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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE

Life Science Software

Quick Start Guide

Doc-ItLS Image Acquisition Software

Doc-ItLS Image Acquisition and Analysis Software

VisionWorksLS Image Acquisition Software

VisionWorksLS Image Acquisition and Analysis Software

UVP, LLC Ultra-Violet Products Ltd.

2066 W. 11

Street Unit 1, Trinity Hall Estate, Nuffield Road

Upland, CA 91786 Cambridge, CB4 1TG UK

(800) 452-6788 or (909) 946-3197 +44(0)1223-420022

Fax: (909) 946-3597 Fax: +44(0)1223-420561

Web Site: www.uvp.com

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81-0266-01 Rev G

81-0267-01 Rev G

Summary of content (8 pages)

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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE Life Science Software Quick Start Guide Doc-ItLS Image Acquisition Software Doc-ItLS Image Acquisition and Analysis Software VisionWorksLS Image Acquisition Software VisionWorksLS Image Acquisition and Analysis Software UVP, LLC th 2066 W. 11 Street Upland, CA 91786 (800) 452-6788 or (909) 946-3197 Fax: (909) 946-3597 Ultra-Violet Products Ltd. Unit 1, Trinity Hall Estate, Nuffield Road Cambridge, CB4 1TG UK +44(0)1223-420022 Fax: +44(0)1223-420561 Web Site: www.uvp.
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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE THIS QUICK START GUIDE COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:  Minimum System Requirements  Software Installation  Enabling Secure User Accounts  Registering the Software  Capturing an Image • Using Doc-ItLS Software • Using VisionWorksLS Software  Frequently Asked Questions  Technical Support NOTE: For additional information on the topics listed above and information concerning steps for analyzing captured images, refer to the software Help files.
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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION NOTE: The term “LS Software,” referred to throughout this manual, pertains to both VisionWorksLS and Doc-ItLS (Life Science) software packages. 1. Log on to the computer with an account that has administrative privileges. It is best if the administrator is present during installation so that certain decisions may be made during the installation process. These installation instructions will assume that the installer has administrative privileges. 2.
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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE REGISTER THE SOFTWARE LS Software must be activated by entering an activation code provided by UVP in order to gain full access rights to the software. Once the LS Software is installed, it will operate in full-feature trial mode for 14 days. Within the 14-day trial mode, the LS Software must be registered with UVP. Otherwise, the software will only operate in a limited demonstration mode after the 14-day trial period.
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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE CAPTURE AN IMAGE USING DOC-ITLS Image acquisition using Doc-ItLS is controlled through the Acquisition Action Tab. Doc-ItLS Acquisition Action Tab (Shown Selected in Yellow) Capturing the first image using the UVP focusing target Note: The UVP focusing target is a tool that resembles a gel and is used to practice fluorescent image capture techniques. If the UVP focusing target cannot be located, use a business card or other similar object. 1.
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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE CAPTURE AN IMAGE-USING VISIONWORKSLS Image acquisition using VisionWorksLS is controlled through the Acquisition Action Tab. VisionWorksLS Acquisition Action Tab (Shown Selected in Yellow) Capturing the first image using the UVP focusing target Note: The UVP focusing target is a tool that resembles a gel and is used to practice image capture techniques. If the UVP focusing target cannot be located, use a business card or other similar object. 1.
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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE 4. If darkroom lighting is manually controlled, turn on the white light Epi Illumination switch. If darkroom lighting is software controlled, turn on the white light Epi Illumination through the Lighting Menu. Lighting and Filter Adjustment in the Lighting Menu 5. If using a manual lens, adjust the zoom, aperture and/or focus on the lens at the top of the imaging system.
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UVP LIFE SCIENCE SOFTWARE FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) The “Camera” portion of the software is not available  Check that all camera connections are secure, including USB and power cables.  Ensure that the correct driver has been installed for the camera.  Ensure that the camera is shown in Device Manager (a Control Panel applet in Microsoft Windows).