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Chapter 3 Installing the Software and Powering On the Instrument
Powering On the Instrument
Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide 29
Notes
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2. Press the power button on the 7300/7500/7500
Fast instrument. The following occur:
• The indicator lights on the lower left of the
front panel cycle through a power on
sequence.
– If the green Power On indicator is
flashing, make sure the tray is closed.
– If the red Error indicator is lit, see
“Troubleshooting – Front Panel
Indicators” on page 32.
• When the green Power indicator is lit (not
flashing):
– Communication is established between
the computer and the instrument.
– The Windows XP operating system
recognizes the instrument as new
hardware.
– The Windows XP operating system
automatically installs the drivers needed
to control the instrument.
• When the installation is complete, the
Found New Hardware message box
indicates that the hardware is ready to use.
Power button Indicator lights
Close
the tray
Power On
(flashing)