3 logging on to the iq5 software – Bio-Rad iQ™5 Optical System Software, Version 2.1 User Manual

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Section 8 User Profiles

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Adding a user will create a folder with the new user’s name. This folder will be created in the Bio-
Rad/iQ5/Users folder and will be the default folder for all files saved when the user is logged into
the software.

8.2.2 Deleting Existing Users

Users are removed using the Defining Users spreadsheet.

1. In the Defining Users spreadsheet, check the box in the Delete column for the user that is

to be removed.

2. Click Save User Changes.

NOTE: No messages will appear to confirm this action. The User Profile will immediately be
removed from the Defining Users spreadsheet.

8.3 Logging on to the iQ5 Software

There are two ways for a user to sign in to the iQ5 software:

• At the start up of the iQ5 program

• Through the Switching Users option in the Tools menu

Fig. 8.11. The User Login Dialog Box.

1. The user name can be selected from the pull-down menu in the Login dialog box (Figure

8.11). Enter the password, and click OK to log on to the iQ5 software.

2. If the user name or password is incorrect, an error message will be displayed (Figure

8.12).

Fig. 8.12. Incorrect Login Error Message.

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