How to change a NextSeq 500/550 nickname

To customize the instrument avatar and nickname:

  1. From the Home screen, select Manage Instrument.

  2. Select System Customization.

  3. To assign a preferred avatar image for the instrument, select Browse and navigate to the image.

  4. In the Nickname field, enter a preferred name for the instrument.

  5. Select Save to save settings and advance the screen. The image and name appear at the upper-left corner of each screen.

For more information, see NextSeq 550 System Guide.

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