Swift M3-M Use And Care Manual page 8

MAGNIFICATION – The M3 comes with silver 4X, 10X and 40X
objectives (for microscopic use only) and a black 1X objective (for
macroscopic use only). The objective magnifications shown in the
magnification window are color coded to correspond to the stage
position icons on the side of the arm. Micro magnifications are
written in blue to coordinate with the blue micro mode stage
position. The 1X macro magnification is written in red to coordinate
with the two macro mode stage positions.
STAGE SELECTIONS
SPECIMEN CUP – a container used for collecting and viewing
specimens at a macroscopic level. This container has adequate depth
and has a ventilated optically clear lid for use with a variety of
specimens.
CONTRAST PLATE – offers a black or white viewing background
STAGE PLATE – the microscopic stage with a built-in 0.65 N.A.
condenser, iris diaphragm, stage clips and swing out white filter.
STAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT – proper stage height is critical for
achieving the correct focusing distance for viewing micro or macro
specimens. The stage can be set at 3 levels:
MICROSCOPIC – uppermost stage position. (Stage plate must be
placed in the stage ring).
MACROSCOPIC – middle stage position. (Specimen cup must be
placed in the stage ring).
MACROSCOPIC – lowermost stage position. (Black/white contrast
plate must be placed in the stage ring).
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