Applied Biosystems StepOne User Manual

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Chapter 3 Install the Colocated Layout
Connect the System Components
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Applied Biosystems StepOne
™
and StepOnePlus
™
Real-Time PCR Systems
Installation, Networking, and Maintenance Guide
Notes
Connect the System Components
After preparing the computer, connect to the instrument to the computer, then confirm
that the StepOne
™
software can access the instrument by retrieving the maintenance data.
Establish the
Connection
1. If necessary, power on the instrument.
2. Power on the computer and monitor.
3. Log in as Administrator, or as a member of the Administrators user group.
IMPORTANT! If you are installing the system using a computer that you have
provided, you must log onto the Windows
®
operating system using a user account
that belongs to the Administrators user group.
4. In the desktop, double-click StepOne Software v2.0 (or select Start
All ProgramsApplied BiosystemsStepOne Software
StepOne Software v2.0).
While the StepOne
™
software loads:
• The software establishes communication with the instrument.
• The Windows XP operating system automatically detects the connection and
displays a Local Area Connection alert in the taskbar.
Note: You can disable the network connection messages displayed when the
StepOne
™
software and instrument communicate. See “(Optional) Disable the
Local Area Connection Messages” on page 37 for more information.
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Applied Biosystems StepOne Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	StepOne
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English