14.2 P-keys
There are 4 different actions which can be programmed onto a P-key. Each P-key (P1-P4) can
be programmed to perform several actions, except when you choose “4. Record on an DVR
Recorder”.
1.
Save to Clipboard:
If the P-Button is configured to save the image to the clipboard, the current image or cine
(depending on the settings in the button configuration page) is moved to the clipboard.
The format of th estored file can be configured in System Setup - Archive Configuration
page, see 'Connectivity'
on page 13-30
.
2. Send:
If the P Button is configured to send the image to a DICOM destination, the current
image or cine is sent to a DICOM server. In this case a separate association is used for
each image. (If the images are sent on end exam, a single association is used for all
images.
No image is moved to the clipboard (except when the P Button is configured to save as
well).
The format of the stored file can be configured for each destination separately in the
System Setup - DICOM Configuration page, see'Connectivity'
on page 13-30
If the P Button is pressed in write mode, the system continues in write mode, after the
files have been added to the DICOM queue.
Send warning:
If DICOM send jobs are marked as "failed" in the DICOM queue following temporary
message is displayed in the message area:
Note
If DICOM spooler is opened and closed the message will be shown again when a new job fails
to send
3. Print:
Images can be printed on various printers: USB or Video Printers, DICOM printers.
Depending on format configuration DICOM images are intermediately stored until a
whole page is filled and then printed automatically.
Note
There will be no DICOM print dialog!
If the P-Button is pressed in write mode, the system will continue in write mode, after the
files have been added to the DICOM queue, have been printed or stored.
4. Record on an DVR Recorder:
Note
No other action can be programmed onto a P-key simultaneously with “Record on an DVR
RecorderR
Note
When a DVD reached its maximum capacity a warning message will appear on the screen:
DVD full, please change. In this case change the DVD to a new, blank one! : Supported
format : DVD+RW only.
5. DVR Menu:
Programmable Keys
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