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XL Imaging System User Guide
5.
Turn the phase annuli selector to the position that corresponds to the
selected objective and contrast method.
6.
Insert the appropriate condenser slide into the slot on the condenser
assembly.
Note:
A Diffuser slider can be used for low magnification (2× or 4×)
brightfield applications to improve flat field illumination.
7.
Turn on illumination using the
Light ON/OFF
toggle in the left control bar.
8.
Focus the sample using the focus knobs .
9.
Adjust the illumination intensity if necessary, using the
Illumination
slider
on the left control bar or the mouse scroll wheel.
10.
Click the
Capture
button , in the left control bar to acquire the image.
11.
Click the
Save
button , located in the right control bar to save the color
image. The “Save File dialog” opens.
Note:
Overexposed pixels appear red. To get the maximum level of
brightness without any overexposed areas, dim the illumination until the
red highlights disappear.
