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For mats
The Formats sublevel enables configuration of the Examination 
list window (see page 284) and other tools related to patient 
management, as described below.
 Figure 12-18: The sublevel Formats (example)
Configuration of the Examination list window
The user can configure the examination list displayed in the 
Examination list window (see page 284) by deleting, adding 
columns and change the information type displayed in each...

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Column configuration
1. Trackball to the column to edit.
To adjust column 
width, select and 
drag column head-
ing border.2. Press the SELECT key in the trackball area.
A sub-menu is displayed (see Figure 12-19).
3. Select the action to perform:
• Insert: creates a new column
• Delete: removes selected column
•  select the desired information to be displayed in the 
selected column.
 Figure 12-19: Configuration of the Examination...

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Other configuration settings
Parameter Description
Use free text addresses:
In the Patient information window (see 
page 52),
: The address information (e.g. street, 
city...etc.) is entered in type-specific fields.
: The address information is entered in a 
single field (free text).
Use Date of birth:
In the Patient information window (see 
page 52), enter either the patient age or the 
birth date:
: Enter age (Date of birth field...

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Auto search for patient:
In the Search/Create Patient window (see 
page 51, page 280 and page 282),
: The system searches automatically 
through the patient archive selected while 
entering patient information.
: The system searches through the patient 
archive after pressing 
SELECT.
Pre-defined text directly:
In the Examination list window (see 
page 284),
: the Insert text key launches pre-defined 
text input.
: the Insert text key...

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Go directly to scanning from search:
: The unit goes directly to the Scanning 
screen after selecting/creating patient 
record.
: The unit displays the Patient information 
window after selecting/creating patient 
record for further information entry. The user 
must press Begin Exam to enter the 
Scanning screen. Parameter Description 

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TCP/IP
This configuration category enables the user with 
administration rights to set the Transmission Protocol/Internet 
Protocol for the system and connected remote archive.
 Figure 12-20: The sublevel TCP/IP
1. obtain an IP address automatically
2. Manually specify IP address and subnet mask3. Save TCP/IP settings 

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System
This configuration category is divided in two sheets:
• System Settings: enables the user to set the date and 
time, choose the measurement unit and language for the 
system and enter basic information about the organization, 
such as the institution name and department.
• Test: enables testing of the different parts of the unit.
This sheet is accessible to users with administration rights only.
The system settings
 Figure...

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Location
Parameter Description
Location:
• Hospital: Enter the hospital name (up to 64 
characters). This information is displayed 
on the scanning screens Title bar (up to 24 
characters) and on the image properties of 
all saved images.
• Department: Enter the department name 
(up to 64 characters). This information is 
displayed on the image properties of all 
saved images. 

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Date and Time
Languages
Units
Parameter Description
Changes done on the date or time format 
will be effective only after rebooting the 
system.Date and Time:
• Date: sets the date. Select the correct 
date from the pop-up window.
• Time: sets the time. Press the arrow head 
buttons to set the time (hour minute and 
second).
• Time Format: select the desired format 
(24 or 12AM/PM) from the pop-up menu.
• Date Format: select the...

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Parameter Description
Units:
Select the desired units (Metric or US) from 
the pop-up menu.