A USB microscope may not work on a Chromebook if the operating system is out of date or if the external camera has not been manually selected. Updating Chrome OS and toggling the camera view within the system app will usually resolve this issue.

How to Set Up the USB Microscope on a Chromebook

1. Go to Settings > About Chrome OS > Check for updates. Click here, for official information from Google about updating.)
2. If an update is available, please let it run.
3. Plug in the USB microscope.
4. Press the Search/Launcher key (the magnifying glass or circle icon) on your keyboard.
5. Type "Camera" and open the built-in system app.
6. Toggle the camera view to the external camera.

Applicable To

USB2-MICRO-250X