User`s guide

PageWriter 200/300pi M1771A/1770A Cardiograph 1-1

1 Getting Acquainted

This chapter describes to the new user the many features of the PageWriter

200/300pi cardiograph, patient and operational safety, A/C, and battery

operation. The user should become familiar with this material, especially the

safety information, prior to using the cardiograph.

NOTE See Setting Up Your Cardiograph, for information on checking the voltage

switch setting, installing the battery, connecting the cables, and loading paper.

Each of these tasks must be done prior to operating the cardiograph for the

first time.

If accurate ST segment contours are required for ECGs recorded in Manual

mode, do not use the 0.5 Hz baseline wander filter. This filter suppresses

baseline wander to the extent that it may alter the ST segment. Instead,

configure your cardiograph to use the 0.15 Hz or 0.05 Hz baseline wander

filter. Regardless of the filter used, the rhythm characteristics of the ECG are

accurately recorded.