Using The Accessories; Prepared Slide Specimens; Making Your Own Slides; Breeding Brine Shrimp - Tasco 780200T Manual De Instrucciones

Your Tasco USB Digital Microscope is a versatile instrument. To start off beginning science
enthusiasts, the set contains also some accessory materials to help them perform basic
observation without the need for additional specialized equipment.

Prepared Slide Specimens

The following ready-made slides are part of the contents of the box and can be analyzed
under the microscope without further preparation:
- Apple
- Plant pollen
- Leaf of water thyme (Hydrilla verticillata)
- Leaf of broad bean (Vicia faba)
- Onion skin (Allium cepa)

Making Your Own Slides

The following accessories have been provided for preparing your own slides:
• Slide: Using a sharp blade cut a very fine sample from the material to be examined
and place it on the clear slide.
• Adhesive (Rubber Arabicum): This substance is water-soluble and is used to attach
preparations to the slide.
• Eosin coloring: Eosin is a strong dye for coloring preparations, making it easier to
see details (such as cell walls or cell nuclei). The use of minute amounts together with
a drop of water suffices.
Caution !
The supplied Eosin dye can cause irritation when coming into contact with the eyes. Do
not inhale the dust! If agent comes into contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with
water and consult a doctor! Use care when handling the dye. It can cause discoloration of
textiles, furniture and other surfaces.

Breeding Brine Shrimp

An interesting experiment is observing the development of brine shrimp (Artemia Salina)
under the microscope. Multiple sources of information describing in detail the process of
hatching and raising brine shrimp are readily available on the internet.
To observe the animals always place them in a salt-water droplet on the slide or place them
under the microscope in a Petri dish filled with salt water.

Storage

When not in use, store your USB Digital Microscope in a dry location free from dust. If the
device is not used for some time it is recommended that it be returned to the original
packaging for secure storage and also transportation.

Cleaning

Your USB Microscope is a high-quality optical device. Avoid contact with dust and humi-
dity. Avoid fingerprints on all optical surfaces. First remove dirt or dust using a soft brush.
Next, clean the soiled area with a soft, lint-free cloth (e.g. linen) and some alcohol. Do not
use any other solvents or aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents as these could damage the
surface.

USING the ACCESSORIES

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