About DinoCapture 2.0

The DinoCapture 2.0 software from AnMo Electronics Corporation is a free software program that is compatible and included only with products manufactured by AnMo Electronics Corporation including Dino-Lite digital microscope cameras and Dino-Eye eyepiece cameras. Based on customer feedback, we have included many new features that give users a superior experience with a digital handheld microscope.

With the DinoCapture 2.0 software; you can add text, draw arrows, circles, and use other great drawing tools right on live video or on taken pictures and delete or edit the results if required. The DinoCapture 2.0 software also allows you to easily customize the drawing color and size giving you the proper look you want.

On certain models, the DinoCapture 2.0 offers a very powerful analysis tool which lets you measure on pictures as well as on live video. Measurements, as well as text, can be edited, reorganized, and deleted. The measurements can also be exported to Excel. For assured accuracy, you can also calibrate the measurements with some of our Dino-Lite models.

The interface is organized and easy to use allowing multiple user windows as well as the ability to use multiple Dino-Lite’s on one computer! The DinoCapture 2.0 software is a product created by AnMo Electronics Corporation in dedication to providing a high quality, competitively priced, and versatile digital microscopy experience for professionals and casual users alike.

Installation

Installing DinoCapture 2.0

We recommend downloading the latest version of the DinoCapture 2.0 software on our downloads page.

Once you’ve downloaded the latest version, run the installation software and follow the directions on screen.

Note: It may be necessary to right-click the DinoCapture 2.0 software icon and ‘Run as administrator’

User Interface

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar has 4 buttons for quick access of:

• Folder options
• Files options
• Settings
• Help

Folder

Files

Settings

Help

Menu Option	Description
User’s Guide	Opens the “User’s Guide” that will help you to understand functions and features of the DinoCapture 2.0 software.
About DinoCapture 2.0	Opens the “About” page pop-up for DinoCapture 2.0 which shows the installed software version. To exit click on the pop-up and the window will disappear.
License Agreement	Opens the license agreement PDF file

Image List Tools

Search Box

Toolbar

Preview Window Management Toolbar

Drawing Tools

The drawing toolset allows you to write text and draw on the images. The bar is located below the preview window management bar.

Measurements Tools

Text & Line Edit

You can easily access line and text properties on the toolbar. The line and text can be customized to fit your needs.

Line Color	Press the line format icon and then select the color icon. The color list will expand for you to choose a line color.
Line Style	Allows you to change the width of the lines you create.
Line Width	Allows you to change the width of the lines you create.
Font	Clicking on the button opens the font window where you can change everything from size to color of the text represented on the images you write on.

