Preface; How To Use This Guide - Applied Biosystems 7300 Getting Started Manual

How to Use This Guide

Purpose of This
Guide
Assumptions
Text Conventions
User Attention
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Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Plus/Minus Assay Getting Started Guide
This manual is written for principal investigators and laboratory staff who run
plus/minus assays using the Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR
System (7300/7500/7500 Fast system).
This guide assumes that you have:
• Familiarity with Microsoft
• Knowledge of general techniques for handling DNA samples and preparing them
for PCR.
• A general understanding of hard drives and data storage, file transfers, and copying
and pasting.
• Networking experience if you want to integrate the 7300/7500/7500 Fast system
into your existing laboratory data flow system.
This guide uses the following conventions:
• Bold indicates user action. For example:
Type 0, then press Enter for each of the remaining fields.
• Italic text indicates new or important words and is also used for emphasis. For
example:
Before analyzing, always prepare fresh matrix.
• A right arrow bracket (>) separates successive commands you select from a drop-
down or shortcut menu. For example:
Select File > Open > Spot Set.
The following user attention words appear in Applied Biosystems user documentation.
Each word implies a particular level of observation or action as described below:
– Provides information that may be of interest or help but is not critical to the use
Note
of the product.
– Provides information that is necessary for proper instrument operation,
IMPORTANT!
accurate chemistry kit use, or safe use of a chemical.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Windows XP operating system.
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