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Setting the user ID
3.4.4.  User ID
The pipette can be named to help with identification. For example, users can 
add their name to their pipette so laboratory technicians know whose pipette 
is whose. When the pipette is turned on, the name is displayed on the screen.
To change the ID/name:
1.  Select MENU by pressing the left Softkey.
2.  Use the adjustment wheel to select Setup and confirm by pressing the 
operating button or the Softkey for OK.
3.  Use the adjustment wheel again to select User ID and confirm by pressing 
the operating button or the Softkey for OK.
4.  The current name is displayed on the screen.
5.  To edit the name press the Softkey for EDIT. The first chracter becomes 
highlighted and can be edited.
6.  Capital letters are used by default. Use the middle Softkey to change the 
character type: ABC for capital letters, abc for lower case letters, 123 for 
numbers and #@! for other characters. 
7.  Turn the adjustment wheel to select your chosen character and confirm by 
pressing the right Softkey for OK or the operating button. 
8.  The next character to be edited is highlighted. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until 
you have finished your chosen ID, then press the middle Softkey to SAVE. 
If you do not want to save your new ID, press the left Softkey for BACK. 
9.  Once you are back in the Setup menu, press the left Softkey for BACK two 
more times to return to the main display.  
To delete characters:
1.  Follow steps 1 to 4 above to see the current ID.
2.  Turn the adjustment wheel to highlight the character to be deleted and 
press the middle Softkey for EDIT. 
3.  Press the middle Softkey four times until it shows CLEAR. Press the 
operating button or the right Softkey for OK to move on to the next 
character.
4.  Repeat step 2 for every character to be deleted.
5.  Press the middle Softkey for SAVE to return to the Setup menu, or 
continue editing the ID. Please note that not all characters can be deleted.
6.  If you do not want to save your changes, press the left Sofkey for BACK. 
7.  Once you are back in the Setup menu, press the left Softkey for BACK two 
more times to return to the main display.
3.4.5  GLP Info (only in Picus®)
The GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) Info function allows dates to be saved 
to show when the pipette was last serviced or calibrated and when the next 
service or calibration is due.
In Picus® NxT pipettes, service, calibration, and check reminders can all be 
programmed. Please see section 3.4.12.
 
To change the dates:
1.  Select MENU by pressing the left Softkey.
2.  Use the adjustment wheel to select Setup and confirm by pressing the 
operating button or the Softkey for OK.
3.  Use the adjustment wheel again to select GLP Info and confirm by 
pressing the operating button or the Softkey for OK.
4.  The previously used dates are displayed on the screen. Turn the adjustment 
wheel to edit the date/month/year and confirm by pressing the operating 
button or the Softkey for OK. The next field then becomes editable. 
5.  When you have finished editing, confirm the last field with the operating 
button or the Softkey for OK and you will be returned to the Setup menu. 
6.  To exit without saving any changes, press the left Softkey for BACK at any 
time.
7.  Once you are back in the Setup menu, press the left Softkey for BACK two 
more times to return to the main display.