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Chapter 8 - Replacement procedures 8 - 37
8-4-10-7 Loading Software Patches
If a CD with a software patch is included, insert the disc in the drive, restart the VIVID E9 and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Please continue with 8-4-12 "Verifications after the software has been re-loaded" on page 8-37.
8-4-11 Setup after Software loading
NOTE: Use this procedure if all partitions on the HDD have been erased during the software load.
NOTE: If only the software on C:\ has been replaced or updated, please go to: 8-4-12 "Verifications
after the software has been re-loaded" on page 8-37.
1.) Restore the Patient Archive and System Configurations from the backup you made before the
software loading.
- For instructions, please see “Data Backup and Restore” in the User Manual/User Guide.
2.) With your recordings from before the software loading, available, continue with the setup
instructions starting in: Section 3-8 "Configuration" on page 3-27. Correct the settings as needed.
3.) Continue with: Section 3-10 "Connectivity setup" on page 3-41. Based on your recordings, correct
the settings as needed.
4.) Continue with: Section 3-11 "Options Setup" on page 3-49. Based on your recordings, correct the
settings as needed.
5.) After a software load, you should always calibrate the Front End, as described in: Section 6-6 "DC
Offset Calibration (Front End Alignment)" on page 6-11.
6.) Install the network printer (if any). Please refer to the Printer Driver Installation Manual.
8-4-12 Verifications after the software has been re-loaded
NOTE: DO NOT use this procedure if all partitions on the HDD have been erased during the software
load, but refer to: 8-4-11 "Setup after Software loading" on page 8-37.
NOTE: Use this procedure if only the software on C:\ has been updated or reloaded.
1.) With your recordings from before the software loading available, continue with the setup instructions
starting in: Section 3-8 "Configuration" on page 3-27. Correct the settings if needed.
2.) Continue with: Section 3-10 "Connectivity setup" on page 3-41. Based on your recordings, correct
the settings if needed.
3.) Continue with: Section 3-11 "Options Setup" on page 3-49. Based on your recordings, correct the
settings as needed.
4.) After a software load, you should always calibrate the Front End, as described in: Section 6-6 "DC
Offset Calibration (Front End Alignment)" on page 6-11.