User manual

Section 2-Software
2. Software
Computer Requirements
• Microsoft Windows XP or Vista (32 bit) operating system
• 1.5GHz or higher processor
• CD ROM drive
• 1GB or more of RAM (2GB if running Vista)
• 40 MB of free hard disk space
• Available USB port (the instrument uses a USB cable to connect to the computer)
Software Installation
The system software must be loaded onto the PC before the USB cable is connected. Administrator access on the
PC is required to install the software. To properly install the operating software, follow the steps below:
1. Close all programs and make sure the USB cable is unplugged.
2. Insert the software CD in the CD drive. The software installation menu should appear automatically. If the
installation does not begin, click Start and select Run. In the Run dialog box, type x:\Set-up, where “x”
designates your computer’s CD-Rom drive. Click OK.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software installation, then connect the USB cable. If the
Found New Hardware Wizard appears, the Windows XP SP2 operating system will ask to allow it to search
the internet for the proper software as shown. Select - No, not this time. Follow the prompts for automatic
installation of the software.
Intro Page: Windows XP- SP2
Vista Operating system
The NanoDrop 2000/2000c Spectrophotometer should now be ready for operation. If the software does not start
properly, refer to
“Diagnostics and Troubleshooting” for possible solutions.
Periodic upgrades are made to the software and are available for download. See our
website for the latest software.
Thermo Software IQ Overview
The Thermo Software IQ program performs Installation Qualification (IQ) for the NanoDrop 2000/2000c software. IQ
verifies that the correct software files were installed and can also be used to verify that these files have not been
changed, deleted or overwritten since they were installed.
To start the Thermo Software IQ program:
1. Open the Start menu by choosing Start on the desktop.
2. Choose All Programs>Thermo>Thermo Software IQ.
3. Follow the prompts to qualify your system software installation.
4. Use the Help menu to access the Thermo IQ User Guide PDF.
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