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Software Upgrade Procedure Overview

The software installation/upgrade procedure to software version BT12 can be performed on any Vivid

S5 N / Vivid S6 N system currently running software BT11, or BT12 Build 31.

For Vivid S5 N / Vivid S6 N systems with software version above BT12 Build 31, a DVD Drive is an

option. Software installation above BT12 Build 31 is available only through the USB Flash Drive.

For all Vivid S5 N / Vivid S6 N system versions BT12 above Build 31, the software version will change

to the following format: Version 12.x Revision: Build xx.

For all Vivid S5 N / Vivid S6 Nsystems, before 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 S5 N or Vivid S6 N unit.

The PMC software is automatically updated with the system upgrade.

It is essential to back-up the archive and the settings as described in the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N User

Manual, before commencing software installation (or whenever upgrading the software).

THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA.

HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO

STORAGE MEDIA OR HARDCOPY BEFORE DOING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE.

Before performing a software upgrade procedure, observe the current trackball speed setting. The

same trackball speed setting will be required after completion of the upgrade; this is set using the

procedure described in

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL SOFTWARE THAT WAS NOT DESIGNATED FOR YOUR

Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N UNIT. ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL UN-APPROVED SOFTWARE

WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE!

"Trackball Speed Setting" on page

Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures

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