Accumetrics VerifyNow - Instrument Settings Configuration; Adjust Contrast

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INSTRUMENT SETTINGS - 8

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8 Instrument Settings

This section describes the instrument configuration and procedures to change a

setting. Refer to Table 8-1 for information:

Table 8-1 Instrument Settings

Setting Description

Adjust contrast This setting adjusts the contrast level for viewing the display.

Refer to Section 8.1.

Adjust display

backlight

This setting toggles the backlight level for viewing the display.

Refer to Section 8.2.

Set date and time The date and time is initially configured during installation.

However, this setting will need to be adjusted during a leap year

and twice annually for Daylight Savings Time. Refer to Section

8.3.

Set time out length This setting specifies the length of time the instrument waits

before the display automatically changes. Refer to Section 8.4.

Enable patient ID The instrument supports patient identification (ID) for each

patient sample. Refer to Section 8.5.

Set operator ID and

password

The instrument supports controlled user access using operator

identification and passwords. Refer to Section 8.6.

Set EQC frequency Electronic Quality Control (EQC) is the primary quality control

mechanism for the instrument. This setting specifies the

frequency at which the instrument will require an EQC test to be

performed. Refer to Section 8.7.

Enable printer The VerifyNow printer is an optional accessory. To enable the

printer, the software must be configured to support it. Refer to

Section 8.8.

Enable network The VerifyNow network integration package is an optional

accessory. To enable the VerifyNow instrument to transfer data,

the network feature must be switched on and the baud rate for

data transfer set. Refer to Section 9.9.

8.1 Adjust Contrast

The contrast can be adjusted to improve visibility of the screen - depending on the

ambient lighting in the room where the VerifyNow instrument is located.

From the main menu, enter Operator ID and Password, if required. Use

the keypad to enter the Operator ID number at the prompt. Press the Tab key to

advance to the Password prompt to enter the password number.

Press the Maintenance key.