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b) Dirt or dust is visible in the field of
view.
Under certain conditions, performance of the unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If problems
occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after
checking the entire list, please contact your local Olympus representative for assistance.
Field iris diaphragm is not properly
centered.
Field iris diaphragm is stopped down
too far.
Dirt/dust on objective, eyepieces,
condenser or light exit glass.
Revolving nosepiece is not correctly
engaged.
Center it.
13
Open it to an optimum stop position.
8
Clean them.
3
Dirt/dust on light exist glass Clean thoroughly.
Dirt/dust on top lens of condenser
3
Dirt/dust on eyepiece
Dirt/dust on the specimen
a) Field of view is obscured or not
evenly illuminated
Make sure that revolving nosepiece
clicks properly into place.
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c) Image shows diffraction. Condenser is lowered too far. Adjust the condenser height position. 13
d) Visibility is poor.
· Image is not sharp.
· Contrast is poor.
· Details are indistinct.
Objective is not engaged correctly in
light path.
5
Aperture iris diaphragm is stopped
down too far.
Open it.
13
Dirt/dust on front lens of objective.
Clean it thoroughly. 3
Immersion oil is not being used with
an oil immersion objective.
Use immersion oil.
14
Recommended immersion oil is not
used.
Use the specified immersion oil.
14
Immersion oil contains bubbles. Remove bubbles. 14
Dirt/dust on specimen. Clean it.
Dirt/dust on condenser.
3
Make sure that revolving nosepiece
clicks into place correctly.
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Problem Cause Remedy Page
e) One side of image is blurred.
Image seems to waver.
Objective is not engaged correctly in
light path.
Make sure that revolving nosepiece
clicks into place correctly.
5
Specimen is not correctly mounted
on stage.
Place specimen correctly on top of
stage and secure it with specimen
holder.
10
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