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  4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner User’s Manual

 

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Do not modify the device. 

 

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The warranty is void if unauthorized repairs are done. 

 

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The 4VetJ should be used for diagnostic purposes only.

 

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The device is not recommended for esophageal 

examinations. 

 

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Do not use the 4VetJ near explosive devices. 

 

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Ultrasound exams should not be carried out in 

conjunction with a defibrillator.

 

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Avoid exposing the device to strong sunlight or heat for 

extended periods of time. 

 

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During examinations the device should not be 

connected to LAN (via Ethernet).

 

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In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, never mix 

water and electricity. Install Ground Fault Circuit 

Interrupters (GFCI). Make sure you’re using the right size 

circuit breakers and fuses.  

 

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Before transporting or shipping the 4VetJ and 

components, they must be protected against damage. 

The carrying case offers protection when it is properly 

packed and securely closed and latched. 

 

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Make sure that nothing is touching the touch panel 

except for the carrying case lid during shipping or severe 

screen damage can occur. Put the stylus in the stylus 

holder and place the stylus tether where it won’t touch 

the screen.

Summary of Contents for 4VETJ

Page 1: ...U S E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners WARNING This symbol indicates that failure to follow directions could resul...

Page 3: ...nts 10 Prepare the Animal 11 Safety of Use 11 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 13 Elements of the Basic Panel 14 Active Fields 16 Imaging Modes 16 Optimize Image Parameters 19 Freeze 22 Cine Loops 22 Measurements 22 Optimization of B M and M modes 31 Saving and Uploading Images and Cine Loops 31 Patient Data Function 34 Needle Echo Enhancement Tool 36 Full Screen 36 Printing Images 36 Presets 37 Loo...

Page 4: ... A Clean Store Transport and Recycle 49 Clean and Disinfect 50 Store 51 Transport or Ship 51 Recycle 52 B Warranty and Repair Information 53 Limited Product Warranty 54 Repairs Upgrades and Evaluations 57 C Warnings Regulatory Information and Licensing 59 Product Warnings 60 D Specifications 63 Index 67 ...

Page 5: ...C H A P T E R GettingStarted 1 ...

Page 6: ...trical exams other probes are available as options Rechargeable Li Ion battery pack internal AC power supply and charger Stylus and tether Durable carrying case You can also attach a keyboard mouse printer or extra monitor to the 4VetJ using the appropriate connector ports The 4VetJ can be used as a stand alone unit or as part of our EmberEquine Ultrasound Reproduction Solution This manual focuses...

Page 7: ... Connector Ports 1 8 2 3 4 5 7 1 Resistive Touchscreen 2 Handle 3 Probe Cord Strap 4 Stylus with Tether 5 Door to Connector Ports 6 Stylus Holder 7 Speaker 8 On Off Button 6 1 Ethernet Port 2 HDMI Port 3 USB 2 0 Port 4 USB 3 0 Port higher speed 5 Door to Connector Ports 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Page 8: ...cological exams on large animals like cattle or horses 1 Battery Charge Indicators green fully charged orange charging red external power applied 2 Power Input Jack 3 Battery Pack internal 4 Tilt Stand adjustable 5 Probe 6 Cord Strap 7 Probe Connector attached to socket 8 Probe Cord Wrap 9 Probe Connector Lock locked position 5 6 7 8 1 4 2 3 9 ...

Page 9: ...ery Pack and AC Power Supply The 4VetJ has an internal rechargeable Li Ion battery pack that lasts 6 hours It is not user replaceable An AC power supply and charger is included The battery can be charged during use CAUTION Always use the AC power supply included with the 4VetJ to charge the battery pack or power the unit The use of any other power supply unit can cause harm to the user or permanen...

Page 10: ... and Ember license agreements release notes and other documents are available on our website at www junipersys com emberequine support If you have an EmberEquine system the manuals are also located on the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet in the Ember Help folder tile located in the Windows Start menu View download and print documents as desired You need a PDF reader on the device you are viewing documents wit...

