Remove the Grundium from the carrying case by firmly grasping the back of scanner and pulling vertically. Be careful to not damage the objective.
On the bottom of the scanner there is a transportation pin that prevents the slide deck from moving in the carrying case. This needs to be removed before use, by turning it counterclockwise. The pin can then be returned to the carrying case.
To turn on our microscope, press the power button at the front of the scanner neck. The button should start blinking red, then turn solid green. This means that the scanner has powered on and is connected to the internet.
The power button can display other patterns and colors, as referenced in the table below
Power Button Lights
| Light | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Green breathing | Scanner is switched off. Power cable is connected. |
| Green steady | Scanner is connected to the internet. |
| Green blinking | Scanner is in live view mode, scanning or exporting |
| Yellow steady | Scanner is connected to the internet, but remote use is disabled |
| Red steady | Scanner is in error state (see troubleshooting) |
| Red blinking | Scanner is powering up or shutting down. |
| Blue steady | Scanner’s WLAN access point is on. |
| Purple steady | Scanner’s first start-up is ongoing. |
| Purple blinking | Scanner’s software update is in progress. |