Eppendorf Mastercycler pro - Manual (Page 37)

Operation
Mastercycler pro
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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 save programs, log files and protocols on an MMC memory card or a USB storage medium and
then, for example, archive or print them out on a PC. External storage media are also needed for data
backups and software updates.
5.4.3.1 Inserting storage media
 Use the mouse to click on the minus symbol in front of the node.
 Alternatively, double-click on the node.
 Or mark the node with the arrow keys and press the Enter key or the arrow key .
This closes the node and the minus symbol in front of the node changes to a plus
symbol.
The status of the USB ports is indicated by the following symbols in the upper right-hand
corner of the control panel:
• USB ports deactivated. The USB ports cannot be used if the control panel is connected
to a Mastercycler ep.
Connect the control panel to a Mastercycler pro to activate the USB ports.
• USB error. A faulty or incompatible USB device has been connected.
Disconnect all USB devices and switch the control panel off. After restarting, all USB ports
will be reactivated.
Connecting a USB storage medium
 Insert the USB storage medium into a USB port
on the right-hand side of the control panel
(Fig. 2-3 on p. 10).
Inserting an MMC memory card
 Insert the MMC memory card into the MMC slot
on the right-hand side of the control panel
(Fig. 2-3 on p. 10) until it locks into position.
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.
After a few seconds, the MMC node appears in the
navigation tree. The programs and user nodes saved
on the MMC can be accessed via this node.
The control panel creates a folder called \eppendorf on the USB storage medium where all
files will be saved.