6 Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD Trap System Quick Start Guide
Instructional overview
1 Install the Trap System hardware
Use the instructions in the Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD Trap System Installation 
Guide to install the hardware. 
2 Install the Trap System software
Use the instructions in the Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD Trap System Installation 
Guide to install all the software components.
3 Set up and run samples
The roadmap below shows you the steps to set up and run a sample from start to 
finish. Follow the instructions on the next pages to get started and to learn where 
to find the information to help you with each step in this roadmap.
Start 
Here!
Set up and 
run samples
3 Set up and 
run an 
acquisition 
method
1 Start and 
become 
familiar with 
the software
2 Prepare the 
instrument
4 Review data 
and find 
compounds
(optional) 
Deconvolute and 
search protein 
spectra
(optional) 
Quantify 
compounds
(optional) Shut 
down or place 
the instrument 
in standby