VI Basic Operations

MICROSCOPE

 

 

 

 

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."

Objective <Changes objectives>

Compatible only with the Nikon 90i incorporating a motorized nosepiece.

1In the nosepiece column , select the nosepiece number corresponding to your desired objective. The objective is switched to the one that is attached to the nosepiece number you've selected.

2After switching objectives, confirm that the selected number icon is marked with a red border and that the nosepiece number, the objective magnification, and NA value are displayed.

NOTE:

*Before this function can be used, you must first set up objective information from a PC using the setup software. For more information, consult the instruction manual for your microscope.

*If you are using an intelligent nosepiece, only the objective magnification and NA value are displayed.

*Selecting icon shows detailed information on the objective being used. Select the X mark on the detailed information display screen to turn the detailed information display screen off.

*Right-clicking on the icon representing a nosepiece number shows the magnifications and NA values of all registered objectives. You also can select the desired objective from within this display to change objectives.

*The magnifications and NA values of objective in use are also displayed on the "microscope status display/microscopy setup menu" (MIC Info menu).

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