About This User Manual - Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X User Manual

About this User Manual

1 About this User Manual
Prior to commissioning the system, carefully read through this User Manual and be
absolutely certain to follow the safety notes contained in it. So that you can operate the
system safely and react quickly and correctly in the event of an emergency, you must
familiarize yourself with the safety devices before using it for the first time. In this case, read
Chapter "Safety Features" in this manual. Keep this User Manual and the included manuals
for the microscope and other components in a safe place easily accessible for all users.
This Manual gives you important information about safe handling of the system. All
information is intended for the safety of users and trouble-free operation of the system.
Unless the information pertains specifically to certain system variants, the instructions
always apply to the basic system described here.
Figures are for illustration purposes. The system you purchased can deviate from the
illustrations without Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH explicitly specifying such.
This User Manual provides you with important information for using the system, the
necessary ambient conditions and the usable lasers. It explains system startup. The system
is assembled and disassembled by service technicians that have been authorized by Leica
Microsystems CMS GmbH. This is why unpacking, assembly and installation of the system
are not described in this manual. You can find an overview of the system and specifications
in the Chapter "System Overview and Properties". For information about special
configurations, such as optional lasers or specific objectives, refer to the respective
included manual.
This User Manual does not contain any information about basic optical principles or the
operating principle of microscopes, confocal systems and the like. If you are interested in
these topics or certain applications from the area of optics and confocal microscopy, you
can read more about them at the Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH knowledge portal: http://
www.leica-microsystems.com/science-lab/
The system is delivered with the latest version of the licensed LAS X software. In order to
keep information up-to-date, a description of software functions has been intentionally
omitted from this user manual. You can find up-to-date explanations and instructions for
corresponding software functions in the LAS X Online Help. Read Chapter "LAS X" in this
User Manual in order to familiarize yourself with the design and basic operation of the
software. Additional information about specific functions can be found in the online help.
The instructions contained in this documentation reflect state-of-the-art technology and
knowledge standards at the time of publication. Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH reserves
the right to revise this documentation and/or to further develop and improve the products
described in this document at any time without prior notice or any other obligation.
If you have any suggestions or improvements for this User Manual, please contact the Leica
branch office in your country.
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