Chapter 2 Unpacking and Setting Up the Instrument
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Time Required
Materials
Required
Getting Started
Notes
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Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide
You can also use the Real-Time System Setup wizard to perform the procedures in
Note:
this guide. To access the wizard, insert the installation CD in the CD drive of the
computer. The wizard starts automatically after a short delay when you insert the CD.
45 minutes
Scissors or
Phillips
box cutters
screwdriver
(small and thin)
Before you begin installing the Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time
PCR System:
• Set up the computer as described in the Applied Biosystems Real-Time PCR System
Computer Setup Guide
• Read the Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Site
Preparation Guide (P/N 4378654) and complete the preinstallation checklist
contained in the guide.
• Obtain the materials required for installation as shown above.
• Read
"Selecting Additional Hardware and Software" on page 9
obtain the additional components you want to install.
Powder-free
gloves
Safety glasses
and, if necessary,