If you are new to ISQ and need access to it, please read the following guide.
### How to operate the machine
I've made a video. Its not perfect, but most of the things are covered. Bottlenecks of this video-guide are listed below. Once stable operation procedure will be developed fixed video will be recorded.
#### Video (youtube)
[](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Ol5ormuOg "ISQ operation guide")
#### Notes (FAQ)
* PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION !! DO NOT SET BLANK AS TYPE:BLANK, keep the type as UNKNOWN.
* Sample tray is not fully visible in the video, check the photo inset.
* Sample tray can be moved by hand when not injecting.
* Mass-range is predefined to full operational range
* keep attention to setting proper method - correct solvent and correct mode (positive/negative)
* Stay away of pollutants!!
### How to gain access
Once MS tutors will be set the procedure should be easy.
* Contact your MS tutor.
* Watch the video.
* Measure few samples with the MS tutor.
* Request MS tutor to write me (Jan) and I will grant you access for the booking system.
### Booking system
[Link to the booking system](https://bookings.science.ru.nl/public/portal/index/domain/3/catid/25)