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1.3 Scanning
Easi-Scan Micro-Convex has several selectable preset scanning depth modes. System gain may be
varied to suit current study. A short press on the Power button will freeze and unfreeze the image.
1.3.1 Standard operation
The scanner loads the preferred settings at power on and is ready for use.
To change a setting, press the Select button
to switch the Main Menu on. In the absence of any
button presses, the menu disappears after a short (user selectable) period. Use the Up
and
Down
buttons to navigate the menu and the Select button to switch the relevant Sub-Menu on or
off. In normal operation (Sizing not selected, see 1.3.6) with no menu displayed, the Up
and Down
buttons control the gain setting. To clear the menu or navigate to the previous menu press and hold
the Select button
.
1.3.2 Mode selection
The scanner loads the preferred start-up mode when switched on. Press the Select button
to bring
up the menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight ‘Mode’ and press the Select button
to display the
ModeMenu.
Use the Up and Down buttons to select preferred mode:
1. Near
2. Mid
3. Far
The preferred start-up mode will be stored automatically when the unit is powered off.
1.3.3 Mode description
The Easi-Scan Micro-Convex is designed for OPU applcations and abdominal scanning and offers 3
ranges of examination. Near mode is limited to 6 cm and is optimised for detailed scanning with a
high resolution. Mid mode is set to 8cm with settings balanced between resolution and penetration for
general imaging. All modes provide a wide view from a small contact patch.
1.3.4 Gain control
The gain may be adjusted via the menu, press the Select button
to bring up the menu, use the arrow
Up
and Down buttons to highlight ‘Gain’ and press the Select button to display the Gain Menu,
then use the Up
and Down buttons to adjust the gain.
Pressing the Up
and Down buttons will adjust the gain (while the menu is not on screen.
Thecurrent gain setting (1-to-10) will be briefly displayed at the top of the screen.