Carson MS-040 Instruction Manual

Biological microscope

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL | MS-040

Standard Included Accessories: 10x Wide Field Eyepiece

Eyepiece

Objective Lens Turret

Stage Clips

Stage

Transmitted

Light Source

Intensity Knob for

Transmitted Light Source

(on opposite side)

Quick-Start Guide:

1. P lace microscope on a secure surface. You may rotate the draw tube to the front facing position or any preferred

360° position.

2. I nsert the round end of the power cord into the microscope's power port on the rear bottom side of the micro-

scope, and plug the opposite end of the power cord into any standard 110V outlet.

3. Gently place the narrow end of the eyepiece into the draw tube.

4. R otate the objective lens turret so that the first objective lens (4x labeled by a red line) is perpendicular to the stage.

5. Position your desired specimen on the stage, with your area of interest located in the center of the stage.

6. Use the stage clips to securely hold down your slide or specimen.

360°

Rotatable

Draw Tube

Reflective Light Source

Focus Knob

Filter Wheel

Power

Intensity Knob

for Reflective

Light Source

Base

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL | MS-040 Standard Included Accessories: 10x Wide Field Eyepiece Eyepiece 360° Rotatable Draw Tube Objective Lens Turret Reflective Light Source Stage Clips Focus Knob Stage Filter Wheel Power Transmitted Light Source Intensity Knob for Reflective Light Source Intensity Knob for Transmitted Light Source...
Page 2 10. C olor filters may be used to enhance contrast, especially if using stained slides. To use color filters, rotate filter wheel until the wheel clicks into the desired color filter. Care & Maintenance: • P lease take care when using our microscope. Try to avoid bringing your microscope into contact with any dirt, debris, dust or moisture. • Cleaning: — F or microscope body, unplug power and use a soft slightly damp cloth to clean dust or dirt. — F or optical surfaces, such as the eyepiece lens or objective lens, use a slightly damp microfiber cloth or Carson’s Lens Cleaners to gently remove dust or debris. • When not in use, it is best to store your microscope in original container. • W hen moving the microscope, hold by the metal neck or base of the microscope body. Do not hold by the eyepiece lens, draw tube, or objective turret.