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1) First read all the important battery
information on page 6 before you
start. Then turn the microscope
over. Insert two AA alkaline
batteries in the base of the
microscope. In order to remove the
bottom cover of the microscope
you will need a Philips head
screwdriver. Insert the batteries as
shown, making sure that the (+)
and (-) terninals are properly
identified. Replace the bottom
cover and reinsert the screw. Do
not over-tighten.
2) Place the microscope on a flat
surface near a bright light, or in
the daytime or a window. Locate
the mirror and adjust the angle so
that when you look into the
eyepiece you see a bright circle of
light. Do not point mirror towards
the sun, as eye damage may
result. If there is no bright light
available or if the room lighting is
poor, you can use the microscope’s
electric illuminator. To turn on the
illuminator, flip the mirror over so
that the light bulb
is aimed upward.
The light will
come on by
itself.
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3) Once you can see a bright light
circle in the eyepiece, your
microscope is ready for use.
4) Choose one of the prepared
sample slides from your set. Place
it under the two spring clips on top
of the stage.
5) Next, choose the magnifying power
you want to use. Your microscope
can provide magnifyng powers of
25X, 50X and 100X
6) To change the magnifying
strength, turn the revolving lens
turret until you hear a click.
7) Turn the focusing knob until the
objective lens is almost touching
the slide. Don’t let the lens touch
the slide, as you may break the
slide and damage the lens. Now
look through the eyepiece and
slowly turn the focusing knob back
until you see the sample clearly.
8) Trying using one of the coloured
filters, as they can improve the
image of particular specimens.
IMPORTANT:
Wash your hands before
and after every project using warm
water and soap. Also wash any of the
tools and accessories that have been
used to prepare specimens. Be
careful when handling the slides and
slide covers. Make sure an adult
knows what you are doing and is
available to help you.
BEFORE
LENSES WERE
INVENTED, SOME
EARLY MICROSCOPES
USED
TINY GLASS
GLOBES FILLED
WITH WATER
TO MAGNIFY
OBJECTS.
YOUR
MICROSCOPE IS LIT
WITH A SMALL BATTERY
OPERATED BULB. A
SYNCHROTRON PARTICLE
ACCELERATOR PRODUCES
X-RAYS THAT ARE 100
MILLION TIMES BRIGHTER
THAN THE SUN. A BIT BIG
TO CARRY AROUND
THOUGH!
