the operation system is Windows XP the left screen may appear In this case check No not this time And then click on the Next button 2 Click the Next button Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software v Install Hardware Device Drivers screen Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers Fea ta A device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with ale an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device s Nikon USB Eclipse LY Microscope 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do C Display a list of the known drivers for this device
37. ion 3 9 Interlock MEZZE setting up thetntertock contro S Setting Up the Interlock Control To show the interlock view click the Next button in the filter cube setup view or click the Interlock button in the setup item buttons Interlock view 1 Select the interlock mode 1 Select the interlock mode 3 Select the 4 Select the filter a 3 mic o coommetiod cube and the e Optional The interlock function is illumination controlled with the values set in condition LVSetup X sci ree e Default The interlock function is Interlock Interlock Mode gt Default C Optional EPI DIA C EPI C DIA Illuminations controlled with the fixed values set in Observation User Option 1 gt er X the system 1 jz 3 a s 2 Select the illumination mode e EPI DIA Both the epi illumination Aneriive Stan i and the dia illumination are enabled They can be controlled individually and Interlock C ON can be lit simultaneously OFF DIE 10006 Ee ELLA 2 Select the illumination mode Plpase input a mode of the interlock and the initial value e EPI Only the epi illumination is enabled and controllable 5 Select the address of the objective Finish e DIA Only the dia illumination is enabled and controllable 3 Select the microscopy method When BF DF FL1 or FL2 is selected the appropriate
38. k on the Drive icon in the My Computer window to which you want to install the application 2 Right click on the Dri l Ea 3 Click Properties in the shortcut menu to display the Properties dialog box for the selected drive 4 Click the General tab of the Properties dialog box 5 Check the amount of free space on the hard disk 6 Click OK or Cancel button to close the Drive Properties dialog box Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software 42 Installing the Application Software You are now ready to install Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools CAUTION e Install the application software before connecting the personal computer and microscope system e To install the Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools you must login to your computer with a user account with Administrator rights 424 Closing All Other Application Software Before installing Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools close all system resident programs such as the screensaver and anti virus utility Closing the screensaver V Shortcut menu on the desktop 1 Right click on the desktop to display a shortcut menu 1 Right click on the desktop 2 Click Properties in the shortcut menu to display the Display Properties dialog box Active Desktop My Documents My Network Places Arrange Icons Line Up Icons Refresh My Computer Internet haste Explorer Paste Shortcut Undo Move
39. method can be selectable with the Set up button on the LV ECON body When the 1 button in the Set up area is pressed the settings are changed to User Option 1 conditions When the 2 button is pressed they are changed to User Option 2 conditions And when the 3 button is pressed they are changed to User Option 3 conditions Filter cube and illumination You can specify filter cubes to be used and illumination conditions for each microscopy method Filter cube BF The filter cube in the BF position is used in the microscopy DF The filter cube in the DF position is used in the microscopy FL1 The filter cube in the FL1 position is used in the microscopy FL2 The filter cube in the FL2 position is used in the microscopy With the FL1 setting the filter cube in the address number 3 is used And with the FL2 setting the filter cube in the address number 4 is used 36 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 9 Interlock Illumination EPI The EPI illumination is turned on and the DIA illumination is turned off DIA The DIA illumination is turned on and the EPI illumination is turned off EPI DIA The EPI illumination and the DIA illumination are turned on EPI The EPI illumination is turned on and the DIA illumination is not controlled DIA The DIA illumination is turned on and the EPI illumination is not controlled Both of the EPI illumination and the DIA illumination are not controlled When the illum
40. nish ance 13 Click the Finish button 13 Chapter 1 Preparations 1 3 Uninstalling the Application Software 43 Uninstalling the Application Software If you no longer need Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools and wish to uninstall it remove it from the hard disk drive use the Add Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel CAUTION e Once uninstalled the application software cannot be used unless it is installed again Uninstallation procedure V Start menu 1 Click the Start button 2 Choose Settings then Control Panel to 2 Choose Settings display the Control Panel window then Control Panel J Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections 3 Printers A Taskbar amp Start Menu ers Gy temp Gaco 4 Click the Start button v Control Panel window 3 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon to display the Add Remove Programs ile it iew Favorites ools elp Back A Seach G4 Folders History ag E X A Ez dialog box Addiess En ContolPonel O oe Automatiq Options Hardware Progfams Tools Updates Pd amp annan m Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Message lt Controllers Options ueuing Dial up Co Modem a g zz ua Eug Power Options Printers Regional Scannersand Scheduled Sounds and System Users and Options Cameras Tasks Multimedia Passwords Provides system info