Measurement Tools

Measurement Settings

Live View Window Tools

MicroTouch	The MicroTouch tool is activated when you touch the MicroTouch trigger after starting the DinoCapture 2.0 software. After the software recognizes that the Dino-Lite has the MicroTouch feature, you can activate or deactivate the MicroTouch controls with this button. The MicroTouch was designed to minimize image blur while taking a picture with the microscope. Great for those moments when you need to take a picture, but having a hard time reaching the computer. Notice: Not all models include the MicroTouch feature.
White Balance Mode	White Balance is a color correction function to adjust white color accurately on the image. When the white balance is corrected properly, colors on the image would look natural on human eyes, even under a variety of light sources with different color temperature. There are three choices: Default White Balance: When the built-in LEDs are used, this mode is suitable in most cases. Auto White Balance (AWB): It searches white area on the image to adjust WB automatically, similar function of which can be found in general digital cameras. This mode can be used when LEDs are turned off, or there is a mixture of light sources. Custom White Balance: It specifies white area manually to force the white balance using that spot. If the desired color balance was not completely attained with other modes, try using Custom White Balance Notice: White Balance (WB) control EXCLUSIVELY for the Dino-Lite Edge series in the live preview window.
Auto Exposure	The Auto Exposure (AE) setting allows you to change the exposure or turn off auto exposure. Slide the luma bar to the right increases the exposure and vice versa. “Lighting” controls exposure time for Dino-Lite Premier series:Std (standard): The default setting for normal light conditions and general use. Low: Increases exposure time for low light conditions. Lowest: Further increase exposure time for lowest light conditions improving low light exposure. The auto exposure can be turned off. When auto exposure is turned off, the icon will show.
Histogram	Added gray-level Histogram to the AE (Auto Exposure) control to help determine the exposure level.
LED Control	Allows you to control the LED’s. Lets you turn ON/OFF or switch LED’s on the Dino-Lite. Notice: The AM211 and AM2011 do not have LED controls
Setting	The Setting icon allows you to open the Setting window. The setting window allows you to control the camera settings.
Maximize	Allows you to maximize the preview window. While the window is maximized, you can still measure and annotate. To exit from the maximized window click on to restore the window down to normal size.
Close Window	The “Close Window” icon allows you to close the current window. If too many windows are open or you just don’t need to see the current picture anymore, you can simply press the “Close Window” icon and it will be removed from the main screen.
Magnification	For models that have measurement capabilities, the magnification box is where you see the magnification that is being used for measurement.
Unit	Shows what unit of measure is selected for the active child window.
Resolution	There are multiple resolutions to choose from. Here the options for the picture encoding can also be selected. Depending on your model the options for MJPG and YUY2 could be available. MJPG is a compressed video format which will generally be quicker, however, the quality has been compressed. YUY2 is an uncompressed format and would be a clearer video quality, as long as the computer has the necessary resources.
Folder	When using multiple cameras, each one can designate a different existing folder to store the captured picture or video for the current user session. The folders can be selected from the top of the preview window.
Annotation	You can write annotations on the bottom of the preview window. Click on the gray bar on the bottom of the preview window and the annotation box will expand. Write text within this box and press ENTER to start a new row. When done, left click anywhere in the preview window to save the annotation and exit the annotation box.

How to:

Basic Functions

Record a video

1. In the active live video window, click on the icon to start a video. 
2. A red record dot will start flashing when recording. 
3. Click the video record button again to stop recording.
4. Select the “Video” tab to check the recorded video.

Record a time-lapse

1. Press the time-lapsed button on the active preview window.
2. In the “Setting” section, set the Duration of the recording and the Interval DinoCapture 2.0 will take pictures.
3. Under “Information” select the radial dial to Video to create a time-lapsed video or select Photo for DinoCapture 2.0 to automatically take pictures with the set parameters from step 2.
4. Press Start to start recording.
5. Press Stop if you would like to stop the recording before the set duration.

Create a new folder

1. Click the Folder icon in the top left corner of the main window.
2. Select “New” to open the New Folder pop up window.
3. In the “New Folder” window give the new file a name by filling in the text box next to “Folder name”.
4. Press “Change” if you want to change the directory of the new folder.
5. When finished, press “Select” and the new folder is ready to use.

Note: If no Directory is specified, DinoCapture 2.0 will automatically create a Digital Microscope folder in “Documents” or “My Documents” folder.

Enter Full Screen

1. Press to preview in full screen.
2. Press ESC or right-click to exit full screen.

Tip: You can double click the mouse to take a picture when in full screen mode.

Draw

1. Click on the draw tool on the tool bar.
2. For this example we will draw a line.
3. Click the left mouse button to start the line.
4. Click the left mouse button again to stop the line.

Add Text

1. Select the Text tool to start adding text. The icon will be located on the top left of the toolbar.
2. Create the window size for the text box.
3. Once the box is drawn, you are ready to input text into the text box.
4. Click outside of the text box to stop.

Hint: Press ENTER to start a new line.

See Also:

How to adjust measurements and drawings.
How to move the text box and measurement results to a different location

Start a slideshow

1. Highlight the picture you want to see in a slideshow with CTRL + Left mouse button.
2. After the desired pictures are selected, press the slideshow button.
3. Left-click to see the next picture or press “ESC” on the keyboard to cancel.

Move the camera preview windows

1. When the mouse pointer turns into the move icon, hold the left mouse button.
2. While the left mouse button is pressed, drag the window to your desired location.
3. Release the left mouse button to set the window in it’s new location.

Note: The camera preview windows stack on top of each other when opened. The amount of preview windows opened will be displayed on the Preview Window Management bar.

