Compound Microscope Pictures

Front 1

Back 1

COARSE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
used to bring slide into initial focus

Front 2

Back 2

FINE FOCUS KNOB
used to achieve sharp focus

Front 3

Back 3

ARM
used for carrying microscope

Front 4

Back 4

OCULAR LENS
used to view slide

Front 5

Back 5

OBJECTIVE LENS
lenses located above the stage attached to rotating nose with increasing magnification

Front 6

Back 6

STAGE
horizontal platform that supports slide

Front 7

Back 7

DIAPHRAGM
controls the opening of condenser

Front 8

Procedure for using the
Microscope

Back 8

• Turn on light
• Always begin with 4X objective lens
• Lower stage to lowest position below objective lenses
• Insert slide
• Raise stage using coarse adjustment to find specimen
• Use fine knobs to achieve sharp focus
• Adjust light through condenser height and diaphragm

Front 9

What should you never do with microscope?

Back 9

• Never use the coarse adjustment knob while using the 40X
objective lens

Front 10

Procedure for Storing the
Microscope in this Laboratory

Back 10

• Turn light OFF
• Remove slides
• Raise stage
• Turn objective to the lowest (RED) power
• Fold cord and rubberband
• Replace plastic cover
• Return microscope to corresponding
numbered slot

Front 11

Back 11

STAGE ADJUSTER
moves stage up, down, left, right

Front 12

Back 12

CONDENSER
collects and directs light

Front 13

Back 13

BASE
foundation

Front 14

Back 14

LIGHT
light source