Instruction Manual

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• Microscope
• Case
• 10x WF eyepiece
• 16x WF eyepiece
• USB cable
• SD card
• 5 prepared slides
• 5 blank slides
• Tweezers
• Hatchery container
• Sea salt
• Yeast
• Gum
• Brine shrimp eggs
• AC adapter (not shown)
Included Items
Setup
1. For LCD use, plug the AC adapter into the DC jack at the
base of the microscope, and into a 110v wall outlet.
2. For visual use with the eyepieces, either plug in the AC
adapter, or insert 2x AA batteries in the underside of the
base. Note, the LCD screen requires the AC adapter
to be used, but the illumination lights can be used with
either AC or battery power.
3. Eyepieces are inserted using the sleeve that is
installed in the eyepiece barrel in the top opening of the
microscope (Figure 2). If using the LCD screen, loosen
the eyepiece setscrew and remove the sleeve, then
install the LCD head, making sure to fully seat the nozzle
as well as the DC power jack.
4. Press the Power button on the LCD head to turn the LCD
screen on (Figure 3).
5. Pick an illumination wheel on either side of the base to
turn on depending on what you wish to view. Slides and
other targets that need light to come through from behind
will use the bottom illuminator, and thick opaque objects
that need light cast onto them from above will use the top
illuminator. Turn the brightness all the way up to full for
now.
The microscope is now ready for operation. Check the power
connections if the LCD screen does not light up.
X/Y Mechanical Stage
The 5mp LCD Microscope features a mechanical stage that is
used to accurately position specimens on screen (Figure 4).
1. Place one of the included prepared slides onto the X/Y
stage by using the clamp lever to hold slide rmly in
place (Figure 4).
2. Use the X and Y movement knobs to position object into
view on screen.
Illumination
The 5mp features both an upper and a lower Illuminator for
microscopy. The latter is normally used for viewing prepared
slides (transmitted light).
The illuminators are selectable via the rotary illumination
wheels (Figure 5). Brightness can be adjusted via rotary
brightness wheels. The upper illuminator is designed for use
with the lower power objective (4X). The higher power objec-
tives will block light from the upper illuminator. Therefore,
generally solid objects at 4X will use the top illuminator.
Welcome to a new world of adventure. Your new MicroXplore LCD microscope is capable of capturing detailed, high resolution,
full-color images and movies of the microscopic world, both with your eyes and with the included CMOS chip and LCD screen.
Examine details at high powers of 40x-640x with the included eyepieces, or 24x-960x with the LCD screen. View subjects on
screen using the 3.5” Color LCD TFT display. Capture images and movies using the built in 5 MegaPixel CMOS camera. Store
images and movies to the SD card slot. Transfer images and movies using the included USB cable or via SD card slot (SD
Card included). Also features a mechanical XY stage, 6 position lter wheel, top and bottom illuminators, carry case and acces-
sories. Please read this instruction manual before attempting to use the microscope.
Figure 1. The MicroXplore 5mp LCD Microscope