Switching The Sera Tm On And Off; Testing During Charging; Battery Charge Status Indicator - Interacoustics Sera Instructions For Use Manual

Switching the Sera
Please note: The Sera
Please also refer to section 2.3.10 when the instrument is used just after transport.
Important information or reminders may be displayed during the boot up process. This could include:
• Calibration expiration reminder
Low battery charge warning
•

Testing during charging

Testing can be performed while Sera
testing.
Testing can also be performed when Sera
power supply plugged directly into the device. However, electrical interference may introduce noise into the
recording prolonging the test time and increasing the chances of a refer result. Therefore, testing while the
device is connected to a PC or to mains power is not recommended.

Battery charge status indicator

When the Sera battery's power capacity becomes low, the first indication you will see is the battery symbol
TM
in the top right-hand corner of the hand-held unit change color. When the battery's power level becomes so
low that measurements can no longer be performed, a warning will appear on screen, the measurement will
be stopped, and all recorded data will be stored. You will have to place the Sera
to a PC via USB cable to be able to continue testing. Upon restarting the Sera
data will be recovered, and you can continue with your measurements without retesting.
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Sera™ - Instructions for Use - US
TM on and off
Switch the Sera
hold down home key for approx. 2 seconds. The Sera
on the Home screen.
takes approximately 5 seconds to boot up.
TM
is charging in the cradle once the charge is sufficient to support
TM
is connected to the powered PC via the USB cable or with the
TM
The charge status of the battery is represented graphically in the status
bar at the top of the Sera
The explanation of the charge status symbols is given in Table 1.
on by pressing the home key. To switch the Sera
TM
touchscreen when it is powered on.
TM
will always start
TM
in the cradle or connect it
TM
, the previously measured
TM
off,
TM
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