Thames & Kosmos TKx400i DUAL-LED User Manual

TKx400i DUAL-LED
MICROSCOPE
TKx400i DUAL-LED
MICROSCOPE
Instructions
for using the
microscope and
the accessories
included in
the kit
Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de
Thames & Kosmos, 301 Friendship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com
Thames & Kosmos UK Ltd, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2QZ , United Kingdom | 01580 212000 | www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk
EXPERIMENT MANUAL
Quickstart Guide:
Descriptions of
the permanent
slide preparations
and tips for initial
investigations

Thames & Kosmos TKx400i DUAL-LED Specifications

General

Brand	Thames & Kosmos
Model	TKx400i DUAL-LED
Category	Microscope
Language	English

Summary

Microscope Safety Guidelines

General Safety Warnings

Essential precautions for handling the microscope and kit components safely.

Experimentation Safety Rules

Guidelines for conducting experiments safely and effectively.

Battery and Disposal Instructions

Instructions for safe battery use and disposal of electronic components.

Understanding Your Microscope

Microscope Components Overview

Detailed explanation of each component of the microscope and its function.

First Microscope Observations

Basic Observation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for viewing an object using the microscope for the first time.

Microscope Adjustment and Troubleshooting

Adjustment Tips and Common Issues

Solutions for common problems and tips for optimizing microscope focus and image clarity.

Exploring Permanent Mounts

Observing Wool Fibers

Instructions for viewing wool fibers using a prepared slide.

Observing Frog's Blood Cells

Guide to identifying red blood cells in a frog's blood specimen.

Observing Onion Skin Cells

Instructions for viewing onion skin cells and identifying cell nuclei.

Microscope Lenses Explained

The Function of Microscope Lenses

Explanation of how lenses magnify objects and improve image quality.

Macroscopic Examination Technique

Using Reflected Light for Macro View

How to view larger objects using reflected light at low magnification.

Microscope Accessory Usage

Specimen Slide Preparation Tools

How to use the pipette, tweezers, and dissecting needle for slides.

Preparing Thin Specimen Sections

Techniques for creating thin specimens suitable for light transmission microscopy.

Collecting and Observing Samples

Using sample containers for collecting and observing specimens from nature.

Microscope Care and Cleaning

Tips for cleaning and maintaining the microscope for optimal performance.

Measuring Under the Microscope

Creating a Measurement Grid

Method for creating a grid to estimate specimen sizes under magnification.