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4.
Troubleshooting Guide
OPTICAL PROBLEMS
Problem
Cause
Solution
Darkness at the
periphery or uneven
brightness in the
field of view
Revolving nosepiece not in click
stop position
Revolve the nosepiece to click-stop
position by swinging the objective
correctly into the optical path
The light source of the bulb is not
at the center
Adjust the position of the bulb
Dirt or dust on the
view
Dirt or dust on the lens eyepiece,
condenser, objective, collector
lens or specimen
Clean the lens with a camera
cleaning kit
Poor image quality
No slide cover attached to the
slide
Attach a 0.17mm slide cover
Slide cover is too thick or thin
Use a slide cover of the appropriate
thickness (0.17mm)
Slide may be upside down
Turn slide over so the cover-glass
faces up
Immersion oil is on a dry objective
(especially the 40x)
Check the objectives, clean if
necessary
No immersion oil used with 100x
objective
Use immersion oil
Air bubbles in immersion oil
Remove bubbles
Condenser aperture is closed or
open too much
Open or close properly
Condenser is positioned too low
Position the condenser upward
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Problem
Cause
Solution
Lamp does not light
when switched on
No electrical power
Check power cord connection
Lamp bulb burnt out
Replace bulb
Fuse blown out
Replace fuse
