26 Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD Trap System Quick Start Guide
Acquire MS/MS spectral data only
Step Detailed Instructions Comments
1 Enter sample information.  In the Sample Info tab
a In the Data File field, choose 
Prefix/Counter, and type a prefix 
and counter for the file name, and a 
new subdirectory name.
b In the Sample Parameter field, you 
can describe the sample under 
Comment, and enter a Sample 
Name, if desired.
c To accept the information click 
Apply.
• You must enter the information if 
you run a method directly from 
within MSD Trap Control without 
first starting in ChemStation.
• The Comment and Sample Name, if 
defined, are displayed in the 
LC/MSD Trap DataAnalysis program 
in the Analysis Info window during 
Post-processing.
2 Turn on isolation and fragmentation. a Open the MS(n) tab and check the 
Manual MS(n) check box.
b Enable the Maximum Cursor Tool:
• Use the Maximum Cursor button,
• Use the F10 shortcut, or
• From the toolbar, click View > 
Maximum Cursor.
3 Select an ion to fragment. a In the Line Spectrum window, click 
to the right of the peak of interest.
b Enter the isolation mass with an 
isolation width of 4 mass units.
c Right-click in the Line Spectrum 
window to open a context menu, 
and select Isolate/Fragment.
• This centers the mass in the Mass 
window.
• The previously selected mass is set 
as the isolation mass.
• Check that the ion is isolated and all 
other ions in the Line Spectrum 
window disappear.