.MICROSCOPE.

VI Basic Operations

 

 

 

 

 

6 Using the Microscope Control

Optical zoom <Shows the optical zoom magnification>

Compatible only with microscopes incorporating the DIH.

1If the camera head is connected to the rear port of the DIH, the menu indicates the

magnification in the optical zoom column for the current optical zoom incorporated in the rear port of the DIH.

NOTE:

*Use microscope control menu 1 to change the magnification of the optical zoom.

*If the checkbox on microscope control menu 1 is checked, zoom magnifications will not be displayed. If the camera head is connected to the rear port of the DIH, make sure the checkbox is unchecked.

Filter <Shows filter name>

Compatible only with microscopes incorporating the DIH.

1The menu indicates the name of the current filter in the filter column .

NOTE:

*Before using this function, you must set up filter information from a PC with the setup software. For more information, refer to the instruction manual for your microscope.

*Use microscope control menu 1 to change filters.

Observation method <Sets the observation method>

If the microscope connected is a Nikon 90i microscope incorporating the DIH-E, you can use one of the Nikon-specified default observation methods.

1Select the icon representing your desired observation method to change microscope settings for this observation method.

2The icon representing the current observation method will be marked with a red border.

NOTE:

*The default observation method on startup is "BF."

*Right-click on any icon representing an observation method to display the names of all observation methods. You also can select the desired observation method from within this display to change observation methods.

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