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Instrument
shutdown
Turn the instrument off when it is not in use. If the instrument is
running on battery power only and not in use for 35 minutes, it
automatically shuts down. You should turn the instrument off at
least one time per day. Place the instrument cover over the
instrument when it is not in use.
To turn the instrument off:
1. Press the power button on the front of the instrument.
A confirmation screen opens.
2. Press Accept.
More information • Power requirements (page 89)
• Instrument front view (page 12)
• Car battery charge adapter instructions for use
• Solar charge kit and solar generator instructions for use
• Solar generator instructions for use
Instrument settings
Introduction This topic describes how to set up the instrument before you run
samples, and how to change the settings later. The first time you
start the instrument, specify the date, time, display brightness,
volume, Hb units, lab name (optional), operator names (optional),
and process control information.