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About This Manual
This manual contains reference information about the BD FACSCanto™ II flow
cytometer and the BD FACS™ Loader. Operating instructions are contained in
the BD FACSCanto II Instructions for Use.
Most instrument functions are controlled by BD FACSCanto™ clinical software
and BD FACSDiva™ software. BD FACSCanto clinical software contains
modules for dedicated clinical applications with automatic gating algorithms,
while BD FACSDiva software is non–application specific. You can use either
software to perform instrument quality control. Each software package has its
own reference manual, provided on the documentation CD.
BD Biosciences recommends that first-time users of this instrument take
advantage of operator training offered with the sale of every new instrument.
The BD FACSCanto II Flow Cytometer Reference Manual assumes you have a
working knowledge of basic Microsoft® Windows® operation. If you are not
familiar with the Windows operating system, refer to the documentation
provided with your computer.