Agilent 6200 Series TOF and 6500 Series Q-TOF LC/MS System Quick Start Guide

About this manual

This Quick Start Guide provides brief instructions to help new users get started with Agilent 6200 Series TOF or 6500 Series Q-TOF LC/MS instruments. It introduces the MassHunter Workstation software and outlines the workflow from instrument start‑up to data review.

The guide walks through six main steps: launching the Data Acquisition software, preparing LC modules, preparing the TOF/Q‑TOF instrument, setting up and running a method, reviewing results with Qualitative Analysis, and optionally performing quantitation. Links to related manuals, online help, and training resources are also provided.

What's inside

• What’s New in B.04.00
• Where to find information
• Getting Started
• Step 1 – Start the Data Acquisition software
• Step 2 – Prepare the LC modules
• Step 3 – Prepare the TOF and Q‑TOF instrument
• Step 4 – Set up and run a method
• Step 5 – Review results and find compounds with Qualitative Analysis
• Step 6 – Set up and run quantitation

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the Data Acquisition software?

Double‑click the Data Acquisition icon on the desktop; the software engines start automatically.

Where can I get help for a specific pane or dialog box?

Press F1 while the cursor is on the pane or dialog box to display context‑sensitive help.