Handling of Compound Microscope

Handling of Compound Microscope
1. Place the microscope on the table by holding the arm at the back with one hand and base with other hand
2. Fix the lower power objective and adjust the mirror so that light may pass through the objective. When you see a bright round space then you should be sure that light is passing properly through the stage to the objective.
3. Gently place a slide with the specimen over the stage. Use clips to hold the slide firmly.
4. Look through the eye-piece and adjust with the help of course adjustment until the object comes in view.
5. Now focus an object fine and sharp with the help of fine adjustment.