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Safety operation of laser electronic devices requires prevention of the unauthorized use of
the devices. An electronic key is implemented in the iLase for that purpose. When PLEASE ENTER
KEY appears, there is a progression bar shown for 3 seconds. Triple click the selector switch (rapidly
press three times) to advance to the next screen, Procedures Menu. If the key is not entered, the
system remains on the Welcome screen. To get back to the PLEASE ENTER KEY screen, press the
selector switch once.
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4.4 INITIAL SELECTION OF A PROCEDURE
The SELECT PROCEDURE screen will appear once the key is properly entered. Eleven preset
procedures are available; to select a procedure, scroll up or clown using the Selector Switch and press
the switch in on the desired procedure (refer to section 5.1 for a listing of procedure presets).
When you have selected a procedure by pressing the selector switch, the Tip Initiation screen will
appear with the preset values for that operation: 1.4 W, continuous or CW mode.
After two seconds, the system will enter Ready mode and the laser will be ready for firing by pressing
on the rubber grip to initiate the tip. After completing the initiation of the tip, press down the selector
switch to start the procedure using the selected presets.
4.5 SYSTEM MODES
STANDBY MODE: For all operations leading up to the firing of the laser, the system has remained in
STANDBY Mode (as noted by the amber LED in the iLase display). In STANDBY Mode, the user has
the ability to select a new procedure, modify settings for the procedure, and make any other changes
necessary. In this mode, the laser is disabled from accidental firing. Actuation of the finger switch will
be indicated by the error symbol E05 (refer to section 8.2 for a full listing of error messages). If the
selector switch is pressed in for longer than 1.5 seconds or if the iLase is inactive for more than three
(3) minutes, it will go into SLEEP mode.
READY MODE:
When a procedure is selected or when you have made any needed adjustments and
are ready to perform a procedure, place the system into READY mode by pressing down the selector
switch. When the iLase is in READY mode, the LED will be green. Only in this mode is the red aiming
beam activated and the laser can be fired. While in READY mode, you may adjust the power only. In
order to save modified settings to a pre-set procedure, press in and hold the selector switch for
