General Remarks When Using External Usb-Devices - GE Voluson E Series Service Manual

3.5.15 General Remarks when using external USB-Devices

Caution
Do not connect or disconnect any external USB-devices to or from the system while scanning a patient! The
appearing dialogs could distract you from the scan!
3.5.15.1 External USB-Devices - Connection
When an external USB-storage device (such as an USB-memory stick or an external hard disk) is connected
to the Voluson E-Series, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During this process,
several dialogs may pop up, starting with the "Found New Hardware" dialog.
The device is then accessible using the drive letter the system assigned to it.
Note If an external drive was not recognized automatically after connecting it, click Rescan Drive.
When connecting external USB devices, be sure to execute Safety Directions found in the Voluson E-Series
Note
Basic User Manual.
3.5.15.2 External USB-Devices - Disconnection
Before an external USB-device (e.g., USB-memory stick) can be disconnected, the system has to be informed about the
removal of the device! For this purpose press the Eject key on the keyboard.
Caution
Unplugging or ejecting USB devices without first stopping them can cause the system to crash and possibly
result in loss of valuable data.
By pressing the Eject key on the keyboard, a dialog window (see:
"Connect USB and Network Drives" window shows all USB and Network drives connected to the system.
Using this dialog, the USB-devices can be stopped before they are physically disconnected.
To stop the external device, select it and then click the
Confirm the "'Stop Device" dialog with
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Figure 3-26 Connect USB and Network Drives
Stop Device button.
Figure 3-27 Device can now be safely removed
OK and Close the "Connect USB and Network Drives" window.
Setup Instructions
Figure 3-26 below
) is displayed. The
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