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3 - 48 Section 3-9 - Optional Peripherals/Peripheral Connection
3-9-5 Connecting the USB Flash Drive and USB External Hard disk drive
The USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD may be connected to an accessible USB port of the
system. Refer to Section 3-6-3 "Connection the I/O Rear Panel" on page 3-14.
The USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD can be connected once the system is powered ON, or
after shutdown. The LOGIQ S8, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During
this process several dialogs may pop up, starting with the „Found New Hardware” dialog.
NOTE: The external USB-storage device (such as a USB memory or an external hard disk) may be sensitive
to EMC interference. This may affect system performance and/or image quality.
3-9-5-1 General Remarks and Hints when using external USB-Devices
3-9-5-2 External USB-Devices - Connection
When an external USB-storage device (such as a USB memory or an external hard disk) is connected
to the LOGIQ S8, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During this process,
several dialogs may pop up, starting with the “Found New Hardware“ dialog.
The device is then accessible using the drive letter the system assigned to it.
3-9-5-3 External USB-Devices - Disconnection
To stop the external device, press F3 (Eject).
3-9-5-4 General Remarks and Hints when using external USB3.0 Devices (R4 or later)
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
Before connecting an USB device, please read Section 3-9-5-1 "General Remarks and Hints when
using external USB-Devices" on page 3-48.
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
Before disconnecting an external USB-storage device (such as a USB memory or an external hard
disk), the system has to be informed about the removal of the device! For this purpose press F3 (Eject)
on the keyboard.
For further details refer to: Section 3-9-5 "Connecting the USB Flash Drive and USB External Hard
disk drive" on page 3-48.
WARNINGWARNING
!! WARNING:
Do not connect or disconnect any external USB-devices to or from the system while
scanning a patient! The appearing dialogs could distract you from the scan!
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
When connecting external USB devices, be sure to execute Safety Directions found in the Basic User
Manual.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Unplugging or ejecting USB devices without first stopping them can often cause the system
to crash and possibly result in loss of valuable data.
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
USB 3.0 storage device (Super-speed, such as a USB memory or an external hard disk) highly
depends on its signal quality to establish the stable connection with the system.
Some devices may not be recognized or may have unstable connection with the system due to
its signal quality when it is connected to the USB 3.0 port on the operator panel.
In that case it is recommended to use the USB 2.0 ports on the side of the monitor instead of
the USB 3.0 ports.
For stable connection, it is recommended to use the certified USB3.0 storage device with the
USB 3.0 ports.