Frequently asked questions: digital zoom – Milestone XProtect Smart Client 2013 User Manual
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Viewing
2. Click and hold down the mouse button inside the image to zoom. The area you select is
highlighted by a white border. When you release the mouse button, the zoom will take effect.
3. If you want to move to other areas of the image while maintaining your zoom level, in the
overview frame, drag the highlighted area to the required position.
4. To adjust the zoom level using the zoom level slider, press and hold down the SHIFT key, click
inside the image and while holding both down, move your mouse up or down the zoom level
slider.
5. Selecting a zoom level of 0% lets you view the full image again.
Tip: If your mouse has a scroll wheel, you can also use the scroll wheel to control the zoom level. On
many mice, clicking the scroll wheel or middle mouse button quickly lets you view the full image again.
Frequently asked questions: digital zoom
What is the difference between optical and digital zoom?
With optical zoom, a camera's lens physically moves to provide the required angle of view without loss
of image quality. With digital zoom, the required portion of an image is enlarged by cropping the image