Basics

Basic instructions for the Evos M5000 in Crocker 32.

The Evos M5000

This Basics is going to be very brief because:

• There are some very good online manuals.
• A print version of the Quick Guide should be beside the microscope.

We will provide a few key points about the microscope, but please check out the manuals:

Quick Guide:

https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0017765_EVOS_M5000_Imaging_System_QRC.pdf

Users manual:

https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0017563_EVOS_M5000_Imaging_System_UG.pdf

 

Turning the Evos on:

The power switch is on the back to the right.  Boot up takes several minutes and at points there will be blank screens and it will look like nothing is happening.

Mouse and Keyboard:

There should be a mouse and keyboard with the M5000.  The mouse is required because this is not a touch screen like some other Evos systems.  While there is a pop-up on screen keyboard if needed.  The external keyboard is convenient.

Saving Data:

While the Evos does have space for data storage, you will probably want to save directly to an external USB drive.  

• If you save data to the internal drive and want to get it to an external drive:  In the Review tab, you can select your data and Save it again.  This will allow you to get it to the external drive.
• If you want to eject your external drive (so far, I have had no problem with just removing the drive after turning off the Evos) you can select Save, then click on This PC, right click on your drive and select Eject.

Light Shield Box:

There is a light shield box that should be placed over the sample during fluorescent imaging.  This will improve image quality as well as shielding you from UV exposure.