Chapter 2

2.11

Safety information

Computer viruses

Warning
Although our software has already been checked for computer viruses, the configuration of a specific user
environment may make it prone to computer virus infections via the Internet or a network.
We recommend that our customers consider computer virus countermeasures that suit their computer
operating environment. Customers that use antivirus software in their operating environment should take
the following precautions.
1. Use the antivirus software to periodically check for viruses.
(1) Use antivirus software designed for your operating system.
(2) Disable the antivirus software during instrument software operation, as it may adversely affect
instrument operation.
(3) Disable functions that check file access.
(4) Disable firewalls and any other functions that protect or control data transfers.
2. Do not install any software other than the antivirus software.
3. USB memory sticks, CD-Rs and other external memory devices should be checked for viruses before
use.
4. Do not open files attached to emails or files of unknown origin without first performing a virus check.
5. Do not download files from the Internet or other sources that are not required for instrument operation.
However, the virus definition files used by the antivirus software are not subject to this restriction.
6. Always check for viruses before accessing files in a folder shared with other computers.
7. Check the effectiveness of computer virus countermeasures used on other computer systems in your
laboratory, and select the most effective for use on this instrument.
8. The customer assumes sole responsibility when connecting to an external network (for example, the
Internet).

2.12

Use of other software

Warning
• Do not install any software other than that preinstalled on the instrument. Do not run any other software
on the instrument. However, this restriction does not include the installation of antivirus software.
• Note that Sysmex will accept no liability whatsoever for any malfunctions arising from use of other
software.

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