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  • Page 1 CM300 Series USER GUIDE Distributed by...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Read all instructions BEFORE assembly and USE of product. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Table of Content Introducing Your CM300 Series Microscope ....... 4 Features .............. 4 Parts ..............5 Components of CM300 Series Microscope ......6-7 Warnings ............. 7 Getting Started ..............
  • Page 3: Introducing Your Cm300 Series Microscope

    You can rest easy! Each CM300 microscope is rigorously tested at the factory and again at Solaris Scientific headquarters before they are sent to you, our customer. In addition to our industry leading Double Inspection all CM300 microscopes are backed with a Lifetime Warranty.
  • Page 4: Parts

    Parts W10X Eyepieces Head Coarse Focus Objective Barrel or Nosepiece Fine Focus Spring Loaded Stage Clips 10 LED Illumination (pictured) Stage 11 Base Disc Diaphragm 12 Dimmer Switch 13 Power Switch www.SOLARISSCIENTIFIC.com...
  • Page 5: Components Of Cm300 Series Microscope

    COMPOUND MICROSCOPE - designed for viewing small cells, or thin sections of organs or tissues placed on a glass mounting slide. The specimens are thin enough that light can pass through them from below. Magnifications of the CM300 series generally range from 40X to 400X.
  • Page 6: Warnings

    IRIS DIAPHRAGM (CM302 and CM304 models) - leaf aperture designed to regulate the amount of light admitted to the condenser. Primary function is to increase or decrease contrast of the specimen. DISC DIAPHRAGM - circular plate between the light source and the stage that is used to spread transmitted light evenly through the specimen using predetermined aperture settings.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started BEFORE USING your microscope check to make sure your package contains all the parts listed below. If any parts are missing, call our service department at 408.736.0160 or contact us via email at service@solarisscientific.com PACKAGE CONTENTS The CM300 microscope is in a single molded styrofoam container, completely assembled and ready to use.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Cm300 Series Microscope

    OPERATING YOUR CM300 MICROSCOPE Once you have assembled your microscope, learned the terminology and purpose of each component of the microscope, use of the microscope is simple and enjoyable. By following these easy steps, you will be able to begin studying the specimen quickly and easily: 1.
  • Page 9 6. For additional contrast, open the iris diaphragm to its largest aperture. Slowly close diaphragm until the details of the specimen are sharply defined. Watch to not over adjust aperture, reducing aperture increase contrast and depth of focus, but it also reduces resolution and introduces diffraction. The aperture must be adjusted for each objective.
  • Page 10: Cleaning And Maintenance

    You can rest easy! Each CM300 microscope is rigorously tested at the factory and again at Solaris Scientific headquarters before they are sent to you, our customer. In addition to our industry leading Double Inspection, all CM300 microscopes are backed with a Lifetime Warranty.
  • Page 11: Rechargeable Battery Replacement

    REPLACING YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK ON LED MODELS Your CM303 and CM304 come pre-installed with 3 rechargeable AA nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. When replacing the batteries remove the four base plate screws located in the center of each rubber foot, slide the battery holder case lid back and install batteries ac- cording their correct polarity (+,-).
  • Page 12: Lifetime Warranty

    God is not covered. Warranty claims can only be authorized by Solaris Scientific technicians and will be repaired free of charge when returned to us. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 13 www.SOLARISSCIENTIFIC.com 1292 Kifer Road, Suite 806 Sunnyvale, CA 94086...

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