Introduction
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probes, and user care and maintenance.
Note: Probe information displayed on screen examples
does not necessarily reflect the probes available on your
ultrasound system. Please refer to the Probes chapter for
a listing of available probes and features.
• The Advanced Reference Manual (ENGLISH ONLY)
contains M&A formulas and parameter-names, data tables,
such as OB and Acoustic Output tables.
Note: The documentation kit provides the Basic User
Manual and Advanced Reference Manual in electronic
format only. The CD-ROM includes English and all
translations. Paper documentation may be ordered.
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 documentation is written for users who
are familiar with basic ultrasound principles and techniques.
They do not include sonographic training or detailed clinical
procedures.
Note: The original documentation was written in English.
Manual contents
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 User's Manual is organized to provide
the information needed to start scanning immediately.
Some of the functions or features described in this manual are
optional and may not be available in the configuration of your
specific system.
Finding information
Table of Contents, lists the main topics and their location.
Headers and Footers, give the chapter name and page
number.
Index, provides an alphabetical and contextual list of topics.
CAUTION
The safety instruction must be reviewed before operation of the
unit.