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=Important Notes=
=Important Notes=
*  ALWAYS make sure the EDS and EBSD detectors are RETRACTED when opening and closing the chamber.
*  ALWAYS make sure the EDS and EBSD detectors are RETRACTED when opening and closing the chamber.
* Opens the nitrogen valve (only the one in the bottle) before venting the chamber and close again later.
* Do NOT adjust the Nitrogen regulator!!!
* Do not regulate any other valve of the nitrogen bottle.
* Always open and close the chamber GENTLY whilst viewing the live CCD image.
* Always open and close the chamber GENTLY.
* Only home the stage with open door or if in vacuum only with holders that you are 100% sure it is safe to do so.
* Only home the stage with open door or if in vacuum only with holders that you are 100% sure it is safe to do so.
* Make sure you delete all saved positions before finishing your microscope section.  
* Make sure you delete all saved positions before finishing your microscope section.  
* When moving between saved positions, BE CAREFUL! If the movement requires too many different axes of movement, DO IT MANUALLY.
* When moving between saved positions, BE CAREFUL! If you are unsure move the Z height to the lowest point and lock it so as not to collide with the pole piece.
* Use the logbook
* Use the logbook
* NEVER work without a valid link between the z and the FWD
* NEVER work without a valid link between the Z and the FWD
* ONLY INSERT EBSD CAMERA if the sample at the correct position (in case of special EBSD holder the stage must be tilted to 16 °).
* ONLY INSERT EBSD CAMERA if the sample is at the correct position (in case of a special EBSD holder the stage must be tilted to 16 °).
* Always use GLOVES. Only vacuum-ready samples and holders are allowed inside the chamber.  
* Always use GLOVES. Only vacuum-ready samples and holders are allowed inside the chamber.  
* DO NOT install ANY software on either the microscope or support PC,.
* DO NOT install ANY software on either the microscope or support PC,.
* Transfer your files at the end of each session.  We will be deleting files from the support computer without notice.
* Transfer your files at the end of each session.  We will be deleting files from the support computer without notice.


= Who may operate Helios Nanolab 600 =
= Who may operate Helios Nanolab 600 =