Page 11: ...completely discharged battery pack takes about 4 to 5 hours to charge If the 4VetJ is in use while charging it takes about 20 longer to fully charge the battery Battery Indicators When the 4VetJ is turned on the battery charge level shown on the status bar at the top of the display does not report the correct charge until the battery pack is fully charged for the first time After the battery pack ...

Page 12: ...he 4VetJ automatically shuts off Attach or Remove a Probe To remove or replace a probe follow these steps 1 The 4VetJ can be on or off when a probe is removed or replaced 2 Unhook the probe and cord strap and unwind the probe cord from the cord wrap 3 Unlock the probe by turning the probe connector lock counter clockwise to a horizontal position see the symbols near the lock CAUTION Handle the pro...

Page 13: ...probe you are attaching 6 Lock the probe in place by turning the lock clockwise to a vertical position The probe type is recognized automatically by the system A message saying Probe ON appears on the display Note It can take a minute or more for the new probe to be recognized You might need to restart the 4VetJ 7 Wrap the probe and cord around the probe cord wrap and hold it in place with the cor...

Page 14: ...fecting of the 4VetJ and components refer to Appendix A Clean Store Transport and Recycle 4VetJ The 4VetJ must be powered off and unplugged for thorough cleaning Use warm water or a mild cleaning solution on the casing Remember that the 4VetJ is not waterproof Touchscreen For dry cleaning of the touchscreen rub it with a soft cloth Avoid substances that can scratch or damage the screen For damp cl...

Page 15: ...d wipe the area with a disinfecting agent Cover the skin of the patient with the gel Safety of Use Review the following list of safety issues before using the 4VetJ More safety information is located in Appendix C Warnings Regulatory Information and Licensing The 4VetJ ultrasound is only for use on animals It is not for human use The 4VetJ is a mobile computer with solid construction Handle the to...

Page 16: ...e device should not be connected to LAN via Ethernet In order to avoid the risk of electric shock never mix water and electricity Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCI Make sure you re using the right size circuit breakers and fuses Before transporting or shipping the 4VetJ and components they must be protected against damage The carrying case offers protection when it is properly packed ...

Page 17: ...2 C H A P T E R 4VetJSettingsand Functions ...

Page 18: ...st be conducted by qualified and properly trained personnel Press and release the on off button It takes about 60 seconds for the system to load then the basic panel is shown Elements of the Basic Panel During an examination use the buttons on the basic panel and subsequent screens to set up operating parameters and to complete specific tasks These settings indicators modes and functions are descr...

Page 19: ... 10 Battery charge indicator Control Panel 11 Gain adjustment Gain 1 general gain Gain 2 far field gain 12 Probe frequency adjustment 13 Scanning depth adjustment 14 Focus level adjustment 15 Zoom level adjustment 16 Postprocessing on off adjust this in Settings Look 17 Loading and saving images and cine loops Mode Panel 18 Freeze button freezing unfreezing of the image 19 Selection of imaging mod...

Page 20: ...ocated in the control panel Within the image sector the following active fields can be changed General gain Gain in the far field Level of focus Depth of scanning Imaging Modes The basic activities associated with the operating modes are described in this section Modes B B B and 4B Press the B mode button From the submenu that appears select the mode associated with the desired screen view ...

Page 21: ...ubmenu starts B B mode where windows are next to each other in a horizontal position B B From the submenu starts B B mode where windows are next to each other in a vertical position BB BB From the submenu starts 4B mode Movement in the Zoom mode In the B B and 4B modes active fields are located in each window ...

Page 22: ...previous window is frozen When the images in both windows are frozen switching a window causes the frozen image to relocate from the previously active window to the newly activated window Modes B M and M Press the B M mode button To switch to M mode from the dropdown menu that appears select M mode Mode Description Sample Screen View B M Starts B M mode M Select from the dropdown menu ...

Page 23: ...d the depth of penetration of external light conditions You can also adjust gain levels with your fingers or the stylus Gain 1 can be adjusted in the active field located at the top of the scanning sector Gain 2 can be adjusted at the bottom of the sector Probe Frequency The 4Vet operates with broadband probes that are able to emit signals of different frequencies The range of available frequencie...

