Press Enter to identify the cell in the middle. Plus and minus change magnification. Page Up and Page Down focus. Arrow keys move the stage. L switches the light. Space pauses. Back to the explorer
Illustrative drawing, real size

Virtual microscope

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      Keyboard
      • Tab to the view, then Enter identifies the cell in the middle
      • + and - change magnification
      • Page Up and Page Down turn the focus knob
      • Arrow keys move the stage (this stops following)
      • L switches the light, Space pauses, 1 to 6 pick a slide
      • In the pond, 1 to 6 add that organism; B, Y and G add bacteria, yeast and green algae
      • Tab to the lamp spot and use the arrow keys to move it
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