Introduction; Important User Information - GE ImageQuant LAS 4000 User Manual

1 Introduction

The ImageQuant LAS 4000
The ImageQuant LAS 4000 is a camera system for producing digital images of gel or membrane samples
or films. It is used together with the ImageQuant LAS 4000 Control Software to:
• Expose chemiluminescent samples or membranes.
• Expose fluorescent samples using epi (incident) or trans (transmitted) light sources, for example
gels stained by ethidium bromide (EtBr).
The ImageQuant LAS 4000 can be supplied with NIR, Red, Green, Blue and UV epi lights.
• Expose dye-stained gels and membranes or films using epi or trans illumination.
• Expose a sample repeatedly, incrementally or by programming exposure schemes.
Purpose of this manual
The ImageQuant LAS 4000 User Manual provides detailed instructions on using the ImageQuant LAS
4000 and outlines the functions of the ImageQuant LAS 4000 Control Software.
Note:

1.1 Important user information

Read this before using the ImageQuant LAS 4000
All users must read the safety instructions in Getting started with ImageQuant LAS 4000 before installing,
using or maintaining the equipment.
Do not operate the ImageQuant LAS 4000 in any other way than described in the user documentation.
Otherwise, you may be exposed to hazards that can lead to personal injury and you may cause damage
to the equipment.
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Be sure to refer also to the manual Getting Started with ImageQuant LAS 4000 for
regulatory information, specifications and the troubleshooting guide.
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