Page 24: ...t edge of the sector of scanning Focusing the Beam The Focus and Focus buttons are used to set the focus of the ultrasound beam The image presented on the screen is the sharpest on the level of the beam focusing The level of focus is indicated by a red triangle located on the left side of the sector To obtain the best effects set the focus on the level corresponding to the location of the examined...

Page 25: ...r an image in real time First it must be frozen or uploaded on the screen from a previously saved image or cine loop When you press the Gamma setting button the list of available grey scale settings appears Select the desired level by pressing on the appropriate icon A black and white bar located above the Gamma button indicates the current grey scale setting Negative color inversion To invert col...

Page 26: ...he screen I and I buttons are shown They are used to manage cine loops To play a cine loop press and hold the I button You can wind a loop frame by frame by quickly pressing I To play or rewind a cine loop frame by frame press the I button Measurements Next to the sector of scanning there is a ruler with a scale of 1 cm that shows the size of an object being observed in real time Press the Measure...

Page 27: ... the sector of imaging is covered by the grid Approximate measurements are shown the grid scale is 1 cm Narrowing In order to determine narrowing obtain a longitudinal section of the narrowing object Put two measurement sections between the boarders of the object one before the narrowing the other in the place of the biggest narrowing The result is presented automatically as a percentage Volume In...

Page 28: ...small ares It appears at the indicated measuring point when you press and hold your finger on the screen When you remove your finger from the screen the magnifying glass disappears and another measuring point appears Results of the measurements are shown below the imaging sector in mm with an accuracy of up to 0 1 mm Area Measure the area and circumference of an object by outlining the object with...

Page 29: ...ation needed to calculate the surface area and the circumference The result is given in sq cm for the surface area and in cm for the circumference Gynecological and Obstetrical Measurements Age of Fetus To estimate the age of a fetus press Measures and select Ob GYN Then select Aging tables Select the proper measurement and mark measuring points on the screen The scanner automatically calculates a...

Page 30: ... along the fontanelle in mm and days Available from the 65th to the 200th day of pregnancy COW LCC Crown rump length in mm and days Available from the 30th to the 80th day of pregnancy Dog Fetus Measurements DOG GS small Gestational sac of a small dog in mm and days Available from the 24th to the 40th day of pregnancy DOG GS medium Gestational sac of middle size dog in mm and days Available from t...

Page 31: ...o Left Atrium Diameter to Aorta Diameter Ratio The measurement can be carried out in the B or M mode Mark two sections on the screen 1 Ao aorta diameter measured in diastole 2 LAd left atrium size measured in systole LV Left Ventricle Parameters These measurements are carried out in the B M mode End diastolic volume of the left ventricle EDV End systolic volume of the left ventricle ESV Fractional...

Page 32: ... calculated on the basis of the equation ESV 7 x LVIDs 2 4 LVIDs and is given in ml V Simpson s LVAM LVAP method Left ventricle volume measured by Simpson s method based on LVAM and LVAP The measurement is carried out in the B 4B mode Make the left ventricle more visible on the longitudinal and cross sections on the level of the mitral valve with the cross section on the level of the papillary mus...

Page 33: ...le The scanner calculates the left ventricle volume on the basis of the long axis of the ventricle the number of perpendicular lines and their size The result is given in ml V Bullet Left Ventricle Volume Measured by Bullet Method The measurement is carried out in the B B mode Obtain cross sections of the left ventricle in the long axis and the short axis on the level of the mitral valve Mark thes...

Page 34: ...e You can use these buttons to change the location of the point marked with a red cross in the example To switch to the next measuring point press A B Press Magnifying glass to turn this function on or off To delete a single measurement select Del A previous measurement is activated Press X to turn the navigation buttons off The measurement panel can be moved to any place on the screen by selectin...

Page 35: ...n drag it with a finger to the desired location Switching between M and B M mode After pressing B M mode a submenu appears on the screen The button M B M is used to switch between the B M and M modes Saving and Uploading Images and Cine Loops This function saves frozen images and cine loops to the internal memory of the scanner Animal data and descriptions can also be added and saved Notice Rememb...

