User guide

Use this procedure to manually configure the time zone, date, and time settings for
your instrument.
Note: If connected to a network, the QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument will automatically
synchronize the date and time settings via Network Time Protocol (NTP). However,
you will still need to manually set the instrument time zone.
1.
From the Main Menu of the touchscreen, touch , then touch Instrument
Settings.
2.
In the Instrument Settings screen, touch Date/Time.
3.
Set the time zone, date, and time:
a.
Touch the Time Zone field, then select the correct continent and region from
the lists.
b.
Touch the Date field, enter the current date, then touch Enter.
c.
Touch the Time field, enter the appropriate time units, then touch Enter.
4.
Touch
when done to save the setting, then touch again to return to the
Main Menu.
Returning your QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument for service
Before returning your QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR Instrument for service:
•
Transfer any experiment (.eds) files from the instrument as explained in
“Transfer the results“ on page 76. This practice ensures that you will not lose data
when the QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument is serviced.
• Confirm that the QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument is unloaded before you power off
and pack the instrument. If the instrument is moved while loaded, the Digital
PCR 20K Chip inside may become dislodged from the chip tray and obstruct the
chip tray mechanism.
Set the date and
time
Appendix A Maintenance
Returning your QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument for service
A
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®
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