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3. Set tracing magnification

Overview

In this step, you set the magnification to a level appropriate for creating (drawing) contours to indicate the areas of the slide to be scanned.

• This is applicable only if you selected Scan inside contour only or Scan a rectangle around the contour for the Scan type in step 1. Setup.

• Do nothing if you selected Scan in a grid... for the Scan type in step 1; this step is not applicable.

Procedure

Adjust Microscope to Trace Region(s)

1. Engage a low-power objective on your microscope.
2. Select the corresponding lens from the Select Low Mag Lens drop-down menu.

Recommended approach

We recommend using an objective that is suitable for viewing a large portion of your region(s) of interest and tracing a contour around it. If it is difficult to distinguish the boundary of the region of interest at low magnification, you may need to use a higher magnification.