Clear Drawings, Text, Annotations, and Measurements

• RIght-click on an active window when the cursors is in move window mode.
• A menu will appear. Select Clear.
• Select the items you wish to clear:
  • Text
  • Annotation
  • Drawing
  • Measurements
  • ALL

See Also:

Deleting a measurement
Clear all measurements and drawing
Delete Key

Tip: To delete one drawing or measurement. Simply select it and press “Delete” on the keyboard.

Resize a text box

1. When no tools are selected, mouse over to the text that you want to resize. The mouse pointer will become the move object pointer.
2. Left click and the pointer will become an open hand.
3. Move the mouse to the blue square and the mouse will turn into direction arrows. Left click the mouse and the textbox will be resizable.
4. Left click again to set the new location.

Create parallel and horizontal lines

Hold down the “Shift” key on the keyboard while drawing a line allows you to easily create vertical and horizontal lines by allowing the line to move only 90 degrees.

Export Images

1. Check the boxes that you want to imprint into the exported picture.
2. Select the image size you want.
3. Select image DPI.
4. Then click “Continue” to proceed to the save as window to set name and folder for the image, to email, or go to print menu. Select “Cancel” will stop the process.

Import and Export Drawings

You can import and export drawings between picture in the software.

1. Draw on an image using the draw tools.
2. Right click and select “Export Drawing”.
3. Create a file name and press “Save”.
4. Open a new image and select “Import Drawing”.
5. Locate the drawing you want to import then press “Open”.
   • Example file: sample_01.atd
6. The drawing is now imported into the new image.

Enter Transparency Mode

Up to four pictures can be changed into transparency mode. To enter the mode, right click an open picture and select “Transparency Mode”. To exit, right click again and select “Exit”.

Use CTRL + UP / CTRL + DOWN or the mouse wheel to increase and decrease opacity when in transparency mode.

Add a camera label

1. Right click on a camera preview window.
2. Input the label for the camera and press “OK”.
3. The label will be displayed next to the name of the Dino-Lite.

Notice: The camera label displays only on the USB port the label was created.

Adjust Measurements and Drawings

1. With no tools selected, move the cursor to the measurement you want to adjust. The cursor becomes a pointing filer.
2. When the mouse become a pointing finger over a line or result, click it once.
3. Now move your mouse over an endpoint. It will be accentuated with a blue square at adjustable points. The cursor will change into a moving cursor to notify you that you can select and move the endpoint.
4. Click on the endpoint and adjust to the desired location.
5. Click again to set the new endpoint.

Notice: The measurement and calibration feature is only available for certain model.

Use the magnifier

Click on the magnifier to open a window with a digitally zoomed image. You can ove the mouse pointer pixel by pixel by using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Left click, or press “Enter” to set an endpoint if using a measurement or draw tool.

Delete consecutive pictures

To delete multiple pictures in a row, hold down the SHIFT key and highlight the pictures you want to delete. Press the trash button to delete. You will be prompted to confirm.

Delete multiple pictures

To delete certain picture at the same time hold down the CTRL key while select the pictures you wish to delete. Press the trash button to delete. You will be promped to confirm.

Hint: CTRL + A select all picture on the image list.

Customize Shortcuts

Note: The Customize shortcut feature is available on DinoCapture 2.0 software versions 1.5.17 or newer, click here to download the latest version.

Customize shortcuts allows users to assign key and key combinations to DinoCapture functions to help improve the efficiency of the user’s workflow.

How To: Customize Shortcuts (YouTube)

1. Make sure you have the latest version of DinoCapture 2.0 (Version 1.5.17 or newer)
2. Go to Settings and select “Customize Shortcut Keys”
3. Find and select the Command you want to use with a shortcut
4. Under “New shortcut key” select the desired shortcut key
   • At least one box must be checked for any key A-Z,1-0. This does not apply to the F1-F12 keys.)
5. Click Close

Copy shortcut keys from one computer to another

1. Once your shortcut keys are set up as desired on the first computer, close DinoCapture to make sure these settings are saved.
2. Navigate to C:\Users*USERNAME*\Documents\Digital Microscope\Setting
3. Copy the file labeled “Shortcut.dat” and move it to the second computer.
4. On the second computer, navigate to C:\Users*USERNAME*\Documents\Digital Microscope\Setting and place the “Shortcut.dat” file that you copied from the first computer in this folder. If prompted, choose to overwrite existing files.

