How to Use the EyeClops BioniCam

Remove the back cover of the belt clip battery pack. Load five AA batteries into the battery pack. Close the cover. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the top of the BioniCam unit. Turn on the "Power" switch, which is on the right side of the battery pack.

Twist the I.R.I.S. lens attachment. Align the red groove with the arrows on the focusing gauge.

Select the magnification level by moving the zoom dial to the right or left, depending on whether you want to view the object at 100, 200 or 400 times its actual size.

Point the BioniCam up close to an object. View the object through the LCD screen.

Move between Menu Modes. To navigate through the menu modes and select settings, use the "Directional Arrow" buttons. Press the left and right arrows to move the cursor. Press the "A" button to make a selection. Press the "B" button to return to the previous screen.

Use the Settings Mode to select your preferences. Set the slide show timer, the brightness levels and the startup mode. Select "Format USB" to delete the photos and movies recorded on the USB drive. Select "USB Space Remaining" to view a bar that shows how much storage space is left on the USB drive.

Select Picture Mode to take a still picture. Press the "A" button to save a picture of a selected object onto the USB drive. Press the "Delete" button to erase the last picture taken. Press "B" to cancel your selection and return to the previous screen. Press the "Gallery" button to view the Picture Gallery, which contains all the pictures stored on the USB drive.

Select Make Movie Mode to record 30-second videos of your specimens. Press "A" button to record a movie, stop recording or select options. A "REC" box will appear in the LCD screen to confirm that you are recording. Press the "B" button to stop recording, cancel options or return to the previous screen. Press the "Delete" button to delete the previous recorded movie. Press the "Gallery" button to view thumbnails of your movies.

Select TV Mode to view the pictures or videos on a television screen. Locate the TV Mode Switch on the left top of the belt clip. Select the "Out to TV" option. Plug the included video cable into the "Video Out" port on the belt clip. Plug the other end into a television's "Video In" port. The LCD screen will switch off and the images will be displayed on the TV screen.

Load the pictures or videos on a computer. Remove the USB drive from port on the top of the BioniCam. Insert the drive into the USB port on a computer. The pictures and videos will be loaded automatically. You can save the files onto your computer.