EXERCISE: Match each statement to its corresponding picture. 1. Position your sample between 2 pieces of glass to make a slide 2. Place the slide on the center of the stage over the glass hole. a. b 3. Move the 2 stage clips over the sides of the slide to secure it into place, _4. Use iris diaphragm to optimize the level of contrast and resolution for clearer viewing. Use the lowest magnification needed. 5. Turn the nosepiece turret until the shortest lens (4x) is above your sample. 6. Twist the coarse focus knob (the large one) on the side of the base so the stage moves upward toward the short objective lens.