Introduction to the

Microscope
Care
Parts
Focusing
• Always carry with 2 hands
• Only use lens paper for cleaning
• Do not force knobs
• Always store covered
• Keep objects clear of desk and cords
 Eyepiece
A. __________
Ocular
Contains the ________ lens
Nosepiece
B. __________
holds the _____ and ____
high low
power objective ________
lens
Can be rotated to change
Magnification
_________________

Objective lenses
C. ____________________
Magnification ranges from
10x to 40x
 Stage clips
D. ________
__________
hold the slide in place

Stage
E. ________
slide
Supports the ________
being viewed
Light source
F. ________________
Projects light Upwards
________ through
Specimen
the diaphragm, the ___________,
lenses
and the ________
 Diaphragm
H. _________
Regulates the amount of
Light
________ on the specimen.

Base
G. _________
Microscope
Supports the ______________.
 Arm
K. ________
Support the microscope
Used to __________
when carried.

Coarse Adjustment Knob

J. _______________________
Moves the stage up and down
Focusing
for ____________.

Fine Adjustment Knob

I. _______________________
Moves the stage slightly to
Sharpen
____________ the image.
• Place the Slide on the
Microscope
• Use Stage Clips
• Click Nosepiece to the lowest
(shortest) setting (4x)
• Look into the Eyepiece
• Use the Coarse Focus to bring
into view
• Follow steps to focus using low power
• Click the nosepiece to the longest objective
• Do NOT use the Coarse Focusing Knob
• Use the Fine Focus Knob to bring the
slide into a clear focus.
What can you find on your slide?
 a. Eyepiece
Body Tube

b. Nosepiece
k. Arm
c. Objective Lens

e. Stage
d. Stage Clips
j. Coarse Focus
h. Diaphragm
i. Fine Focus
f. Light

g. Base