Swift SW100 User manual

User Guide: SW100

Welcome to your Swift SW100 microscope! Whether you are a seasoned professional 
or a beginner hobbyist, Swift has the perfect microscope for you.  
 
This quick-start guide will introduce you to the components of your new microscope and 
help you begin to use it. For more information about our microscopes or customer 
service requests, please visit www.swiftoptical.com. 
 
 
Table of Contents 
 
I. Specifications 2 
II. Parts of the microscope 3 
III. Assembly and set up 3 
IV. Using the microscope 3 
IV. Caring for your microscope 4 
V. Troubleshooting 4 
VI. Warranty information and customer support 7 
 
 
   
1 

I. Specifications

Model

SW100

Observation tube

Monocular, 360° rotatable

Inclination

30°

Eyepieces

Wide-field 10X and 25X

Nosepiece

Triple revolving

Objectives

4X, 10X, and 40X

Magnifications

40X, 100X, 250X, 400X, and 1000X

Stage

Plain stage with slide clips

Stage size

90mmx90mm

Condenser

6-hole disc diaphragm

Focusing

Coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs

Illumination

Dimmable top and bottom LED lights

Power

100-240V AC adapter or 3 AA batteries (included)

II. Parts of the microscope

III. Assembly and set up

Carefully remove the microscope from the box and set it on a sturdy, flat surface.

Remove the plastic cover from the eyepiece holder on the microscope's head, then

place an eyepiece into the holder. Locate the power adapter and attach it to the

microscope, then plug it in. Turn the microscope on by pressing the power button.

IV. Using the microscope

Turn the microscope on and choose the lower lamp setting. Use the illumination

intensity control dimming handwheel to set the lamp on the lowest brightness setting.

Secure a slide via the slide clips on the stage.

Rotate the monocular head to either the forward- or backward-facing position,

depending on what is most comfortable for viewing. Look through the eyepiece and

adjust the bulb brightness to a comfortable intensity with the dimmer wheel.

Always start with the lowest magnification objective lens centered over the stage, in this

case the 4x objective. Look through the eyepiece and bring the image into focus by

slowly turning the larger coarse adjustment focus knob to bring the stage closer to the

objective.

Once an image forms, switch to the blue fine adjustment focus knob to fine-tune for

clarity. Manually move the slide across the stage to look at different parts of the

specimen slide.

Increase magnification by rotating the nosepiece clockwise to a higher magnification

objective, taking care not to strike the slide with the objective. If you cannot move the

objective into place without making contact with the slide, use the coarse focus knob to

move the stage down and away to make room before changing magnification.

*To use the microscope in stereo mode, switch the illumination to the upper light built

into the body. Place a solid specimen (such as hair, pollen, etc.) onto the stage with the

objective lenses on the lowest magnification setting. Repeat the steps for focusing to

see magnified details.

IV. Caring for your microscope

As with any quality instrument, your microscope should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Use the dust cover to protect the microscope when not in use. If necessary, clean the

lenses with a soft brush or compressed air to gently remove dust. Avoid touching the

optical surfaces directly and never disassemble the optical components of the

microscope. When not using an eyepiece, use the plastic cover to protect the eyepiece

holder and ocular lens.

V. Troubleshooting

If you have a problem, you may be able to correct it yourself. Here are some common

issues and easy solutions you can try before calling customer support for service.

*Caution: Never disassemble the electrical, mechanical, or optical components. This

servicing should only be done by a Swift technician.

Issue

Possible cause

Solution

Visual field is uneven, or

image is dark at the edges

Nosepiece is not locked in

place to center the

objective lens

Turn nosepiece until you

hear a click to center the

objective lens

Slide is not centered over

the bulb, leaving part of the

specimen unilluminated

Center the slide over the

bulb with the X-Y

translational control knobs

Dirty objective or eyepiece

lens

Clean with compressed air

or soft brush

Iris aperture is closed too

far

Open the iris aperture

wider

Visual field is blurry or dirty

Dirty objective or eyepiece

lens

Clean with compressed air

or soft brush

The slide is dirty

Clean the slide with glass

cleaner

Eyepiece or objective lens

not fully screwed into place

Tighten eyepiece or

objective lenses

Poor image quality

No cover slip on the

specimen

Place glass cover slip over

the specimen

Slide is too thick or too thin

Use a lab-quality slide

Slide is placed upside

down on the stage

Flip the slide over so that

the cover slip is facing up

Oil on objective lens

Wipe the lens off with soft

cloth and glass cleaner

Iris aperture is too narrow

or too wide

Adjust the iris aperture

Image moves while

adjusting focus

Slide is shifting on the

stage

Reposition slide more

securely in the slide holder

Light is too dim

Iris aperture is closed too

far

Open the iris aperture

wider

Lamp setting is too low

Increase intensity on the

control knob

Condenser lens is dirty

Wipe the condenser lens

off with a soft cloth

Voltage is too low

Use the supplied power

adapter

Objective lens collides with

the slide when switching

from a lower to a higher

power objective

Slide is upside down or too

thick

Use a lab-quality slide or

flip the slide over so the

cover slip is facing up

Stage is set too close to

the objectives

Lower the stage with the

coarse focus knob

Safety rack stop needs

adjustment

Adjust the safety rack stop

to stop the stage farther

from the objectives

Image won't come into

focus when using a

high-powered objective

Slide is upside down

Flip the slide over so the

cover slip is facing up

Slide is not moving when

using the X-Y translational

control knob

Slide has come unclipped

from the holder

Reposition slide in the

holder and secure with clip

Lamp does not turn on

No power source

Check that the adapter is

fully connected or that

batteries are installed

Bulb has burned out

Replace the bulb

Lamp flickers while on

Bulb is not inserted into the

socket correctly

Check to make sure the

bulb is fully screwed into

the socket

Power adapter is not fully

plugged in

Check to make sure that

the adapter is fully

connected to wall socket

and to the microscope

VI. Warranty information and customer support

Our microscopes are manufactured to meet ISO 9001 standards. Swift warranties are

as follows:

● Five (5) Year Warranty for Microscopes: Microscopes come with a five (5) year

warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear, routine

maintenance, add-on accessories, damage resulting from repair by unauthorized

parties, accident, alteration, shipping, misuse or abuse is not covered.

● One (1) Year Warranty for Electrical and Video components. Does not cover light

bulbs, batteries, fuses, or electrical cords.

All warranties start from the original date of purchase. Swift provides the repair or

replacement of warrantied parts for free, including labor, during the warranty period.

Proof of original purchase is required. Buyers are responsible for shipping to and from

our warehouse for warranty services. The warranty does not cover damages resulting

from normal wear and tear, abuse, or unauthorized repairs. Warranty service is

provided by Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.’s authorized technicians. Determination of

warranty is at the technician’s discretion.

*For customers living outside the United States, Swift Optical Instruments, Inc. will

provide standard warranty service. Both inbound and outbound shipping costs

(including duties and taxes) is the responsibility of the consumer.

For more information or to submit a repair request, please contact our Customer

Support department:

Tel: 877-967-9438, option 1

Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: We are constantly working to improve our instruments and to adapt them in

response to customer feedback. These improvements occasionally involve small

modifications to the mechanical structure and optical design of our microscopes.

Therefore, some descriptions, illustrations, and specifications in this instruction manual

may vary slightly from the microscope you receive.

Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.

(877) 967-9438

www.swiftoptical.com

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