Starting The Software; Calling Up The Help; Keyboard Shortcuts - Zeiss GeminiSEM Series Instruction Manual

5 Commissioning and First Operating Steps | 5.3 Starting the Software

5.3 Starting the Software

Procedure 1. Power up the computer and log in.
2. Start the SmartSEM user interface via the ZEISS SmartSEM icon on the desktop.
3. Enter the user name and password.
4. Click OK.

5.3.1 Calling up the Help

There are different ways to access topics in the Online Help.
Function
Startup page
Table of Contents
Context-sensitive
Detailed information about using the help system is given in the Online Help directly.

5.3.2 Keyboard Shortcuts

The following keys are shortcut keys and have special meaning.
Shortcut
<F2>
<F2 + SHIFT>
<F3>
<F3 + SHIFT>
<F4>
<F4 + CTRL>
<F4 + SHIFT>
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When all subsystems are fully activated, the
ON button lights up green permanently.
Alternatively, select Windows start menu > SmartSEM > SmartSEM User Interface.
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The EM Server opens while loading various drivers. The EM Server implements the inter-
nal communication between software and hardware of the microscope.
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The EM Server Log On dialog is displayed.
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The SmartSEM user interface opens and is ready to operate the microscope.
Menu
Help
Help > Contents
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Function
Toggles Tool Bar on/off
Hysteresis removal
Closes all windows except the Tool Bar and Status Bar
Toggles PC Plane ON/OFF
Step to next Magnification Table entry, or Undo Centre Feature Mag-
nification
Step to previous Magnification table entry
Exit from Magnification Table mode
Shortcut
F1
Ctrl+F1
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Control Elements
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Shift+F1 Question mark icon
in the main window
F1 on focus
and in modal dialogs
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