Using the CS 9600 Unit > Acquiring 3D Ear Images
To prepare and position the patient:
Ask the patient to remove all metal objects.
Ask the patient to wear a lead apron. Be sure the apron is flat across the patient’s shoulders.
On the touchscreen control panel,
press and hold the height adjustment buttons 
to adjust the unit to the height of the patient. Ask the patient to
enter the unit.
Note: If the patient is tall, ask him to sit on a stool and then adjust the height.
Ask the patient to:
Stand up straight.
Grip the lower handle and slide hands together, palms up.
Rest the chin on the chin rest support and bite into the bite block.
Position the feet slightly forward.
Relax the shoulders for full motion of the unit rotative arm.
Note: Correct posture reduces the shadow of the spinal column transferred to the image.
On the touchscreen control panel,
click 
to turn on Live Positioning Assistance.
On the workstation screen, use the
buttons or drag to select the lateral adjustment of the field of view
(FoV) (A).
On the touchscreen control panel,
use the 
buttons or drag to select the axial FoV position (B).
Immobilize the patient’s head with the template supports. Tighten the supports using the template support adjustors.
Ask the patient to:
Close the eyes.
Remain still.
Swallow and place the tongue against the palate.
Breathe through the nose.