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.MICROSCOPE. VI Basic Operations
6 Using the Microscope Control
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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."