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Helpful Hints
1) The most important parts of your microscope are the lenses. Handle them with care. If the
lenses are dirty or dusty you can clean them with a soft cotton cloth or a special lens cleaning
tissue. Do not wipe them with a finger or a regular facial tissue.
2) If you are not going to use your microscope for a week or more take out the two AA batteries
that power the illuminator.
3) Protect your microscope from dust and moisture by always storing it in its case.
Getting Started
1) First, insert 2 “AA” alkaline batteries in the base of the microscope. In order to remove the
bottom cover of the microscope you will need a Phillips head (+) screwdriver. Insert the batteries
as shown, making sure that the (+) and (-) terminals are properly identified. Replace the bottom
cover and re-insert the screw. Do not over-tighten.
2) Place the microscope on a flat surface near a bright light or in the daytime, 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 the 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. Look through the eyepiece and adjust the angle of the light until
you see a bright circle.
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 magnifying
powers of 300X. 600X and 1200X. Remember that the longer objective lenses provide the
higher powers. Most observing is done at low power.
6) To change the magnifying strength turn the revolving lens turret until you hear a click.
