Swift SW350 Series, User Manual

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Avoid touching the optical surfaces directly and never disassemble the optical
components of the microscope. When not using eyepieces, use the plastic covers to
protect the eyepiece lens holders and ocular lens.
VII. Troubleshooting
If you have a problem, you may be able to correct it yourself. Here are some common
issues and easy solutions you can try before calling customer support for service.
*Caution: Never disassemble the electrical, mechanical, or optical components. This
servicing should only be done by a Swift technician.
Issue Possible cause Solution
Visual field is uneven, or
image is dark at the edges Nosepiece is not locked in
place to center the
objective lens Turn nosepiece until you
hear a click to center the
objective lens
Slide is not centered over
the bulb, leaving part of the
specimen unilluminated Center the slide over the
bulb with the X-Y
translational control knobs
Dirty objective or eyepiece
lens Clean with compressed air
or soft brush
Iris aperture is closed too
far Open the iris aperture
wider
Visual field is blurry or dirty Dirty objective or eyepiece
lens
Clean with compressed air
or soft brush
The slide is dirty Clean the slide with glass
cleaner
Eyepiece or objective lens
not fully screwed into place Tighten eyepiece or
objective lenses
Poor image quality No cover slip on the
specimen Place glass cover slip over
the specimen
Slide is too thick or too thin Use a lab-quality slide
Slide is placed upside
down on the stage Flip the slide over so that
the cover slip is facing up