Nikon ECLIPSE 50i Instructions Manual page 31

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Switch magnification using the
hand switch.
Adjust the field diaphragm and
aperture diaphragm for optimal
image quality.
⇒ P.50
⇒ P.46
⇒ P.47
Contrast may be reduced when viewing certain
specimens at 40× magnification. If this happens,
reduce magnification to 10× and stop down the
field diaphragm as far as possible. This will
minimize contrast loss.
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To mark the specimen, follow the
procedure given below:
(1) Holding the object marker knob with both
hands, push it from the right toward the left,
then turn it toward the back to extend the
marker.
(2) Gently press down the entire object marker
knob to apply a mark.
(3) Turn the object marker knob toward the front
to retract the marker.
⇒ P.50
(4) Release both hands from the object marker
knob.
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Turn off all power switches after
completing observations.
Chapter 2 Microscopy
2.2 Microscopy with Cytodiagnostic Unit Attached
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Aperture
diaphragm
Field
knob
diaphragm
knob
Object marker
(3) Turn the knob
to the front to
retract the
marker.
Press the power switch
to the "◯" position.
Press the cytodiagnostic unit
power switch to return the switch
to the extended position.
Select the
magnification using
the hand switch.
(1) Push the knob
from the right
to the left, then
turn it to the
back.
(2) Gently press down
the knob to mark
the specimen.