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Components of the microscope
The names of the several parts are listed below and are indicated in the picture below:
A Trinocular tube
I
Dioptric adjustment (bino/trino types only)
B Camera focus adjustment ring
J
Head (mono/bino/trino 360
°
rotatable)
C Stand arm
K
Revolving nosepiece for 3 or 4 objectives
D Safety device
L
Objectives
E Tension adjustment
M Object stages (mechanical stage or clips)
F On/Off switch (not visible)
N
Height adjustment lever condenser
G Light intensity control
O
Condenser with irisdia filterholder
H Eyepiece(s)
P
Coaxial stage controls
Q
Lamp housing
Preparing the MicroBlue microscope for use
Carefully remove the items from its packaging and place them on a flat, firm surface. Please do not expose the
microscope to direct sun light, high temperatures, damp, dust or acute shake. Make sure the table or surface is flat and
horizontal
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