User guide

Chapter 1: Getting Started 3
Getting Started
Turning the system on or off
To turn the system on or off
 Press the power switch. (See “System
controls” on page 5.)
To wake up the system
To conserve battery life while the system is on, the
system goes into sleep mode if the lid is closed or if
the system is untouched for a preset time. To adjust
the time for sleep delay, see “Audio, Battery
setup” on page 19.
 Press a key, touch the touchpad, or open the lid.
Connecting transducers
To connect a transducer
1 Remove the system from the mini-dock (if
present), and turn it upside down.
2 Pull the transducer latch up, and rotate it
clockwise.
3 Align the transducer connector with the
connector on the bottom of the system.
4 Insert the transducer connector into the system
connector.
5 Turn the latch counterclockwise.
6 Press the latch down, securing the transducer
connector to the system.
Figure 4 Connect the Transducer
To remove a transducer
1 Pull the transducer latch up, and rotate it
clockwise.
2 Pull the transducer connector away from the
system.
Caution:
Do not use the system if an error
message appears on the display.
Note the error code and turn off
the system. Call SonoSite or your
local representative.
WARNING:
To avoid injury to the patient, do
not place the connector on the
patient. Operate the ultrasound
system in a docking system or on a
flat hard surface to allow air flow
past the connector.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the transducer
connector, do not allow foreign
material in the connector.