Introduction to the Microscope

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Introduction to the Microscope

• Care
• Parts
• Focusing

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• Always carry with 2 hands
• Only use lens paper for cleaning
• Do not force knobs
• Always store covered
• Keep objects clear of desk and cords

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Eyepiece
Body Tube
Revolving Nosepiece
Arm
Objective Lens
Stage
Stage Clips
Coarse Focus
Diaphragm
Fine Focus
Light
Base
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• Place the Slide on the Microscope
• Stage Clips are not necessary
• Click Nosepiece to the lowest (shortest) setting
  Scanning Objective
• Look into the Eyepiece
• Use the Coarse Focus

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• Once the slide is focused, rotate the nosepiece
  to the low power objective (medium sized)
• Refocus using the coarse (large) knob
• Move slide to get a centered view

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• Your slide MUST be focused on low power before
  attempting this step
• Click the nosepiece to the longest objective
• Do NOT use the Coarse Focusing Knob
• Use the Fine Focus Knob to bring the slide

What can you find on your slide?