Applied Biosystems 7300 User Manual

Chapter 1 Before Starting the Installation
Setting Up the Computer
2 Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide
Notes
Setting Up the Computer
Before you install the Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Real-Time PCR System,
install your computer and log in as a Windows operating system administrator, as
described in the Applied Biosystems Real-Time PCR System Computer Setup Guide.
Selecting the Installation Method
After the computer is set up, proceed with installing the system by selecting an
installation method:
• The Real-Time System Setup wizard on the Installation CD
or
• This installation and maintenance guide
Both methods guide you through all steps for installing and calibrating the system.
Using the Real-Time System Setup Wizard
Using the Wizard
to Install the
System
The Real-Time System Setup wizard is an online tool that you can use instead of this
Installation Guide to help you install your new system.
After you set up the computer and log in as a Windows administrator as described in the
Applied Biosystems Real-Time PCR System Computer Setup Guide, insert the Software
CD in the computer CD drive. The wizard starts automatically after a short delay.
The Real-Time System Setup wizard provides step-by-step instructions for:
• Planning the installation
• Uncrating and placing the instrument
• Checking the shipped materials
• Performing an ROI calibration
• Performing a background calibration
• Performing an optical calibration (7500/7500 Fast systems only)
1. Set up the computer
(Computer Setup Guide)
2. Install the system
(Wizard or Installation and Maintenance Guide)

Applied Biosystems 7300 Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	7300
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English