1) First things first. Check that the lid of the gas chamber is not attached to
the condenser. Even if you plan to use the gas chamber, take the lid off.
2) Turn on the computer.
3) Change the sample holder if you need to change it. Be careful not to drop
the small screws used to fasten the sample holder into the motorized stage.
4) Turn on the microscope (A), the scanner (B), the laser power (C) and turn
the safety key to On-1 position
5) Turn on the fluorescent lamp if you plan to see fluorescent light through
the binoculars. The intensity of the light can be adjusted from the round
knob, but this is usually unnecessary