Measurement

Perform a measurement

1. Input magnification that is read from the microscope into the magnification box. Automatic Magnification Reading (AMR) models do this step automatically.
2. Select a measurement tool.
3. Select a unit of measure.
4. In this example: we will measure distance.
5. Lleft Click once to start the measuremnt.
6. Left click once more to end the measurement.

Hint: For more accurate measurement, click on the magnifier icon. While using the magnify feature, use the arrow keys on your keyboard for pixel per pixel movement. When set to the desired location, click left mouse button or press “Enter” on the keyboard to set the desired endpoint.

See also: Using the magnifier
See also: How to calibrate measurements

Notice: The measurement feature is only available for certain models.

Delete a Measurement

1. On the measurement properties window select the measurement you want to delete.
2. Select Delete.

See Also:
Deleting consecutive pictures
Deleting multiple pictures
Delete Key

Notice: The measurement and calibration feature is only available for certain models.

Measure the center distance between circles

After drawing at least two circles, you can select center circle measurement tool to measure the distance between the centers of two circles.

Select the icon and then select two circles that you want to measure the center distance of.

The mouse pointer will change to a pointing finger for selectable circles. Click on each and the software will measure the distance between the centers of two circles.

Auto Distance Measuring

• Input the magnification, and create a detection path for the edge detection indicator squares to travel by holding down the Ctrl key while using the Line measurement tool
• When the detection path is created, the Edge Detection Criteria window will pop up. Set the edge detection criteria for the edge detection indicator squares to follow.

Optional: Set validation rules for pass/fail analysis

1. Click on the detection path to select it, then right-click on the detection path and select “Validation Rule” on the menu.
2. In the Measurement Data Validation window, set the data ranges and pictures** that indicate the data range. Three data ranges can be created while “1” is first priority.

Rename Measurements

You can rename a measurement by selecting a measurement. Then right click and click “Rename”.

Then a window will pop up allowing you to edit the name.

Move Measurement Text

• With no tools are selected, move the cursor to the text box. The cursor becomes a pointing finger 
• When the pointer becomes a pointing finger, click on the item you want to move to select it.
• Move your mouse over a measurement result text. The mouse will become an open hand allowing for selection.
• Left click on the measurement result once to release it from its current location.
• Left click again to set it to its new location.

Calibration

Create a calibration profile

• In the live window select the Calibration drop-down menu (or click on the calibration button.)
• Select “New Calibration Profile”.
• A small window will pop up. Give the profile a name.
• Click “Continue Calibration” when done naming the profile.
• In the new menu. Press “F8” or “Freeze” button to freeze the calibration object.
• Enter the magnification that can be read from the Dino-Lite. (AMR models perform this step automatically. Press Enter when finished.
• A red bar with two blue dots will appear with pink guidance lines, you are now ready to calibrate.
• Click on one of the blue dots to start moving the blue dot to your desired location.
• Click again to stop.
• Click on the other blue dot to start setting the other endpoint.
• Click on the left mouse button again to stop.
• When the correct distance is measured, enter the known distance.
• Enter the unit of measurement by select the “Unit” drop-down box.
• Press “Finish” when done.

Hint: You can create multiple calibration profile for different Dino-Lite models.

Notice: The measurement and calibration feature are only available for certain models.

See also: How to measure

How to perform Auto-Calibration with the CS-40

Auto Calibration requires a Dino-Lite Edge Series microscope camera, CS-40 Auto Calibration slide, and DinoCapture 2.0 versions 1.5.25 or newer, click here to download the latest version.

Auto Calibration provides an easier way to calibrate a Dino-Lite Edge Series microscope for measurement. The DinoCapture 2.0 software identifies special QR codes on the CS-40 slide and performs the calibration automatically.

CS-40 Auto-Calibration Target, enlarged to show details.

CS-40 QR codes are divided into 3 rows:

• Row A: magnifications of 120x and above
• Row B: magnifications of 40x – 220x
• Row C: magnifications of 20x – 50x

Tip: For more accurate results, it is recommended to create and save a calibration profile for each magnification range that measurements will be performed at. Calibration profiles are stored in the Calibration drop-down menu and a check mark will appear next to the selected profile.

