User Guide: SW150
Welcome to your Swift SW150 microscope! Whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginner hobbyist, Swift has the perfect microscope for you. This quick-start guide will introduce you to the components of your new microscope and help you begin to use it. For more information about our microscopes or customer service requests, click here. Table of Contents I. Specifications 2 II. Parts of the microscope 3 III. Assembly and set up 3 IV. Using the microscope 3 V.
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II. Parts of the microscope III. Assembly and set up Carefully remove the microscope from the box and set it on a sturdy, flat surface. Remove the plastic cover from the eyepiece holder on the microscope's head, then place an eyepiece into the holder. Locate the power adapter and attach it to the microscope, then plug it in. Turn the microscope on by pressing the power button. IV. Using the microscope Turn the microscope on and choose the lower lamp setting.
Rotate the monocular head to either the forward- or backward-facing position, depending on what is most comfortable for viewing. Look through the eyepiece and adjust the bulb brightness to a comfortable intensity with the dimmer wheel. Always start with the lowest magnification objective lens centered over the stage, in this case the 4x objective. Look through the eyepiece and bring the image into focus by slowly turning the larger coarse adjustment focus knob to bring the stage closer to the objective.
*Caution: Never disassemble the electrical, mechanical, or optical components. This servicing should only be done by a Swift technician.
Image moves while adjusting focus Slide is shifting on the stage Reposition slide more securely in the clips Light is too dim Disc diaphragm hole selection is too small Rotate the disc diaphragm to a larger hole Lamp setting is too low Increase intensity on the control knob Voltage is too low Use the supplied power adapter Slide is upside down or too thick Use a lab-quality slide or flip the slide over so the cover slip is facing up Stage is set too close to the objectives Lower the stage with
VII. Warranty information and customer support Our microscopes are manufactured to meet ISO 9001 standards. Swift warranties are as follows: ● Five (5) Year Warranty for Microscopes: Microscopes come with a five (5) year warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear, routine maintenance, add-on accessories, damage resulting from repair by unauthorized parties, accident, alteration, shipping, misuse or abuse is not covered. ● One (1) Year Warranty for Electrical and Video components.
