Roche Nimblegen MS 200, Operator'S Manual

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To use the scan area(s) provided by an existing area file:
If you are confident with the scan area(s) saved to an area file, you can apply
the settings in the file.
1. Click Load in the Area Definition Control.
2.
Select and open the area file.
3.
Click Apply to confirm your selection.
6.3 Specifying the Barcode Area
STOP
Do not adjust the barcode area if using NimbleGen arrays. The
default location and size of the barcode area has been designated
specifically for these arrays
.
1. If necessary, highlight the slide row in the Magazine Control (Figure
24).
2. If necessary, open the Parameter Control (Figure 25).
3. If necessary, open the Area Definition Control (Figure 29).
4.
Ensure the Barcode area checkbox is selected.
5.
Position the mouse pointer inside the respective rectangle and click to
enable the move cursor.
6.
Drag the barcode rectangle to the desired position on the array. The
barcode rectangle is a fixed size of 22 x 7mm.
7.
Click Apply to confirm your settings.