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44 Various observation methods
4-1 Reflected light darkfield observation procedures
Remove the analyzer, polarizer or
filters from the light path.
Observation method selector knob of the
reflected light illuminator (page 17)
Select the light path. (Trinocular tube only)
Turn ON the main switch.
Light path selection lever of the trinocular
tube (page 19)
Main switch (page 16)
Stage plate (page 19)
X-axis / Y-axis knob of the stage (page 19)
Nosepiece (page 23)
Coarse / Fine focusing knob of the
microscope frame (page 24)
Brightness control knob of the microscope
frame (page 26)
Brightness control knob of the microscope
frame (page 26)
Binocular tube (page 32)
Diopter adjustment ring (page 32)
Nosepiece (page 23)
Coarse / Fine focusing knob of the
microscope frame (page 24)
Aperture diaphragm knob of the reflected
light illuminator (page 39)
Field diaphragm knob of the reflected light
illuminator (page 36)
Select the darkfield (DF) observation.
Place a sample on the stage.
Engage the 10X objective in the light path.
Bring the sample into focus.
Adjust the interpupillary distance.
Adjust the diopter.
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Adjust the brightness.
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Engage the objective with the magnification to be used
in the light path and bring the sample into focus.
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Open the aperture diaphragm, and
adjust the field diaphragm.
Adjust the brightness.
This section describes the operating procedures of the observations other than the reflected brightfield observation. The
operating procedures of the reflected brightfield observation are described in "3 Basic operations of the microscope
(brightfield observation)".
Start observation.
Transmitted/reflected light switch (page 16)
Select the reflected light illumination