A7™ Operating Instructions 046-004667-00 6 - 7
Alarms and Messages Setting Alarm Volume
6.3 Setting Alarm Volume
Users can set the audio level of alarms and system alerts by selecting the Alarms softkey on the main
screen to display the Alarms window (see FIGURE 6-4).
The Alarms volume settings adjust the audio level of all high, medium, and low priority sounding
alarms. The System Alerts volume settings adjust the audio level of all sounding pop-up prompts
and non-confirmed ventilation mode alerts.
To set the alarm volume:
1. On the main screen, select the Alarms softkey.
The Alarms window is displayed.
2. Select the Audio tab.
Volume controls for Alarms and System Alerts display.
3. Adjust the volume by selecting the + (increase) or – (decrease) buttons.
The Alarms volume has 10 levels of adjustment. Default level is 3.
The System Alerts volume has 10 levels of adjustment. Default level is 3.
4. Select the Accept softkey to confirm the change, or select the Cancel softkey to disregard
the change.
FIGURE 6-4 Audio Tab
WARNING: Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system when using the A7
Anesthesia System. Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level may
result in a hazard to the patient. Always keep the patient under close
surveillance.