Page 36: ...to the basic panel or external data storage media press the Open Image or Open Cine button on the basic panel Press the box for Images and or Cines at the top of the screen until a check mark appears A screen with a list of the saved images and or cine loops is shown with functions along the bottom Select the desired image or cine loop by pressing the box next to it until a check mark appears then...

Page 37: ...r of the files displayed in the list of images or cine loops by name surname date or description Press on the title of the field you want to change If you select Surname for example data are displayed in alphabetical order on the basis of the patients surnames Press on the same field again and the entries are shown in reverse order Send Image to the Mesa 2 Via Wi Fi Option This function allows you...

Page 38: ...ject closes the window and allows you to safely disconnect the external memory from the system Notice When exporting files the system creates a folder called BF32 save on the external drive along with a folder with the date exporting occurred Separate folders are created for exported images and cine loops Export Images and Cine Loops into DICOM files You can export data into DICOM files From the b...

Page 39: ...is option is not selected this dialogue box does not appear and saved images are attributed to previously entered data Importing Data From the DICOM the Modality Work List Open the patient record by pressing on the Patient button on the basic panel Press Dicom MWL The Modality Work List with patients expecting to be examined opens Select a particular patient on the list and press Load Note To impo...

Page 40: ... plane left which improves the visibility of the needle inserted from the left side of the image To switch this function off press Needle in plane left The button changes to Needle OFF Full Screen This function hides the control panel and the mode panel allowing the image to fill the full screen Press the Full screen button on the basic panel In full screen mode you can Use active fields of gain f...

Page 41: ...e Sheet You can print up to four images on one sheet of paper by following these steps Freeze the image press Print unfreeze the image and continue the examination freeze the image press Print Repeat this activity until a relevant number of images appear in the print preview window When you are ready press the Print button located in the print preview window Presets Presets Activation The 4VetJ sc...

Page 42: ...ing focus zoom and gamma Then press the Presets button and select Manage presets A dialogue box appears for adding deleting editing and switching on presets On the right side of the window the current settings of the scanner appears To save it press New preset A window appears where you can enter the name of the preset Press OK The preset is saved and appears on the list in the Manage Presets wind...

Page 43: ...modify the appearance of the basic panel Select or deselect the following options by pressing on the button before the option or from a list Averaging frames Tool panel on right Invert left right Invert up down changing orientation of the image up bottom right left change of the image orientation is signalled by moving the marker which corresponds to the marker on the probe Show mouse cursor Full ...

Page 44: ...ge or the cine loop On the tool panel buttons for Print and Quick save are available Quick save is used to save a frozen image directly onto external memory storage like a USB drive Postprocessing Turn this on for speckle reduction contrast enhancement and edge sharpening You can adjust it with the Level and Level buttons Clinic The Clinics tab on the right side of the appearance settings screen l...

Page 45: ... 4VetJ press Settings On the Settings screen press the Info tab 3 An update screen appears The software version loaded on the 4VetJ is shown at the top Example Update 4VetJ Last official version 116 4 If this number matches the number shown in step 1 no update is needed If a lower number is shown you can update the software 5 Connect the 4VetJ to the internet using Wi Fi or connect a LAN cable to ...

Page 46: ... examination e g 20140112_14081415837 where 20140112 is a date and 14081415837 is the time File names can be set up in the following styles Date_Time Date_Time Surname Name Date_Time Name Surname Date_Time Surname Name Description Date_Time Name Surname Description To select the style of name creation of the exported files press select the Info tab In the field Save filename format select the desi...

Page 47: ...eft of the window buttons for Device Addition Basic Setting Touch Setting Mouse Setting and Tool Setting are shown List Update and Monitor configuration options are shown beneath the Device List Select the bookmark Basic settings on the left of the window 3 In the section Calibration press the button 4Point 4 The software shows four points in a sequence which should be touched in the middle 5 When...

Page 48: ...changes with the Save DICOM Settings button at the bottom of the screen DICOM Modality Worklist Configurations In the DICOM Modality Worklist MWL section enter information similar to DICOM Printer Configuration In the field Codepage select the code served by the DICOM server from the pull down list You must get this information from your DICOM service provider Once the information is entered press...

