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Firmware v.1.12 or higher
Study the User Manual thoroughly before using the QuickStart Guide.
The User Manual can be accessed online at
http://www.quidel.com/immunoassays/sofia-tests-kits/sofia-2-analyzer
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If Sofia 2 does not perform as expected, contact Quidel Technical Support 800.874.1517 (in the U.S.),
858.552.1100 (outside the U.S.), technicalsupport@quidel.com, or your local distributor.
QuickStart Guide

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  • Page 1 Study the User Manual thoroughly before using the QuickStart Guide. The User Manual can be accessed online at http://www.quidel.com/immunoassays/sofia-tests-kits/sofia-2-analyzer CUSTOMER SERVICE If Sofia 2 does not perform as expected, contact Quidel Technical Support 800.874.1517 (in the U.S.), 858.552.1100 (outside the U.S.), technicalsupport@quidel.com, or your local distributor.
  • Page 2 If you wish to take advantage of the new “Connect to Quidel” features, please ensure the Sofia 2 has access to Wi-Fi or an ethernet port (See page 3 for more details). Plug the Power Adapter into the power port on the rear panel of Sofia 2 and the appropriate electrical outlet.
  • Page 3 After a Firmware update, or when turning on Sofia 2 for the first time, the User may see several screens upon startup designed to personalize Sofia 2 to their setting. ENTER ZIP CODE Sofia 2 will prompt the User to enter the ZIP Code where it is located. Select to confirm and continue to the next screen.
  • Page 4 Users who want their Sofia 2 to be Connected to Quidel, but whose instruments are not yet connected to the internet please follow the steps below. After selecting the preferred “Download from Quidel” option, press . The Sofia 2 will prompt the User to set up their network.
  • Page 5 information for Primary and Secondary DNS. Press to test the connection and complete the network setup. Wi-Fi: Select your Wi-Fi network from the list of available options while considering each network’s signal strength. Enter the Wi-Fi Password and press to test the connection and complete the network setup.
  • Page 6: Test Virena Connection

    Virena connection. If the connection is successful, the message Test connection success will appear with additional information detailing the type of Virena connection. Sofia 2 is now connected to the Virena cloud. If the connection is unsuccessful, contact Technical Support.
  • Page 7 If “Test Virena Connection” was a success, skip to Run Calibration on the next page. CUSTOMERS WITHOUT VIRENA ACTIVATED For Sofia 2 customers without Virena activated, testing the connection will result in the message Send To Virena Error. Unable to Acquire Cellular Connection or the Test Connection pop-up window could continue for several minutes requiring the User to restart the instrument.
  • Page 8: Run Calibration

    Default User ID: 1234 Following the prompts, insert the Calibration Cassette into Sofia 2 and gently close the drawer. Sofia 2 will perform the Calibration Check automatically. The Sofia 2 display will indicate when the Calibration Check is completed.
  • Page 9: Menu Structure

    MENU STRUCTURE Quidel Corporation San Diego, CA 92121 USA quidel.com 1330304EN00 (05/21)