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Chapter 4 Functional Checks
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4-3-14
Probe/Connectors Usage
4-3-14-1
Connecting a probe
1.) Place the probe's carrying case on a stable surface and open the case.
2.) Carefully remove the probe and unwrap the probe cable.
3.) DO NOT allow the probe head to hang free. Impact to the probe head could result in irreparable
damage.
4.) Align the connector with the probe port and carefully push into place.
5.) Lock the probe latch upward.
6.) Carefully position the probe cord so it is free to move and is not resting on the floor.
4-3-14-2
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.
4-3-14-3
Deactivating the probe
When deactivating the probe, the probe is automatically placed in standby mode.
1.) Press the
Freeze
key.
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 slide the probe around the right side of the keyboard, toward the probe holder.
Ensure that the probe is placed gently in the probe holder.
4-3-14-4
Disconnecting the probe
Probes can be disconnected at any time. However, the probe should not be selected as the active
probe.
1.) Unlock the probe latch downward.
2.) Pull the probe and connector straight out of the probe port.
3.) Carefully slide the probe and connector away from the probe port and around the right side of the
keyboard.
4.) Ensure the cable is free.
5.) Be sure that the probe head is clean before placing the probe in its storage box.
4-3-15
Using Cine
4-3-15-1
Activating CINE
Press
Freeze
, then roll the
Trackball
to activate CINE. To start CINE Loop playback, press Run/Stop.
To stop CINE Loop playback. press Run/Stop.
4-3-15-2
Quickly Move to Start/End Frame
Press
First
to move to the first CINE frame; press
Last
to move to the last CINE frame.
4-3-15-3
Start Frame/End Frame
Press the
Start Frame
Two-Button Softkey to move to the beginning of the CINE Loop. Adjust the
Start
Frame
up/down Two-Button Softkey upward to move forward through the CINE Loop. Adjust the
Softkey downward to move backward through the CINE Loop.
WARNING
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.