KODAK 8000C Digital Panoramic and Cephalometric Extraoral Imaging System User Guide (SM735)_Ed 02 4–1
Chapter 4
GETTING STARTED
Switching on the Unit
Before switching on the unit, check that:
• The installation of the unit is complete.
• The PC is switched on.
IMPORTANT
You must switch on the PC and wait for it to be ready for the
connection before switching on the unit.
To switch on the unit, follow these steps:
1. On the unit column, press the ON button.
2. You must wait for a minute for the connection between the unit and the PC to be
established. If you start the imaging software before the connection is established an
error message is displayed. Click OK, close the imaging software and wait for the
connection to be established.
3. You can now proceed to start the imaging software.
IMPORTANT
To increase the operating life of the x-ray tube, if the unit has not been
used for a month, you must follow the following procedures before
use.
1. In the Panoramic Acquisition Window, select the Parameter pane.
2. Select the following series of parameter settings:
• 70 kV - 6.3 mA
• 80 kV - 10 mA
• 85 kV - 10 mA
3. Leave the x-ray room and close the door. For each parameter setting, from the x-ray
remote control, press and hold the button to launch the x-ray
The unit is now ready to be used for acquisition.