Powering Down The Confocal Microscope

Following these procedures will help preserve the reliable operation of the confocal system. Check Confocal Signup sheet for expected arrival time of next user or ask Haibing. Select appropriate action.

If next user is known to be arriving within about 30 minutes.

• Log off Laser Sharp.
• Leave everything on.
• Remove specimen.
• Clean immersion objectives.

or else

If next user is known to be arriving within about two hours:

• Turn off mercury lamp.
• Log off Laser Sharp.
• Remove specimen.
• Clean immersion objectives.

or else

If it is the end of the day or

If next user is known to be arriving in more than about two hours.

• Turn off mercury lamp.
• Log off Laser Sharp.
• Turn off laser power supply.
• Close Laser Sharp. Use alt-F4 or alt-file exit or double click on close button
• Turn off confocal control box.
• Turn off computer monitor.
• Remove specimen.
• Clean immersion objectives.

or else

If a power failure is expected - do complete shutdown:

• Turn off mercury lamp or leave on if system will be restarted soon.
• Log off Laser Sharp.
• Turn off laser power supply.
• Close Laser Sharp. Alt+F4 or Alt-file -> exit or double click on close button.
• Turn off confocal control box.
• Press shutdown button of OS/2 launch pad or ctrl+alt+del
• Wait for message that it is safe to turn off computer
• Turn off computer. Use blunt end of pencil to reach switch on computer.
• Turn off computer monitor or leave on if system will be restarted soon.
• Remove specimen.
• Clean immersion objectives.

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