x BD FACSCanto Flow Cytometer Reference Manual
Conventions
The following tables list conventions used in this manual. Table 1 lists symbols
that are used in this manual or on safety labels to alert you to a potential hazard.
Text and keyboard conventions are shown in Table 2.
Table 1 Hazard symbols
a
a. Although these symbols appear in color on the cytometer, they are in black and white throughout this
reference manual; their meaning remains unchanged.
Symbol Meaning
CAUTION: hazard or unsafe practice that could result in material damage,
data loss, minor or severe injury, or death
Electrical danger
Laser radiation
Biological risk
Table 2 Text and keyboard conventions
Convention Use
; Tip
Features or hints that can save time or prevent difficulties
NOTICE
Provides information that supplements the topic material
Italics Book titles and new or unfamiliar terms
> Menu selection
For example, “select File > Print” means select Print from the File
menu.
Ctrl-X Press the indicated keys simultaneously
For example, Ctrl-P means hold down the Control key while
pressing the letter p.