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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) Protect your microscope from dust and moisture by always storing it in its box.
Getting Started
1)
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
2) Once you can see a bright light circle in the eyepiece your microscope is ready for use.
3) Choose one of the prepared sample slides from your set. Place it under the two spring clips on
top of the stage.
4) 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.
5) To change the magnifying strength turn the revolving lens turret until you hear a click.
6) Turn the focusing knob until the objective lens is almost touching the slide. Don’t let the lens
touch the slide as you may crack the slide and damage the lens. Now look through the eyepiece
and slowly turn the focusing knob back until you see the sample clearly.
How to Make a Prepared Slide
Samples for examination should be very thin so that light can pass through them. If the sample is
too thick it will appear dark in the microscope.
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