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Issue 

Possible cause 

Solution 

Visual field is uneven, or 
image is dark at the edges 

Nosepiece is not locked in 
place to center the 
objective lens 

Turn nosepiece until you 
hear a click to center the 
objective lens 

 

Slide is not centered over 
the bulb, leaving part of the 
specimen unilluminated 

Center the slide over the 
bulb 

 

Dirty objective or eyepiece 
lens 

Clean with compressed air 
or soft brush 

 

Disc diaphragm hole 
selection is too small 

Rotate the disc diaphragm 
to a larger hole 

Visual field is blurry or dirty  Dirty objective or eyepiece 

lens 

Clean with compressed air 
or soft brush 

 

The slide is dirty 

Clean the slide with glass 
cleaner or lens cloth 

 

Eyepiece or objective lens 
not fully screwed into place 

Tighten eyepiece or 
objective lenses 

Poor image quality 

No cover slip on the 
specimen 

Place glass cover slip over 
the specimen 

 

Slide is too thick or too thin  Use a lab-quality slide 

 

Slide is placed upside 
down on the stage 

Flip the slide over so that 
the cover slip is facing up 

 

Dirty objective lens 

Wipe the lens off with soft 
cloth and glass cleaner 

 

Disc diaphragm hole 
selection is too small 

Rotate the disc diaphragm 
to a larger hole 

 
 

Image moves while 
adjusting focus 

Slide is shifting on the 
stage 

Reposition slide more 
securely in the clips  

Light is too dim 

Disc diaphragm hole 
selection is too small 

Rotate the disc diaphragm 
to a larger hole 

Summary of Contents for SW50

Page 1: ...0 User Guide SW50 ...

Page 2: ...new microscope and help you begin using it For more information about our microscopes software downloads product manuals or customer service requests please visit www swiftoptical com Table of Contents I Specifications 2 II Parts of the microscope 3 III Assembly and Set Up 3 IV Using the microscope 3 V Caring for your microscope 4 VI Troubleshooting 4 VII Warranty information and customer support ...

Page 3: ... stage with slide clips Stage size 90mmx90mm Condenser Single lens condenser with 6 hole disc diaphragm Focusing Coarse focus knobs Illumination Top and bottom LED lights Power AA batteries Accessories Red stain 1 blue stain 1 tweezers 1 pair swab 1 blank slides 5 prepared slides 5 cover slips 10 identification stickers 1 set petri dish 1 pick 1 stirring rod 1 vial 1 kimwipes 1 set pipette 1 AA ba...

Page 4: ...croscope s head then place an eyepiece into the holder Insert the included batteries into the battery compartment Turn the microscope on by pressing the power button IV Using the microscope Turn the microscope on and choose the lower lamp setting located on the power on button Secure a slide via the slide clips on the stage Rotate the monocular head to either the forward or backward facing positio...

Page 5: ... switch the illumination to the upper light built into the body Place a solid specimen such as hair pollen etc onto the stage with the objective lenses on the lowest magnification setting Repeat the steps for focusing to see magnified details V Caring for your microscope As with any quality instrument your microscope should be stored in a cool dry place Use the dust cover to protect the microscope...

Page 6: ...t brush The slide is dirty Clean the slide with glass cleaner or lens cloth Eyepiece or objective lens not fully screwed into place Tighten eyepiece or objective lenses Poor image quality No cover slip on the specimen Place glass cover slip over the specimen Slide is too thick or too thin Use a lab quality slide Slide is placed upside down on the stage Flip the slide over so that the cover slip is...

Page 7: ... the objectives Image won t come into focus when using a high powered objective Slide is upside down Flip the slide over so the cover slip is facing up Lamp does not turn on No power source Check that the adapter is fully connected or that batteries are installed Bulb has burned out Replace the bulb Lamp flickers while on Bulb is not inserted into the socket correctly Check to make sure the bulb i...

Page 8: ...ving outside the United States Swift Optical Instruments Inc will provide standard warranty service Both inbound and outbound shipping costs including duties and taxes is the responsibility of the consumer For more information or to submit a repair request please contact our Customer Support department North America Tel 1 877 967 9438 option 1 USA Email customersupport swiftoptical com Europe Tel ...

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