Transmitted Light Observation; Using The Mirror Rotation/Sliding Knob - Olympus SZ-ADD Instructions Manual

TRANSMITTED LIGHT OBSERVATION

}If you have not assembled the transmitted illumination attachment yet, please read Chapter 6, "ASSEMBLY" (p. 8 to 9).
Fig. 1
5
1

Using the Mirror Rotation/Sliding Knob

1. Set the main switch of the power supply to " I " (ON) and adjust the
brightness with the intensity control knob.
2. Adjust the illumination by rotating or sliding the mirror rotation/sliding
knob @.
}Usages of the planar and light scattering mirrors
· Planar mirror: Bright illumination.
· Light scattering mirror: Illumination with little light irregularities.
@
3. With a standard transmitted light illumination, slide the mirror rotation/
sliding knob @ to the deep part of the slide stroke and then rotate the
knob @ for an illumination with highest brightness and least irregularities.
Oblique Illumination
}When observing the specimen by shading on it, use oblique illumination
by rotating and sliding the knob @.
· While looking through the eyepieces, adjust the image contrast by sliding
and rotating the knob @ gradually toward you.
(Fig. 1)