Olympus VANOX-T - Page 26

OPERATING
THE
MICROSCOPE
Summary
of
36mm
Photomicrography
3) When employing objectives 10X or lower, accurate focusing is
fairly difficult because of their considerable depth of focus. In such
a case, push down the focusing magnifier lever (D to enter into the
light path. As the image magnification is increased by approx. 4X
accurate focusing can be more easily achieved. (Fig, 33)
Exposure
1) Ascertain that the SAFETY light @ is lit up green, (Fig, 34)
© Fit blinks red Reduce intensity with the intensity
control knob,
+ If it continues in red Increase intensity with the intensity
control knob,
» If it does not light up "MANUAL" or "LOCK" is engaged:
disengage.
2) Set the exposure adjustment button @ according to the distribu:
tion of the specimen,
+ Mf highly transparent objects are spread evenly throughout a bright
field, set the button to "1". (Fig, 34)
+ 11 they are unevenly spread, refer to page 33.
3) Pull out the 100%light-to-camera knob (B for dark objects or
fluorescent light photomicrography. (Fig. 35)
4) Make sure that no button for special applications is illuminates:
MANUAL © SPOT MEAS.
© Lock © NO WINDING
Press the shutter release button (EXPOSE) ®
The WORK lamp lights up while the shutter is open, and goes out
at the end of exposure, advancing the film one frame. (Fia, 34)
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End of film roll
1) As soon as all the frames in a roll have been exposed, the film ad
Vance motor stops, and the frame counter indicator blinks, giving
a warning beep for 3 sec.
2) Tum the rewind release clutch D by 90°, counterclockwise. (Fig
36)
3) Fold out the rewind crank @ and wind it slowly and evenly in the
direction of the arrow (clockwise). (Fig. 36) While rewinding, you
will feel tension. When the tension stops and the crank turns free
ly, the film has been completely rewound back into the cartridge
* The rewind releaso clutch will automatically return to its
original position after the film has been completely rewound,