Getting Started - GE Vivid i User Manual

Chapter 1

Getting started

• Preparing the unit for use ............................................................ ...... 9
• Site requirements ......................................................................... 9
• Connecting the unit .................................................................... 10
• Switching On/Off ........................................................................ 18
• Moving and transporting the unit ................................................ .... 22
• Moving the unit on a Cart ........................................................... 22
• Transporting the unit .................................................................. 23
• Unit acclimation time .................................................................. 23
• System description ....................................................................... .... 24
• System overview ........................................................................ 24
• Control panel .............................................................................. 25
• The Scanning screen ................................................................. 35
• Connecting and disconnecting probes ....................................... 38
• Adjusting the display monitor ..................................................... 41
• Starting an examination ............................................................... .... 42
• Creating a new Patient record or starting an examination from an
existing patient record ................................................................ 42
• Selecting a Probe and an Application ........................................ 46
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