Stage System
Stage Menu Commands
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Locate Tip Prompt
2. Bring the tip into focus by holding down the left trackball button while rolling the trackball.
Note:
The tip may be off from center in the field of view, particularly if installing a
new type of tip. Zooming out may aid in locating the tip.
3. Rotate the small, metal knobs located on the front of the on-axis viewing assembly to center
the tip in the field of view as indicated in the screen prompt.
4. When the tip is in focus and centered in the field of view, click
OK
in the
Locate Tip
prompt.
5.2.3 Focus Surface
This function focuses the sample surface. The operator may choose to manually focus on the
surface using the trackball or allow the optics to focus automatically by choosing the
Autofocus
feature. When the surface is already partially in focus (or close to it), use the
Autofocus
feature.
To use the
Focus Surface
feature complete the following:
1. Select
Focus Surface
from the
Stage
menu. The screen displays trackball instructions for
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