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General Procedures 1.Make sure all backpacks and junk are out of the aisles.
2. Plug your microscope in to the extension cords. Each row of desks uses the same cord.
3. Always start and end with the Scanning Objective. Do not remove slides with the high power objective into place - this will scratch the lens!
4. Always wrap electric cords and cover microscopes before returning them to the cabinet. Microscopes should be stored with the Scanning Objective clicked into place.
5. Always carry microscopes by the arm and set them flat on your desk.
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1. Always start with the scanning objective. Odds are, you will be able to see something on this setting. Use the Coarse Knob to focus, image may be small at this magnification, but you won't be able to find it on the higher powers without this first step. Do not use stage clips, try moving the slide around until you find something.
2. Once you've focused on Scanning, switch to Low Power. Use the Coase Knob to refocus. Again, if you haven't focused on this level, you will not be able to move to the next level.
3. Now switch to High Power. (If you have a thick slide, or a slide without a cover, do NOT use the high power objective). At this point, ONLY use the Fine Adjustment Knob to focus specimens.
4. If the specimen is too light or too dark, try adjusting the diaphragm.
5. If you see a line in your viewing field, try twisting the eyepiece, the line should move. That's because its a pointer, and is useful for pointing out things to your lab partner or teacher Focusing Specimens
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Cleanup Store microscopes with the scanning objective in place.
Wrap cords and cover microscopes.
Wash slides in the sinks and dry them, placing them back in the slide boxes to be used later.
Throw coverslips away.
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The End