Action
Step
Select a saved method from the Method dropdown list in the Scan settings
pane,
2
or
adjust the scan settings to create a new method.
For more information about the scan settings, refer to
If necessary, adjust the Laser & Filter combination settings in the General
settings dialog.
3
For more information about the laser and filter combination settings, refer
to
Section 4.3 General settings, on page 69
Tip:
For light-emitting samples, for example chemiluminescence, the Dark Scan
combinations (no laser and no filter) can be used.
Select the area or areas to be scanned in the Stage/Area pane.
4
For more information about how to select the scan area, refer to
Define the image file settings:
5
•
Select the directory where the image file should be saved in the Image
folder field.
•
Type a name for the image file in the File name field.
•
Select the image file format. For more information on image file formats,
refer to
Section 4.5 Image file settings, on page 76
Click Pre-scan.
6
Result: The sample is scanned at low resolution, and the image is displayed
in the View Image window.
Adjust the display parameters if desired, see
7
•
Click Back to return to the main screen,
or
•
Click Scan to start a scan,
or
•
Adjust the PMT voltage, and click Scan to start a scan.
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6.3 Performing a scan