Troubleshooting
This section provides many useful tips on how to solve common problems
while setting up or using the Digital CoreScope 2 compound
microscope:
I can’t see an image. I can only see a partial image.
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Check to see if the USB plug is in the USB port of the
computer with Applied Vision™ Software, the power
supply is plugged into an outlet, or the battery is charged
if using cordless.
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Check to see if the objective lens is clicked into place.
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Check to see if the LED lights are turned on by switching
the power button on the back of the microscope. A red
indicator light should glow if the LED lights are on.
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Check to see if the dimmer switch (rheostat) is turned
clockwise to allow the intensity of light to increase.
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Close Applied Vision and then reboot Applied Vision to
activate the camera.
It is difficult to get an image in focus.
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Adjust the coarse focus knobs slowly.
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Turn the objective lens until you hear it click into
place.
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If the image is focused on the computer screen, adjust
the diopter on the eyepiece tube to focus for the user’s
individual vision when viewing through the eyepiece.
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Check to see if the there has been damage to the
objective lenses and eyepiece. If the lens/eyepiece is
dirty, use lens paper and distilled water to rub gently
clean.
NOTE:
Never rub the lens/eyepiece when it is dry. This can cause static
charge that will attract dirt.
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