Page 1
Richter Optica 6122 Innovation Way Carlsbad, California 92009 (800) 942 - 0528 US TOLL FREE (760) 438 - 0528 INTERNATIONAL Instructions for Model Compound Microscope...
Thank you for your purchase of a Richter Optica microscope. The information in this manual is provided to answer most questions that can arise when operating your microscope and help you to avoid unneccesary maintenance expenses in the future. Please carefully read instructions before operating microscope. Nomenclature used to describe components and controls are identi ed on opposite page of the manual.
Page 4
Your microscope has LED illumination that is powered by 3 AA batteries. Turn illuminator switch on the back of the base of the microscope to “ON” . Turn focus knobs to move the stage away from the objectives as far as possible. Place specimen slide, cover slip facing up, on stage with specimen centered over hole in middle of stage.
To change Magni cation: Rotate revolving nosepiece with 10x objective until you hear the 10x objective click into place in the optical path. You may need to slightly adjust the focusing knob. Rotate revolving nosepiece with 40x objective until you hear the 40x objective click into place in the optical path.
Unscrew and remove the top cover of the lamp housing so that the LED bulb is exposed. Carefully unscrew the bottom portion of lamp housing. It will not come completely o , but you will need to unscrew it to get a better angle when replaceing the bulb. Reach into lamp housing and grasp the white part of the bulb to gently remove it.