System Settings - GE Amersham ImageQuant 800 User Manual

2 System Preparation
2.1 Amersham ImageQuant 800 control software

2.1.3 System settings

2.1.3 System settings
Introduction
This section describes how to modify the system settings using the Amersham
ImageQuant 800 control software Settings page. This includes adjusting the camera
focus and the screen display, changing fluorescent dye and filter settings, and setting
a default save location for image files.
Adjust focus
The focal distance is by default set at a fixed distance. For thick samples however, or
when imaging multi-well plates or petri dishes, the focus might need to be adjusted. The
image below shows the Focus view in the system settings.
To adjust the focus for a specific imaging mode, follow the steps below.
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Action
Open the imaging mode being used.
Note:
In this example, Chemiluminescence imaging mode is used.
Open the Settings tab.
Select Focus from the left side of the screen.
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