41. nts names for excitation light filter dichroic mirror and barrier filter will be displayed in Exciter Dichroic and Barrier area at the top of the list SY LYSetup Optiona Item Optional Cube Filter Cue Filter Cube 1 2 3 Accessories Ja Name Exciter Dichroic Barrier Ba620 65 BAG 2H BA626 55 BAS8a 5 BA625 53 EX366 16 DMS 75 BA625 53 System Name 3 1 To specify information for another address return to Step 1 and repeat the setup procedure Setup Mode Objective EX366 16 DMS95 BAS 73 648 Filter Cube ENIES ZLO aiaa pasio e6a EX365 10 DM425 465 BAS18 560 3 2 Click Next to accept the settings of the Interlock EX365 16 DM425 465 BAS26 566 2 ERES ZLO DM668 pacie cee filter cubes EX365 716 BA485 16 Control EX395715 DM435 475 BA485 716 EX395 15 DM445 476 BAS 78 633 EX395 15 DM445 476 BAS 78 633 7 EX395715 DMS 66 546 BAS 78 633 Ending EX386 168 BA460 56 e Please set the filter cube Note To register filter cubes not registered in the Quit Previous Finish list click the Optional Cube button For TEM more details refer to the next page 2 Select the filter cube 3 2 To accept the filter When an address that has already cube settings click Next registered on the Optional Cube view refer to the next page is selected on the Filter Cube setup v
42. ommends saving setup information made in LVSetup to a file after assigning the file an appropriate name e Even if two or more microscope system is connected to one PC only one microscope system can be controlled Nikon recommends that one microscope system be connected to one PC 15 LVSetup Operation LVSetup is used to perform initialization of the LV series microscope When you connect a PC and a microscope system for the first time use this application software to set information for the microscope system to send the information to the microscope system and to register the information into the system memory LVSetup Workflow Shown below is the LVSetup workflow when setting information for the microscope system Start the microscope system Start LVSetup Select the microscope Make environment settings Make information settings for the microscope system Send the settings Save a file for the information settings Connect the USB cable to the PC and the microscope system and turn on the power for the microscope system It will take 20 seconds at the maximum to initialize the microscope system Note For information about connecting the USB cable and starting the microscope system refer to the instruction manual for the microscope When the initialization of the microscope system is complete start LVSetup Select the microscope system to be set up When one microscope system is connected to
43. ormation Clear all check boxes and click the Next button 6 When the necessary device driver information is found a screen like the one shown at left is displayed Click the Next button Chapter 1 Preparations 1 2 Installing the Application Software v Digital Signature Not Found screen 7 After searching for the device drivers a Digital Signature Not Found X screen like the one shown at left is displayed Click the Next button The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows Nikon USB Eclipse LV Microscope If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation No More Info 7 Click the Yes button v Files Needed screen 8 A screen for specifying the file location is displayed You need to specify the folder in which the device driver file LVmicusb sys The file LV micusb sys on Unknown is needed Cancel 8 Click the Browse button is located Click the Browse button ae the path where the file is located and then click Copy fil
44. other control purpose e Microscopy method at the initial condition Specify the microscopy method selected at the initial condition of the microscope system e Buzzer setting Enable or disable the buzzer at the occasion of an error of the microscope system e Switch operation Enable or disable the switches on the microscope main body e Parfocal correction setting Adjust the parfocal position for each objective only for the microscope system with LV FMA or LV IMA mM Note The focal lengthes of all objectives are designed the same value but actually it varies a little because of their individual difference Therefore the parfocal length must be adjusted for each objective The parfocal correction function is used to register the parfocal distance for each objective and correct the difference 40 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 10 Settings for Other Control Items v Control view 1 Select the microscopy method at the 1 Select the microscopy method set at the initial condition initial condition of the microscope 2 Enable or disable the control switches on the microscope main body SY LVSetup Ver 1 6 6 6 LU ECon Control Accessories 3 Enable or disable the buzzer on the Focus Initialize Mode System Name Step Pitch 1 un x i i r ALF 3 Enable or disable the microscope system Setup Mode r A TERT switches on the l ae a ee microscope main body 4 Cl
45. prevent such a problem the switching limitation from low magnification to high magnification can be specified You can disable the rotation from a low magnification to a high magnification of the nosepiece with this setting The rotation is disabled when following two conditions are met 1 The preceding objective has a magnification of 5x or less 2 The subsequent objective has a working distance of 1 mm or less v Limit Control view SY L Setup Limit Control Objective Optional Obj Connect 1 Click the Limit Control button Ver 1 6 6 6 LU ECon Limit Control Accessories r Safety Setting System Name C Always rotates No rotation when change from Sx Lower Obj to Imm Less W D Obj Setup Mode Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Please set the safety lock of motonHized noespiece Password Quit Previous e Eeee TEI Finish 2 Select the setting for the switching limitation function 31 1 Click the Limit Control button in the subclassification item buttons 2 Select Always rotates or No rotation when change from 5x Lower Obj to 1mm Less W D Obj for the switching limitation function Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 8 Filter Cube Setup 3 8 Filter Cube Setup Setting up the filter cube lets you monitor the status of the microscope system at a glance and makes microscopy method switching and
