5-28 Image Optimization 
5.8  Anatomical M Mode 
CAUTION: 
Anatomical M Mode and Color Anatomical M mode images are 
provided for reference only, not for confirming diagnoses. 
Compare the image with those of other machines, or make 
diagnoses using non-ultrasound methods. 
For an image in the traditional M mode, the M-mark line goes along the beams 
transmitted from the probe. Thus it is difficult to obtain a good plane for difficult-to-image 
patients who cannot be moved easily. However, in the Anatomical M mode, you can 
manipulate the M-mark line and move it to any position at desired angles. The system 
supports anatomical M scanning (including Free Xros M mode and Free Xros CM mode) 
in 2D imaging modes (B, Color, Power and TVI mode). 
 Shortcut key setting 
You can preset a user-defined key for entering Free Xros M mode: [Setup] (F10)Æ 
[System]Æ [Key Config.]. See “12.1.6 Key Configuration” for details. 
Free Xros M imaging and Free Xros CM imaging are options. 
5.8.1  Free Xros M Imaging (Anatomical M-Mode) 
5.8.1.1  Basic Procedures for Free Xros M Imaging 
1.  In real-time 2D mode or M mode, adjust the probe and image to obtain the desired 
plane. 
Or select the desired 2D cine files. 
2.  Tap [Free Xros M] on the touch screen of the B mode tab to enter Free Xros M mode, 
or press the user-defined key. 
3.  Adjust the M-mark (single or multiple) line to obtain optimized images and necessary 
information. 
  In Dual-split or Quad-split mode, it is the currently activated window that enters the 
Free Xros M mode. 
Free Xros M imaging is supported on frozen B images, B+M images and 
B+Power/Color/TVI images. 
5.8.1.2 Free Xros M Image Parameters 
  During Free Xros M mode imaging, the image optimizing menus for B mode and 
Free Xros M mode are displayed on the touch screen at the same time. You can 
switch between the 2 modes by tapping the mode tabs. 
  Parameters consistent with those in M mode are not to be introduced. See the 
relevant M mode section, while Free Xros M mode special items will be introduced in 
the following.