HD11 XE Getting Started
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1 Read This First
This section contains important information about the user information for your
system and about contacting Philips Ultrasound.
Intended Audience
Before you use your user information, you need to be familiar with ultrasound
techniques. Sonography training and clinical procedures are not included here.
This manual is intended for sonographers, physicians, and biomedical engineers
who operate and maintain the ultrasound system.
Warnings
Before using the system, read these warnings and the “Safety” section of this man-
ual.
ARNINGS
• Do not remove system covers; hazardous voltages are present inside the sys-
tem. To avoid electrical shock, use only supplied power cords and connect
only to properly grounded wall (wall/mains) outlets.
• Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable anesthetics. Explo-
sion can result.
• Medical equipment needs to be installed and put into service according to the
special electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) guidelines provided in “Electro-
magnetic Compatibility” on page 24.
• The use of portable and mobile radio-frequency (RF) communications equip-
ment can affect the operation of medical equipment.