Automatic calibration with the CS-40 slide

Bring the CS-40 into focus with the Dino-Lite.

Tips:

• Make sure the microscope is perpendicular to the calibration target
• View two or more QR codes for the best results
• Misaligned or heavily tilted CS-40 slide while in view, may result in calibration failure

2. Click the Calibration tool menu item and select New Calibration Profile.

3. Press F8 or click on the Freeze button.

4. Input the Magnification as shown on the dial. Microscopes with AMR display the mangification automatically.

Press Enter.

5. The software will automatically perform the calibration measurement and provide the adjusted magnification.

6. Verify your calibration by performing a test measurement with a known standard or the 10mm scale on the CS-40 slide

Tips:

For best results, select a calibration profile close to the magnification you are using.

For example, if the microscope is at 75x magnification and there are calibration profiles setup for 50x, 80x and 200x, it is best to use the profile setup at the closest magnification, which in this case would be 80x

If you measure with a magnification out of the calibrated range of your profile, the results may not be accurate. For example, if you calibrate at around 50x but then measure at 200x magnification, the measurement results may be inaccurate.

If fixed magnification is required, simply calibrate at that magnification only for the most accurate results. For example, if you will be using a fixed magnification of 50x, setting up a single calibration profile at 50x will give you the most accurate results.

Calibration can be disabled by selecting No Calibration in the drop-down menu.

Use Special Features

How to use EDR (Extended Dynamic Range)

In the active live video window, click on EDR and do not move the target until it finished processing.

Information about EDR:
EDR is a capture tool for the Dino-Lite Edge models with the EDOF feature that when used, can improve visible information on subjects that vary greatly in brightness levels. It
works by capturing and stacking 2-3 images with different exposure and help equalize the hard contrasts for a more natural image with fewer extremes for a more clear and detailed image.

How to use EDOF (Extended Depth of Field)

EDOF (Extended depth of field) is an image capture tool for the Dino-Lite Edge models with the EDOF feature that improves images of uneven surfaces by taking a series of images
at different focal depths and then automatically (or manually) stacking them in a single composite image.

EDOF (Automatic)

1. Place the mouse pointer over the EDOF button.
2. Scroll the mouse wheel to the desired amount of focal depth. (The more bars are shown, the greater the focal depth).
3. Click the mouse to start the EDOF process. Do not touch the Dino-Lite microscope or specimen during this process.

EDOF (Manual)

1. Place the mouse pointer over the EDOF button.
2. Scroll the mouse wheel until the focal depth bars are replaced by the word “MANUAL”.
3. Click the mouse and the EDOF-manual mode window will open.
4. Capture multiple (up to 11) images at different focal points. Change the focus using the Focus bar slider or the Increment button. Clicking the Increment button changes the focus by the number of points shown in the Increment box.
5. Click on the Start processing button to start the EDOF process. Do not touch the Dino-Lite microscope or specimen during this process.

Viewing an EDOF image

View the image with extended depth or by holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard, the EDOF image will show the original best-focused image at the mouse cursor’s position before stacking, and the mouse wheel can also be used for finding the upper or lower image layer. This feature would allow the user to recover the 3D feeling which
is lost by the stacked image.

The image taken by EDOF should be found in the image list noted “EDOF” in the header. Like a normal picture, the EDOF image can have annotation and drawing, but not measurements (because the magnification is varied with focus)

How to use Manual and Automatic Refocus

The Manual and Automatic Refocus for the Dino-Lite Edge models with the EDOF feature is for brief observations or captures on points of interest near the proximity of the initially
focused depth. Below describes how they are used:

Automatic Refocus

Hold the Ctrl key, then click on an area of interest in the live preview and the camera will attempt to focus at the selected depth. Releasing the Ctrl key to reverts back to the originally focused depth.

Manual Refocus

Hold the Ctrl key, and then scroll the mouse wheel when in the live preview window
to focus at depths above or below the initial focus. Releasing the Ctrl key reverts
back to the originally focused depth.

Update:
A new way of using EDOF refocus mode is now provided by pressing the scroll wheel during either live video or EDOF image preview as an alternative to CTRL+left clicks. To leave the refocus mode, simply left-clicking the mouse.

