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4-2-7 Formatting Removable Media -  Software Version v3.x and above
This procedure describes how to format an MO disk or a CD-R disc. 
NOTE: CD-RW discs are NOT  supported by Vivid 7, but CD-R discs may be used.
Before you continue, be sure ab out what naming convention you  will use for labelling the Removable 
Media. 
1.) Select  Config > Connectivity > Tools
2.) Select the removable media from the  Media drop-down menu.
3.) Enter a name for the removable media in the  Label field.
4.) Press  Format.
5.) Wait for the display of the  Information window indicating that the formatting process is completed.
NOTE: Do not eject the CD using the button on the CD drive
6.) Press ALT+E to display the  Eject Device menu.
NOTE: Depending on the software version, the color on the menus may vary. Depending on available  Removable Media, the number of  choices in the menu will vary.
7.) Select the relevant media. The selected media is ejected. Figure 4-13   The Tools screen
Figure 4-14   Eject Device menu
MEDIA DROP-DOWN MENU
LABEL
FORMAT 
						

							
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4-2-8 Formatting Removable Me dia - Software Version v2.x
NOTE: When formatting the MO disks, give them logi cal names and make sure to physically label the 
disks. 
- A labelling convention should be followed so  that each MO disk gets a unique label. 
- A maximum numbers of eleven (11) label characters are allowed in the label name. 
- Use different labels on the MO disk’s A side and B side.
1.) Label the MO Disks sequentia lly, i.e Image 1A (Side A), Image 1B (side B), Image 2A etc.
2.) Insert an MO disk, side A, into the empty MO drive.
3.) Press  CONFIG
 (F2) and log on as  adm, see  4-2-4 Log On to the System as ‘ADM’ on page 4-12 .
4.) Select  Connectivity  in the Image and Analysis menu.
5.) Select  Tools in the Connectivity menu.
6.) In the Label window, type the same name as labelled on the MO disk side A.
7.) Select  Format.
8.) A warning “Are you sure you want  to format H: and remove all data from the media” appears, select 
OK.
9.) Wait until the information dialogue window appears on screen.
10.) Select  OK to continue.
11.) Verify the disk formattin g status has been updated.
12.) Press  ALT-E.
13.) Select the  5 1/4 MO Disk, to eject Disk.
14.) Insert the MO disk, side B and repeat step  6 to  13.
4-2-9 Verifying Removable Media
1.) Insert the removable media you are goi ng to verify into the correct drive
2.) Select the pre-configured removable media from the  Config > Connectivity > Tools Media drop-
down menu.
3.) Press  Verify. The unit starts to verify the DICOM directory on the selected media.Figure 4-15   Prepare MO Disk - Image Storage 
						

							
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4-2-10 Archiving and Loading Preset s - Software Version v2.x/v3.x
NOTE: Always save presets before  any software reload. This action is necessary to ensure that the 
presets loaded after the software reload are as up–to–date as possible.
4-2-10-1 Archiving Presets to an MO Disk
NOTICEPresets shouldn’t be saved on the same MO disk  as images, because the Archive Menu lists the 
images but not the presets stored on a MO disk.
Table 4-3    Saving Presets 
STEPTASKFUNCTION
1. Insert an empty, formatted MO disk 
labelled “PRESETS” and marked with 
Vivid 7’s serial number and the date, 
into the MO Drive. 
For more information about 
formatting, see  4-2-7 Formatting 
Removable Media - Software Version 
v3.x and above on page 4-17 .
2.
Go to Config (F2) -> Admin -> Backup  The Backup window is displayed.
3. Select the Check box “User defined 
Configuration”.
4.Select the MOD as destination.
5.Press BACKUP NOW.A copy of the Presets is saved on the MO disk.
6.Press ALT + E on the alphanumeric 
keyboard.The MO disk is ejected. 
						

