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8 Instrument Settings

Thissectiondescribestheinstrumentcongurationandprocedurestochangeasetting.RefertoTable

8-1 for information:

Table 8‑1 Instrument Settings

Setting Description

Adjust contrast

This setting adjusts the contrast level for viewing the display. Refer

to Section 8.1.

Adjust display

backlight

This setting toggles the backlight level for viewing the display.

Refer to Section 8.2.

Set date and time

The dateandtimeisinitiallyconguredduringinstallation.

However, this setting will need to be adjusted during a leap year

and twice annually for Daylight Savings Time. Refer to Section 8.3.

Set time out length

Thissettingspeciesthelengthoftimetheinstrumentwaitsbefore

the display automatically changes. Refer to Section 8.4.

Enable patient ID

Theinstrumentsupportspatientidentication (ID) for each patient

sample. Refer to Section 8.5.

Set operator ID and

password

The instrument supports controlled user access using operator

identication and passwords. Refer to Section 8.6.

Set EQC frequency

Electronic Quality Control (EQC) is the primary quality control

mechanismfortheinstrument.Thissettingspeciesthefrequency

at which the instrument will require an EQC test to be performed.

Refer to Section 8.7.

Enable printer

The VerifyNow printer is an optional accessory. To enable the

printer,thesoftwaremustbeconguredtosupportit.Referto

Section 8.8.

8.1 Adjust Contrast

The contrast can be adjusted to improve visibility of the screen - depending on the ambient lighting in

the room where the VerifyNow instrument is located.

1. From the main menu, enter Operator ID and Password, if required. Use the keypad to enter

the Operator ID number at the prompt. Press the Tab key to advance to the Password prompt to

enter the password number.

2. Press the Maintenance key.

3. Press the Next key. Refer to the Appendix for information on navigating within the Maintenance

section.

4. Press the Adjust Contrast key.