3B Scientific Digital Binocular Microscope with Built-in Camera - Manual (Page 3)

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• After clicking on the camera icon in the tool-
bar, the image of the specimen will appear
on the computer screen.
• If necessary, re-adjust the brightness and
contrast using the iris diaphragm and the va-
riable illumination control.
• Adjust the sharpness of the image by means
of the focusing knobs of the microscope.
• If necessary, adjust the settings of the ca-
mera in the video window according to the
particular requirements.
• For further work using the software, see the
instructions for the software that are on the
installation CD and the help files in the soft-
ware.
4.4 Changing the lamp and fuse
4.4.1 Changing the lamp
• Turn off the power switch, unplug the mains
plug and let the lamp cool down to avoid be-
ing burnt.
• For safety reasons, remove the eyepiece.
• To change the lamp lay the microscope on
its back to reach the lid on the bottom side.
• Loosen screw A and open the cover.
• To remove the halogen lamp, use a cloth or
similar material. Do not touch the bulb with
the bare hand.
• Lift out the halogen lamp and replace it with
a new one.
• Close the cover and secure it with the
screw.
D
C
B
A
Fig. 1 Lamp socket cover: A - knurled screw, B - ven-
tilation slot, C - securing screws of lamp-holder, D -
fuse holder
4.4.2 Changing the fuse
• Turn off the power switch and unplug the
mains plug.
• Lay the microscope on its side.
• Unscrew the fuse holder D.
• Replace the fuse and reinsert the holder in
its socket.
4.5 Using the polarisation equipment
• Screw the mirror onto the rim aperture of the
light source.
5. Storage, cleaning and disposal
• Keep the microscope in a clean, dry and
dust free place.
• When not in use always cover the micro-
scope with the dust cover.
• Do not expose it to temperatures below 0°C
and above 40°C and a max. relative humid-
ity of over 85%.
• Always unplug the mains plug before clean-
ing or maintenance.
• Do not clean the unit with volatile solvents or
abrasive cleaners.
• Do not disassemble objective or eyepieces
to attempt to clean them.
• Use a soft linen cloth and some ethanol to
clean the microscope.
• Use a soft lens tissue to clean the optics.
• The packaging should
be disposed of at local
recycling points.
• Should you need to
dispose of the equip-
ment itself, never throw
it away in normal do-
mestic waste. Local
regulations for the dis-
posal of electrical
equipment will apply.