Access Agilent ICP-MS User Manuals with MassHunter 5.x

Answer

This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter Software version 5.1 and above

Issue

The user manuals for Agilent ICP-MS Systems for MassHunter 5.1 and above are included in the ICP-MS MassHunter Help and Learning Center. There are manuals for the software, hardware, optional software, and optional hardware.

Steps to Follow

1. Access the Agilent Help and Learning Center via Start Menu > ICP-MS MassHunter Workstation > ICP-MS MassHunter Help (Figure 1).
   

   
   
   Figure 1. Start Menu access to ICP-MS MassHunter Help and Learning Center
   
   

   Alternatively, access through the ICP-MS MassHunter software by clicking the question mark icon (?) next to the minimize, maximize, and exit buttons in the top right of the window (Figure 2).
   

   
   
   Figure 2. Launch ICP-MS MassHunter Help and Learning Center through Software
   
   

2. Under Learning, click User Manuals to expand the manual topics (Figure 3).
   

   
   
   Figure 3. ICP-MS MassHunter Help and Learning Center Welcome Page
   
   

3. If you receive the error message: "You cannot use help because Help and Learning Center isn't installed" (Figure 4), while trying to access the ICP-MS MassHunter Help. The ICP-MS MassHunter Help must be installed from the Software Installation Media before you can continue.
   

   
   
   Figure 4. ICP-MS MassHunter Help Error Message
   

1. 1. Log on to the PC as an administrator
   2. Insert the ICP-MS MassHunter Software Installation Media
   3. Browse to G7201D folder and double click ICPMassHunterHelpCenter.msi to install the Help Center (Figure 5)
      

      
      
      Figure 5. ICP-MS MassHunter Help and Learning Center Installer
      
      

   4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation, and restart the PC once completed.

Tips: In addition to User Manuals, the Help and Learning Center has resources on Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and How-To information.

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