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select an element to display the spectrum peaks on top of the collected spectrum.
CLICK Add to add the element to the Elements list.
g. To remove an element from the Elements list, HIHLIGHT it and CLICK Delete.
h. The Z+ and Z- buttons can be used to scroll through the elements.
i. Check or uncheck the Alpha lines only, elem, shell, and trans boxes to change how
peak labels are displayed.
j. CLICK on the ◊ symbols to hide the panel.
k. To view the original spectrum without overlays, right CLICK with the mouse cursor in
the spectrum window.
l. Known elements can be entered in the text box. PRESS enter to display the spectrum
peaks for that element on top of the collected spectrum. CLICK Add to add the
element to the Elements list.
C. Saving Spectra
a. The spectrum is saved by CLICKING the Save button at the bottom of the Spectrum
Panel. If you use the .spc as the extension, all the spectrum information will be saved
and can be reanalyzed at a later time. It is recommended that you save all your work
with this format.
b. To save an image of the spectrum, Save As using the .tif extension.
c. When completed, close the program.
14. Changing samples
a. SELECT the TEM Brightfield page.
b. PRESS the CompuStage button
c. PRESS the Compuctrl button
d. PRESS Reset Holder button
e. REMOVE the Sample Holder (see Section 2A)
15. End of Session
A. Leave the microscope in the standard condition for the next user.
a.
VERIFY the column valves are CLOSED.
b.
VERFIFY the viewing screen is down; COVER the window with the rubber mat.
c.
SELECT the TEM Brightfield page.
d.
PRESS the CompuStage button
e.
PRESS the Compuctrl button
f.
DECREASE the Filament Current to 5
g.
CHANGE the Magnification to 8200×. This is essential to maintain stable objective
lens current and prevent thermal drift for the next user.
h.
RESET the stage.
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