Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Getting Started

Preface
How to Use This Guide
Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard Curve
Experiments
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Assumptions
This guide assumes that you:
• Are familiar with the Microsoft Windows
®
operating system.
• Are familiar with the Internet and Internet browsers.
• Know how to handle DNA and/or RNA samples and prepare them for PCR.
• Understand data storage, file transfer, and copying and pasting.
• Have networking experience, if you plan to integrate the 7500/7500 Fast system into
your existing laboratory data flow.
Text Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
• Bold text indicates user action. For example:
Ty pe 0, then press Enter for each of the remaining fields.
• Italic text indicates new or important words and is also used for emphasis. For example:
Before analyzing, always prepare fresh matrix.
• A right arrow symbol () separates successive commands you select from a drop-
down or shortcut menu. For example:
Select FileOpen.
User Attention
Words
Two user attention words appear in Applied Biosystems user documentation. Each word
implies a particular level of observation or action as described below:
Note: Provides information that may be of interest or help but is not critical to the use of
the product.
IMPORTANT! Provides information that is necessary for proper instrument operation,
accurate reagent kit use, or safe use of a chemical.
Examples of the user attention words appear below:
Note: The Calibrate function is also available in the Control Console.
IMPORTANT! To verify your client connection, you need a valid user ID.
Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-
Time PCR Software v2.0 Help
Explains how to use the 7500 software to:
• Set up, run, and analyze experiments using the 7500/7500
Fast system.
• Calibrate a 7500/7500 Fast instrument.
• Verify that the performance of a 7500/7500 Fast instrument
with an RNase P run.
Intended for:
• Laboratory staff and principal investigators who perform
experiments using the 7500/7500 Fast system.
• Laboratory staff responsible for the installation and
maintenance of the 7500/7500 Fast system.
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Guide Purpose and Audience PN

Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	7500 Fast
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English