Preface; How To Use This Guide - Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

Preface

How to Use This Guide

Purpose of This
Guide
Audience
Assumptions
Text Conventions
User Attention
Words
Safety Alert
Words
Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User Guide
The Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise
Database User Guide describes how to prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot the
Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System instrument, Zymark
Twister Microplate Handler, and SDS Enterprise Database.
This guide is written for technicians, scientists, and researchers of all skill levels who
will use and maintain 7900HT instruments with or without the SDS Enterprise
Database.
This guide assumes that a Applied Biosystems technical representative has installed
your 7900HT instrument, Plate Handler, and SDS Enterprise Database and that you
are familiar with:
• Basic Microsoft ®
commands, working with windows, and using the hierarchical file system
• Electronic storage devices (computer hard drives) and data files
• Assay preparation and basic laboratory techniques
This guide uses the following conventions:
• Bold indicates user action. For example:
Enter 0, then press Enter for each of the remaining fields.
• Italics indicates new or important words and is used for emphasis. For example:
Before performing a pure dye calibration, always perform a background run.
• A right arrow bracket (>) separates successive commands you select from a
drop-down or shortcut menu. For example:
Select File > Open > Spot Set.
Two user attention words appear in Applied Biosystems user documentation. Each
word implies a particular level of observation or action as described below:
Note: Provides information that may be of interest or help but is not critical to the
use of the product.
Provides information that is necessary for proper instrument
IMPORTANT!
operation, accurate chemistry kit use, or safe use of a chemical.
Safety alert words also appear in user documentation. For more information,
see "Safety Alert Words"
Windows ® operations such as using the mouse, choosing
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