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Using the SDS
Software
Online Help
For More
Information
About This Manual
The SDS software features an online help system that can guide you through the
procedures for setting up, performing, and analyzing runs. To get help at any time,
click a Help button located within the dialog box or window in which you are working.
The SDS software provides two ways to access the online help as follows:
For information about the ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System or the SDS
software, Applied Biosystems recommends the following references:
Intended Audience This guide is written for technicians, scientists, and researchers who will use
ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System (SDS) instruments.
Background Needed This manual assumes that you are familiar with the following:
♦ Basic Microsoft® Windows® operations such as using the mouse, choosing
commands, working with windows, and using the hierarchical file system
♦ A general understanding of electronic storage devices and data files
♦ An understanding of assay preparation and basic laboratory techniques
Computer
Vocabulary and
Operations
To… Then…
access general help select SDS Online Help from the Help menu.
get help for using a specific click a help button ( ) located within the dialog box or
dialog box, plot, or feature window in which you are working.
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ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System Site Preparation and Safety Guide 4317595
ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System Software Online Help —
Microsoft Windows Operating System Online Help —
To use the ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System, you should be familiar
with the following basic computer vocabulary and operations:
Vocabulary and Operations Description
Using the mouse Clicking and double-clicking, selecting, and dragging.
Choosing commands Using menus and drop-down lists, dialog boxes, radio
buttons, and check boxes.
Working with windows Opening and closing, resizing and repositioning,
scrolling, understanding the active window.
Using the Microsoft Windows
hierarchical file system
Finding files and creating folders.
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