SM-4 Series Stereo Microscope
AmScope Proprietary
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Contents
BEFORE USE ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.
M
ICROSCOPE
P
ARTS
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2.
O
PERATION
............................................................................................................................................. 6
2-1 Unpack ............................................................................................................................................ 6
2-2 Assemble ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Setting up the Specimen .................................................................................................................12
2.4 Focusing .........................................................................................................................................13
2.5 Attaching a Camera .......................................................................................................................17
2.6 Adjusting Focus Tension ................................................................................................................18
2.7 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................19
3.
S
PECIFICATIONS
.....................................................................................................................................20
3.1 General Model Specifications ........................................................................................................20
4.
P
ARAMETERS
.........................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Electrical System ............................................................................................................................21
4.2 Eyetube Parameters .......................................................................................................................21
4.3 Objective Lens Parameters ............................................................................................................21
5.
R
ECOMMENDED
A
CCESSORIES
..............................................................................................................22
5.1 Eyepieces .......................................................................................................................................22
5.2 Barlow Lenses ................................................................................................................................22
5.3 Cameras and Accessories ..............................................................................................................23
5.4 Stands .............................................................................................................................................24
5.5 Ring Lights and Illuminators .........................................................................................................25
5.6 Darkfield Condensers ....................................................................................................................25
6.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
...............................................................................................................................26
6.1 Optical Issues .................................................................................................................................26
6.2 Mechanical Issues ..........................................................................................................................27
6.3 Electrical Issues .............................................................................................................................27
7.
G
ENERAL
M
ICROSCOPY
G
UIDE
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