Page 49: ...i Fi access points is also shown that you can connect to disconnect from or forget Auto connect can be selected Note Details on how to use Wi Fi to link the 4VetJ with a Mesa 2 running EmberEquine software are given in the EmberEquine manual which is available on the Mesa 2 in the Ember Help folder tile located in the Windows Start menu It is also located on our website at www junipersys com ember...

Page 50: ...he operating system does not start See if an external storage device like a USB flash drive is connected to the USB port If a device is connected disconnect it switch the 4VetJ off and switch it on again If you are running on battery power plug in the AC power supply The battery could be deeply discharged The proper image is not shown or the image is disturbed Make sure that the probe is properly ...

Page 51: ... the cords the connector that goes into the 4VetJ and the power plug that goes into the wall socket are in good condition Make sure that the wall outlet works Try a different outlet The 4VetJ only runs for a short amount of time when using battery power The battery might not be fully charged Make sure that the green battery LED on the 4VetJ comes on before unplugging the unit from the AC power sup...

Page 52: ... casing elements probe or connecting cables could have mechanical damage Perform a thorough visual inspection then contact our service department and follow their recommendations If none of the basic activities solves the issues you are having or other problems appear contact our service department see Appendix B Warranty and Repair Information for details ...

Page 53: ...Clean Store Transport and Recycle A A P P E N D I X ...

Page 54: ... The device should be powered off and unplugged during a thorough cleaning and disinfecting Use an agent approved to disinfect medical devices The personnel performing disinfection on the equipment should wear protective gloves and clothes 4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner Clean the body of the 4VetJ after use with a soft cloth or a paper towel using warm water or a mild cleaning solution to avoid mechanic...

Page 55: ...supply provided with the 4VetJ Store it in a cool dry location away from dirt or moisture and where the touch panel probe socket probe connector and probe are not damaged The storage temperature range is 41 F to 113 F 5 C to 45 C If the 4VetJ is not charged while it is powered down and the battery is discharged the unit turns off Note Data and programs are secure as long as they have been saved ev...

Page 56: ...d wrap They can be removed and placed in the accessory slots inside the case WARNING The 4VetJ cannot be shipped on a commercial airline The internal Li Ion battery is 259Wh which is greater than what is allowed by TSA or airline regulations You must ship it using a ground carrier Recycle When the 4VetJ and the AC power supply are no longer usable they must not be disposed of with municipal waste ...

Page 57: ...B A P P E N D I X WarrantyandRepair Information ...

Page 58: ...s warranty shall not apply if i the product has been set up improperly or has been improperly installed or calibrated ii the product is operated in a manner that is not in accordance with the user documentation iii the product is used for a purpose other than for which it was designed iv the product has been used in environmental conditions outside of those specified for the product v the product ...

Page 59: ...l work in combination with any hardware or products provided by third parties The operation of its products will be uninterrupted or error free All defects in the product will be corrected JS shall not be responsible for software firmware information or memory data contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to JS for repair whether under warranty or not Remedy In the event a d...

Page 60: ...ention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods The courts of Utah shall have exclusive personal jurisdiction in case of any disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty Warranty Status You can check the warranty status of the 4VetJ on our website at www junipersys com Juniper Systems Rugged Handheld Computers support Warranty Check Warranty Status Warranty Repairs Warranty ...

Page 61: ...rs upgrades and evaluations is located on our website at www junipersys com Juniper Systems Rugged Handheld Computers support Repairs Repair Policies Instructions You can locate a repair center submit a repair order check repair status view terms and conditions get shipping instructions and view lead times For warranty repairs make sure you are within the applicable warranty period Before returnin...

Page 62: ...d probe before returning them to our service department Refer to Appendix A Clean Store Transport and Recycle for details WARNING The 4VetJ cannot be shipped on a commercial airline The internal Li Ion battery is 259Wh which is greater than what is allowed by TSA or airline regulations You must ship it using a ground carrier See Appendix A Transportation Storage Maintenance and Recycling for detai...

Page 63: ...Warnings Regulatory Information and Licensing C A P P E N D I X ...

