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Instructions for finding the beam

• Move sample to make sure you are not on a grid bar
• If you are using the cryostage make sure the shutter is open
• Make sure High Tension is on
• Make sure the colum valves are open

Still cannot find beam

• Slowly drop the magnification one step at a time
• Once beam is located
  • Condense beam
  • Center the spot

2100 only

• Press "photo" button
  • microscope may think it is taking a picture

3200 only

• Make sure energy filter is not inserted

1230 only

• Make sure camera is not inserted

-- KdDerr - 13 Sep 2006