This instruction manual
has
been
written
for
the
use
of
the Olympus Stereo Microscopes Models
VMF,
VMT
and
VMZ.
lt
is
recommended
that
you
read
the manual carefully
in
order
to
familiarize yourself
fully
with
the
use
of
the microscope
so
that
you
can
obtain
optimum
performance.
IMPORTANT
• Operation
1.
Always
handle
the
microscope
with
the care
it
deserves and avoid
abrupt
motions.
2.
Avoid
exposure
of
the microscope
to
direct
sunlight, high temperature, high relative
humidity,
dust and
vibration.
11
Maintenance
1.
Lenses
must always
be
kept clean. Fine dust on lens surfaces should
be
blown
or
wiped
off
by
means
of
an
air
blower
or
gauze.
Carefully wipe
off
oil
or
fingerprints deposited
on the
lens
surfaces,
with
gauze moistened
with
a small amount
of
xylene, alcohol
or
ether.
2. Do
not
use
organic solutions
to
wipe the surfaces
of
various components. Plastic parts,
especially, should
be
cleaned
with
a neutral detergent.
3. Never disassemble the microscope
for
repair.
4. The microscope should
be
stored in its container immediately after
use.
If
this
is
not
possible,
it
should
be
covered
with
the
vinyl
dust cover provided.
lt
is
best
to
keep
lenses
in
a desiccator, containing silica gel.
CONTENTS
I.
MAIN
CHARACTERISTICS.
11.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Ill.
IDENTIFICATION
AND FUNCTION
OF
VARIOUS COMPONENTS
IV. ASSEMBLY
V.
OPERATION
VI. OPTICAL
DATA
VII.
USE
OF
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Page
2
3
4
6
7
A.
Auxiliary
Lenses
VM-AL
0.5X,
VM-AL
0.75X,
VM-AL
1.5X
and
VM-AL
2X
7
B.
Simple Polarizing Filter
Set
VM-POL 7
C.
Incident Illuminator VM-LSG 8
D.
Mounting Bracket VM-STI 8