.MICROSCOPE.

 

VI Basic Operations

 

 

 

 

6

Using the Microscope Control

NOTE:

*If autofocus does not work correctly, try moving the sample until a sharply contrasting part of the sample is at center of the view field. Then reexecute autofocus.

*Supported samples are specimen slide with cover glass. (Thickness of the slide glass + cut piece: 0.9 mm to 1.7 mm, both ends inclusive)

*Slide glass of thickness of up to 1.2 mm are supported. (Compliant with JIS R3703-1998 or ISO 8037)

*Cover glass of thickness of up to 0.17 mm for No. 1 and 0.18 mm for No.1-S are supported. (Compliant with JIS R3703-1996 or ISO 8255)

*Objective magnifications x1 to x100 (NA0.03 to 0.95) are supported. (Phase contrast, liquid immersion, polarization, Hoffman, multi-immersion, and industrial-use objectives cannot be used.)

*The supported observation method is bright-field microscopy.

*Before using the autofocus function, please be sure to read Section 6.3, "Autofocus Precautions."

Motorized stage <Repositions the stage>

Compatible only with Nikon 90i microscopes using a motorized stage.

1)

Set the coarse/fine select icon

to coarse mode. (The appearance of the arrow icons

 

changes to indicate a setting to coarse or fine motion modes:

for coarse motion

 

mode,

for fine motion mode.)

 

 

2)Use the arrow icons to adjust the stage position.

3)

To perform final fine adjustments, set the coarse/fine select icon

to fine motion

 

mode. Use the arrow icons to adjust the stage position.

 

NOTE:

*The current stage position is displayed on the "Microscope Status Display/Microscopy Setup Menu" (MIC Info menu).

*To replace specimens or to perform similar tasks, select the return to origin

icon

to reposition the stage at the origin. Select the icon

once

again to return the stage to its original position.

 

*If you have difficulty with fine stage adjustments and long exposure times, use the CAM menu to adjust the exposure time. For more information, refer to the explanation column of the CAM menu.

<Using Rapid Transfer Mode>

Use this function to move the stage rapidly.

Perform calibration before using this function. For instructions on calibration, refer to "Performing Calibration and Saving Values."

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