Scope LSU VL-7EX II User's Guide

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Handheld Microscope Users Guide 6 Comparing and Installing Lenses Both the New and Old Scope-On-A-Rope education kits come with three lenses: 1X, 30X

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 7 How to Use and Capture Images with the 30X Lens When you are first using the Scope-On-A-Rope, it’s

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 8 Press the REC button to get back to live capture mode. You can take as many pictures as you want during a class ses

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 9 Polarization with the 30X Lens The lights in the 30X lens can be polarized (a process that reduces unwanted

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 10 When using the 200X lens for the first time, it’s easiest to get a focused image of something flat (e.g.

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 11 • If you have the “Old” SOAR, press the ERASE button, located on the underside of the scope. Pressing the

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 12 Troubleshooting A. No picture appears on the TV or projector. 1) Check that all cords are plugged in, esp

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 13 C. Image is too dark and/or details of the object aren’t seen. 1) If using the 30X or 200X lens, mak

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 14 Old Scope-On-A-Rope This is the instrument previously used in Louisiana State University’s education ou

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 15 L2 Scope The L2 Scope connects to a TV or projector like the Scope-On-A-Rope, but is designed to work with

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Handheld Microscope Users Guide 16 4. Once all the cords are connected and you are ready to begin using the scope, make sure the power sw

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 17 To remove a lens, press the lens release button and, while holding it, rotate the lens counterclock

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 18 Non-Contact Viewing What if you want to examine an object that you cannot touch? Perhaps it’s behind glass (such a

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 19 Unpolarized light Polarized light Skin Glass slide Watch How to Use the 100X, 200X and 400X Lens

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 20 Fingerprint at 50x Fingerprint at 200x The 100X, 200X, and 400X work the same way as the 30X/50X–you must touch

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 21 Since the 1X lens is not a “touch lens”, it is recommended to secure the scope in a stand. This will help

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 22 Troubleshooting A. No picture appears on the TV or projector. 1) Check that all cords are plugged in, esp

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 23 ProScope HR This instrument is a digital scope, meaning that it connects to a computer via a USB cable.

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 24 Lenses and Setups The lenses and setups for the ProScope are identical to those for the L2, describe

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 25 Thumbnails (smaller versions) of captured images appear on the bottom of the screen. Click on any of them

Handheld Microscope Users Guide iii Hand-Held Microscope User’s Guide Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 26 You will also find other options under the “Preferences” heading. From these menus, you can select how you’d lik

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 27 Information and Features that Apply to all Models This section contains information and features that

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 28 To use the stage with the 100X, 200X, or 400X lens, follow these directions: 1. Turn the

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 29 3A. If you have a Scope-On-A-Rope, slide the scope with the lens facing up into the metal holder

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 30 Lamp and Light Blocker You may need to provide additional lighting to get the best image of your object, especiall

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 31 A. The Deep Well Slide These plastic slides are perfect for use with the hand-held microscope! The depress

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 32 • Follow the safety rules for using the scope: never immerse the lens tip in a liquid; never touc

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 33 Stand The screws at the bottom of the stand loosen over time with use. The stand should be able to be pla

iv Author: Adrienne S. Lopez Scope-On-A-Rope Program Coordinator Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 1 Introduction This guide is intended to answer your questions about how to use your scope: the different pa

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 2 Which model do you have? There are several types of hand-held microscopes, some of which are sold as toys. This ma

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 3 Analog vs. Digital The type of output refers to the types of devices that can be used to display the images

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 4 New Scope-On-A-Rope The LSU VL-7EX II is the instrument used in Louisiana State University’s education

Handheld Microscope Users Guide 5 Connections • The white camera cable (aka “rope”) connects the scope to the cradle. • The black power