Exploring Microscope Techniques

Stereo microscope

Digital microscope

Electron microscope

Compound light microscope

4 times

10 times

40 times

100 times

Low power, 4 times

Medium power, 10 times

High power, 40 times

Ultra power, 100 times

To adjust the focus

To hold the slide in place

To change the light intensity

To magnify the image

The light intensity

The focus

The position of the slide

The magnification level

To hold the slide in place

To adjust the light

To cover the specimen on the slide

To magnify the specimen

Turn on the light source

Move the stage all the way down

Place the slide on the stage

Adjust the diaphragm

To see the specimen clearly

To ensure the light is on

To adjust the diaphragm

To avoid damaging the stage

Leave the stage up

Store the microscope on high power

Remove the eyepiece

Turn off the light source

With one hand on the eyepiece

With one hand on the stage

With one hand on the arm and one hand under the base

With both hands on the objectives