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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Page
1. The left and right fields of view
do not coincide.
Interpupillary distance is adjusted
improperly.
Adjust it correctly.
6
The parallax is not corrected.
Adjust it correctly.
7
The magnifications of the left and
right eyepieces are different.
Use the eyepieces with the same
magnification for the left and right
by replacing one of them.
3
2. Dirt or dust is visible in the field
of view.
Dirt/dust on specimen.
Clean thoroughly.
2
Dirt/dust on eyepieces
3. Visibility of observed image is
poor.
Dirt/dust on the dustproof glass on
the tip of the objective.
Clean thoroughly.
2
4. Zooming causes defocusing of
the observed image.
The eyepiece diopter is adjusted
improperly.
Adjust it correctly.
7
The focus adjustment is inaccurate. Adjust the focus accurately.
5
5. The focus adjustment knob does
not rotate smoothly.
The rotation tension of the knob is
set too high.
Decrease the rotation tension to an
optimum level.
6
6. The microscope body drops
spontaneously, causing the
focusing to be deviated during
observation.
The rotation tension of the knob is
set too low.
Increase the rotation tension to an
optimum level.
6
7. The right field of view or the
monitor image is cut off.
The light path selector lever is not
set properly to a stop position.
Push in or pull out the lever all the
way till the stop position.
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8. Zooming causes important
defocusing of the monitor image.
The confocality of the camera is
adjusted improperly.
Adjust it properly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Under certain conditions, performance of the microscope may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If
problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem
after checking the entire list, please contact Olympus.
