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Summary of Contents for Vivitar VIV-MIC-20
- Page 1 Microscope Set INSTRUCTION MANUAL VIV-MIC-20...
- Page 3 Introduction hank you for purchasing the VIV-MIC-20 microscope set. You can use this set to learn about the the mysterious world surrounding us which can only be seen at the microscopic level. In additon, you will find this device to be a key tool in making scientific discoveries.
- Page 4 Regarding Your Vivitar Microscope Thank you for purchasing your Vivitar microscope. You can use your new microscope as an instrument for making very small objects appear much larger so they can be studied. There are millions of tiny living plants and animals that can be easily seen with your microscope. In today’s technological world microscopes are used in every science from the most fundamental biology to police departments and even astronomers when they study fallen meteorites.
- Page 5 A Quick Look at Your Device 1 Eyepiece 2 Focusing Knob 3 Body Tube 4 Revolving Turret 5 Objective Lens 6 Arm 7 Stage 8 Base (Battery Case) Helpful Hints 1) The most important parts of your microscope are the lenses. Handle them with care. If the lenses are dirty or dusty you can clean them with a soft cotton cloth or a special lens cleaning tissue.
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started 1) First, insert 2 “AA” alkaline batteries (not included) in the base of the microscope. In order to do so, first remove the bottom cover as shown below. When inserting batteries, make sure that the (+) and (-) terminals are properly identified. Replace the bottom cover and re-insert the screw. - Page 7 Getting Started 3)Once you can see a bright light circle in the eyepiece your microscope is ready for use. 4)Choose a slide from your set. Place it on top of the stage. 5)Next, choose the magnifying power you want to use. our microscope can provide magnifying powers of 300X.
- Page 8 How to Make a Prepared Slide Samples for examination should be very thin so that light can pass through them. If the sample is too thick it will appear dark in the microscope.Cloth fibers, pollen, dust or salt crystals will be easy to see and make good samples for beginners to observe. A)Making a Temporary Slide 1) Wipe the slide clean.
- Page 9 To obtain Warranty Service and Troubleshooting information: Call 1-800-592-9541 in the U.S. or 0-800-917-4831 in the UK or Visit our website at www.vivitar.com. To receive Warranty service along with the name and address of an authorized product service center, the original consumer purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures.
- Page 10 Vivitar One year Warranty (continued) NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL APPLY. DISTRIBUTOR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON DISTRIBUTOR.
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