Hitachi Microscope & Magnifier S-3400N User Manual

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3.6    Saving and Recording Images 
 
3.6.1    Saving and Recording Images 
 
It is possible to record images using conventional photo films and printers, and/or as image data 
files (to disk drive).    There are four methods of image recording: 
 
(1)  Taking photographs (optional photo-recording unit is necessary) 
For photographic image recording, you can use Direct Photo or Memory Photo recording. 
Memory Photo can produce multiple photographs from a given image. 
See <3.6.6 Taking Photographs (Option)>. 
 
(2) Saving images 
Direct Saving, which saves an image on the scanning image display, and Captured Image 
Saving, which saves captured images, are available. 
Also available is a Quick Save function, which can automatically save captured images 
under a specified name.    Using these functions, it is possible to save images that are 
processed on SEM Data Manager. 
 
(3) Printing images 
Printing of images using Windows-supported printers is available. 
Refer to <3.9.10 Printing Images Using Report Generation Function>. 
 
(4)  Copying images to other application software 
Scanning Image can be copied to Windows-clipboard.    You can use the image on 
application software by simply pasting it. 
When the optional PCI image database software is installed, images are transferred directly 
to it without saving images. 
Refer to <3.9.11 Copy Image>. 
 
(5) Related information 
Auto data display, and text and graphics written on the image using data entry functions are 
recorded with the image.    A text file including image information such as operating 
condition, date and others is created when the image is saved. It is saved in the same 
directory as the image.    The measurement function option allows you to save and output 
images by writing any text to them as well as incorporating the results of measurements 
(measured values and cursors). 
 
NOTICE:  For storing images, we suggest the use of external storage devices, as the storage 
capacity of PC hard drives is limited.    Also, external storage devices are 
recommended for data backup.