Ultrasonix SONIX Series, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 5: SOFTWARE FEATURES
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This section encapsulates some of the details in CHAPTER 2: System Specifications . The main
objective of this section is to provide in depth knowledge of the advance features of the SONIX
ultrasound system.
5.2 SOFTWARE MODES
The system comes equipped with many modes of operations. Please refer to the SONIX User
Manual for complete details.
5.3 SOFTWARE UPDATES
Internet Update
1. Press the console MENU button.
2. Click on Admin... > Software Updates .
3. From the Available Updates drop-down menu, select the appropriate software
version.
Note: Please consult with an Ultrasonix Technical Representative in order to determine
which version to install.
4. Click on Update .
5. The system will automatically download the version specified and auto install it.
6. When the installation is complete, the software will reboot itself to apply the changes.
CD Update
1. When an Internet connection is not available for any reason, contact an Ultrasonix
Technical Support Representative and a CD version can be shipped.
2. An update can also be downloaded from our website ( updateXXX.zip ) and burned onto
a CD.
Note: Please check with an Ultrasonix Technical Support Representative for the web
address to download the update.
3. Upon receiving the update CD, double-check the version number to ensure that it is the
correct one.
4. Place the CD into CD-Rom drive at the front of the operator console.
5. Press the console MENU button.
6. Click on Admin... > Software Updates .
7. From the Update Location drop-down menu, select DVD/RAM drive.
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