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Manual Controls
This glossary is not alphabetized. Manual controls are listed in the order they are
normally used, with a separate section for the optional Attachable Mechanical
Stage (page 24).
Plug the power adapter into the power input jack.
Power switch
Set the power switch to “ | ” to turn the instrument on or “O” to turn it off.
USB ports
Plug the mouse and USB flash drive into the USB ports.
Illumination wheel
Use the illumination wheel to control illumination intensity.
Coarse & Fine focus
knobs
Use the coarse focus knobs and fine focus knobs to bring the specimen into focus.
Coarse focus tension
control ring
Turn the coarse focus tension control ring clockwise (toward the back of the
instrument) to tighten the tension. Turn the ring counterclockwise to loosen the
tension.
Objective turret
Turn the objective turret to change magnifications. The objective turret clicks into
place at each position.
Phase turret
Set the phase turret to the position that corresponds with your selected objective
for transmitted light observations. The selector will click into place for each of the
following positions:
• BF (for brightfield observations)
• 4/10 PH (for phase observations at 4× or 10×)
• 20/40× PH (for phase observations at 20× or 40×)
Freeze & Save
buttons
Use the Freeze button to capture an image before saving and return to live view
after saving. The Save button saves the file with the current settings (Quick Save
base file name and selected image format).
Mouse scroll wheel
(not shown)
Unless the cursor is over a popup, the mouse scroll wheel can control illumination
intensity. Roll the scroll wheel away from you for more illumination or toward
you for less.
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