User's Manual Part 2

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RECOMMENDED CARE AND MAINTENANCE
I. GENERAL COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
ODES software runs in the Microsoft Windows XP environment; Windows XP Professional is an
extremely reliable and secure operating system, but extended use requires some degree of
system maintenance.
It is recommended that a log is kept for the maintenance of the computer equipment.
B. SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER PROPERLY
To avoid possibly damaging the computer system, do not shut down the computer by simply
pressing the power button.
Step 1. When you are ready to shut down the MCU™, click Start at the bottom left corner
of the computer screen.
Step 2. Click Shut Down.
Step 3. Make sure Shut Down is highlighted in the drop-down menu and click OK.
C. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1. DAILY
• Backup the database - you should have a backup disk for each day of the week
2. WEEKLY
• Backup the database - you should have a backup disk for each week of the month
3. MONTHLY
• Compact and repair the ODES database - see Section 2 for instructions
• Clear hard drive of any unnecessary files (go to Start| Programs | Accessories | Sys-
tem Tools | Disk Cleanup, select the C Drive and then the files you would like to de-
lete)
• Run the defragment program to ensure optimum computer performance (go to Start |
Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Defragmenter)
II. GENERAL PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
The MCU™ station and tools are designed to be robust and used frequently, but extended use
requires some degree of maintenance.
It is recommended that a log is kept for the maintenance of the system.
A. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE ANY COMPONENTS OF THE MCU™
Do not attempt to disassemble any component of the MCU™ or its tools. The system is as-
sembled in such a way that components of it may break if disassembled incorrectly.
If one of the BTE Technologies products is not working properly, call customer service at
1-800-331-8845 so the problem may be properly diagnosed and repaired.
A. DO NOT INSTALL ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE
Do not install any additional software onto the controlling computer. The BTE Technologies
MCU™ system is in constant communication with the computer, so a “clean”, dedicated
computer system is crucial to the integrity of this communication system.