The system can run on AC power and charge the
battery if AC power is connected to the system
directly, to a mini‐dock, or to a docking system.
The system can run on battery power for up to
two hours, depending on the imaging mode and
the display brightness. When running on battery
power, the system may not restart if the battery is
low. To continue, connect the system to AC
power.
WARNING:
The equipment shall be connected
to a center-tapped single phase
supply circuit when users in the
United States connect the
equipment to a 240V supply
system.
Caution:
Verify that the hospital supply
voltage corresponds to the power
supply voltage range. See
"Electrical"
To operate the system using AC power
1 Connect the DC power cable from the power
supply to the connector on the system. See
Figure
2 on page 1.
2 Connect the AC power cord to the power
supply and to a hospital‐grade electrical
outlet.
Turning the system on or off
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.
To turn the system on or off
Press the power switch. (See "System
controls" on page 5.)
on page 186.
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.
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