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Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction 5 Chapter 2 - Installing and Configuring Software 7 Chapter 3 - Using the iStep Software 10 Chapter 4 - Menu Options - part 1 15 Chapter 5 - Menu Options - part 2 22 Chapter 6 - Hardware Requirements 27 Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. iStep User Manual “For the blueprints of your feet” iStep User Manual Version 5 Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.
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Manual Chapter 1 Introduction T he technological breakthroughs of the past decade have helped science advance at an astounding pace. Yet, in ten years, what currently passes as modern medicine will seem antiquated. In June of 2000, scientists completed mapping the human genome, identifying the sequence of all layers of genetic code. This enor mous breakthrough will help bring to market i n d i v i d u a l i z e d p ro g r a m s of preventative medicine that focus on keeping people well.
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Manual Chapter Installing and Configuring the Software If you purchased an iStep package with a computer (iStep Deluxe, Viper, Millennium, R2, Horizon, Voom or Laptop), your iStep has been tested and configured with your computer, and all software has been installed. If, however, you have purchased only the iStep scanner(or iStep with F.I.T. upgrade) and software, or have replaced your scanner or computer, you will need to install the software and configure it.
Manual Overwrite warning screen (Figure 2C). The iStep system will now begin copying files onto your hard drive. If you want to cancel for any reason, click the ‘Cancel’ button on the copy progress screen (Figure 2D). Fig. 2C Figure 2E displays the destination drive and folder where the iStep system is being installed. Should the progress indicators stop moving, and the destination file name does not change, your system may be hung up. Wait a few minutes and restart.
Manual The iStep Aetrex V5 F.I.T. and iStep Aetrex V5 versions will make recommendations of the Aetrex insert. The iStep Lynco V5 F.I.T. and iStep Lynco V5 versions will recommend the Lynco insert. Launch the program by doubleclicking on the appropriate icon. The main screen will open, with a Flash animation. Registering your software In order to better serve our customers, we ask that you register your copy of the iStep software with us.
Manual Chapter 3 Using the iStep Software Fig. 3A Fig. 3B iStep Version 5.0 begins with a simple interface (Figure 3A). points of your feet, with the greater pressure indicated by red, and the lesser pressure indicated by blue. Menu choices Test: Begins an iStep test Foot Conditions: Opens the browser window to the Foot Conditions pages. Foot.com: Displays the Foot.com web pages loaded on your hard drive during installation. Prehab: Opens the iStep Prehabilitation Program.
Manual Fig. 3C frame. Frames will count down to zero, and at the end of the test all frames will be averaged to produce the final image. After the test is complete, ask the patient to step off the iStep. After the test At the bottom of the completed test results screen (Figure 3C) are five buttons: Cancel: Left click to cancel out of the test and return to the main screen. Save: Left click to save the test.
Manual F.I.T. Upgrade—Measuring Shoe Size The F.I.T. Upgrade is a device that covers the iStep Pressure Scanner. It has light sensors that measure the length and widths of your feet. From these readings, your shoe size is calculated. The iStep software behaves differently, depending on which iStep devices you have. If you do not have the F.I.T. Upgrade device, you may ignore sections that speak of foot measurements.
Manual Shoe Size T h e i S t e p F. I . T. u p g r a d e w i l l a c c u r a t e ly measure shoe size and display it h e r e . I f y o u h a v e a n i S t e p o n l y, s h o e size must be entered at the beginning of the test. Recommended product Based on the shoe size and type of input at the beginning of the test, an orthotic is recommended here. Annotation Tool After the test, the cursor can be used to “ w r i t e ” o v e r t h e d i s p l a y.
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Manual Chapter 4 Menu Options - Part One Click on the iStep logo at the top right corner of the screen. A menu will appear in the upper left corner. The menu choices will remain available until used or canceled. Menu (Figure 4A) options begin with display options. From the main test screen, click the iStep logo to bring up the menu, and then click ‘Graphics’ and your display choice. Examples shown below. Graphics 2D Low Resolution 15 Colors (Figure 4A-1) This is the default image displayed after a test.
Manual 3D 15 Colors (Figure 4A-6) The values of the colors are given “depth”. The image can be rotated by using the cursor keys. 3D 2 Colors (Figure 4A-7) Same as above, in black and white. Can also be rotated using the cursor keys. View (Figure 4B) In addition to these images, a reference chart of foot types is available, as well as the color code chart. Color Code (Figure 4C) The Color Code chart will help you illustrate the meanings of the colors shown in the display.