							
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4-2-10-2 Loading Presets from an MO Disk NOTE: It is not possible to move presets between units with different software versions. 
NOTE: You can successfully copy presets from one V7  to another, provided they run the same software 
version.
Table 4-4    Loading Presets 
STEPTASKFUNCTION
1. Insert the MO disk with the archived 
presets into the MOD.
2.
Go to Config (F2) > Admin > Restore The Restore window is displayed.
3. Select the Check box “User defined 
Configuration”.
4.Select the MOD as source.
5.Press RESTORE NOWThe Presets are restored to the System.
6.Press ALT + E on the alphanumeric 
keyboard.The MO disk is ejected. 
						

							
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4-2-11 Space Management - Softwar e version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x
4-2-11-1 Configure the Disk Management Function
NOTE: Configuration of the Disk management system can only be done by user with administration  rights.
1.)
Press Config (F2).
2.) Log on as  adm (administrator).
3.) Select the category  Admin.
4.) In the  Admin category, select the  Disk Management tab.
4-2-11-2 Disk Management Schedule Setting • Next to Reminder interval , specify the number of days/weeks yo u want the system to prompt you 
to perform disk management.
This setting should be set based on the  activity of your office/institution. If None is selected, no 
reminder will be displayed. Figure 4-16   Disk Management
1. Sets the reminder time interval for running Disk management.
2. Sets the files to be managed based on the examination dates.
3. Sets the Disk management to copy, move or delete images.
4. Sets the destination device. 
						

							
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4-2-11-3 Data Management Settings 1.) Select a number of days, weeks or months or a specific date next to  Manage files older than. 
Only files older than the specif ied setting will be copied or moved.
If  none  is selected, all files w ill be copied or moved.
2.) Next to  Operation check:
• Copy
: the images and reports from the examinations older than the specified setting 
defined in step 1 are copied to the specified des tination. Using this setting, the files will 
exist in two locations, the local hard  drive and the media used to copy to.
•Move: the images and reports from the exami nations older than the specified setting 
defined in step 1 are copied to the specified de stination, verified and then deleted from the 
local hard drive. Using this setting, the files w ill exist in one location, the media used to 
move the files to. They are removed from the local hard drive.
• Delete: the images and reports from the exami nations older than the specified setting 
defined in step 1 are deleted from the hard drive.
4-2-11-4 Destination Device Setting
• Next to Destination device , select a removable media or a network shared folder.
NOTE: To be able to select a network shared folder  in the Destination device field, its path must have 
been entered once in the field next to  Remote path.
4-2-11-5 Running the Disk Management Function The Disk Management  function can be run at any time. In addition, the user may be prompted to run 
Disk Management  if the time since the last  Disk Management operation performed has reached the 
setting for the  Reminder Interval , or if the local hard dr ive is about to be full.
4-2-11-6 Manual Start of Disk Management 1.)
Press Archive on the Operator Panel .
The 
Search/Create patient window  is displayed.
2.) Press  More in the  Search/Create patient window  to display additional menu options and select 
Disk management .
NOTICEIf using removable media, it is recommended to  use dedicated media to the Disk management process. 
Removable media used for data backup must not be used when performing Disk management.
Do not use the same removable media on several systems. 
						

							
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4-2-12 Backup - Software Ve rsion v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x
1.) Press Archive. The Operator login  window is displayed. 
2.) Log on as  Adm. The  Search/Create patient  window is displayed. 
3.) In the  Search/Create patient  window, select the dataflow  Local Archive - Int. HD. 
4.) Press  Config (F2) . 
5.) Select  Admin. 
6.) Select the  Backup tab. 
7.) In the  Backup sheet select as needed: 
- Patient Archive  to backup the pa tient records. 
- System Configuration  to copy system settings and user presets. 
8.) Select a removable media or a shar ed network folder as destination. 
NOTE: To be able to select a shared network folder, the path (of type:  \\server-name\share-name) 
must be entered once in the  Remote Path field. 
9.) If the backup is done to a removable m edia, insert a dedicated media in the drive. 
Figure 4-17   Dataflow selection for backup
Figure 4-18   The Backup tab 
						

