Repair The Software; Back Up The Instrument - Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Pro User Manual

Repair the software

If a software update failed, the software can be repaired.
The software version installed during a repair is the same version that was previously installed on the
instrument, even if a newer version is available.
Instrument settings, calibrations, profiles, and data files are preserved during a repair.
If the software update failed, the Software Update screen displays Failed to upgrade.
In the Software Update screen, tap Repair.

Back up the instrument

The instrument can be backed up to a USB drive or to Connect.
A back-up of the instrument can only be performed by an administrator.
IMPORTANT! A back-up of the instrument includes instrument profiles and settings. It does not
include plate files or data files. Plate files and data files must be transferred separately. See Chapter 6,
"View and manage files".
1. In the home screen, tap
instrument.
The Back Up/Restore screen is displayed.
2. Select a location to store the backup of the instrument.
•
USB Drive
•
Connect
3. (Optional) If you are backing up the instrument to a USB drive, insert a USB drive into the USB port
on the front of the instrument.
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