– The activation of EDOF refocus mode can be identified by the appearance of a cursor or the text of “Refocus Mode” at the lower-right corner.
– Under EDOF refocus mode, the “Focus Shift” information is shown on EDOF image which displays the focal difference between the refocused and original focus positions. The Focus Shift may vary with the entered magnification rate and it is provided as a reference for the depth information.

IP Camera Mode

You can allow remote viewing of Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye cameras by switching your live preview window into IP camera mode with the DinoCapture 2.0 software. IP camera allows the live viewing of the video feed in a local area network* or through the internet*. The only way to connect to a remote Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye is to know the IP
address. It can be used for professions such as doctors who require doctor/ patient confidentiality, education where the teacher can see what the students are examining right away, and more.

Switch to IP Camera Mode for others to see your Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye. Turning your live preview window into IP camera mode allows remote DinoCapture 2.0 users to be able to view the live video feed of your Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye.

Switching to IP Camera Mode

1. Right-click the live preview window

2. Select “IP Camera Mode”

3. The  live preview window will now change into IP camera mode and is now ready for remote DinoCapture 2.0 users to view the live video feed from this Dino-Lite
or Dino-Eye. In this mode you can take pictures, add a password for additional security, and turn on/off the LED’s on the Dino-lite. You can also see the LAN and WAN** IP address on the top left corner of the window to easily identify your IP address for remote users (others) to connect to your Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye that has its live preview window in IP camera mode.

If you are behind a firewall, please check the “If behind a Firewall” section of this instruction sheet.

4. When asking someone to connect to your Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye with its live preview window in IP camera mode through the internet*, have them type the WAN** IP address instead of the LAN** address when attempting to connect. When connecting through the intranet*, use the LAN IP address when connecting to other Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye that has its live preview window in IP camera mode.

Connect to remote Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye

• Ensure the remote Dino-LIte or Dino-Eye you want to connect to have switched it’s live preview window to IP camera mode.
• Select “Settings”.
• Move your mouse over to “Connect to IP DIno-Lite or Dino-Eye”
• Then click “New”
• The New Connection window will pop up where you can fill in the information to connect to the remote Dino-LIte or Dino-Eye.

Alias: Create a name for the remote Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye (When done, the name will be displayed in “Recent”).

IP: Enter the IP of the remote Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye that has its live preview window is in IP Camera mode.

Port: Port refer to the TCP Port****. The default is 42521 but you can create your own number (1024 – 65535). If you do not know which TCP Port is used already, you may want to use the default number.

Camera No: The assigned number of the Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye that has its live preview window in IP Camera mode (server). If only 1 Dino-Lite is connected normally “1” is the camera number.

Password: Enter password if a password was created.

Note: The Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye whose live preview window is in IP camera mode cannot be detected by another DinoCapture 2.0 over the internet* if the router has a firewall. Set the router firewall to do Port Forwarding. When behind a firewall, port forwarding will allow people to connect to your Dino-Lite or Dino-Eye whose live preview window is in IP camera mode.

Geotagging Photos

You can add GPS coordinates on pictures taken or edit coordinates on pictures that already have GPS location.

Click on an open image and select “Geotagging photo”, after that the “Location Editor” will pop up for you to enter GPS coordinates. When done, you can see the location by pressing the “show location” icon on bottom right side of the image.

See Also: External GPS

Change DinoCapture 2.0 default folder location

1. Create a shortcut for DinoCapture.exe

2. Right click on the shortcut and select “Properties”

3. Locate the “Target:” section.

4. Move the input text blinker to the very end of the target location (after the ”).
For example at the end of: “C:\Program Files (x86)\DinoCapture 2.0\DinoCapture.exe”.

5. At the end of the target location, add the following text: -f (Make sure there is only ONE space before and after the -f).
It should look something like this: “C:\Program Files (x86)\DinoCapture 2.0\DinoCapture.exe” –f

6. After the –f, input the location of the desired folder in quotations.
For example: “C:\DinoLite”(Make sure there is only ONE space before and after the -f).

