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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
Summary In student teaching, microscopes are traditionally connected via HDMI or wireless connection. This guide will help you connect your microscope to your computer and move to an online classroom environment. Prerequisites: • A Windows computer with
an internet connection • Microscope outfitted with a
Leica camera Table of Contents: 1. Install Software 2. Connect Camera 3. Software Configuration
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
Step 1: Install Software
1. Download LAS EZ.
2. Once downloaded, right-click the zip file and choose Extract all.
3. Double-click on LAS EZ.
4. Choose Install LAS EZ. Once the installer finishes, the application is installed.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
Step 2: Select your Camera
EZ4 D/HD/E
DMS300/1000
EC3/4 MC120/170/190 HD
ICC50 HD/W/E
IC80 HD
IC90 E
S9i
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 2: EZ4 D/HD/E Camera Preparation 1. Plug in your microscope using the included power cable and turn on the main
power switch.
2. Connect your microscope to your computer by plugging in the included USB
cable.
3. Continue to Step 3 on Page 11 to configure the software.
Special Note: Once connected to your computer, your microscope will switch to PC
mode. During this time, both the included remote and ability to save to an SD card will be unavailable. To exit PC mode, hold the black multifunction button for 5 seconds.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 2: DMS300/1000 Camera Preparation
1. Connect your microscope to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Turn the microscope on and switch it to PC mode. Once the green LED on the
front of the microscope light turns on, the microscope is ready to use.
3. Continue to Step 3 on Page 11 to configure the software.
Special Note: When your microscope is in PC mode, the included remote and ability to
save to an SD card will be unavailable. To exit PC mode, toggle the switch back to HD Mode.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 2: EC3/4 and MC120/170/190 HD Camera Preparation
1. Connect your camera to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Turn the camera on and switch it to PC mode. Once the green LED turns on, the camera is ready to use.
3. Continue to Step 3 on Page 11 to to configure the software.
Special Note: When your camera is in PC mode, the included remote and ability to save to an SD card will be unavailable. To exit PC mode, toggle the switch back to HD mode.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 2: ICC50 HD/W/E Camera Preparation 1. Connect your camera to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Press the red power button. After approximately 30 seconds the camera will turn
on, displaying a green LED.
3. Press the USB Mode button. Once the green USB LED turns on, the camera is
ready to use.
4. Continue to Step 3 on Page 11 to configure the software.
Special Note: When your camera is in PC mode, the included remote and ability to save to an SD card will be unavailable. To exit PC mode, press the HD Mode button.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 2: IC80 HD Camera Preparation
1. Connect your camera to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Once the green LED turns on, the camera is ready to use.
3. Continue to Step 3 on Page 11 to configure the software.
Special Note: When your camera is connected to your PC, the included remote and
ability to save to an SD card will be unavailable. To exit PC mode, unplug the USB cable from the camera and connect the optional power pack.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 2: IC90 E Camera Preparation 1. Connect your camera to your computer using the included USB cable.
2. Turn the camera on. After approximately 30 seconds the camera LED will turn
green.
3. Press the Mode button until the USB LED turns green.
4. Continue to Step 3 on Page 11 to configure the software.
Special Note: When your camera is connected to your PC, the included remote and ability to save to an SD card will be unavailable. To exit PC mode, press the Mode button until the HDMI LED turns green.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 2: S9i Camera Preparation 1. Plug your microscope into your computer using the included USB cable.
2. After approximately 30 seconds the camera will turn on, displaying a green LED.
3. Press the Mode button until the USB LED turns green.
4. Continue to Step 3 on Page 11 to configure the software. Special Note: When your camera is connected to your PC, the included remote and
ability to save to an SD card will be unavailable. To exit PC mode, press the Mode button until the HDMI LED turns green.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
STEP 3: Software Configuration
1. Right-click your desktop and select Display settings. Set your resolution is to 1920 x 1080 or lower. This will maximize readability.
2. Close out of Display settings and open LAS EZ.
3. Brightness, Gamma (contrast) and Saturation can be adjusted here:
4. Take a picture with the Acquire Image button.
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How to Set Up Your Microscope for Remote Learning
JH Technologies Main Office: 408-436-6336 Leica Software Support: 866-830-0735 Option 3
5. You will be taken the Browse tab. From here you can view and rename your
pictures.
6. To annotate your image, click on the Process tab.
7. Return to a live image by clicking on the Acquire tab.
You are now ready to start sharing your class online!
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