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98-PIECE 1200X 

MICROSCOPE SET 

 

 
 

 
 
 

Instructions 

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Learning Guide 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for OR100L

Page 1: ...orbitorTM 98 PIECE 1200X MICROSCOPE SET Instructions and Learning Guide ...

Page 2: ...a check mark in the box beside each item you find 1 die cast microscope a 1 scalpel b 1 spatula c 1 tweezers d 4 collecting vials e 1 test tube with cap f 1 Petri dish g 1 pipette h 5 prepared slides i 18 blank slides j 18 slide labels k 36 slide covers l 1 crystallized red dye m1 1 crystallized blue dye m2 1 stirring rod n 1 magnifying glass o 1 measuring graduate p 1 spare light bulb q 1 camera ...

Page 3: ...ared slides These are slides with professionally prepared samples on them for you to examine j Blank slides These are clear slides for you to use in preparing your own subjects for examination k Slide labels These are little pieces of paper with sticky backs You can stick them on your slides and record information such as the name of the sample or when the sample was prepared l Slide covers These ...

Page 4: ...s where you look into the microscope It is a small magnifying lens that collects the image projected by the objective lens B Body tube This is the main tube of the microscope The image from the sample travels up this tube to the eyepiece C Focusing knobs Turn these knobs very slowly to bring the image of your sample into focus so you can see it sharply D Revolving lens turret The turret holds the ...

Page 5: ...nses are dirty or dusty you can clean them with a soft cotton cloth or a special lens cleaning tissue Do not wipe them with a finger or a regular facial tissue 2 Always store your microscope in its protective storage case Getting Started 1 You will need to insert two AA alkaline batteries in the base of the microscope First you must remove the rubber antiskid bottom cover to access the battery com...

Page 6: ...s on top of the stage 5 Next choose the magnifying power you want to use Your microscope can provide magnifying powers of 300X 600X and 1 200X Remember that the longer objective lenses provide the higher powers Most observing is done at low power and we suggest that you start with the 300X setting 6 To change the magnifying strength turn the revolving lens turret until you hear a click ...

Page 7: ...ye bottles Replace the lids tightly and shake well until the dye crystals are all dissolved You can transfer a drop of dye from the bottle to your slide with the pipette Always be careful when using the dyes as they can stain clothing furniture or carpets Making a Temporary Slide A Start with a clean blank slide Clean slides are important If your slide is dusty or dirty you should clean it with a ...

Page 8: ...he focusing tube carefully and keep records of each picture taking focus position When you find the best position that gives a sharp picture you may want to make a small mark on the focusing tube so that the microscope can be set the same position for the next pictures you take Your best results will be at the 300X setting How to Use the Projection Device 1 Twist the eyepiece counter clockwise and...

Page 9: ...u see the image projected on the white paper Adjust the focus and illuminator lamp position for the best result IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS When you are using the drawing device or the projection device you must be in a darkened room You will see the brightest views in a very dark room Make sure that the batteries are fresh and all lenses and mirrors are clean Before studying your slides in the dark giv...

Page 10: ...some small objects as many as 100 000 times that s about 50 times more powerful than the strongest ordinary compound microscope Cells One subject that s easy to observe with your microscope is a cell Both plants and animals have cells Plant cells which Robert Hooke identified have structured walls and basically serve as mini food factories Photosynthesis takes place inside the plat cell Photosynth...

Page 11: ...ck so the light cannot shine through it 4 All I can see is a partial circle of light Why To see your sample properly the light source must be centered through the slide to provide the brightest and most even illumination Try gently moving the mirror or light until you see a full evenly lit circle while looking through the microscope 5 I have a very thin sample on my slide but I can t see any detai...

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