46. r Cube Optional Cue Optionat item ver Ei Econ boxes of Exciter Dichroic and Barrier S LYSetup Optional Item i You can enter up to 10 alphanumeric Exciter Dichroic Barrier Accessories characters System Name Setup Mode The newly registered names are added to Objective the selectable components in the list box in Filter Cube 2 Enter the name the Optional Cube view Interlock Control Ending Please set an optional item Password Quit e Eeee EEEE 35 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 9 Interlock 3 9 Interlock You can use the interlock function to control various motorized devices of the microscope system You can get the best condition for various microscopy methods and objectives with this function You must specify values for each objective of each microscopy method Microscopy method You can specify microscopy methods with two ways standard or user option Standard microscopy method Bright field BF dark field DF fluorescence 1 FL1 and fluorescence 2 FL2 can be used with the default settings User optional microscopy method You can register 6 microscopy methods User Option 1 to User Option 6 You can specify filter cubes for observation Set up memory only for LV ECON The microscopy method settings registered to User Option 1 to User Option 3 are also registered to the set up memory in the LV ECON The microscopy
47. rmation and changes environment settings v Add Remove Programs dialog box 4 Choose Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support 4 Select Nikon Tools from the list ECLIPSE LV jj Ona LESE LY Series B Series Support 5 Click the Remove button to uninstall the a Tools selected application software from the hard Click here for support Used pp information Last Used On 1 12 2006 disk drive To change this program or remove it from your computer Change Remove Programs click Change or Remove 5 Click the Remove button Access and TT 14 LV Series Support Tools Configuration When you install Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools the following application software is installed to your PC e LVSetup When you connect a PC and a microscope system for the first time or when you change the microscope system configuration use this application software to set information for the microscope system to send the information to the microscope system and to register the information into the system memory For more details about the software operation refer to Chapter 3 LVSetup operation CAUTION e If you are using Nikon ECLIPSE LV Series Support Tools for the first time write the information for the microscope system to memory using LVSetup e Although the transmitted information is stored in memory on the microscope system transmitting new information will overwrite information previously stored in memory Nikon rec
48. so that can choose a specific driver Select the option Ea Search for a suitable driver for my device 4 Click the Next Recommended button v Locate Driver Files screen Found New Hardware Wizard Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files Search for driver files for the following hardware device s Nikon USB Eclipse LY Microscope The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations bpecify a location icrosoft Windows Update Cancel 5 Click the Next button Clear all check boxes v Driver Files Search Results screen Found New Hardware Wizard Driver Files Search Results Fates The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device SY The wizard found a driver for the following device s Nikon USB Eclipse L Microscope Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next aS c winnt inf lymicusb inf 6 Click the Next button 11 3 Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device Recommended 4 Click the Next button 5 The wizard searches for the necessary device driver inf
49. stem Connected Accessories Nosepiece Filter CubeCUEPI2A gt name Aperture StopCUEPI2A gt EPI Illuminator Outer DIA Illuminator Inner Accessories System Name Setup Mode E Note When a name has been specified already and when the Next button is clicked after entering a name the name is displayed at the upper right in the screen Objective Filter Cube Interlock Control Ending Please input the name of the systen Password Quit e Eeee EL Previous Next Finish 2 Click Next to end the settings of the microscope system name 25 Chapter 3 LVSetup Operation 3 6 LVSetup Condition BETI Selecting the Setup Mode The Setup Mode view appears when the Next button is clicked in the System Name view In the Setup Mode view select the way to enter the microscope system information You can enter the information from the keyboard or from a file vV Setup Mode view 1 There are two actions Normal or File in the Setup Mode view Each is detailed below you can modify the information with the Quit Previous Next Finish keyboard F 7 Setup Mode 7 Normal ccessories keza m You can enter the information of the System Name Normat fii 1 Select the mode you microscope system from the keyboard setup Mode Objective wish a Setup Mode Filter Cube Control _ File Objective g EA You can enter the information of the Filter Cub

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