What to do if my Nikon ECLIPSE Ei Microscope slide is upside down?
- MMelody BlakeAug 5, 2025
If the slide on your Nikon microscope is upside down, turn it over so that the cover glass faces up.

What to do if my Nikon ECLIPSE Ei Microscope slide is upside down?
If the slide on your Nikon microscope is upside down, turn it over so that the cover glass faces up.
What to do if the objective is not attached correctly to my Nikon ECLIPSE Ei Microscope?
If the objective is not attached correctly to your Nikon microscope, screw the objective all the way in.
What to do if the specimen rises from the stage surface on my Nikon ECLIPSE Ei Microscope?
If the specimen rises from the stage surface on your Nikon microscope, stabilize it using the holder.
What to do if no coverglass is attached to the Nikon ECLIPSE Ei slide?
If no coverglass is attached to the slide for observation with your Nikon microscope, attach a coverglass.
What to do if aperture diaphragm is closed too far on Nikon Microscope?
If the aperture diaphragm is closed too far on your Nikon microscope, open it properly.
How to properly connect the AC adapter to the Nikon microscope?
If the AC adapter is not connected to the microscope main body, insert the DC cord of the AC adapter into the DC input connector.
| Type | Biological Microscope |
|---|---|
| Optical System | CFI Infinity Optical System |
| Eyepieces | 10x/20mm |
| Stage | Mechanical stage with low-position controls |
| Illumination | LED illumination |
| Camera | Optional digital camera |
| Focusing | Coarse and fine focusing |
| Observation Methods | Brightfield |
| Condenser | Abbe condenser (NA 1.25) |
| Power Supply | AC adapter |
| Objective Lenses | 4x, 10x, 40x |
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