Getting started on the microscope: Difference between revisions
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==How do I find my cells?== | ==How do I find my cells?== | ||
If this doesn't work then you may need to [[Focusing the Nikon TE2000 Condenser|focus the condenser]], this is a little tricky so you should be shown how to do it by [[Jason Kelly|jason]] first. | |||
==Common Mistakes== | ==Common Mistakes== | ||
Revision as of 20:03, 28 August 2005
This is tutorial (in development) for getting started on the microscope.
How to turn on the scope
(order doesn't matter)
- Turn on FL lamp
- takes 2 minutes to warm up
- takes 30 minutes to cool down (so don't start again in <30 min)
- Turn on transmitted light lamp
- Turn on scope (switch is on back left of the base)
- Turn on Ludl Box (controls shutters)
- Turn on camera
How do I find my cells?
If this doesn't work then you may need to focus the condenser, this is a little tricky so you should be shown how to do it by jason first.
