©
Home Training Tools Ltd. 2012 Page 2 of 8 Visit www.homesciencetools.com
8. Stage Clips
7. Stage Stop
11. Coarse Focus
12. Fine Focus
1. Eyepiece
2. Rotating Head
3. Arm
4. Nosepiece
5. Objective Lenses
9. Condenser
10. Disc Diaphragm
13. Illuminator
On/Off Switch
6. Stage
Welcome to an exciting world of
discovery with your new Home Microscope!
This manual will give you a familiarity with the
different features on your microscope, how to
use them, and how to preserve your investment
by proper maintenance and care.
These instructions are for two different
models with fluorescent lighting – MI-4100STD
and MI-4100DXL. Pages 2-4 will cover the basic
features and functions of the MI-4100STD
model, most of which are common to both
microscopes.
The small microscope icon
indicates a
feature that is upgraded on the Home 1000x
(MI-4100DXL) microscope. Learn about these
upgraded features on pages 4-6.
Table of Contents
General Microscope Care .................................... 2
Unpacking ......................................................... 2
Cleaning ........................................................... 2
Features & Definitions .......................................... 2
Microscope Diagram ......................................... 2
Description of Components .............................. 3
Installing a Mechanical Stage ........................... 3
Operating Procedure ............................................ 4
Features for MI-4100DXL ..................................... 4
1.25 Abbe Condenser ....................................... 4
Iris Diaphragm .................................................. 5
100x Oil Immersion Objective .......................... 5
Mechanical Stage ............................................. 5
Filters ................................................................ 6
Maintenance ......................................................... 6
Adjusting the Stage Stop .................................. 6
Changing the Bulb ............................................ 6
Adjusting Tension ............................................. 6
Troubleshooting ................................................ 7
Specifications ....................................................... 8
Warranty ............................................................... 8
General Microscope Care
Unpacking
The Home microscopes are shipped in a
two-part Styrofoam case. Keep this case for
storage, transport, and shipping. It is perfect
packing material should you ever need to send
your microscope in for repairs covered by the
warranty.
When handling your microscope, always
pick it up by the arm. Avoid touching the lens
surfaces on the eyepiece or objective lenses, as
fingerprints will decrease image quality.
Cleaning
The best optical quality is compromised by
dirty lenses. Use a dustcover and clean the
lenses regularly to greatly enhance your
microscope use.
To clean lens surfaces, remove dust with a
soft brush or a can of compressed air. Then
moisten a piece of lens paper (our item MI-
PAPER) with some lens cleaning solution (MI-
LENSCLN). Gently clean the eyepiece, objective
lens exterior surface, and condenser using a
circular motion. Repeat with a second paper
moistened with solution if necessary. Repeat
once again with a piece of dry lens paper until
the lens is clean and dry.
Do not spray lens
cleaner directly on the lens.
Features & Definitions
Microscope Diagram