When completed, the link should look something like this: “C:\Program Files(x86)\DinoCapture 2.0\DinoCapture.exe” –f “C:\DinoLite”

7. You are now ready to use DinoCapture 2.0

Keyboard Controls

Keyboard controls provide more ease and practicality with the DinoCapture 2.0 experience.

The keyboard controls can also be customized with the Customize Shortcuts feature.

See also: How to customize shortcuts

Delete key

You can delete pictures on the image list simply by pressing the “Delete” key. You can also delete selected or active annotations and measurements with the “Delete” key.

F6 Key

Holding down the F6 key on the keyboard allows to continuously taking pictures until the button is decompressed.

F7 Key

Pressing the F7 on the keyboard opens the time-lapsed window.

F8 Key

Pressing F8 freezes the live video feed of all Dino-Lite.

F9 Key

Pressing F9 simultaneously takes a snapshot with all live Dino-Lite.

F10 Key

Pressing the F10 on the keyboard to enters full screen mode. Press F10 again to exit.

F11 Key

Pressing the F11 on the keyboard takes a snapshot of the specimen in the active video window.

F12 Key

Pressing the F12 key on the keyboard lets you start recording a video. Pressing the F12 key again stops the recording.

Ctrl+A

Pressing Ctrl+A selects all files on the image list.

Ctrl+W

Next window on preview window management bar becomes active window.

Ctrl+Z

Undo last drawing or measurement.

Ctrl+F4

Close a preview window.

Ctrl+Tab

Next window on preview window management bar becomes active window.

Alt+F4

Exits DinoCapture 2.0. Note: This is a Windows function that will work on most programs and can even shut down the computer.

Esc

Abort using tools.

Shift and Left Mouse Button

Holding the Shift key and clicking on the first and last images desired; highlights the group of images.

See Also:
Deleting consecutive pictures

Ctrl and Left Mouse Button

Highlight desired pictures by holding the Ctrl key and select desired pictures or video by pressing the left mouse button.

See Also:
Deleting multiple pictures

Arrow keys

With the magnifier active, use the arrow keys to move the cursor pixel by pixel for precision movement.

See Also:
Magnifier

Mouse Controls

Opening a picture

To open a picture, you can simply double-click its thumbnail.

Moving a window

When you hold down the left mouse button on a child window, you can drag the window anywhere within the main window.

Stopping continuous line and polygon measurements

DOUBLE left clicking stops the continuous line and polygon measurements.

Starting a live video feed

Double-clicking the camera icon on the preview window management bar starts a live video feed. For example if one Dino-Lite is plugged in, double-click the thumbnail and the live video will start.

See also:
Preview Window Management Bar

Taking a picture

You can also double left click to take a picture in the live video window other than the picture button.

Digital 2x Zoom

Scroll the mouse wheel to digitally zoom-in/out when the pointer is in a live preview or image with resolution higher than 1280 x 960.

Measurement Properties

About the measurement property window

The measurement property window organizes and shows the status of all the measurements as well the ability to adjust how the results are shown in the image.

Notice: The measurement and calibration feature is only available for certain models.

Tabs

The DinoCapture 2.0 software separates each type of measurements into tabs helping you to organize your measurements.

Line

The Line tab shows all the properties of the line measurements as well as the ability to select what information is shown on the image, ability to delete, change units of measurement, and also export data to excel.

Polygon

The Polygon tab shows all the properties of the polygon measurements. As well as the ability to select what information is shown in the image, ability to delete, change units of measurement, and also export data to excel.

Circle

The Circle tab shows all the properties of the circle measurements. As well as the ability to select what information is shown in the image, ability to delete, change units of measurement, and also export data to excel.

Arc

The Arc tab shows all the properties of the arc measurements. As well as the ability to select what information is shown in the image, ability to delete, change units of measurement, and also export data to excel.

Angle

The Angle tab shows all the properties of the angle measurements. As well as the ability to select what information is shown in the image, ability to delete, change units of measurement, and also export data to excel.

Categories

Show

-The show checkbox let you see the measurement results for the selected measurement on the image. Deselecting the checkbox hides the selected measurement results.

Name

-Displays the name of the measurement.

Length

-Displays the length of the measurement (L).

Area

– Displays the area of the measurement (A).

Radius

-Displays the radius of the measurement (r).