Manual Configuration Your iStep program can be configured to meet the unique needs of your customers, and to gain the most from your equipment. iStep Settings Click on iStep settings in the configuration menu to access the following choices: Frames: Adjust the number of scans taken during a test. More frames will usually give the conductive mat more time to compress and produce hotter colors. The default is 20. Static Reduction: Adjusts the overall sensitivity of the iStep.
Manual PRS Pressure (1-15): Similar to the MT Pressure feature, the PRS settings will determine the recommendations after the completion of a test for the Pressure Relief System. PRS pressure shows the color range value above which a recommendation will be given. PRS # of Sensors (1-10): Similar to the MT number of sensors, the PRS # of sensors will make a recommendation if the number of sensors above the PRS pressure number is equal to or greater than the number of sensors set here.
Manual RW: Displays the actual right foot width measurement in centimeters. Section 2: Length Adjustment - Allows you to add or subtract from the reported numbers in order to achieve the correct shoe size. Use after measuring a known shoe size and adjust accordingly. For each half shoe size, add or subtract approximately 0.4. Section 3: Width Adjustment: Allows you to adjust the width of the recommended shoe size. M: adjusts for men’s sizes, while W: adjusts for woman’s sizes. An adjustment of 0.
Manual Widths The ‘Widths’ chart displays the conversion from letter sizes to descriptive sizes in widths. To change a width letter in relation to a description, select the letter and click the up or down arrows to move to the desired location. (Figure 4K) Lynco Selection The Lynco Selection page will determine which Lynco orthotics will be recommended at the end of a test.
Manual foot scan results. Program default is 2D Low Resolution, 15 Colors. Display Size: Determines whether the recommended shoe size is displayed in European or US sizes, or both. Intro Screen: Allows the selection of more than six different introduction screens, both with and without flash animations. Select a screen and click on ‘Preview’ to see how the screen will appear. Serial Port Settings (Figure 2M) Serial Port: The iStep program needs to know which serial port number the hardware is attached to.
Manual Chapter 5 Menu Options - Part Two The ‘Database’ menu option will take you to the ‘Footwear Database,’ where you can select from hundreds of brands and customize your iStep program to recommend shoes you carry in your store. Footwear Database The ‘Footwear Database’ screen will let you copy from over 200 brands (over 10,000 shoes) into your store inventory. To use, select the brand from the master list, select the style that will appear, and then click on the ‘PLACE IN CART’ button.
Manual Add New Style Similar to ‘Modify Style,’ you can add a style here and set its name, gender and shoe sizing recommendations. Print Inventory ‘Print Inventory’ will display a window showing your customized shoe database, which can then be printed. Your Recommendations Your ‘recommendations’ screen will let you match up shoes with their appropriate arches and/or widths. These recommendations will be used as the output of the program. Fig.
Manual Marketing Increase Indent: Indents the selected text. ‘Print Settings’ Print Settings will allow you to customize the printout of the customer’s test. You can add your company name, address, telephone number, web address, email address and even a logo. Note: The logo should be 100 X 50 pixels. Decrease Indent: Decreases the indent of the selected text.
Manual Caution: If you attempt to send unsent email when not connected, your system may freeze. Weekly: Displays a page with the total number of tests run, by week. Username: The username of the authorizing account. This is not necessarily your company email address. Foot Conditions Password: Your password to log into your ISP or Email server. Email Server (SMTP): The name of your email server. From: The name or email address to show as the sender of the email.
Manual compared, new tests administered, and a wealth of information about the customer’s feet can be viewed. View Notes Opens a window to allow you to add notes on a customer. Saving the Test Results Test List The test results can be saved at the end of a test, either to an existing customer file, or a new customer file can be created on the fly. Creating New Customer Files With a customer selected, click on ‘View Tests’ to show a list of all tests recorded for that customer.
Manual Chapter Hardware Requirements Depending on the system you purchased, your hardware requirements may vary. If you purchased the iStep Deluxe, Viper, Millennium or Laptop package, a computer was provided with your system. If you purchased the iStep scanner alone, you received the following items: MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your iStep scanner and/or F.I.T.
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