3-11 Adjusting the field diaphragm (FS) ................................................................................................27
3-12 Using the filter sliders ................................................................................................................................28
3-13 Observing the image using the mercury burner ...............................................................29
4 Various observation methods ...................................................................................................30
4-1 Reflected light differential interference contrast (DIC) observation .....................30
4-2 Reflected light simple polarization observation ................................................................... 31
4-3 Reflected light brightfield/darkfield simultaneous observation ..............................32
4-4 Transmitted light brightfield observation .....................................................................................33
4-5 Transmitted light simple polarization observation .............................................................34
4-6 Using the analyzer/polarizer for reflected light observation .....................................35
4-7 Using the DIC slider .......................................................................................................................................36
1
Inserting the DIC slider ..........................................................................................................................................................36
2
Adjusting the prism of the DIC slider ........................................................................................................................37
4-8 Using the MIX slider for reflected light observation ..........................................................38
1
Inserting the MIX slider for reflected light observation .............................................................................38
2
Turning ON the illumination of the MIX slider for reflected light observation .......................39
3
Adjusting the brightness of the illumination .....................................................................................................39
4
Selecting the illumination pattern ................................................................................................................................40
4-9 Adjusting the units for transmitted light observation ....................................................... 41
1
Centering the condenser ....................................................................................................................................................41
2
Tilting of the illumination column .................................................................................................................................43
3
Flipping up the condenser holder ...............................................................................................................................43
5 Image acquisition ................................................................................................................................44
6 Replacement of optical parts ...................................................................................................45
6-1 Replacing the eyepiece .............................................................................................................................45
6-2 Replacing the objective ............................................................................................................................. 47
6-3 Replacing the halogen bulb ...................................................................................................................48
6-4 Replacing the mercury burner .............................................................................................................50
6-5 Replacing the filter ..........................................................................................................................................54
