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Summary of Contents for Nipon Optics x
- Page 1 NIPON 100x, 400x & 900x MICROSCOPE Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Cautionary Statements
Congratulations on your purchase of the Nipon 100x, 400x & 900x Microscope! This equipment unlocks exciting new adventures and is designed to bring hours of enjoyment, wonder and just plain fun. Discover the hidden microscopic world around you! Before trying out your new equipment, please take the time to read the important Cautionary Statements and Safety information below. -
Page 3: Let's Begin
Caution: use care to install batteries in the orientation indicated by illustration in the battery slots of the battery holder. Do not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not mix battery types. Remove the batteries if this equipment will not be used for an extended period of time. LET'S BEGIN! Carefully lift the microscope from the box using two hands. -
Page 4: Microscope Features
W. The Stage Clips (2) hold the glass slide firmly onto the stage. X. Mirror/Light Source. While holding the base down, pull on the arm to tip the microscope back. Examine the mirror and light source located below the stage to see how you can adjust them, and choose one or the other. - Page 5 TIP: Y. Base/Battery Compartment. Place the microscope on Always keep both eyes open its side. To remove the protective plastic cover, remove when looking through the the screws with a Philips head screwdriver. Gently lift eyepiece. Doing so will and the base will open. Insert two "AA" batteries (user relieve stress on your eyes.
- Page 6 CAUTION: 4. Observe what happens when you slowly move the light source (Fig. 4) or the mirror. Adjust the mirror or light When you are finished source to provide the amount of light that gives you the observing, be sure to turn best image.
- Page 7 NOTE: Your Nipon 100x, 400x & 900x microscope kit comes with sea salt (N, Fig. 1), brine shrimp eggs (O, Fig. 1) and a shrimp hatchery (P, Fig. 1). The brine shrimp eggs included with this set are dried and will remain alive for up to five years if stored in a cool, dry place.
- Page 8 Next, set up your work area: the kitchen table (make sure to ask a parent for his or her permission), the desk in your room or any place where you can work undisturbed. Label 3 of your cups: clean, flush, and waste. Fill the flush cup with clean water. Next, you will obtain a specimen and make your first slide.
- Page 9 NOTE: In order to stain a slide, you will need to prepare the Eosin Dye: Without opening the container, look closely at the container marked "Eosin Dye" (M, Fig. 1). You'll notice a few grains of 'dust' at the bottom of the container. These are the grains of eosin. Remove the container's lid and fill the container with water.
- Page 10 Peel off the very thinnest layer you can. One that is nearly transparent will make an ideal section. Slice into a piece about 1/4 x 1/4 inch ( 7 x 7 mm). Put two drops of Eosin Dye (M, Fig. 1) in a col- lecting vial (E, Fig.
- Page 11 Never touch a slide with the objective lenses of the turret. • Remove the batteries before storing the microscope for a month or longer. • NIPON OPTICS (UK) LTD. Unit 4, Blackfriars Industrial Estate Blackfriars Road, Nailsea Bristol BS48 4DJ UK www.nipon-scope.com...
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