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2.2 Remote control nomenclature and functions .......................... 17
2.3 Optical adapter nomenclature and functions .......................... 18
2.4 LCD monitor nomenclature and functions ............................... 20
Chapter 3 Preparation and inspection
before observation ................................. 21
3.1 Transportation of the instrument .............................................. 21
Towing using the extendable handle......................................................... 22
3.2 Laying down the instrument...................................................... 24
3.3 Preparing the power supply ...................................................... 25
Supplying power from the battery ............................................................. 25
Supplying power from the AC adapter ...................................................... 27
3.4 Inspecting the insertion tube..................................................... 28
Inspecting the external appearance of the insertion tube ......................... 28
Inspecting the insertion tube's distal end .................................................. 28
Inspecting the O-ring................................................................................. 30
3.5 Inspecting the remote control ................................................... 31
3.6 Inspecting the optical adapter................................................... 32
Inspecting the optical adapter optics and connecting screw threads ........ 32
Inspecting the parts of the optical adapter ................................................ 33
Attaching and detaching the optical adapter ............................................. 33
3.7 Inspecting the LCD monitor....................................................... 35
Inspecting the external appearance.......................................................... 35
Inspecting the LCD monitor holding section and LCD cable..................... 35
3.8 Preparing the air supply............................................................. 37
When using piped air ................................................................................ 37
When using a CO
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cartridge ..................................................................... 37
Chapter 4 Basic operations .................................... 42
4.1 Turning on the power ................................................................. 42
Turning the power on ................................................................................ 42
Checking the LCD monitor image ............................................................. 43