Manage Date And Time Settings; Update The Software (Administrator Only) - Thermo Scientific appliedbiosystems SeqStudio Flex Series User Manual

Chapter 14 Manage the software (instrument)
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Manage instrument settings

Manage date and time settings

When you change the date and time setting, you are required to restart the instrument by powering off,
then powering on.
1. In the home screen, tap
By default, the time is set to Automatic and the instrument automatically obtains the time from the
network. The Automatic setting is required to use the voice command function. See "Use voice
commands"
2. Press-drag the slider to Off if you want to enter the time manually.
3. Tap Time zone, then select a time zone.
4. Tap Date/Format, then select the display order for the month, day, and year.
5. Tap Time/Format, then select a 12-Hour or 24-Hour time display format.
6. Tap OK.
A message is displayed instructing you to restart the instrument. See "Power off or power on the
instrument"

Update the software (administrator only)

All data is retained on the instrument when you update the software.
1. Select the software update option in any of the following locations:
• About Instrument screen—Tap
• Instrument Settings screen—Tap
• Upcoming Maintenance screen—Tap
If the Upcoming Maintenance screen is not displayed, tap
update, then tap View info.
The instrument automatically determines if a software update is available on Thermo Fisher
Connect or on a USB drive. If the update is available in both locations, it uses the installation from
the USB drive.
IMPORTANT! Perform a virus scan on a USB drive before inserting it into a port on the
instrument.
Note: It can take up to 15 seconds for the instrument to recognize a USB drive after the drive is
inserted in a USB port. exFAT-formatted USB drives are recommended.
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(Dashboard) at the top right of the home screen.
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