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About the Digital Microscope
The manual for your new digital microscope is in three parts. This first part describes the basic nomenclature and
functions of the microscope, which can be used as a fully functional microscope, independent of the camera. The
second part is the "Important Supplement to Documentation" describing loading of your CD. The third part is the Motic
Images Quick Start Guide located on your CD, which provides detailed documentation for installation and operation of
the Motic Images software.
documentation manuals before operating your microscope or camera.
UNPACKING
1. Your microscope is packed with the following components, all of which have been checked at the factory.
Carefully remove all components and check against this list. Retain styrofoam container in case microscope must
be transported or returned to factory for any reason.
A. Microscope body
B. Two WF10x eyepieces
C. Two rubber eyecups
D. Four objective lenses: DIN achromatic 4x, 10x, 40xR, 100xR oil immersion
E. 1.25 N.A. Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm
F. Three filters: blue, green, yellow
G. Specimen holder for mechanical stage
H. 12VDC switching power supply, operates on 100v-240v, 50H/60H
I.
Power cord
J. CD Motic Images software
K. Two instruction manuals: this one and separate supplement documentation
L. Calibration slide
M. USB cable (for connecting to computer)
N. S-video cable (for connecting to high resolution video monitor)
O. RCA cable (for connecting to standard resolution video or projector)
P. Dustcover
Q. Warranty card
2. If it becomes necessary to ship the microscope for any reason, repack it in the styrofoam container, and then pack
the styrofoam in another corrugated shipping container for optimum protection. Use of the styrofoam alone will not
provide adequate protection in transit, and will void your warranty.
A. NOTICE: To protect focus mechanism during shipment, two black plastic wedges (b) and one black plastic
block (c) are inserted at strategic points as indicated. These plastic parts MUST be removed prior to operating
microscope. Failure to do so will result in damage to focusing mechanism and will void your warranty.
1. Remove two black velcro straps (a).
2. Remove wedge (b) by pulling apart the
two parts of wedge in opposite directions.
3. Lower stage by rotating coarse focus
knob in counter-clockwise direction.
in counter-clockwise direction
4. Remove block (c) from stand.
5. These components should be retained
with styrofoam container.
B. Carefully remove from the stand all tape and packing material used to protect microscope components during
shipment. Remove black objective plugs from nosepiece.
C. Unwrap components, making certain that lens surfaces do not come in contact with dust, dirt, fingerprints.
Damage to optical surfaces can result from such contaminants, and reduce image quality.
In order to achieve optimum results, it is important that you carefully read these
(a)
(c)
(b)
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