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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Section 1-1
Overview
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Purpose of Chapter 1
This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing the Vivid™ 4 scanner. The service
provider must read and understand all the information presented here before installing or servicing a
unit.
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Purpose of Service Manual
This manual provides installation and service information for the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit, and contains
the following chapters:
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Contains a content summary and warnings.
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Contains pre-installation requirements for the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit.
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Contains installation procedures and an installation checklist.
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Contains functional checks that are recommended as part of the installation procedure, or as
required during servicing and periodic maintenance.
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Chapter 5 - Components and Function (Theory)
Contains block diagrams and functional explanations of the electronic circuits.
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Chapter 6 - Service Adjustments
Contains instructions for performing service adjustments to the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit.
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Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
Provides instructions for setting up and running diagnostic, troubleshooting and other related
routines for the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit.
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Contents in Chapter 1
Section
Description
Page Number