[[35C Alignment Procedures]]
## Aperture Alignment
- Start with the objective aperture inserted ([[SEM objective aperture size|there are 3 sizes]])
- Focus the image
- Center a recognizable specimen inside the aperture
- Defocus (medium focus knob counterclockwise)
- If the image stays centered, the aperture is aligned
- If the image moved off center, use the aperture X and Y knobs to re-center it
- Repeat at higher magnifications
### Flowchart
![[JEOL 35C Operating Instructions#Aperture Centering]]