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- Page 1 Gel Scanner User's Manual www.microtek.com...
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Page 2: Preface
The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to the contents without prior warning. -
Page 3: Safety Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 4: Regulations
• Do not place the scanner on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious damage to the product. Bio-1000F User's Manual... - Page 5 For details on how to use the supplied filter plate, refer to section of this manual titled ”Using the Filter Plate”. Bio-1000F User's Manual...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
FCC Compliance Statement ..............3 Regulations ..................4 Safety Precautions ................5 Knowing about Your Gel scanner ............9 Features of the Bio-1000F ..............9 System Requirements ..............10 Taking a Closer Look ............... 11 Front/Open View ............... 11 Rear View ................12 Initial Setup ..................13... - Page 7 File Naming ................ 30 File Format ................. 31 Show Warning Message(s) ........... 31 Care and Cleaning ................32 Cleaning the Glass Surfaces ............. 32 Maintenance ..................33 Appendix ...................34 Troubleshooting ................34 Specifications ................. 35 Bio-1000F User's Manual...
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Page 9: Knowing About Your Gel Scanner
Knowing about Your Gel scanner The Bio-1000F is a gel scanner which is specifically designed for the use of scanning with global EtBr-alternative stain brands. With a patented optical design, sensitive CCD and flexible software, Bio-1000F is capable to capture faint fluorescence, which demonstrates more sensitive and better performance than UV- and other blue-LED based gel imaging systems. -
Page 10: System Requirements
System Requirements In order to use your Bio-1000F, your computer must satisfy the following system requirements: • CD-ROM drive (for installing software) • Color display with 24-bit color output capability • 512 MB RAM or above • 300 MB HDD or above •... -
Page 11: Taking A Closer Look
The top cover of the scanner. Rear Glass Surface The place where the scanner makes a calibration. Red Arrow Mark Used to align a gel properly. Front Glass Surface The place to put a gel for scanning, excising or observing. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 12: Rear View
Rear View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer. Power Connector Connects the scanner to the power adapter. Power Switch Turns the scanner on or off. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 13: Initial Setup
Save the carton and all packing materials. If you need to ship the scanner later, it is recommended that you should repack it using the original wire ties, plastic bags, foam supports and cartons, which protects your scanner from unnecessary damage. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 14: Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents
Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents After you have unpacked your scanner package, please check for the major components listed below. Power cord Scanner Power adapter Hi-Speed USB cable Filter plate Software CD Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 15: Step 2: Installing The Software
After you finish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates you may require. -
Page 16: Step 3: Unlocking The Scanner
1. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner. 2. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter, and plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet or other power source. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 17: To The Hi-Speed Usb Cable
4. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to the computer’s USB port. 5. Turn the Power switch on the back of the scanner to “On” and immediate the scanner is ready to scan. Power switch Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 18: To The Power Cord
NOTE: When closing the scanner lid, make sure that it has been shut tightly; otherwise, the light may leak and generate poor scan quality. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 19: Scanning A Gel
Scanning a Gel MiBio Fluo is a scanning software designed by Microtek for gel scanning. Its simple and user-friendly interface enables you to easily start the scanning process and finish all the scan jobs. 1. Follow the procedures for “Positioning a Gel” to place the gel to be scanned on the scanner glass surface. - Page 20 Thumbnail View area Preview area Bio-1000F User's Manual...
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Page 21: Excising Or Observing A Gel
Came with the scanner package, there is a Filter Plate which can be used together with the Bio-1000F when making gel excising or observation by using a blue-LED. Follow the steps below to install the Filter Plate on the scanner and to perform your scan. - Page 22 NOTE: If you spend more than 3 minutes on turning on the blue-LED, you will be forced to wait at least 2 minutes to restart the use of the scanner. Thumbnail View area Preview area Bio-1000F User's Manual...
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Page 23: Knowing The Mibio Fluo Software Better
Knowing the MiBio Fluo Software Better At previous sections, you have gotten ideas about how to use the Bio-1000F together with the MiBio Fluo software to process basic scan jobs. From this section, there are more detail descriptions about functions and commands built in the MiBio Fluo software which may help you to use this software more conveniently. -
Page 24: Main Control Panel
Elements of the Main Control Panel C. Light up button B. Image E. Minimize button D. Settings button Capture button F. Exit button A. Exposure Time slide bar G. Preview area H. Thumbnail View area Bio-1000F User's Manual... - Page 25 G. Preview area: This area in the main control panel shows an enlarged view of the selected gel image from the Thumbnail View area. H. Thumbnail View area: This area in the main control panel shows thumbnail sizes of scanned gel images. Bio-1000F User's Manual...
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Page 26: Image Capture Button
(3 minutes) is displayed to show how much time left for you to make gel excising or observation directly on the scan bed. When done, click the Light off button to exit the window. Bio-1000F User's Manual... - Page 27 When the countdown is finished, the Light off button in the window will be activated. Click it to exit the window and then you will be able to start to use your scanner again. Bio-1000F User's Manual...
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Page 28: Settings Button
This is the folder to store scanned images. To specify a folder of your own, click the icon ( ) next to the file's saving location box. File's saving location box Click to toggle through a list of folders which can be assigned to save scanned images. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 29: Gray Mode
Or, you can also click the Plus or Minus button next to the bar to increase or decrease the exposure time. Use the slid bar or the plus/minus btunnon to adjust the exposure time for a scanned gel Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 30: File Naming
For example, if “Text” is checked and the Suffix option is checked and set as “2”, the name of the saved file will be “Image-000002”. The file name is used for the scanned image. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 31: File Format
Format menu box. Drag it to specify your requirements for your file as your desired. Show Warning Message(s) If this option is checked, the software will display warning messages when you want to delete images from the Thumbview Window. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 32: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning To ensure optimal performance for the Bio-1000F, it is important to clean the rear and front glass surfaces of the scanner on a regular basis. Cleaning the Glass Surfaces 1. Lift up the scanner lid. 2. Use the cleaning cloth come with your package or a soft, non-abrasive and lint-free cloth to gently wipe the rear and front glass surface areas on the scanner's flatbed. -
Page 33: Maintenance
In this cases, contact your local dealers or wholesales for the maintenance services. NOTE: Your scanner need a professional to perform the required service or maintenance. Do not attend to fix or perform the maintenance by yourself, or it may cause dangers to you or the scanner. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 34: Appendix
Uninstall and reinstall the MiBio Fluo software. 4. Having trouble scanning gels. Make sure you place the gel properly on the scan bed. Do not block the calibration area. Uninstall and reinstall the MiBio Fluo software. Bio-1000F User's Manual... -
Page 35: Specifications
AC 100V to 240V HARD HDAD38W101 Environment Operating temperature: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) Relative humidity: 20% to 85% Important: Specifications, software bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic errors. Bio-1000F User's Manual... - Page 36 Bio-1000F User's Manual...