							
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4-2-12 Backup - Software Versio n v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x (cont’d)
10.) Select Start backup . The following situations may occur: 
- The system is checking that the removable me dia is inserted. If not, a dialogue window is 
displayed prompting the user to insert a media.
- Insert the media and select  OK. 
- The system is checking if the media needs to be  formatted. If yes, the media is automatically 
formatted. An Information window is  displayed showing the media label. 
- Record the label and select  OK. 
Figure 4-19   The information window
Figure 4-20   The replace current media window 
						

							
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4-2-12 Backup - Software Versio n v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x (cont’d)
- The system is checking if there is already  a backup or a Disk management copy on the media. 
If the following error message is displayed, the di sk is ejected and the user is asked to use a 
new media that does not contain any backup or Disk management data. 
Insert a new media and select  OK.
NOTE: To reuse a Backup media when performing a new archive backup, the media has to be re- formatted first.
11.) During backup, progress windows are displayed showing the current operation being performed. 
12.) At the end of the process, the media is ejected and the  Backup completed window is displayed. 
13.) Select  OK. The Backup result is displayed on the Backup sheet.
14.) Make sure to physically label the media. An iden tification of the system should also be noted on the 
media and a backup log should be kept. File the media in a safe place.  Figure 4-21   The backup progress windows
Figure 4-22   The backup completed window Figure 4-23   The backup result 
						

							
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4-2-13 Moving and Tr ansporting the Vivid 7
CAUTIONVIVID 7 weighs 190 kg (419 lbs) or more, depending on installed peripherals, when ready for use. 
Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the precautions listed 
below could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
- Be sure the pathway is clear.
- Use slow, careful motions.
- Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).
WARNINGWARNINGPRIOR TO ELEVATING SCANNER, VERIFY THAT THE KEYBOARD IS LOCKED IN ITS 
LOWEST POSITION. VERIFY THAT THE FRONT BRAKE IS LOCKED AND THE 
SCANNER IS UNABLE TO SWIWEL. VERIFY THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE IN THE 
LOCKED POSITION.
WARNINGWARNINGWHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE 
EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
WARNINGWARNINGREMEMBER: IF THE FRONT CASTER SWIVEL LOCK IS ENGAGED FOR 
TRANSPORTATION, PRESSING THE RELEASE PEDAL ONCE DISENGAGES THE 
SWIVEL LOCK. YOU MUST DEPRESS THE RELEASE PEDAL A SECOND TIME TO 
ENGAGE THE BRAKE.
WARNINGWARNINGTHE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE MOVED WITH THE OPERATOR PANEL EXTENDED. 
MOVE THE OPERATOR PANEL TO ITS CENTERED AND LOCKED POSITION. LOWER 
THE OPERATOR PANEL AS MUCH AS PO SSIBLE BEFORE MOVING THE SYSTEM.
CAUTIONEnsure that nobody touch the console arm/frogleg when moving the Operator Panel (Control 
Console).
CAUTIONDo not move the unit if the Operator Panel (Control Console) is in unlocked position.
CAUTIONAlways lock the Operator Panel (Control Console)  in its parking (locked) position before moving 
the scanner around.
CAUTIONTo avoid injury when you move the LCD monitor and the monitor arm, do NOT put your finger, 
hand, or object on the joint of the monitor and the monitor arm.
CAUTIONBefore you move or transport the system, make sure to lock the LCD monitor firmly and flip 
down the monitor to prevent damage to the system.
CAUTIONTo avoid injury or damage to the monitor, make sure there is nothing within range of the LCD 
before moving the monitor and the monitor arm. This includes people as well as things.
CAUTION
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Do not transport Vivid 7 in a vehicle without locking the casters (wheels).