Micropipet Practice Tips

You can change the volume settings by using either the mouse or the keyboard.

To use the mouse:

• Decrease the volume by clicking on the left arrow.
• Increase the volume by clicking on the right arrow.
• Click on the 'Done' button when finished.

To use the keyboard:

• Decrease the volume by pressing 'd'.
• Increase the volume by pressing 'u'.
• Move left by pressing 'l'.
• Move right by pressing 'r'.
• Press 'Enter' when done.

To use a micropipet successfully, you need to follow a few rules:

1. Select the correct micropipet that will deliver the volume of liquid you need.
2. Recognize where the decimal place is on the micropipet. This is often indicated by a colored line between two digits. In this simulation, all of the pipets except the P1000 have a red line.
3. Always store your pipets in an upright position.
4. Prime your pipets each morning before use - depressing the plunger several times.
5. Do not use your pipet at a range higher or lower than it was designed for.
6. Pipet slowly, holding the pipet no more than 20 degrees from the vertical.
7. Never invert or lay pipet on its side while liquid is in the tip.
8. Use the proper tip designed for your particular pipet.
9. Check the tip for proper fit or your volumes may be inaccurate.