a) When you begin looking at a slide under the microscope, your stage should be up or towards the objective lens.
Explanation: You should move the microscope slide around until the sample is in the center of the field of view (what you see).
b) When you put your microscope away, your stage should be down or away from the objective lens.
Explanation: You should move the microscope slide around so that the image is in the center of the field of view and readjust the mirror, illuminator or diaphragm for a clear image.
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