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Transcend Auto User Manual
About this user manual
Note Training is required for the use of this device. All of the information required to
operate and maintain this device is found within this manual. It is expected that
users will use this manual for their training.
Note For purposes of this manual, some software screen images may differ from the
actual screen display. This is only for clear printing and on-screen display of this
manual.
Precautions when using a computer with
Transcend Auto
The following precautions are cited for the safety of the patient and/or the person
operating the computer as required to meet IEC 60601-1-1 safety regulations.
Definitions A computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards is one that complies
with UL 60950-1 or IEC 60950-1 safety standards.

Do not plug any devices into the Transcend USB port other than a computer that is
compliant with 60950-1 safety standards. Attaching any other device to the
Transcend USB port may damage Transcend and may not be safe for the user.

In order to reduce the risk of leakage currents, use an isolation transformer which
is IEC 60601-1 approved to power your computer.

Do not plug your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards or your
Transcend into a multiple portable socket outlet (i.e. power strip).

When using your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards, follow the
manufacturer's cleaning instructions.

When using your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for conducting preventative maintenance.

Do not attach Transcend USB port to your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety
standards during preventative maintenance of your computer.

Do not touch your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards and any
exposed metal on Transcend or on Transcend cables at the same time.

Do not touch exposed metal on your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety
standards or exposed metal on connectors or cables

For clinicians, do not simultaneously touch the computer compliant with 60950-1
safety standards and the patient.

Do not use computers that have internal voltages that are accessible without the
use of tools in order to gain access to such voltages.
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