Angle (deg)

-Displays the angle of the measurement (∠).

Unit

-Displays the unit of measure in the picture

Display

The display checkboxes control what you would be able to see on the picture. Only the values that are relevant to the type of measurement are available for selection, the others are grayed out. Un-checking and checking the boxes controls all measurements of the same type.

Name

-Display the name of the measurement.

Length

– Display the length of a measurement.

Area

-Display the area of a measurement.

Radius

-Display the radius/diameter of a measurement.

Angle

-Display the angle of a measurement.

Unit

-Display the unit of measure next to the results

Opacity (alpha)

– Available when using High Quality drawing mode, this controls the amount of opacity for the displayed measurements and drawings. The higher the number, the less transparent it is.

Background Opacity (alpha)

– Added adjustable opacity to the measurement text box under High Quality drawing mode. It can be adjusted by changing the Background Opacity (alpha) value in the Measurement Properties window.

Buttons

Decimals

Select the decimal places to be shown on measurements.
1= 1 decimal places= 0.1
2 = 2 decimal places = 0.01
3 = 3 decimal places = 0.001
4 = 4 decimal places = 0.0001

Delete

Select a measurement and click on “Delete” to remove the measurement.

Clear all measurements and drawing

Clear all measurements and drawings on the active window.

Export to excel

Exports data from the active window to Excel.

Close

The “X” on the top right corner closes the measurement properties window. Go to settings and select “Measurement Properties” to reopen the window.

Camera Adjustment

Press the button on the video preview window to open the camera adjustment window. The camera adjustment window controls the live video settings. The buttons on the bottom of the camera adjustment window allow you to Import or Export video settings or restore Default settings. There is also an option to Load the current setting on startup. Once you have made your selections, click the OK button to confirm and close this window.

Camera Adjustment Window

Note: The camera adjustment window settings vary depending on the model. This camera adjustment setting applies usually for only the Edge Series Dino-Lite models
For example, Dino-Lite Premier Series can export or import your settings so you can save the setting for another time by exporting the setting or importing a setting from a previous time.

Camera Color Adjustment Settings

Monochrome Setting

This setting applies a grayscale effect, as shown in the pictures below.

Monochrome setting disabled  Monochrome setting enabled

Negative Setting

This setting applies a color negative effect, as shown in the pictures below.

Negative setting disabled Negative setting enabled

Microtouch Controls

The MicroTouch (touch sensitive static sensor) feature on the handheld digital microscope gives users the option of taking a picture right from the microscope itself. The MicroTouch tool is activated by touching the MicroTouch trigger after starting the DinoCapture 2.0 software. Once recognized in the software, activate or deactivate the MicroTouch controls with this button.

The MicroTouch was designed to minimize image blur while taking a picture with the microscope. Great for those moments when you need to take a picture but have a hard time reaching the computer

Notice: Not all models have the MicroTouch feature.

Picture Adjust

The picture adjust window allows you to change the picture colors and qualities. To open the picture adjust window, press the setting button when the active window is a picture. This version of the picture settings usually applies to Dino-Lite Premier, Pro, and Basic series.

Picture Adjust

Adjust the color properties of the selected picture.

Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the picture. 

Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the picture.

Saturation

You can adjust the saturation of the picture.

Hue

You can adjust the hue of the picture.

Gamma

You can adjust the gamma of the picture.

Sharpness

Allows you to adjust the sharpness of the selected picture.

Range

You can change the range of the sharpness.

Strength

You can adjust the strength of the pixel.

Picture Adjust Buttons

Default

Resets the picture settings back to default.

Save

Saves the adjusted picture settings and closes the picture adjust window.

Cancel

Closes the picture adjust window without saving changes.

Folder Manager

You can create, import previous, or delete save folders in the Folder Manager window.

See also:
How to create a new folder

New

Allows creation of a new save folder for DinoCapture 2.0.

Import

Allows to add a previously created folder into the folder list; simply select the folder you created for the DinoCapture 2.0 that contains the pictures and video’s, and press OK.

Delete

Deletes a selected save folder from the Folder Manager window.

Open

Opens a previously made save folder created by DinoCapture 2.0.

Exit

Exit the Folder Manager window.