GE Logiq P5 User Manual
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Adjusting the Display Monitor LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual 3-31 Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Brightness and Contrast (continued) To adjust the brightness: 1. Press the Toggle button on the display monitor twice. 2. Press the Adjustment (+) button to increase brightness. Press the Adjustment (-) button to decrease brightness. The amount of brightness is shown on a slide bar on the screen. To adjust the contrast: 1. Press the Toggle button on the display monitor once. 2. Press the Adjustment (+) button to increase contrast. Press the Adjustment (-) button to decrease contrast. The amount of contrast is shown on a slide bar on the screen. Figure 3-17. Brightness and Contrast 1 2 345 1. Contrast Indicator 4. Brightness/Contrast Adjustment (-) Button 2. Brightness Indicator 5. Brightness/Contrast Adjustment (+) Button 3. Brightness/Contrast Toggle Button
Preparing the System for Use 3-32 LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Brightness and Contrast (continued) Record any changes to the final brightness and contrast settings and leave this information with the system. Generally speaking, do not change the controls once they have been set. Once set, the display then becomes the reference for the hard copy device(s). NOTE: After readjusting the monitors Contrast and Brightness, readjust all preset and peripheral settings.
Adjusting the Display Monitor LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual 3-33 Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Manual Degauss Degaussing refers to the process of removing magnetic-field effects from the monitor. Operation of the monitor within a magnetic field may adversely effect color purity. Degaussing can be used to correct this problem. The monitor automatically degausses at power on. To activate the manual degauss: 1. Press and hold the monitor adjustment button for a minute. The monitor adjustment menu appears. 2. Move to the Degauss menu and press the monitor adjustment button (+). The monitor is degaussed. NOTE: Monitor degaussing (demagnetizing) is done automatically when the system is turned on. Speakers Stereo audio, provided by speakers located on the sides of the display monitor, is standard for: • Audio Doppler operation (left side is blood flow away/right side is blood flow toward) • Audio playback of videotaped scan sessions • Audio error notification.
Preparing the System for Use 3-34 LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Probes Introduction Only use approved probes. All imaging probes can be plugged into any of the probe ports. Refer to the Probes chapter. Selecting a probe • Always start out with a probe that provides optimum focal depths and penetration for the patient size and exam. • Begin the scan session using the default Power Output setting for the probe and exam. NOTE: Selecting a new probe unfreezes the image.
Probes LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual 3-35 Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Connecting the Probe Probes can be connected at any time, regardless of whether the console is powered on or off. To ensure that the ports are not active, place the system in the image freeze condition. To connect a probe: 1. Place the probes carrying case on a stable surface and open the case. 2. Carefully remove the probe and unwrap the probe cord. 3. DO NOT allow the probe head to hang free. Impact to the probe head could result in irreparable damage. 4. Turn the connector locking handle counterclockwise. 5. Align the connector with the probe port and carefully push into place. 6. Turn the connector locking handle clockwise to secure the probe connector. 7. Carefully position the probe cord so it is free to move and is not resting on the floor. CAUTIONFault conditions can result in electric shock hazard. Do not touch the surface of probe connectors which are exposed when the probe is removed. Do not touch the patient when connecting or disconnection a probe.
Preparing the System for Use 3-36 LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Connecting the Pencil Probe (P2D and P6D) When using a pencil probe, it is necessary to attach a probe adapter to the system. To attach a probe adapter and connect a pencil probe: Turn the locking handle counterclockwise to unlock. Align the connector of the adapter with the probe port and carefully push into place. Figure 3-18. Align the connector with the probe port Turn the connector locking handle clockwise to the full vertical position to lock in place.
Probes LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual 3-37 Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Connecting the Pencil Probe (P2D and P6D) (continued) Insert the probe connector into the adapter until you hear the locking click. Carefully position the probe cord so it is free to move and is not resting on the floor. Figure 3-19. Insert the probe connector to the adapter WARNINGWhen connecting the probe adapter to the system, first verify the direction of the connector. The connector portion of the adapter must be properly oriented to the system before locking the probe adapter. The probe adapter should only be connected when the connector portion of the adapter is properly aligned mechanically with the system. WARNINGSerious injury and equipment damage may result if the probe adapter is improperly connected to the system by applying excessive force. Carefully align the probe connector to the system and push it firmly into place. Turn the locking handle clockwise to secure the probe connector to the system.
Preparing the System for Use 3-38 LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Cable Handling Take the following precautions with probe cables: • Keep free from wheels • Do not bend the cable acutely • Avoid crossing cables between probes.
Probes LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual 3-39 Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Activating the Probe To activate the probe, select the appropriate probe from the probe indicators on the Touch Panel. Figure 3-20. Probe Indicators 1. Probe Indicators The probe activates in the currently-selected operating mode. The probes default settings for the mode and selected exam are used automatically. 1
Preparing the System for Use 3-40 LOGIQ 5 Basic User Manual Direction 2300002-100 Rev. 2 Deactivating the Probe When deactivating the probe, the probe is automatically placed in standby mode. To deactivate a probe: Disconnecting the Probe Probes can be disconnected at any time. However, the probe should not be selected as the active probe. • Move the probe locking handle counterclockwise. • Pull the probe and connector straight out of the probe port. • Carefully slide the probe and connector away from the probe port and around the right side of the keyboard. • Ensure the cable is free. • Be sure that the probe head is clean before placing the probe in its storage box. Disconnecting the Pencil Probe (P2D and P6D) Pull out the probe connector carefully. Ensure the probe cable is free. Be sure that the probe head is clean before placing the probe in its case. Move the adapter locking handle counterclockwise into the horizontal position. Carefully slide the adapter away from the probe port. Store the adapter in its case. Fr e e ze1. Press the Freeze key. 2. Gently wipe the excess gel from the face of the probe. 3. Carefully slide the probe around the right side of the keyboard, toward the probe holder. Ensure that the probe is placed gently in the probe holder.