Swift SW200 User Manual page 7

Light is too dim
Objective lens collides with
the slide when switching
from a lower to a higher
power objective
Image won't come into
focus when using a
high-powered objective
Slide is not moving when
using the X-Y translational
control knob
Lamp does not turn on
Lamp flickers while on
Iris aperture is closed too
far
Lamp setting is too low
Condenser lens is dirty
Voltage is too low
Slide is upside down or too
thick
Stage is set too close to
the objectives
Safety rack stop needs
adjustment
Slide is upside down
Slide has come unclipped
from the holder
No power source
Bulb has burned out
Bulb is not inserted into the
socket correctly
Power adapter is not fully
plugged in
Open the iris aperture
wider
Increase intensity on the
control knob
Wipe the condenser lens
off with a soft cloth
Use the supplied power
adapter
Use a lab-quality slide or
flip the slide over so the
cover slip is facing up
Lower the stage with the
coarse focus knob
Adjust the safety rack stop
to stop the stage farther
from the objectives
Flip the slide over so the
cover slip is facing up
Reposition slide in the
holder and secure with clip
Check that the adapter is
fully connected or that
batteries are installed
Replace the bulb
Check to make sure the
bulb is fully screwed into
the socket
Check to make sure that
the adapter is fully
connected to wall socket
and to the microscope
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