User's Manual Part 3

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To adjust the recorder settings follow these steps:
1. Press “SETTINGS” button
2. Select “Recorder Setup”
3. Make adjustments
4. Touch Back button to close the menu
NOTE
• Refer to section 7 for available choices for setting up the Recorder.
2.2.12.6. Alarm Setup
Physiological and technical alarms are reported visually and audibly by the 3880 system. Alarm
limit settings have a lower limit setting and an upper limit setting. A physiological alarm
condition arises when the current numeric value for a vital sign falls outside the either of those
settings for a monitored parameter.
! WARNING
• Always respond promptly to any alarm condition.
• You should verify that the alarm preset is appropriate prior to starting a case.
• If a problem with the alarm tone, messaging system or Tri-Color Alarm Dome Light is
suspected, stop use and contact qualified service personnel for evaluation.
2.2.12.6.1 Vital Sign Alarm Adjustment
A single vital sign alarm can be quickly adjusted from the main monitoring screen. To adjust an
alarm directly from the running screen follow these steps:
1. Touch the vital sign box containing the vital sign you want to adjust
2. Use the arrows or Quick Slide adjuster to enter the upper and lower Alarm Limits
3. Touch the Back button to close the menu
4. Repeat steps 3-5 for each additional vital sign to adjust
2.2.12.6.2 Alarm Latching Settings
The factory default setting for all alarms is unlatched. When a user enables latched alarms the
alarm messages stay on the screen even if the initial alarm condition is resolved. To clear the
message field of the resolved alarm messages and to clear the audible beep, press the Alarms
Silence key once.
To adjust the Alarm Latching settings follow these steps:
1. Press the “SETTINGS” button
2. Select “Alarms Function”
3. Select “Latching” or “Unlatched”
4. Touch Back button to close the menu
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