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8. Use of the microscope
8.1 Switching on the microscope
Operate on the main switch
①
placed in the rear side
of the microscope, moving the selector on “I” (Fig. 13)
8.2 Light intensity adjustment
Operate on the light intensity dial to increase or de
-
crease the illumination intensity. (Fig. 14)
8.3 Coarse focus tension adjustment
•
Adjust the tension using the provided tool
.
The coarse knob tension is pre-setted in the factory.
To modify the tension according to personal’s needs,
rotate the ring
③
using the provided tool (Fig. 15).
Clockwise rotation increases the tension. If the ten
-
sion is too loose, the stage could go lower by itself
or the focus easily lost after fine adjustment. In this
case, rotate the knob in order to increase the tension.
8.4 Stage
Stage accepts standard slides 26 x 76 mm, thickness
1,2 mm with coverslide 0,17mm. (Fig. 16)
1.
Open the spring arm of the slide holder
②
and
place the slide from the front on the stage.
2.
Gently release the spring arm of the slide holder.
•
A sudden release of the spring arm could cau-
se the falling of the slide.
Fig. 7
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. \5
Fig. 16
②
①
