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Welcome to an exciting world of
discovery with your new Kids Microscope!
This manual will give you a familiarity with the
different features of your microscope, how to
use them, and how to preserve your investment
by proper maintenance and care.
There are two microscopes in the Kids
Microscope series. They share the same basic
features and functions, but you will find a
discussion of the power options for the MI-
1000LED model on page 3.
Table of Contents
General Microscope Care .................................... 2
Unpacking......................................................... 2
Cleaning ........................................................... 2
Features & Definitions.......................................... 2
Microscope Diagram......................................... 2
Description of Components .............................. 2
Power Options for MI-1000LED ....................... 3
Operating Procedure............................................ 3
Maintenance......................................................... 4
Adjusting the Stage Stop .................................. 4
Changing the Tungsten Bulb in the MI-1000STD...... 4
Changing the LED Bulb in the MI-LEDMIC ...... 4
Troubleshooting ................................................... 5
Specifications ....................................................... 5
Ideas for Using Your Microscope ......................... 6
Microscope Observation
Worksheet……………...7
Warranty............................................................... 8
General Microscope Care
Unpacking
Your Kids Microscope is shipped in a two-
part Styrofoam case. Keep this case for storage,
transport, and shipping. It is perfect packing
material should you ever need to send your
microscope in for repairs covered by the
warranty.
When handling your microscope, always
pick it up by the arm. Avoid touching the lens
surfaces on the eyepiece or objective lens, as
finger prints will decrease image quality.
Cleaning
The best optical quality can be
compromised by dirty lenses. Using a dustcover
and cleaning the lenses regularly will greatly
enhance your microscope use.
To clean lens surfaces, remove dust by
using a soft brush or a can of compressed air.
Then moisten a piece of lens paper (our item MI-
PAPER) with some lens cleaning solution (MI-
LENSCLN). Gently clean the eyepiece and
objective lens exterior surface using a circular
motion. Repeat with a second paper moistened
with solution if necessary. Repeat once again
with a piece of dry lens paper until the lens is
clean and dry.
Do not spray lens cleaner
directly on the lens.
Features & Definitions
Microscope Diagram
Description of Components
1.
Eyepiece:
This is the part of the microscope
that you look through. It is inclined at a 45º
angle for comfortable viewing. It contains a
lens that magnifies 10x.
2.
Arm:
The arm not only supports the head
and nosepiece, it is also the best “handle”
for picking up and moving the microscope.
3.
Nosepiece:
This is also called the “objective
turret.” It holds the objective lenses and
rotates 360º. You can change magnification
by turning it until the lens you want to use
“clicks” into place.
4.
Objective lenses:
These are the lenses
1. Eyepiece
2. Arm
3. Nosepiece
4. Objective
lenses
5. Stage
6. Stage stop
7. Stage clips
8. Disc diaphragm
9. Focus knob
10. Illuminator
