National Geographic 40-1024X Instruction Manual

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 microfiber 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.
1) 2) 3)

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: 4x/Magnification:
40x). 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.

How Do I Observe The Specimen?

With the Barlow lens nearly fully extended, your microscope's magnification can
be doubled (fig. 1). Sitting in your location with adequate illumination chosen from
the color filter wheel, the following basic rules should be observed. Start with a
simple observation at the lowest magnification. Position the object or specimen in
the middle of the stage under the stage clips, centered over the lower light. Focus
the image by rotating the focus knob until a clear image appears in the eyepiece.
Place the prepared slide directly under the objective on the microscope stage and
secure it with the stage clips. The prepared slide should be located directly over
the lower illumination. Look through the eyepiece and carefully turn the focus knob
until the image appears clear and sharp. Now you can select a higher magnification
by rotating to the 10x/100x objective turret. Higher levels of magnification can be
achieved by turning the objective turret to a higher setting (400x). Following this
procedure creates a steady increase of magnification without overpowering the
view of the object. The following magnification order should be used: 40x, 100x
then 400x. Each time the magnification changes (due to the objective change),
the image sharpness must be readjusted with the focus knob. When doing this, be
careful because if you move the microscope stage too quickly, the objective and
the slide could come into contact and cause damage to the slide or microscope.

Magnification Guide:

Eyepiece Objective Power Barlow Eyepiece Objective
10x 4x 40x 64x 16x 4x
10x 10x 100x 160x 16x 10x
10x 40x 400x 640x 16x 40x
For transparent objects (e.g. sea salt), light is projected by the lower light traveling
from below the stage, through the objective and eyepiece, and finally into your eye.
This process of light transmission is known as microscopy. Many micro-organisms
found in water, plant components and the smallest animal parts are transparent
in nature. Opaque specimens, on the other hand, will need to be prepared for
viewing. Opaque specimens can be made transparent by a process of treatment
and penetration with the correct materials (media), or by slicing. You can read more
about creating specimens in the enclosed microscope experiments booklet.

Troubleshooting Guide:

Problem Solution
Turn on light,
No
Readjust focus,
recognizable
Start with the lowest
image
power objective (5x)
Centre object on
No slide under
image lowest power
objective
Replace batteries,
No light
Check on/off position

USB Eyepiece

1. Slide a specimen under your microscope and focus on it.
2. Remove the eyepiece and Barlow lens from the eyepiece support
and the dust cap from your MicrOcular and install same in the eyepiece
supports instead of the Barlow lens.
3. Start your PC if you haven't yet and connect your USB Eyepiece
to the USB port of your computer.
Power Barlow
64x 102x

Showing and saving MicrOcular images on your PC

1. Start the Photomizer Software.
160x 256x
2. Click "Open camera"
3. In the event that you have connected more than one unit, you can
640x 1024x
choose the desired unit in the subsequent selection. Click on "USB 2.0
Webcam". If only one device is connected, this step is omitted.
4. The camera image should now be visible on your screen. Focus the
microscope image.
5. Click "Capture" to record an image. It will then be shown on the right.
6. Click on it to select it and then click "Transfer image".
7. This takes you to the Photomizer software.
8. File - Save as

Did You Know?

System requirements for PC eyepiece

The highest magnification Minimum system requirements: PC with an Intel Pentium IV processor or higher; Windows XP
is not always the best for with Service Pack 3*, Windows Vista (32/64Bit) with Service Pack 2* or Windows 7 (32/64Bit)
every specimen! with Service Pack 1*; .NET Framework 4.0*; min. 1024 MB RAM (64Bit = 2048 MB); min. 500
MB free hard drive space; free USB port; CD/DVD/BD drive.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Fig. 1
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY RULES, AND FIRST AID INFORMATION.
• THIS MICROSCOPE SET IS
INTENDED FOR CHILDREN
OLDER THAN AGE 7.
CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY
USE THIS DEVICE UNDER
ADULT SUPERVISION.
NEVER LEAVE A CHILD
UNSUPERVISED WITH THIS
DEVICE. ACCESSORIES IN
THE EXPERIMENT KIT MAY
HAVE SHARP EDGES AND
TIPS. PLEASE STORE THE
DEVICE AND ALL OF ITS
ACCESSORIES AND AIDS
OUT OF THE REACH OF
YOUNG CHILDREN WHEN
NOT BEING USED DUE
TO A RISK OF INJURY.
• CHEMICALS: ANY
CHEMICALS AND LIQUIDS
USED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE DEVICE SHOULD
BE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. DO NOT DRINK
ANY OF THE CHEMICALS
CONTAINED IN THIS SET.
HANDS SHOULD BE WASHED
THOROUGHLY UNDER
RUNNING WATER AFTER
WORKING WITH THESE
CHEMICALS. IN CASE OF
ACCIDENTAL CONTACT
WITH EYES OR MOUTH,
RINSE THE AFFECTED
AREA WITH WATER. SEEK
MEDICAL TREATMENT
FOR AILMENTS ARISING
FROM CONTACT WITH THE
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE,
AND TAKE THE CHEMICALS
WITH YOU TO THE DOCTOR.
• CHOKING HAZARD: LEAKING. DO NOT IMMERSE
CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
USE DEVICE UNDER ADULT IN WATER. PLEASE RECYCLE
SUPERVISION. KEEP BATTERIES RESPONSIBLY.
PACKAGING MATERIALS
LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND • RISK OF FIRE: DO
RUBBER BANDS OUT OF NOT PLACE DEVICE,
THE REACH OF CHILDREN PARTICULARLY THE LENSES,
AS THESE MATERIALS POSE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE
A CHOKING HAZARD. CONCENTRATION OF LIGHT
RAYS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
• BATTERY GUIDELINES:
THIS DEVICE CONTAINS • DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THIS DEVICE. IN THE EVENT
THAT ARE POWERED BY OF A DEFECT, PLEASE
BATTERIES. BATTERIES CONTACT YOUR DEALER.
SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF THE DEALER WILL CONTACT
CHILDREN'S REACH. WHEN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE
INSERTING BATTERIES, DEPARTMENT AND CAN
PLEASE ENSURE THE SEND THE DEVICE IN TO BE
POLARITY IS CORRECT. REPAIRED IF NECESSARY.
INSERT THE BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE • DO NOT SUBJECT THE
DISPLAYED +/- INFORMATION. DEVICE TO TEMPERATURES
NEVER MIX OLD AND NEW EXCEEDING 60 °C (140 °F).
BATTERIES. REPLACE ALL
BATTERIES AT THE SAME
TIME. NEVER MIX ALKALINE,
STANDARD CARBON-ZINC
AND RECHARGEABLE • DISPOSAL: KEEP
NICKEL-CADMIUM PACKAGING MATERIALS,
BATTERIES. NEVER SHORT LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND
CIRCUIT THE DEVICE OR RUBBER BANDS, AWAY
BATTERIES OR THROW FROM CHILDREN AS
EITHER INTO A FIRE. LEAKING THEY A POSE A RISK OF
OR DAMAGED BATTERIES SUFFOCATION. DISPOSE
CAN CAUSE INJURY IF THEY OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
COME INTO CONTACT WITH AS LEGALLY REQUIRED.
THE SKIN. IF YOU NEED TO CONSULT THE LOCAL
HANDLE SUCH BATTERIES, AUTHORITY ON THE
PLEASE WEAR SUITABLE MATTER IF NECESSARY
SAFETY GLOVES. REMOVE AND RECYCLE MATERIALS
BATTERIES FROM THE WHEN POSSIBLE.
PRODUCT BEFORE EXTENDED
STORAGE TO PREVENT