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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
1-4 Section 1-1 - Overview
1-1-5 System History - Hardware and Software Versions
The newest generation of the Vivid™ 4 (BT03) ultrasound unit is based on the Vivid 3 (BT01 and BT02) 
ultrasound unit, and therefore shares much of the same hardware. However, even though much of the 
hardware is the same, the Vivid 3 cannot be upgraded to Vivid™ 4, or vice-versa. The Vivid™ 4 
ultrasound unit provides advanced features, in a compact and user-friendly tool.
1-1-6 Purpose of Operator Manual(s)
The Vivid™ 4 User Guide and Operator Manual(s) should be fully read and understood before operating the 
Vivid™ 4 system, and also kept near the unit for quick reference.