Zeiss EVO - Acquiring an Image

ZEISS 5 First Operating Steps | 5.4 Acquiring an Image
Shortcut Function
<CTRL + O> Calls the Import TIFF dialog
<CTRL + P> Performs the Print Image function
<CTRL + S> Calls the Export TIFF dialog to save the image
<CTRL + ALT + S> Performs Auto Astigmatism Correction
<CTRL + SHIFT +
S>
Performs Auto Astigmatism Correction with Auto Focus
<CTRL + T> Calls Text Annotation
<CTRL + V> Displays the Vacuum status information
Keypad <+> Faster Scan
Keypad <-> Slower Scan
ARROW Keys Refer to Use of ARROW Keys
Image Buffer keys Refer to Image Buffer
<SHIFT> and dou-
ble click
Performs Centre Point function
5.4 Acquiring an Image
Info
Mobile phones in the microscope room can cause image quality infringements and in worst
case workflow interruptions.
This section describes basic procedures to obtain an image using the SE detector. To simplify the
procedure, the description uses the SEM Controls panel and status bar functions in the SmartSEM
software.
This procedure consists of the following steps:
1. Preparing the Specimen Holder [
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2. Loading the Specimen Chamber [
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3. Locating the Specimen [
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4. Switching on the Gun | LaB₆ Filament [
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5. Switching on the EHT | LaB₆ Filament [
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6. Switching on the Gun and EHT | Tungsten Filament [
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7. Acquiring an Image [
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8. Optimizing the Image [
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9. Saving the Image [
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5.4.1 Preparing the Specimen Holder
Parts and Tools
 Hex key, 1.5 mm
 Stub (delivered with microscope)
 Conducting tape: carbon tape, conductive carbon, adhesive metal tape, or similar
 Tweezers
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