Problem Lamp Cause Remedy Page
Field of view of one eye does not
match that of the other.
Common Interpupillary distance is incorrect. Adjust interpupillary distance.
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Common Diopter adjustment is incorrect. Adjust diopter.
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Common Different eyepieces are used on
left and right.
Change one eyepiece to match
the other so that both sides are
the same type.
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Common Your view is not accustomed to
microscope observation.
Upon looking into eyepieces,
try looking at overall field before
concentrating on specimen range.
You may also find it helpful to
look up and into distance for a
moment before looking back into
microscope.
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Image shifts when you touch
stage.
Common Stage is not properly mounted. Clamp stage.
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X- and Y-axis knobs are too tight
or too loose.
Common Tension of X- and Y-axis knobs is
too high or too low.
Adjust tension.
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Stroke has reduced. Common Stage guide is deviated. Correct deviation as described.
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