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Contents
1    Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2.1 Electrical Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2 Mechanical Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2.3 Accessories Caring ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Biohazard Considerations ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Acoustic Power Principle ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1 Biological Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.2 ALARA ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3.3 Mechanical and Thermal Indices ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.4 Transducer Surface Temperature Limits .......................................................................................................... 5
1.3.5 Imaging Functions that Change Acoustic Output ............................................................................................ 5
1.4 Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2    System Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 System Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 System Components ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Peripheral Device Panel ................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2.3 Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................................11
2.2.4 Basic Screen ................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.5 Touch Screen .................................................................................................................................................. 14
3    Preparing the System ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 System Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 System Moving/Positioning ....................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Connecting and Powering the System ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Using the Mains Supply ................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3.2 Using the Battery ........................................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.3 Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4 Powering On/Off the System ..................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.1 Powering On the System ................................................................................................................................ 22
3.4.2 Powering Off the System ............................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.3 System Standby .............................................................................................................................................. 22
3.5 Adjusting the System ................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.5.1 Adjusting the Monitor Arm ............................................................................................................................ 22
3.5.2 Adjusting the Display Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 23
3.6 Connecting the Probe ................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.6.1 Connecting the Probe ..................................................................................................................................... 24
3.6.2 Connecting the Pencil Probe .......................................................................................................................... 24
3.6.3 Disconnecting the Probe ................................................................................................................................ 24
3.7 Connecting the Peripheral Device .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.7.1 Connecting the Foot Switch ........................................................................................................................... 24
3.7.2 Connecting the Video Printer ......................................................................................................................... 25