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slowly turn the coarse adjustment knob on the body tube to bring the organism into focus
to observe an organism in more detail, use the low-power lens. to observe it in greater detail use the high-power lens
make a detailed drawing of what you see under the microscope
handle the slide on the stage and secure it with clips to prevent it from falling
control the size of the hole by adjusting the diaphragm
look through the eyepiece. Move the stage around until the organism is located
Once the organism is in view, slowly turn the fine adjustment knob to bring the organism into sharp focus
place the sample on a slide