User guide

8 | Analyzing Images
116 | Gel Doc XR+ and ChemiDoc XRS+ Systems with Image Lab Software
Auto Detection Settings
The band detection sensitivity options are as follows:
Low Band Detection Sensitivity — sets detection at a low level for images with
pr
ominent bands. Faint bands are not detected with this setting.
High Band Detection Sensitivity — sets detection at a higher level for images that
ar
e faint. Extraneous bands can be removed using the Band Tools in the Analysis
Tool Box. See Lane and Bands Tools on page 121.
Custom — enables you to set a value between 1 and 100 to select the best
detection sensitivity for your sample. Y
ou can also drag the sliding bar left or right to
set the value.
When Low Band Detection Sensitivity is used, the numerical value is set at 25; when
High Band Detection Sensitivity is used, the value is set at 75.
Molecular Weight Analysis Settings
Molecular Weight Standard — choose any of the many Bio-Rad standards or
another standard you added to your standards list.
Standard Lanes — choose or change the lanes in which the standar
ds are placed.