Leica DM4000M Microscope & Magnifier User Manual


 
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9. Contrast methods for Leica DM4000 B/DM4500 P/DM5000 B
9.1 Transmitted light
9.1.1 Bright field (TL)
Switch to the transmitted light axis (TL) by
pushing the TL/IL function key.
Select the BF (bright field) contrast method.
Do so by pressing the BF variable key.
Alternatively: press the variable button
CHANGE TL
.
(For details on key assignments, please see
the identification sheet.)
The display indicates BF.
Insert a transmitted light specimen.
Rotate an appropriate objective into place.
Use the focus wheel to bring the image into
focus and set the brightness using the INT
function key.
9.1.2 Phase contrast (TL)
Switch to the transmitted light axis (TL) by
pushing the TL/IL function key.
Select the PH (phase contrast) contrast meth-
od.
Do so by pressing the variable button PH.
Alternatively: press the variable button
CHANGE TL
.
(For details on key assignments, please see
the identification sheet.)
The display indicates PH.
Insert a transmitted light specimen.
Rotate an appropriate objective into place.
Objectives that are suitable for phase con-
trast are engraved with PH.
Bring the image into focus using the focus
wheel and set the brightness using the INT
function key.
Notes:
The microscope automatically selects the cor-
rect light ring in the condenser.
When selecting the phase contrast method, the
aperture diaphragm is opened fully and can not
be adjusted.
9. Contrast methods for Leica
DM4000 B/DM4500 P/DM5000 B