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Contents
About this Guide ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Setup ....................................................................................................................... 6
Standard Items Included ................................................................................................................................ 6
Operating Environment .................................................................................................................................. 6
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Wireless Mouse and USB Flash Drive .......................................................................................................... 7
USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Optional: Attachable Mechanical Stage ......................................................................................................... 8
Glass Stage Plate .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Moving/Transporting EVOS
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....................................................................................................................... 8
Installing EVOS
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in a Cell Culture Hood ..................................................................................................... 9
2. Quick Reference: Instrument Contols ................................................................... 10
3. Operation ............................................................................................................... 12
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Software Updates .......................................................................................................................................... 15
4. Controls Glossary .................................................................................................. 16
Onscreen Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Manual Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 17
5. Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................... 18
General Care ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Objective Lens Care ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Stage Care ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Sterilization Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 19