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Figure 16
Export Settings to USB Flash Drive
Supervisors may export the settings of one Sofia 2 to import to another Sofia 2.
Use the or in the first field to select Export.
In the next field, use or to select Settings.
Insert a USB flash drive and select , then select to export Sofia 2 settings data. Once
complete, it is safe to remove the USB flash drive.
When cloning Sofia 2, all Users will transfer over. User history, lot status, QC and test data
will not transfer over.
Import Settings from USB Flash Drive
To import the settings of one Sofia 2 onto another Sofia 2, insert the USB flash drive from
the “Master” Sofia 2 that has the settings you wish to duplicate.
Use or in the first field to select Import.
In the next field, use or to select Settings.
Ensure that is selected, then select to import Sofia 2 settings data. Once complete, it
is safe to remove the USB flash drive.
Sofia 2 Firmware and Assay Methods
Occasionally, Quidel may release firmware and assay method updates to improve
functionality of Sofia 2. Users can ensure that their Sofia 2 has the most current firmware
and assay methods by enrolling for an account and registering their Sofia 2 at
myquidel.com. By following the instructions on the site, Supervisors may install updates
from a USB flash drive. Additional detail can be found at myquidel.com.
Note: When importing settings from one Sofia 2 to another, patient and QC results on
the incoming Sofia 2 will be deleted.