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3. Operation
3.1.  Operating Principles
Pipetting functions are controlled using the operating button, adjustment 
wheel, and Softkeys. The Hotkey is used to store or activate programs.
Operating button 
 −Confirms settings (can be used as an alternative to the Softkey for OK) and 
initiates piston movement for aspiration, dispensing and repeated blow-out.
Adjustment wheel 
 −Scrolls the menu and adjusts volume settings.
 −Moves the piston in manual and titrating modes for aspiration and 
dispensing.
 −Unlocks volume adjustment for editing when turned fully in one direction.
Electronic tip ejector
 −Ejects the tip(s) with the light touch of a finger
 
Left Softkey
 − MENU: Displays the main mode selection. 
 −BACK: Exits the currently displayed, MENU, EDIT, or ADV functions, without 
saving changes.
 −QUIT: Quits the pipetting task.
 −LOCK: Shown when reminders are triggered. Locks the pipette.
Middle Softkey 
 −EDIT: Activates the editing mode so that settings can be changed.
 −NEXT: Active in editing mode. Confirms a setting and moves to the next 
one.  
 −SAVE: Active in memory settings. Saves the current program to the selected 
memory place.
 − ABC/abc/123/#@!/CLEAR: Active in memory settings and setup settings. 
Allows you to select letters, numbers, or symbols, or clear existing text.
 −RESET: Active in the reminders menu. Resets the date and cycle counters.
 −PREV: Active in editing mode. Moves back to the previous setting.
 −SNOOZE: Shown when reminders are triggered. Snoozes the reminder.
 −UNLOCK: Active when pipette is locked. Unlocks the pipette. If password 
protection is enabled, the administrator password is required.
Right Softkey
 −ADV: Displays available advanced functions for the activated main mode.
 −OK: Confirms the setting or selection and exits. 
Hotkey
 −10 memory places to save and activate frequently used or favorite pipette 
settings.