National Geographic 40-1024X Instruction Manual

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How Do I Use My MicroscopeBefore you use your microscope, make sure that the table, desk or surface thatyou place it on is stable and is not subject to vibration. If the microscope needsto be moved, hold it by the arm and base while carefully transferring it. Once themicroscope is in a suitable location and the batteries are installed, check the lightsource to make sure that it illuminates. Use a microfiber cleaning cloth to gentlywipe the lenses off. If the stage is dirty with dust or oil, carefully clean it off. Makesure that you only raise and lower the stage using the focus adjustment knob.Install Batteries1. Remove button screws and cover.2. Install batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) in the correctdirection indicated by the battery compartment label.3. Replace the cover and screws.How Do I Operate The Illumination?Locate the mirror/light on the base of the microscope. Flip the mirror/light to the“on” position (with the light facing up) and the light will illuminate. This microscopeis equipped with an incandescent light that illuminates the specimen from below.How Do I Adjust My Microscope Correctly?Place the microscope in a suitable location as described above, and sit in acomfortable viewing position. Always start each observation with the lowestmagnification. Adjust the distance of the microscope stage so that the stage is inthe lowest position — farthest away from the turret head. Turn the objective turretuntil it clicks into place at the lowest magnification (Objective: 4x/Magnification:40x). Note: Before you change the objective setting, always make sure themicroscope stage is farthest away from the turret by rotating the focus knob.Separating the stage and turret by rotating the focus knob will avoid causingdamage to the specimen slide or microscope. When starting an observation,always start with the 5x objective in the rotating head.How Do I Observe The Specimen?With the Barlow lens nearly fully extended, your microscope’s magnification canbe doubled (fig. 1). Sitting in your location with adequate illumination chosen fromthe color filter wheel, the following basic rules should be observed. Start with asimple observation at the lowest magnification. Position the object or specimen inthe middle of the stage under the stage clips, centered over the lower light. Focusthe image by rotating the focus knob until a clear image appears in the eyepiece.Place the prepared slide directly under the objective on the microscope stage andsecure it with the stage clips. The prepared slide should be located directly overthe lower illumination. Look through the eyepiece and carefully turn the focus knobuntil the image appears clear and sharp. Now you can select a higher magnificationby rotating to the 10x/100x objective turret. Higher levels of magnification can beachieved by turning the objective turret to a higher setting (400x). Following thisprocedure creates a steady increase of magnification without overpowering theview of the object. The following magnification order should be used: 40x, 100xthen 400x. Each time the magnification changes (due to the objective change),the image sharpness must be readjusted with the focus knob. When doing this, becareful because if you move the microscope stage too quickly, the objective andthe slide could come into contact and cause damage to the slide or microscope.For transparent objects (e.g. sea salt), light is projected by the lower light travelingfrom below the stage, through the objective and eyepiece, and finally into your eye.This process of light transmission is known as microscopy. Many micro-organismsfound in water, plant components and the smallest animal parts are transparentin nature. Opaque specimens, on the other hand, will need to be prepared forviewing. Opaque specimens can be made transparent by a process of treatmentand penetration with the correct materials (media), or by slicing. You can read moreabout creating specimens in the enclosed microscope experiments booklet.Did You Know?The highest magnificationis not always the best forevery specimen!USB Eyepiece1. Slide a specimen under your microscope and focus on it.2. Remove the eyepiece and