Page 64: ...sassemble crush puncture short external contacts or expose the unit to fire Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred the unit Do not modify or remanufacture the unit attempt to insert foreign objects immerse or expose to water or other liquids expose to fire explosion or other hazard Only use the unit with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this ...

Page 65: ...the electrical outlet pull on the plug not the cord There are no user serviceable parts inside The input power plug is the disconnect device to remove power This product is intended for continuous operation This product is not suitable for operation in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or with nitrous oxide This product is not protected against the ingress of w...

Page 66: ...more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help In compliance with the FCC rules 47 CFR 15 21 the user must be notified that changes or modifica...

Page 67: ...A P P E N D I X Specifications D ...

Page 68: ...0 MHz Linear 40 mm 5 14 MHz Endorectal 4 9 MHz Image Management Dynamic focus Image freezing Zoom 50 300 20 per step Full screen viewing Image Adjustment Gain 1 and 2 Frequency Depth Focus Gamma Frame averaging Negative Presets Customizable Needle visualization enhancement linear probes Mare pregnancy and uterus Equine tendons Cat abdomen Small Medium Large dog abdomen Grayscale 256 shades Process...

Page 69: ...GB Images and cine loops include description date and patient data Data Transfer Standard DICOM 3 0 Data Export Wi Fi 802 11 b g n 2 4 GHz USB External Ports USB 3 0 USB 2 0 LAN HDMI Power Supply AC adapter Input 50 60Hz 90 264 VAC Output 18V DC 5A Li Ion battery pack not user removeable 14 4V 259Wh 18Ah Operates 6 hours on one charge Full charge in 5 hours 70 charge in 3 4 hours Low battery indic...

Page 70: ...VetJ Ultrasound Scanner User s Manual Components Included 4VetJ ultrasound Probe with cord wrap Rechargeable Li Ion battery pack internal AC Power supply 4 position tilt stand Durable transport case Stylus ...

Page 71: ...Index ...

Page 72: ...ndicators 4 Battery Indicators 7 B B Mode 15 16 17 18 23 29 64 C Cardiology 27 CAUTION 5 8 10 50 57 Certifications and Standards 61 Cine Loop 22 31 32 Cleaning 10 49 50 51 Clinic Information 40 Commercial Airline 52 58 60 See also Shipping Components Standard 2 Connector Ports 3 Control Panel 15 D Depth 20 Depth 20 DICOM 34 35 44 65 Disinfecting 10 11 50 51 Display 6 10 42 43 Documentation 6 Drami...

Page 73: ...xported File Names 42 External Storage Media 33 F Favorite Settings 38 Focus 20 Focus 20 Focusing the Beam 20 Freeze 15 22 31 36 37 Full Screen 36 G Gain Levels 19 Gamma 15 21 64 Gamma Level 21 Grid 22 23 Gynecological and Obstetrical Measurements 25 H HDMI Port 3 I Image Parameters 19 Images 15 19 31 32 33 34 64 Indicators 7 15 47 65 Info 40 Invert Colors 21 L Length 23 24 Look 39 ...

Page 74: ... Mode B M 18 Mode M 18 Optimization 31 N Narrowing 22 23 Needle Echo Enhancement Tool 36 Negative Color 21 O One Button Option 40 P Patient Record 34 Penetration Depth 20 Positive Color 21 Postprocessing 15 20 Prepare the Animal 11 Presets 37 Print 15 37 40 Printer 42 Probe Frequency 19 Probes 4 51 64 Attach or Remove a Probe 8 Probe Cord Wrap 9 Signal Frequency Product Warnings 60 R Radio Frequen...

Page 75: ...Software 41 Settings 39 Shipping 12 51 52 57 Store 10 49 50 51 58 T Time 42 Touch Panel 43 Touchscreen 2 6 0 43 50 51 52 55 Transport 10 49 50 51 58 Troubleshooting 46 U USB Port 3 V Volume 23 29 W WARNING 11 14 52 58 60 Warranty 48 53 54 56 Wi Fi 15 32 33 41 45 65 Z Zoom 15 17 21 64 ...

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