D
IRECTION
5771498-100, R
EVISION
6
V
ENUE
™ S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
1-6
Section 1-1 - Overview
P R E L I M I N A R Y
Section 1-3
Important Conventions
1-3-1
Conventions Used in this Manual
1-3-1-1
Model Designations
This manual covers the Venue™ ultrasound units listed in
1-3-1-2
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.
1-3-1-3
Safety Precaution Messages
Various levels of safety precaution messages may be found on the equipment and in the service
information. The different levels of concern are identified by a flag word that precedes the precautionary
message. Known or potential hazards to personal are labeled in one of three ways:
•
DANGER
•
WARNING
•
CAUTION
When a hazard is present that can cause property damage, but has absolutely no personal injury risk,
a NOTICE is used.
NOTE:
Notes are used to provide important information about an item or a procedure.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the notes; the information contained in a note can often save you time or effort.
DANGER
DANGER IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT WILL
CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OR SUBSTANTIAL
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT MAY CAUSE
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE IF
INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
CAUTION
CAUTION IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT WILL OR CAN CAUSE
MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE POSSIBLE.
Summary of Contents for Venue R1
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