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Microscope Not Focusing? Try This!Updated a year ago

1.  NEVER wear eye glasses while using this (or ANY) microscope. Doing so makes sighting extremely difficult, if not impossible.

2.Make sure the LED Lightingis on. If it is not turning on, remove the plastic tab near the battery. Tap the microscope lightly against a surface. If the LED light is not bright even after all these steps, contact us!

 3. Make sure to place it on a flat surface. A flat surface is essential or else it will be difficult to focus. Make sure to press downgently so that there are no gaps between the microscope and the surface. 



4. Next, choose your magnification (this is the top slider). Once you adjust this, do NOT touch the slider. If you try to adjust the magnification and the bottom knob at the same time, it will be difficult to focus (this is the most common issue). Please note that the top slider is not supposed to be used to focus.

5.Use the bottom knob to adjust the focus until the image is crystal clear. Make very slight adjustments as needed!

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