Control Panel
(Available only for systems with a touch screen)
See also: Descriptions of controls for the following functions or features are available in dedicated
chapters within this manual.
Transmit Power, Chapter 2
Biopsy, Chapter 5
Transesophageal transducers, Chapter 6
Specialty transducers, Chapter 7
Physiologic function, Chapter 8
eSieFusion imaging, Chapter 9
Virtual Touch applications, Chapter 10
Imaging, review, measurements, and patient data management, Appendix D
Advanced imaging features and clinical application programs, Appendix E
The control panel includes a touch screen, push controls, press controls, press or rotate
controls, and a retractable keyboard. A trackball provides access to objects on the image
screen.
When the ultrasound system is in use, most controls on the control panel and touch screen are
supported by context-sensitive lighting. Exceptions are noted in this chapter.
Color of Lighting
Status
Blue
The control or selection is in use (active).
White
The control or selection is available for use, but inactive.
No illumination
The control is not available during the active function.
(dimmed)
Lighting and Audio
Use the selections on the touch screen to adjust the backlighting for the control panel, the touch
screen, and the retractable keyboard. You can also activate or deactivate the microphone.
See also: For more information, refer to Appendix D in this manual.
Note: Use the volume control on the control panel to adjust Doppler audio volume.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r U s e
A p p e n d i x B C o n t r o l P a n e l a n d T o u c h S c r e e n
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