Barlow lens from the eyepiece supportand the dust cap from your MicrOcular and install same in the eyepiecesupports instead of the Barlow lens.3. Start your PC if you haven‘t yet and connect your USB Eyepieceto the USB port of your computer.Showing and saving MicrOcular images on your PC1. Start the Photomizer Software.2. Click “Open camera”3. In the event that you have connected more than one unit, you canchoose the desired unit in the subsequent selection. Click on “USB 2.0Webcam”. If only one device is connected, this step is omitted.4. The camera image should now be visible on your screen. Focus themicroscope image.5. Click “Capture” to record an image. It will then be shown on the right.6. Click on it to select it and then click “Transfer image”.7. This takes you to the Photomizer software.8. File - Save asSystem requirements for PC eyepieceMinimum system requirements: PC with an Intel Pentium IV processor or higher; Windows XPwith Service Pack 3*, Windows Vista (32/64Bit) with Service Pack 2* or Windows 7 (32/64Bit)with Service Pack 1*; .NET Framework 4.0*; min. 1024 MB RAM (64Bit = 2048 MB); min. 500MB free hard drive space; free USB port; CD/DVD/BD drive.Troubleshooting Guide:Problem SolutionNorecognizableimageTurn on light,Readjust focus,Start with the lowestpower objective (5x)NoimageCentre object onslide underlowest powerobjectiveNo light Replace batteries,Check on/off positionMagnification Guide:Eyepiece Objective Power Barlow10x 4x 40x 64x10x 10x 100x 160x10x 40x 400x 640x1) 2) 3)Eyepiece Objective Power Barlow16x 4x 64x 102x16x 10x 160x 256x16x 40x 640x 1024xSAFETY WARNINGS• THIS MICROSCOPE SET ISINTENDED FOR CHILDRENOLDER THAN AGE 7.CHILDREN SHOULD ONLYUSE THIS DEVICE UNDERADULT SUPERVISION.NEVER LEAVE A CHILDUNSUPERVISED WITH THISDEVICE. ACCESSORIES INTHE EXPERIMENT KIT MAYHAVE SHARP EDGES ANDTIPS. PLEASE STORE THEDEVICE AND ALL OF ITSACCESSORIES AND AIDSOUT OF THE REACH OFYOUNG CHILDREN WHENNOT BEING USED DUETO A RISK OF INJURY.• CHEMICALS: ANYCHEMICALS AND LIQUIDSUSED IN CONJUNCTIONWITH THE DEVICE SHOULDBE KEPT OUT OF REACH OFCHILDREN. DO NOT DRINKANY OF THE CHEMICALSCONTAINED IN THIS SET.HANDS SHOULD BE WASHEDTHOROUGHLY UNDERRUNNING WATER AFTERWORKING WITH THESECHEMICALS. IN CASE OFACCIDENTAL CONTACTWITH EYES OR MOUTH,RINSE THE AFFECTEDAREA WITH WATER. SEEKMEDICAL TREATMENTFOR AILMENTS ARISINGFROM CONTACT WITH THECHEMICAL SUBSTANCE,AND TAKE THE CHEMICALSWITH YOU TO THE DOCTOR.• CHOKING HAZARD:CHILDREN SHOULD ONLYUSE DEVICE UNDER ADULTSUPERVISION. KEEPPACKAGING MATERIALSLIKE PLASTIC BAGS ANDRUBBER BANDS OUT OFTHE REACH OF CHILDRENAS THESE MATERIALS POSEA CHOKING HAZARD.• BATTERY GUIDELINES:THIS DEVICE CONTAINSELECTRONIC COMPONENTSTHAT ARE POWERED BYBATTERIES. BATTERIESSHOULD BE KEPT OUT OFCHILDREN’S REACH. WHENINSERTING BATTERIES,PLEASE ENSURE THEPOLARITY IS CORRECT.INSERT THE BATTERIESACCORDING TO THEDISPLAYED +/- INFORMATION.NEVER MIX OLD AND NEWBATTERIES. REPLACE ALLBATTERIES AT THE SAMETIME. NEVER MIX ALKALINE,STANDARD CARBON-ZINCAND RECHARGEABLENICKEL-CADMIUMBATTERIES. NEVER SHORTCIRCUIT THE DEVICE ORBATTERIES OR THROWEITHER INTO A FIRE. LEAKINGOR DAMAGED BATTERIESCAN CAUSE INJURY IF THEYCOME INTO CONTACT WITHTHE SKIN. IF YOU NEED TOHANDLE SUCH BATTERIES,PLEASE WEAR SUITABLESAFETY GLOVES. REMOVEBATTERIES FROM THEPRODUCT BEFORE EXTENDEDSTORAGE TO PREVENTLEAKING. DO NOT IMMERSETHE BATTERY COMPARTMENTIN WATER. PLEASE RECYCLEBATTERIES RESPONSIBLY.• RISK OF FIRE: DONOT PLACE DEVICE,PARTICULARLY THE LENSES,IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THECONCENTRATION OF LIGHTRAYS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.• DO NOT DISASSEMBLETHIS DEVICE. IN THE EVENTOF A DEFECT, PLEASECONTACT YOUR DEALER.THE DEALER WILL CONTACTTHE CUSTOMER SERVICEDEPARTMENT AND CANSEND THE DEVICE IN TO BEREPAIRED IF NECESSARY.• DO NOT SUBJECT THEDEVICE TO TEMPERATURESEXCEEDING 60 °C (140 °F).• DISPOSAL: KEEPPACKAGING MATERIALS,LIKE PLASTIC BAGS ANDRUBBER BANDS, AWAYFROM CHILDREN ASTHEY A POSE A RISK OFSUFFOCATION. DISPOSEOF PACKAGING MATERIALSAS LEGALLY REQUIRED.CONSULT THE LOCALAUTHORITY ON THEMATTER IF NECESSARYAND RECYCLE MATERIALSWHEN POSSIBLE.READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY RULES, AND FIRST AID INFORMATION.Fig. 1

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