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7. Verify that the reservoir is empty.

8. In the Reservoir section, click well RB1.

9. Verify that the plate is not warped. Warped plates can lead to incorrect probe height

adjustment.

10. Place the plate on the plate holder with well A1 in the marked position.

11. Click Retract to retract the plate holder.

12. Type a name for the plate in the Plate Name box.

13. Click Auto Adjust Height. The probe automatically adjusts itself to the locations you

selected.

14. Click Eject to eject the plate holder. If you used alignment disks or spheres, remove them

from the plate.

15. Click Save to save the probe height settings for the plate and the well.

NOTE: When you calibrate and save the probe height settings for all three

areas under a plate name, all areas retain the calibration.

CAUTION:

Ensure that the probe height is set correctly before calibrating
the system.

CAUTION:

Correct sample probe height is critical to successful sample
acquisition and calibration. Problems with the sample probe can
lead to fluid leaks and inhibit sample acquisition. To adjust the
height of the sample probe, follow the steps above.

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