Nikon DIAPHOT 300 - Basic Microscopy

II. BASIC MICROSCOPY
For the normal microscopy, carry out steps 1 . to 14. For phase contrast
microscopy, carry out steps 1 . to 18. For detailed operations, see Section
IV. "OPERATIONS ON COMPONENTS ", from page 16.
If the microscope has not been assembled, first read Section V . "ASSEMBLY" from
page 42.
1. T urn on the power.
After confirming that the power supply
is set for the correct line voltage, turn
on the power switch. Set the light
intensity control dial on the power
supply unit to CTRL.
Figure 2-1
2. S et the lamp voltage to 6.
Rotate the light intensity control dial on
the left side of the base to the "6"
position. (If the light intensity is too
high or too low, adjust it properly.)
3. S et the optical path for the observation.
Set the turret assembly to 0. (Eyepiece
tube BT1 only.)
Set the optical path changeover dial on
the right side of the base to A.
Figure 2-3