Operating System And/Or Application Software Loading Procedures; Software Installation Procedures - General Overview - GE VIVID S60N Basic Service Manual

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Operating System and/or Application Software Loading Procedures

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Software Installation Procedures - General Overview

The Vivid™ S60/Vivid™ S70 ultrasound scanner software loading options provide the ability to install
the Windows operating system, the Vivid™ S60/Vivid™ S70 application software - or both - depending
on current requirements.
The complete installation procedure can be performed using the Touch Screen only. An on-screen
(virtual) keyboard is available whenever text input is required. In addition, the optional A/N Keyboard
can be used - or any regular USB keyboard.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL SOFTWARE THAT WAS NOT DESIGNATED FOR YOUR
WARNING WARNING
VIVID™ S60/VIVID™ S70 UNIT. ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL UN-APPROVED SOFTWARE
WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE!
IMPORTANT Since neither the System Serial Number or the Computer Name can be changed after the
NOTICE
software installation procedure is completed, it is important to make sure that when prompted, the
correct information is inserted during the installation procedure.
When installing the Windows operating system software, in some situations (for example, after
performing a
Be aware that this will perform a full format of the Hard Disk and all patient data will be lost.
Normally, the Vivid™ S60/Vivid™ S70 system is supplied with the software already installed. In some
cases, it is necessary to re-install the software.
WHILE THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE
WARNING WARNING
DATA, YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO
BACKUP MEDIA BEFORE DOING A SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.
NOTE: After performing a software installation, all logs are deleted. It is recommended that these
should be recorded should they be needed in the future.
IMPORTANT Before performing any Vivid™ S60/Vivid™ S70 software installation procedure, it is
NOTICE
mandatory to backup the Archive. Follow the instructions as described in
Installation Procedures on page 8 -
If you are upgrading the system software from a previous version, it is necessary to contact your local
OTR department to receive an appropriate software password. Make sure you specify the system serial
number located on the Vivid™ S60/Vivid™ S70 unit.
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