Leica DM4000B User Manual

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(only for DM5000 B)

• Switch to the transmitted light axis (TL) by

pushing the TL/IL button.

• Insert a specimen and rotate a suitable objec-

tive into place.

• Select the DIC contrast method.

Do so by pressing the DIC variable key.
Alternatively: Press the CHANGE TL
 variable key.
(For key occupation please see “Identification
Sheet”.)
The display indicates ICT.

• The polarizer located in the condenser and the

fitting condenser prism are automatically
brought into the light path. The corresponding
objective prism and the analyzer cube are also
positioned automatically.

• For fine adjustment use the knurled ring above

the objective nose piece (Fig. 68).

Objective prism slide

1 Knurled wheel for fine adjusting

Alternatively:
• Manually rotate the polarizer on the underside

of the condenser into the light path (Fig. 66).

• Likewise, manually insert the analyzer into the

left side of the stand (Fig. 67).
Objective and coindenser prisms are
automatically moved into the light path as
well.

• Fine adjustment is possible using the knurled

ring above the objective nosepiece.

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