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Mastercycler

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nexus

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5.4.2

Navigating in the navigation tree

5.4.2.1 Opening the node

You have three options:

5.4.2.2 Closing the node

Carry out the above-mentioned steps in the reverse order:

5.4.3

Using external storage media

You can back up programs, log files and protocols to a storage medium and, for example, archive them on a
PC or print them. External storage media are also needed for data backups and software updates (see
p. 70).

5.4.3.1 Connecting a USB storage medium

 Connect a USB storage medium to a USB port.

After a few seconds, the

USB

node appears in the navigation tree. The programs and user nodes saved

on the USB storage medium can be accessed via this node.

 Mark the node with the arrow keys and press the enter key or the arrow key.

The node opens and the symbol changes to .

 Alternatively, click on the symbol next to the node.

 Alternatively, use the mouse to double-click on the desired node.

 Click on the symbol next to the node.
 Alternatively, double-click on the node with the mouse.

 Alternatively, mark the node with the arrow keys and press the enter key or the

arrow key.
The node is closed and the symbol next to the node changes to .

The Mastercycler creates a folder called \eppendorf on the USB storage medium where all
files will be saved.