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Observe, investigate, discover!
When you want to take your investigations to the cellular level, the 900x Microscope is ready to reveal
the hidden details of the world around you. Everyday things like sand, onion skin, hair and pollen will
show their extraordinary sides when viewed at magnifications ranging from 100x to 900x. To jumpstart
your observations, the set comes with prepared specimens, collection tools and an experiment guide.
How do I use my microscope?
Before you use your microscope, make sure that the table, desk or surface that you place it on is stable
and is not subject to vibration. If the microscope needs to be moved, hold it by the arm and base while
carefully transferring it. Once the microscope is in a suitable location and the batteries are installed, check
the light source to make sure that it illuminates. Use a microfibre cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lenses
off. If the stage is dirty with dust or oil, carefully clean it off. Make sure that you only raise and lower the
stage using the focus adjustment knob.
Install batteries
1. Remove button screws and cover.
2. Install batteries with the positive (+)
and negative (-) in the correct direction
indicated by the battery compartment
label.
3. Replace the cover and screws.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not
mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to
be recharged. Please recycle batteries
responsibly.
How do I operate the illumination?
Locate the mirror/light on the base of the microscope. Flip the mirror/light to the "on" position (with the
light facing up) and the light will illuminate. This microscope is equipped with an incandescent light that
illuminates the specimen from below.
How do I adjust my microscope correctly?
Place the microscope in a suitable location as described above, and sit in a comfortable viewing position.
Always start each observation with the lowest magnification. Adjust the distance of the microscope stage
so that the stage is in the lowest position — farthest away from the turret head. Turn the objective turret
until it clicks into place at the lowest magnification (Objective: 5x/Magnification: 100x). Note: Before you
change the objective setting, always make sure the microscope stage is farthest away from the turret by
rotating the focus knob. Separating the stage and turret by rotating the focus knob will avoid causing
damage to the specimen slide or microscope. When starting an observation, always start with the 5x
objective in the rotating head.
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