Microscopes!
PARTS & FUNCTIONS
 Stage – Holds the slide
 Diaphragm – Controls how much light is
let in
 Coarse Focus – Focuses by moving stage
up and down
 Fine Focus – Used for final adjustments
Using the Microscope (Low Power)
Place the ___________ on the microscope.
Use _________ clips. Click the
__________ to the lowest (shortest) setting.
Look into the ___________ and use the coarse focus.
Using High Power
Follow steps to focus using low power. Click the ___________ to the ____________
objective. Do NOT use the __________________________. Use the ______________
to view the slide.
Troubleshooting
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Adjust the diaphragm, check your light!
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Your lens may be dirty. Use lens paper to clean it.
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Try low power. If you can’t see anything under low power, you won’t see anything under
high power either!
WHAT TO DO WHEN FINISHED WITH A MICROSCOPE!!!!
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