Comparing And Installing Lenses - scope LSU VL-7EX II User Manual

Handheld Microscope Users Guide
4. Once all the cords are connected and you
are ready to begin using the scope, make
sure the power switch is turned to the
AUTO position.
6. Turn on the television, projector, or other device that you are using with the scope.
Depending on the kind of display you are using, you might need to go through a couple of steps
to make sure the display finds the proper input. (Refer to the Troubleshooting Section below if
you need further assistance.)
You are now ready to begin "scoping"!

Comparing and Installing Lenses

There are several lenses that can be used with the L2 and ProScope: 1X, 30X, 50X, 100X,
200X, and 400X. Refer to the table below for general information on the lens types. Detailed
instructions for using each lens are included later in this section.
Lens 1X
Image
Variable – depending
Magnification on how far away the
object is from the lens
This lens works like a
video camera and/or
How to use
document camera.
The gray, grooved
Focusing ring can be used to
focus the image.
Demonstrations,
showing pictures in
Best used for...
books, viewing whole
objects
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5. Find the light switch on the side of
the scope and put it on the "A"
setting.
30X & 50X
30X or 50X
Touch an object to see it
magnified 30 or 50 times.
This lens does not have a
focusing mechanism.
Examining any of a
multitude of objects up
close
100X, 200X, & 400X
100X, 200X, or 400X
Touch an object to see it
magnified 100, 200, or 400
times.
The gray, grooved ring is
for fine focusing.
Looking at prepared
slides, cells, small and/or
flat objects