GE MAC 5500, Service Manual

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Revision E MAC
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5500 resting ECG analysis system 4-21
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2020299-020
Troubleshooting: Frequently Asked Questions
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Dry the surfaces with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Battery Capacity
Q: What is the capacity of the battery?
A: We recommend that the MAC 5500 be plugged into a wall outlet whenever it is
not in use. However, the life of the battery is approximately 100 ECGs and one-
page reports or six hours of continuous operation (without printing).
System Setup
Location Number
Q: When entering in the patient data, how do I get the Location field to
automatically populate with the same number?
A: The Location number can be set in System Setup to save you from entering it for
each test.
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Go to System Setup .
 Select Basic System .
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Select Miscellaneous Setup .
 Arrow down to Location and type in the number you want set as your
default. Then press Enter .
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Press the esc key until you return to System Setup .
 Select Save Setup .
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Select To System .
 You can select Main Menu to exit System Setup .
Patient Questions
Q: How do I change what questions I see when I am entering the patient data?
A: The patient questions you see on the Patient Data window when starting a test
were set up in System Setup .
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Go to System Setup .
 Select Basic System .
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Select Patient Questions .
 Select the patient questions you want to include when entering the patient
data for a test.
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Press the esc key until you return to System Setup .
 Select Save Setup .
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Select To System .
 You can select Main Menu to exit System Setup .