OLYMPUS MIC-D

Observation using the MIC-D

3. Observation with oblique light illumination

This method lights the specimen from an oblique direction for clear observation of contours and details that are hard to observe with transmitted light observation.

1.	Following the procedure described under Observation with transmitted light illumination, set the same condition as that for the transmitted light observation.

2.
		Pull the diffuser slider on the illuminator head to the out position.

3.
		Gently rotate the illuminator head all the way counterclockwise, until the stopper position.

4.	While observing the observation image displayed in the observation window ([Live Image] box of the software), rotate the rotation arm gradually counterclockwise until the contour of specimen is clearly visible.

Adjust the view by rotating the illuminator head and rotation arm.

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"