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make sure the USB cable is connected to the same USB port that
was used during initial installation or the software driver will
have to be re-installed).
3.
After the software is installed, start the Motic Images Plus
program and click on the CAPTURE WINDOW icon (6
th
icon from
the top left or click on “File” then “Capture Window”) to view a
live image.
4.
The background balance setting will need to be adjusted to
compensate for any uneven illumination light patterns. Place a
slide on the stage. Move the specimen out of the field of view so
an empty/blank spot of the slide is being displayed. Click on the
“Background Balance” adjustment box found on the bottom of
the basic setting toolbar to smooth out the light pattern.
5.
Bring the specimen back into the field of view and use the
microscope’s focusing controls to bring the specimen into focus.
6.
Use the mouse pointer and hold the left mouse button while
dragging the mouse to create a small box in an area of the image
that should be displayed as a white color. (The size of the box
does not make a difference as long as it is only in an area that
should be displayed as white). Click on the “White Balance”
adjustment box found on the toolbar.
7.
Click on the camera icon in the upper left corner of the screen
to switch to the “Capture” toolbar. An image can be captured by
clicking on the “Capture” box. A video clip can be recorded by
clicking the “Record” box.
CARE AND CLEANING
Swift microscopes are designed to function with minimal maintenance,
but certain components should be cleaned frequently to ensure ease of
viewing. The power switch should be turned off or the microscope
should be unplugged when not in use.
CLEANING – The front lens of the objectives (particularly the 40XRD and
100XRD) should be cleaned after use. The lens surface may be gently
cleaned with a soft camel hair brush, or blown off with clean, oil-free
air to remove dust particles. Then wipe gently with a soft lens tissue,
moistened with optical cleaner (eyeglass or camera lens) or clean
water.
Immediately dry with a clean lens paper.
