Applied Biosystems GeneAmp PCR System 9700, Руководство пользователя

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1-2 Introduction and Safety
About This Manual
Overview
This manual describes how to use the GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700. It includes the
following chapters and appendixes:
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Chapter 1, “Introduction and Safety,” contains safety information.
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Chapter 2, “Product Overview,” describes the instrument, its components, and
requirements for installation.
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Chapter 3, “Instrument Setup,” provides information on how to set up the
instrument and place it correctly in the laboratory, how to configure the instrument,
and how to connect and configure a printer.
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Chapter 4, “Running PCR Samples,” provides information on selecting a method,
starting and stopping a run, reviewing the history of a run, and what to do when
the run is completed.
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Chapter 5, “Creating and Editing Methods,” describes how to create and edit PCR
methods and how to work with stored methods.
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Chapter 6, “Converting Hold Times,” provides information about setting hold times
for the GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700 compared to the DNA Thermal Cycler or
DNA Thermal Cycler 480.
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Chapter 7, “Routine Maintenance,” provides procedures for routine maintenance
on the instrument.
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Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting,” lists error messages and suggestions for dealing
with other problems you may encounter.
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Appendix A, “Instrument Specifications,” describes the dimensions, power, and
electrical specifications of the GeneAmp
® PCR System 9700 system, including
the control panel, sample temperature information, and printer specifications.
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Appendix B, “Supplied Methods,” contains information about the methods that are
supplied with the instrument.
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Appendix C, “Contacting Technical Support,” explains how to contact Applied
Biosystems’ Technical Support staff.
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Appendix D, “Limited Warranty Statement,” contains the instrument warranty
statement.