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# Training Videos and Guides

 All video-based resources including: training series, Maintenance tutorials, Quick start videos

## Shasta Software

- [01. Shasta Software - Introduction & Performing a Synthesis](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-introduction-performing-a-synthesis)
- [02. Shasta Software - Manual Control](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-manual-control)
- [03. Shasta Software - Protocol Writer](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-protocol-writer)
- [04. Shasta Software - Sequence Writer](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-sequence-writer)
- [05. Shasta Software - Calibrations](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-calibrations)
- [06. Shasta Software - Configuration](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-configuration)
- [07. Shasta Software - Reagents & Amidites](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-reagents-amidites)
- [08. Shasta Software - Valve Tip Assignment](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-valve-tip-assignment)
- [09. Shasta Software - Dispense Tip Assignment](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-dispense-tip-assignment)
- [10. Shasta Software - Backbone Modifications](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-backbone-modifications)
- [11. Shasta Software - Backup & Restore](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-software-backup-restore)

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## K&A Next Gen Software

- [01. K&A Next Gen Software - Overview](https://support.sierrabio.com/kanextgen-software-training-video)
- [02. K&A Next Gen Software - Manage Servers](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-manage-servers)
- [03. K&A Next Gen Software - Configuration](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-software-configuration)
- [04. K&A Next Gen Software - Port Assignments](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-port-assignments)
- [05. K&A Next Gen Software - Reagents & Amidites](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-reagents-amidites)
- [06. K&A Next Gen Software - Protocol Writer](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-protocol-writer)
- [07. K&A Next Gen Software - Sequence Loading & Editing](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-sequence-loading-editing)
- [08. K&A Next Gen Software - Backbone Modifications](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-backbone-modifications)
- [09. K&A Next Gen Software - Priming](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-priming)
- [10. K&A Next Gen Software - Manual Control](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-manual-control)
- [11. K&A Next Gen Software - Run Synthesis](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-run-synthesis)
- [12. K&A Next Gen Software - Flow Rates & Column Diagnostics](https://support.sierrabio.com/kanextgen-flow-rates-screen)
- [13. K&A Next Gen Software - Backup & Restore](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-backup-restore)
- [Use the Flow Rates screen in KA\_Labs software](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-flow-rates-screen)

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## K&A Legacy Software

- [K&A Legacy Software Overview](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-legacy-software-overview)

## K&A - Troubleshooting Videos

- [K&A - Testing Trityl Monitor Flow](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-testing-trityl-monitor-flow)
- [K&A - Clearing Lines](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-clearing-lines)
- [K&A - How To Replace A Valve](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-how-to-replace-a-valve)
- [K&A - Fluid Leaks](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-fluid-leaks)
- [K&A - Membrane Replacement](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-membrane-replacement)
- [K&A - Troubleshooting Gas Leaks](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-troubleshooting-gas-leaks)
- [K&A - Compressor Maintenance](https://support.sierrabio.com/ka-compressor-maintenance)

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## Shasta - Troubleshooting Videos

- [Shasta - Changing the Top Plate on a Shasta](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-changing-the-top-plate-on-a-shasta)
- [Shasta - Alternating between 192 and Large Scale Draining Apparatuses](https://support.sierrabio.com/shasta-changing-between-192-and-ls-plates)

- [Pre-Installation & Installation](https://support.sierrabio.com/pre-installation-installation#main-content)

    - [Pre-Installation Requirements](https://support.sierrabio.com/pre-installation-installation#pre-installation-requirements)
    - [Site & Lab Preparation](https://support.sierrabio.com/pre-installation-installation#site-lab-preparation)
    - [Installation & Initial Setup](https://support.sierrabio.com/pre-installation-installation#installation-initial-setup)
- [Troubleshooting & Errors](https://support.sierrabio.com/troubleshooting-errors#main-content)

    - [Software Errors & Communication Issues](https://support.sierrabio.com/troubleshooting-errors#software-errors-communication-issues)
    - [Chemistry and Protocol-Related Issues](https://support.sierrabio.com/troubleshooting-errors#chemistry-and-protocol-related-issues)
    - [K&A - Preventative Maintenance & Quick Fixes](https://support.sierrabio.com/troubleshooting-errors#ka-preventative-maintenance-quick-fixes)
    - [Shasta - Preventative Maintenance & Quick Fixes](https://support.sierrabio.com/troubleshooting-errors#shasta-preventative-maintenance-quick-fixes)
    - [Shasta - Hardware Issues](https://support.sierrabio.com/troubleshooting-errors#shasta-hardware-issues)
- [Training Videos and Guides](https://support.sierrabio.com/training-videos-and-guides#main-content)

    - [Shasta Software](https://support.sierrabio.com/training-videos-and-guides#shasta-software)
    - [K&A Next Gen Software](https://support.sierrabio.com/training-videos-and-guides#ka-next-gen-software)
    - [K&A Legacy Software](https://support.sierrabio.com/training-videos-and-guides#ka-legacy-software)
    - [K&A - Troubleshooting Videos](https://support.sierrabio.com/training-videos-and-guides#ka-troubleshooting-videos)
    - [Shasta - Troubleshooting Videos](https://support.sierrabio.com/training-videos-and-guides#shasta-troubleshooting-videos)
- [Software Updates & Release Notes](https://support.sierrabio.com/software-updates-release-notes#main-content)

    - [Release Notes](https://support.sierrabio.com/software-updates-release-notes#release-notes)
    - [Downloads](https://support.sierrabio.com/software-updates-release-notes#downloads)
    - [Update Instructions](https://support.sierrabio.com/software-updates-release-notes#update-instructions)
- [Product Documentation & Policies](https://support.sierrabio.com/product-documentation-policies#main-content)

    - [Technical Documentation](https://support.sierrabio.com/product-documentation-policies#technical-documentation)
    - [Specifications](https://support.sierrabio.com/product-documentation-policies#specifications)
    - [Warranty & Service](https://support.sierrabio.com/product-documentation-policies#warranty-service)
- [Oligonucleotide Chemistry & Methods](https://support.sierrabio.com/oligonucleotide-chemistry-methods#main-content)

    - [Synthesis & Strategy](https://support.sierrabio.com/oligonucleotide-chemistry-methods#synthesis-strategy)
    - [Post-Synthesis Processing](https://support.sierrabio.com/oligonucleotide-chemistry-methods#post-synthesis-processing)
    - [Quantitation & QC](https://support.sierrabio.com/oligonucleotide-chemistry-methods#quantitation-qc)
    - [Special Topics](https://support.sierrabio.com/oligonucleotide-chemistry-methods#special-topics)
- [Support & Contact](https://support.sierrabio.com/support-contact)
- [Uncategorized](https://support.sierrabio.com/uncategorized)

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