Olympus CX33 - Troubleshooting Guide

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CX33
Problem Cause Remedy Page
1. The brightness of observed field
of view is uneven.
The light path selection knob of the
tube is not positioned correctly.
Be sure to rotate the light path
selection knob completely until it
stops.
9
The objective is not engaged in the
light path properly.
Rotate the revolving nosepiece until it
clicks to engage the objective in the
light path.
14
The objective, eyepiece, condenser,
window lens or/and specimen are
dirty.
Clean them thoroughly.
4
2. Dust or stains are visible in the
observed field of view.
The objective, eyepiece, condenser,
window lens or/and specimen are
dirty.
Clean them thoroughly.
4
3. The observed image glares. The aperture diaphragm is narrowed
down too far.
Move the knob position of aperture
diaphragm lever to the position
of the same magnification as the
magnification of the objective in use.
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4. The observed image is blurred
in white or unclear.
The objective is not engaged in the
light path properly.
Rotate the revolving nosepiece until it
clicks to engage the objective in the
light path.
14
The objective, eyepiece, condenser,
window lens or/and specimen are
dirty.
Clean them thoroughly.
4
The immersion oil is not used with an
oil immersion objective.
Use the immersion oil.
19
The immersion oil contains bubbles. Remove the air bubbles. 19
The specified immersion oil is not
used.
Use the immersion oil provided by
Olympus.
19
5. One-sided blur is found.
The image looks as if flowing.
The objective is not engaged in the
light path properly.
Rotate the revolving nosepiece until it
clicks to engage the objective in the
light path.
14
The specimen is not placed on the
stage properly.
Place the specimen on the stage
properly and secure it using the
specimen holder
10
6. The high magnification objective
collides with the specimen
before the specimen comes into
focus.
The specimen is placed upside
down.
Place the specimen with the cover
glass side facing up.
10
7. The tension of the coarse
focusing knob is too heavy.
The tension adjustment ring is
tightened too firmly.
Loosen the tension adjustment ring to
get proper tension.
14
8. The specimen is not in focus.
(The stage cannot be raised.)
The pre-focusing lever is positioned
too low.
Raise its position.
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6 Troubleshooting
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 Olympus for assistance.