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For mats
The Formats sublevel enables configuration of the Examination 
list window (see page 284) and other tools related to patient 
management, as described below.
 Figure 12-18: The sublevel Formats (example)
Configuration of the Examination list window
The user can configure the examination list displayed in the 
Examination list window (see page 284) by deleting, adding 
columns and change the information type displayed in each 
column. 
						

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Column configuration
1. Trackball to the column to edit.
To adjust column 
width, select and 
drag column head-
ing border.2. Press the SELECT key in the trackball area.
A sub-menu is displayed (see Figure 12-19).
3. Select the action to perform:
• Insert: creates a new column
• Delete: removes selected column
•  select the desired information to be displayed in the 
selected column.
 Figure 12-19: Configuration of the Examination list window
1. Insert new column to the left of the selected 
column
2. Delete selected column
3. Select column heading 
						

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Other configuration settings
Parameter Description
Use free text addresses:
In the Patient information window (see 
page 52),
: The address information (e.g. street, 
city...etc.) is entered in type-specific fields.
: The address information is entered in a 
single field (free text).
Use Date of birth:
In the Patient information window (see 
page 52), enter either the patient age or the 
birth date:
: Enter age (Date of birth field not 
available)
: Enter Date of birth, the age is calculated.
Use extended patient dialog:
In the Patient information window (see 
page 52),
: The entire patient information data is 
displayed. 
: Patient information data displayed is 
restricted to a minimum (e.g. name and 
Patient ID). When unchecked, press More to 
display the entire patient information data.
Use extended search dialog:
In the Search/Create Patient window (see 
page 51, page 280 and page 282),
: All the searching filters are displayed as 
default.
: The searching criteria are restricted to a 
minimum. When unchecked, press More to 
display all the searching filters. 
						

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Auto search for patient:
In the Search/Create Patient window (see 
page 51, page 280 and page 282),
: The system searches automatically 
through the patient archive selected while 
entering patient information.
: The system searches through the patient 
archive after pressing 
SELECT.
Pre-defined text directly:
In the Examination list window (see 
page 284),
: the Insert text key launches pre-defined 
text input.
: the Insert text key open the extended 
text field.
Examination list on Archive button
When a patient is selected, pressing 
ARCHIVE will:
: open the Examination list window for the 
selected patient.
: open the Patient Information window for 
the selected patient.
Automatic generation of patient ID:
In the Search/Create Patient window 
(page 51),
: Patient ID is not required when entering a 
new patient in the archive. The system 
generates automatically an ID number.
: Patient ID is required when entering a 
new patient in the archive.
Request acknowledge of End Exam 
action:
: The user is asked to confirm action when 
ending an examination. Parameter Description 
						

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Go directly to scanning from search:
: The unit goes directly to the Scanning 
screen after selecting/creating patient 
record.
: The unit displays the Patient information 
window after selecting/creating patient 
record for further information entry. The user 
must press Begin Exam to enter the 
Scanning screen. Parameter Description 
						

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TCP/IP
This configuration category enables the user with 
administration rights to set the Transmission Protocol/Internet 
Protocol for the system and connected remote archive.
 Figure 12-20: The sublevel TCP/IP
1. obtain an IP address automatically
2. Manually specify IP address and subnet mask3. Save TCP/IP settings 
						

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System
This configuration category is divided in two sheets:
• System Settings: enables the user to set the date and 
time, choose the measurement unit and language for the 
system and enter basic information about the organization, 
such as the institution name and department.
• Test: enables testing of the different parts of the unit.
This sheet is accessible to users with administration rights only.
The system settings
 Figure 12-21: The System settings setup sheet 
						

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Location
Parameter Description
Location:
• Hospital: Enter the hospital name (up to 64 
characters). This information is displayed 
on the scanning screens Title bar (up to 24 
characters) and on the image properties of 
all saved images.
• Department: Enter the department name 
(up to 64 characters). This information is 
displayed on the image properties of all 
saved images. 
						

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Date and Time
Languages
Units
Parameter Description
Changes done on the date or time format 
will be effective only after rebooting the 
system.Date and Time:
• Date: sets the date. Select the correct 
date from the pop-up window.
• Time: sets the time. Press the arrow head 
buttons to set the time (hour minute and 
second).
• Time Format: select the desired format 
(24 or 12AM/PM) from the pop-up menu.
• Date Format: select the desired format 
(EU or US) from the pop-up menu.
• Default Century: select the desired 
format (1900, 2000 or None) from the 
pop-up menu.
1900: the number 19 is automatically 
displayed when entering the year in the 
patient date of birth (to edit century, press 
BACKSPACE twice).
2000: the number 20 is automatically 
displayed when entering the year in the 
patient date of birth (to edit century, press 
BACKSPACE twice).
None: the four digits have to be typed 
when entering the year in the patient date 
of birth.
Parameter Description
Language:
Select the desired language for the system 
from the pop-up menu.
Manual language:
Select the desired language for the Online 
manual. If not available the English manual 
will be displayed as default. 
						

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Parameter Description
Units:
Select the desired units (Metric or US) from 
the pop-up menu.