Welcome to your Swift SW380B microscope! Whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginner hobbyist, Swift has the perfect microscope for you. This quick-start guide will introduce you to the components of your new microscope and help you begin to use it. For more information about our microscopes or customer service requests, please visit www.swiftoptical.com.
I. Specifications Model SW380B Head 360° rotatable Binocular Siedentopf Inclination 30° Eyepieces Wide-field 10X and 25X pairs Interpupillary distance 48-75mm Diopter adjustment On left tube, +/-5dp Nosepiece Quadruple revolving Objectives Achromatic 4X, NA 0.1, working distance 37.5mm 10X, NA 0.25, working distance 6.54mm 40X(Spring), NA 0.65, working distance 0.63mm...
II. Parts of the microscope III. Assembly and set up Carefully remove the microscope body from the box and set it on a sturdy, flat surface. Remove the microscope head from the box and secure it to the body with the head locking screw, using care not to overtighten.
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Clip a slide into the slide holder on the stage. Use the X-Y translational control knobs on the right side of the stage to move the stage front to back or the slide holder left to right to center the specimen over the bulb. Move the binocular eyepieces closer together or further apart until you see one image when you look through them.
If you have a problem, you may be able to correct it yourself. Here are some common issues and easy solutions you can try before calling customer support for service. *Caution: Never disassemble the electrical, mechanical, or optical components. This servicing should only be done by a Swift technician. Issue Possible cause...
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Poor image quality No cover slip on the Place glass cover slip over specimen the specimen Slide is too thick or too thin Use a lab-quality slide Slide is placed upside Flip the slide over so that down on the stage the cover slip is facing up Oil on objective lens Wipe the lens off with soft...
● One (1) Year Warranty for Electrical and Video components. Does not cover light bulbs, batteries, fuses, or electrical cords. All warranties start from the original date of purchase. Swift provides the repair or replacement of warrantied parts for free, including labor, during the warranty period.
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*For customers living outside the United States, Swift Optical Instruments, Inc. will provide standard warranty service. Both inbound and outbound shipping costs (including duties and taxes) is the responsibility of the consumer. For more information or to submit a repair request, please contact our Customer...
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