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Chapter 6 Optimizing the Image
After the patient information, probe and exam type are selected, you can select the imaging mode to optimize the
image for exact diagnosis.
6.1 B Mode
B mode is the most frequently used two-dimension imaging mode. It is intended to provide information of
anatomical structure of soft tissue and the image is in gray color in this mode.
6.1.1 Entering the B Mode
Steps for entering the B mode are as follows.
1. Select the appropriate probe and exam type, and the system automatically enters the B mode, as
shown in Figure 6-1.Or, press the B key on the control panel to enter the B mode from other modes.
Figure 6-1 B Mode Image
For details about the description of the main screen, refer to Section 2.8 Main Screen.
2. Optimize the image. For details, refer to Section 6.1.2 Optimizing the B Mode Image.
To save the image parameter settings as the default setting, press the Save IP key on the control panel.
3. Select other image modes to exit the B mode.