Equipment overview: Components
2000966-542D Dash 3000/4000/5000 2-9
The capacity gauges fill in from left to right proportional to the battery 
charge level. The solid portion represents the full charge capacity of the 
battery as a percentage of its design capacity.
Network connection indicators
When the monitor is connected to the network, a network connection 
indicator appears in the lower right corner of the display.
Exchangeable or compatible battery packs
WARNING
EXPLOSION OR FIRE - Using non-recommended 
batteries could result in injury/burns to patients and 
users. Only use batteries recommended or manufactured 
by GE. The warranty can be voided if non-recommended 
batteries are used.
Dash patient monitors running software versions 5.4 or later only 
recognize and charge GE recommended batteries. Non-recommended 
batteries will run, but not charge, the Dash patient monitor. If battery is 
labeled GE Approved, the battery is compatible.
NOTE
Incompatible batteries display an āERRORā message in the Battery 
Capacity Gauge on the bottom right corner of the patient monitor 
screen.
Icon Description
Indicates that the monitor is connected to the Local Area Network 
(LAN).
Indicates that the wireless mode is enabled on the monitor.
Wireless signal strength indicator. Indicates that a connection to a 
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) has been established. The 
number of bars corresponds to the signal strength: four bars indicate a 
strong signal, one bar indicates a weak signal. 
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200
80
mmHg
SPO2
105
90
%
100
RATE
70
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ALRM
CO2
50
-1
RR
19
EXPINSP
3
38
CO2 RSP HI 29
NO  BREATH
60
PA2
0
50
CO2
0
Battery capacity gauges
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Network connection 
indicator