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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Section 1-2
Important Conventions
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Conventions Used in this Manual
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Model Designations
This manual covers the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound units listed in
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Icons
Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they will reinforce the printed message. The icons, labels and
conventions used on the product and in the service information are described in this chapter.
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Safety Precaution Messages
Various levels of safety precautions are found on the equipment and throughout this service manual.
Different levels of severity are identified by one of the following icons which precede precautionary
statements in the text.
DANGER:
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury or death if the
instructions are ignored.
WARNING:
Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury and property
damage if the instructions are ignored.
CAUTION:
Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause property damage but has absolutely no
personal injury risk.
Note:
Notes are used to provide important information about an item or a procedure. Be sure to read
the notes as the information they contain can often save you time or effort.
