Welcome to your Swift SW150 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, ...
II. Parts of the microscope III. Assembly and set up Carefully remove the microscope from the box and set it on a sturdy, flat surface. Remove the plastic cover from the eyepiece holder on the microscope's head, then place an eyepiece into the holder. Locate the power adapter and attach it to the microscope, then plug it in.
Rotate the monocular head to either the forward- or backward-facing position, depending on what is most comfortable for viewing. Look through the eyepiece and adjust the bulb brightness to a comfortable intensity with the dimmer wheel. Always start with the lowest magnification objective lens centered over the stage, in this case the 4x objective.
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*Caution: Never disassemble the electrical, mechanical, or optical components. This servicing should only be done by a Swift technician. Issue Possible cause Solution Visual field is uneven, or Nosepiece is not locked in Turn nosepiece until you image is dark at the edges...
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Image moves while Slide is shifting on the Reposition slide more adjusting focus stage securely in the clips Light is too dim Disc diaphragm hole Rotate the disc diaphragm selection is too small to a larger hole Lamp setting is too low Increase intensity on the control knob Voltage is too low...
● 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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