Contrasting Methods For Leica Dm5500 B And Dm6000 B; Transmitted Light; Bright Field - Leica DM5500 B Manuel D'utilisation

9. Contrasting Methods for Leica DM5500 B/DM6000 B
9. Contrasting Methods for
Leica DM5500 B and DM6000 B
All contrasting methods can be selected and op-
erated via the Leica SmartTouch, the variable
function knobs, STP6000 and the Software Leica
Application Suite. Excluded from this principle
are only methods which include components
that have to be operated manually (e.g. systems
with manual polarizer).
The following procedure describes the opera-
tion via function keys at the stand. For operation
via Leica SmartTouch and Software, please see
separate operation manuals.
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9.1 Transmitted Light

9.1.1 Bright Field (TL)
• Switch to the transmitted light axis (TL) by
pushing the TL/IL button.
• Select the BF (bright field) contrast method.
Do so by pressing the BF variable key.
Alternatively: Press the CHANGE TL
variable key.
(For key occupation please see "Identification
Sheet".)
The display of the Leica SmartTouch, menu
page 'Status' indicates BF.
An empty position or the "A-TL" filter cube are
selected automatically.
• Insert a transmitted light specimen.
• Select an appropriate objective.
• Focus on the image with the turning knob on
the SmartMove, STP6000 or with the focus
wheel and adjust the illumination with the INT-
keys.
Note:
If all positions at the filter turret are occupied,
the filter cube "A" can be exchanged for "A-TL"
with the Software Leica Application Suite,
module: Set-up. TL contrasting methods are now
possible.