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Chapter 3: Operation
Tip: The default exposure time is 4x. For higher sensitivity, drag the slider bar to the right to
increase the exposure time. Drag the slider bar to the left to decrease the exposure time and
lower sensitivity.
After a scan is completed, the scanned image will be saved to the folder defined under Settings
For information about changing the folder location, see Modify D-DiGit Image Acquisition Software
Settings on page 11.
Excising or Observing a Gel
Follow the steps below to observe a gel or excise a band from a gel.
1. Place the gel on the scan surface.
See Position Gel on page 9 for more information.
2. Attach the Viewing Shield to the lid. Insert the posts on the Viewing Shield into the holes on
the lid, as shown below.
Posts at the top of
the Viewing Shield
Holes at the top of
the scanner lid
Before continuing, ensure the Viewing Shield is attached securely. The Viewing Shield
should be securely attached to protect your eyes from exposure to light from the blue LED.
3. Start D-DiGit Image Acquisition Software.
4. Click the Light button
The blue LED will automatically move to a predefined position and will illuminate.
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on the Main Control Panel.
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