Using The Cytodiagnostic Unit; Magnification Switching; Marking Specimens - Nikon ECLIPSE 50i Instructions Manual

3.15

Using the Cytodiagnostic Unit

Attaching a cytodiagnostic unit on the microscope allows users to switch magnification using the
hand switch and to mark the specimen.

Magnification switching

3.15.1
Pressing the hand switch toggles magnification
between 10x and 40x.
When a cytodiagnostic unit is attached on the 55i,
light intensity will vary with changes in
magnification. (But note that light intensity does
not vary if the brightness control knob is set to the
maximum setting, or if the preset switch is in the
depressed position.)

Marking specimens

3.15.2
Holding the object marker knob with both hands,
push it from the right toward the left, then turn it
toward the back to extend the marker.
Gently press down the entire object marker knob to
apply a circular mark.
Turn the object marker knob toward the front to
retract the marker.
Add ink if ink markings are thin.
(Refer to P.72.)
Chapter 3 Individual Operations
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Hand switch
Object marker
(3) Turn the knob
to the front to
retract the
marker.
(1) Push the
knob from
the right to
the left, then
turn it to the
back.
(2) Gently press the
knob to mark the
specimen.