How to Use This Guide

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Chapter 5, Examining Spectrum

Describes processing and analyzing mass

Data

spectral data.

 

 

Chapter 6, Using Tools and

Describes how to generate results using

Applications

several tools and applications: the Centroid

 

calculator, Elemental Composition

 

calculator, Isotope calculator, Mass

 

Resolution calculator, Ion Fragmentation

 

calculator and Signal-to-Noise calculator.

 

Also describes using the Macro Recorder

 

and the Elemental Targeting Application.

 

 

Chapter 7, Data Explorer Examples

Includes specific examples for Mariner data

 

and Voyager data. Examples include how to

 

improve the signal-to-noise ratio for

 

reserpine, deconvolute unresolved peaks in

 

cyctochrome c (Mariner data), and label

 

partially resolved peaks (Voyager data).

 

 

Chapter 8, Viewing Voyager PSD

Describes how to view, label, and calibrate

Data

PSD data.

 

 

Chapter 9, Troubleshooting

Includes symptoms and possible causes of,

 

and corrective actions for potential system

 

problems.

 

 

Appendix A, Warranty

Provides warranty and service information.

 

 

Appendix B, Overview of Isotopes

Includes background information you need

 

for understanding isotopes.

 

 

Appendix C, Data Explorer Toolbox

Describes loading Visual Basic® macros,

(Visual Basic Macros)

preparing data, and running the macros.

 

 

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