Applied Biosystems 3500 - CHAPTER 2 Start the system

Start the system
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Workow ........................................................... 28
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Start the computer and instrument ..................................... 29
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Start the software ..................................................... 30
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Check system status in the Dashboard .................................. 32
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Set preferences (optional) .............................................. 36
Workflow
Power on the computer (do not log in), then power on the instrument (see “Start
the computer and instrument“ on page 29)
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When the green front panel indicator stops blinking, log in to Windows
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operating
system, then start the software (see “Start the software“ on page 30)
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“Check calendar reminders“ on page 32
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“Check consumables status“ on page 33
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“Replenish consumables“ on page 35
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3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer User Guide—Data Collection Software v3.1