GE 5448623, Basic Service Manual

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Functional checks
Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-21
5447566-100 English Rev. 7
Probe/Connectors Check
NOTE: Probes can be connected at any time, whether the unit is ON or
OFF
Connecting a Probe
See ‘Connect a probe’ on page 3-25 for more information.
Activating the probe
The probe activates in the currently-selected operating mode.
The probe's default settings for the mode and selected exam are
used automatically.
Deactivating the probe
When the probe is deactivated, it is automatically placed in
standby mode.
1. Press Freeze .
2. Gently wipe the excess gel from the face of the probe.
(Refer to the Basic User Manual for complete probe
cleaning instructions).
3. Carefully put the probe to the probe holder.
Disconnecting the probe
Probes can be disconnected at any time. However, the probe
should not be selected as the active probe.
See ‘Disconnect a probe’ on page 3-27 for more information.
WARNING
Take the following precautions with the probe cables: Do
not bend. If you have purchased the cart option, be sure
to keep probe cables free from the wheels.
WARNING
Be careful not to trip on the probe cables if using the
device without the optional cart.