OLYMPUS MIC-D

Observation using the MIC-D

2. Observation with transmitted light illumination

This method lights the specimen with illumination light and observes the light transmitted by the specimen. It is used to observe plant slice specimens and microorganisms including water fleas.

1.
		Gently rotate the rotation arm all the way clockwise, until the stopper position.

2.
		Gently rotate the illuminator head all the way clockwise, until the stopper position.

3.
		Push the diffuser slider on the illuminator head into the deep position.

4.
		Push the diffuser slider on the illuminator head into the deep position.

5.	Place the specimen to observe on the center of the stage.
6.	While observing the observation image displayed in the observation window ([Live Image] box of the software), rotate the light intensity to adjust for optimum image brightness.

7.
		Rotate the focus knob to bring the specimen into focus.

8.	Move the specimen or stage to adjust the positioning and orientation of the observation target region.
9.	Rotate the zoom handle to magnify the observation image.
10.	Adjust the brightness, focusing, specimen positioning and observation magnification as required.
	<Note> MIC-D uses a very bright LED as the light source. Do not look at the illumination light directly, for this may damage your eye. <Note> When a mirror or similar element is engaged in the light path, be careful against the reflected light that may enter your eye. <Note> When manipulating a control, hold the microscope base by hand to prevent the microscope from being toppled down. For transmitted light observation example, please refer to “Application"