Carson MicroPic MP-400 Quick Start Manual

MicroPic
120x-240x Pocket Microscope
Congratulations on selecting your new pocket microscope! In order to
achieve optimum performance, please follow instructions for proper use.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Magnification:
Exit Pupil Diameter
(low magnification):
Exit Pupil Diameter
(high magnification):
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Zoom Dial
2. Focusing Wheel
3. Objective Lens
4. Removable Base
Stand
5. Battery door
(not shown)
6. LED Button
7. Eyepiece
8. Smartphone
Adapter Clip
USING MICROSCOPE
1. Remove base stand. Place viewing object directly below
objective lens.
Note: Microscope must be placed flush to viewing object
to work properly.
2. Press LED button once to turn light on low and twice for
high. Pressing a third time will turn light off.
3. Look through eyepiece and rotate Focusing Wheel slowly
until object is sharp and clear.
4. Adjust Zoom Dial to desired magnification and readjust
Focusing Wheel as needed.
Note: For best clarity when zooming in, use highest
brightness setting.
USING MICROSCOPE WITH BASE STAND
Place microscope into base stand and insert
prepared slide in slot. Once positioned, follow
steps 2-4 for "Using Microscope."
Prepared Slide
™
120x-240x
Weight:
0.6mm Dimensions:
0.3mm
Illumination:
Top View of
Microscope
1.
2.
5.
3.
4.
Removable
Base Stand
0.16 (excluding battery)
4.1" x 1.8" x 1.2"
LED - low and high setting
INSERTING BATTERY
Remove base stand and slide battery door
down. Insert 1 AA battery (not included),
following the polarity indicators marked
6.
inside the battery compartment. Replace
door when finished.
7.
Battery Warning
8.
Use only alkaline battery. Keep away from fire or
excessive heat. Inspect battery for corrosion or
leakage. Insert in direction indicated. Rechargeable
battery not recommended.
Zoom
Dial
Focusing
Wheel
MAKING CUSTOM SLIDES
For Dry Specimens:
1. Clean slides with a microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints
and dust.
2. Place a few dry granules of your choice (salt, soil, a strand
of hair, etc.) on blank slide.
3. Using eye dropper (not included), put one drop of water on
top of specimen to hold in place. Gently place coverslip on
top of specimen and let dry before viewing.
Important: Empty and dry eye dropper after each use.
For Wet Specimens:
1. Clean slides with a microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints
and dust.
2. Sprinkle a drop of algae, pond, or dirty water, etc. on blank
slide. and place coverslip on top of specimen. No additional
drop of water is needed. View immediately.
MP-400
Battery: 1 AA (not included)
Accessories: Smartphone
adapter clip and
1 blank slide with
coverslip
Top View of Microscope
LED Button
Eyepiece
WARNING
To avoid permanent eye damage:
Do not look at the sun with
microscope or place lighted
microscope directly upon human eye.
Objective Lens