Carson MicroMini 20x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope MM-380 User Manual

1. Mihoatraview

The Carson MicroMini MM-380 is a compact, portable 20x LED lighted pocket microscope designed for detailed observation and digiscoping with smartphones. It features built-in LED and UV flashlights for versatile illumination. This manual provides instructions for its proper setup, operation, and maintenance.

Sary 1: The Carson MicroMini MM-380 pocket microscope with the universal smartphone digiscoping adapter clip attached.

2. Ny votoatin'ny fonosana

Hamarino fa ao anatin'ny fonosanao ny entana rehetra:

• Carson MicroMini 20x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope (MM-380)
• Universal Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter Clip
• 3 x G12 Button Cell Batteries (pre-installed or included separately)

Sary 2: The MicroMini microscope unit and the separate smartphone adapter clip.

3. Famantarana singa

Familiarize yourself with the main components of your MicroMini microscope:

• Microscope Lens: The primary optical component for 20x magnification.
• Kodiarana fifantohana: Adjusts the focus for clear viewing.
• LED/UV Switch: Toggles between LED microscope light, stand-alone LED flashlight, and stand-alone UV flashlight.
• Efitra bateria: Houses the G12 button cell batteries.
• Smartphone Adapter Clip: Used to attach the microscope to a smartphone camera.

Sary 3: Top view of the MicroMini, showing the LED light and switch.

4. Fametrahana bateria

The MicroMini requires 3 G12 button cell batteries. These are typically included. If replacement is needed:

1. Locate the battery compartment cover on the microscope unit.
2. Carefully open the compartment.
3. Insert three new G12 button cell batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
4. Akatona tsara ny fonony fonosana bateria.

Tandremo: Ensure batteries are inserted with correct polarity. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. Dispose of used batteries responsibly.

5. Fametrahana

5.1 Attaching the Smartphone Adapter

1. Separate the microscope unit from the smartphone adapter clip if they are connected.
2. Position the adapter clip over your smartphone's primary camera lens. Ensure the clip's opening is centered over the camera.
3. The adapter uses magnets to secure the microscope. Align the microscope unit with the magnetic attachment point on the adapter clip.
4. The microscope should snap securely into place.

5.2 Positioning for Digiscoping

Once attached, open your smartphone's camera application. Adjust the microscope's position on the clip and use your phone's zoom function if necessary to eliminate any black edges and achieve a full-screen view of the magnified image.

6. Operating the Microscope

6.1 Using the 20x Microscope

1. Place the microscope lens directly onto the surface of the object you wish to examine.
2. Look through the eyepiece or view the image on your smartphone screen (if digiscoping).
3. Rotate the focus wheel until the image appears clear and sharp.

6.2 Activating LED Illumination (Microscope)

For enhanced visibility, especially in low-light conditions, slide the LED/UV switch to the first position to activate the LED light integrated with the microscope lens.

6.3 Using the Stand-Alone LED Flashlight

To use the MicroMini as a general-purpose LED flashlight, slide the LED/UV switch to the second position. This activates a separate, brighter LED light for illuminating larger areas.

6.4 Using the Stand-Alone UV Flashlight

For specialized applications such as detecting counterfeit currency or observing fluorescent materials, slide the LED/UV switch to the third position to activate the UV flashlight.

6.5 Mifantoka

The focus wheel is located on the side of the microscope. Rotate it slowly while observing your subject until the image is sharp. The optimal focus distance is very close to the lens.

6.6 Using with Smartphone Camera (Digiscoping)

With the microscope attached to your smartphone via the adapter clip:

1. Sokafy ny fampiharana fakantsarin'ny findainao.
2. Adjust the microscope's position on the clip until the magnified circle is centered on your screen.
3. Use the microscope's focus wheel to sharpen the image.
4. For a correctly oriented image, consider downloading the "CarsonCam" phone application, which can correct the inverted view often produced by pocket microscopes.

7. Fikojakojana

7.1 Fanadiovana

• Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the microscope body.
• For lenses, use a lens cleaning cloth and a small amount of lens cleaning fluid. Avoid abrasive materials.
• Do not immerse the microscope in water or cleaning solutions.

7.2 Fitehirizana

Store the MicroMini in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. If storing for extended periods, remove the batteries to prevent leakage.

8. Famahana olana

9. Famaritana

• Modely: MM-380
• Fanabeazana: 20x
• Loharano hazavana: LED (Microscope), LED (Flashlight), UV (Flashlight)
• Batterie: 3 x G12 Button Cell (included)
• Haben'ny vokatra: 1.5" L x 1" W x 1.6" H (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 4.1 cm)
• Lanja entana: 1.47 ounces (41.6 grama)
• Fitaovana: Acrylic
• Fitaovana mifanentana: Universal Smartphone

10. Warranty & Fanohanana

Carson strives to ensure customer satisfaction with the quality of their products. Carson will repair or replace your pocket microscope if it is found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship.

For warranty claims or technical support, please contact Carson customer service directly. Refer to the product packaging or the official Carson webtranokala ho an'ny fampahalalana mifandraika amin'izao fotoana izao.