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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.