Aetrex iStep 5.0 User Manual

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Installing and Configuring Software
Chapter 3 - Using the iStep Software
Chapter 4 - Menu Options - part 1
Chapter 5 - Menu Options - part 2
Chapter 6 - Hardware Requirements

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Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

iStep User Manual

“For the blueprints of your feet”

iStep User Manual
Version 5

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Introduction

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he technological breakthroughs of the
past decade have helped science

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advance at an astounding pace. Yet, in
ten years, what currently passes as modern
medicine will seem antiquated.

In June of 2000, scientists completed mapping
the human genome, identifying the sequence
of all layers of genetic code. This enormous
breakthrough will help bring to market
individualized programs of preventative
medicine that focus on keeping people well. By
understanding the Blueprints of the Body,
doctors will be able to identify potential health
threats ahead of time, and pharmaceutical
companies will provide more precise treatment
options tailored to the individual patient. Just as
you will know the Blueprints of your Body, so
should you know the Blueprints of your Feet.

The introduction of computerized foot analysis
systems in the early 90's brought the science
of pressure and gait analysis to an exciting
phase. Using this new technology, scientific
studies demonstrated that there is a dir
cause and effect relationship between
unbalanced pressure distribution during the
gait cycle and lower extremity pain in areas
such as the knee, ankle, or foot. The availabil­ity of the iStep system is significant because
access to this advanced technology will be made
available to all health conscious consumers. The
iStep by Aetrex is an easy-to-use pressure
analysis and orthotic diagnostic tool,
consisting of a baropedometer containing
1024 barosensitive sensors which can be
connected to any desktop or laptop PC. This
user friendly system performs a complete
mapping of the plantar pressure generated
from the person's feet in only 30 seconds.
For a very affordable price, foot health
professionals and retailers can add a new
profit center to their business, dramatically

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enhance their image, and offer a service
that will change the way people think about
their feet.

iStep's relatively small dimensions enable
the system to be placed in any medical
practice or retail facility. The software gives
you the option to conduct a variety of tests,
including “postural” and “dynamic”. The
results are displayed on screen in either two
or three dimensions, and the images can be
immediately printed or burned onto a CD.

iStep version 5.0 software has been updated
and improved to enhance those features
most desired by podiatrists, pedorthists,
orthotists, chiropractors, physiotherapists,
shoe retailers, orthopedists and other health
professionals, combining simplicity of use
with human engineering characteristics.

In addition, with the introduction of the iStep
F.I.T. system, retail outlets as well as health
professionals will be able to accurately
measure the length and width
and the system will make shoe recommen­dations. By maintaining the built-in shoe
database, recommendations can be drawn
from shoes in stock.

By combining the technology of the iStep and
iStep F.I.T. systems with user-friendly software
and features such as iStep Mail, Customized
screens, CD Business Cards and others, each
business can tailor the iStep system to their
needs.

Welcome to the amazing world of iStep!

of the foot,

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Installing and Configuring the Software

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If you purchased an iStep package with a
computer (iStep Deluxe, Viper, Millennium,
R2, Horizon, Voom or Laptop), your iStep
has been tested and configured with your
computer, and all software has been
installed. If, however, you have purchased
only the iStep scanner(or iStep with F.I.T.
upgrade) and software, or have replaced
your scanner or computer, you will need to
install the software and configure it.

Installing the Software

While your computer is running, place the
iStep CD in your computer’s CD drive. The
installation program should start automatically.
There may be a delay while files are being
decompressed and loaded, so wait for 30
seconds. If the program does not start auto­matically, double-click on the ‘My Computer‘
icon, and then double-click on the icon for
your CD drive. Double-click on the ‘Start
Program’ icon and the installation should
begin. The Welcome Screen will display.
(Figure 2A.) Click ‘Next’ and the Select
Destination Directory screen will appear
(Figure 2B).

This screen will allow you to choose a different
directory in which to install the iStep software.
By selecting the default directory, your previ­ous version may be overwritten.

Fig. 2A

Fig. 2B

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Overwrite warning screen (Figure 2C).

The iStep system will now begin copying files
onto your hard drive. If you want to cancel for
any reason, click the ‘Cancel’ button on the
copy progress screen

(Figure 2D).

Fig. 2C

Fig. 2D

Fig. 2E

Figure 2E displays the destination drive and
folder where the iStep system is being
installed. Should the progress indicators
stop moving, and the destination file name
does not change, your system may be hung
up. Wait a few minutes and restart. For
technical assistance contact iStep Technical
Support at 1-800-644-3514.

Once iStep has copied the necessary files onto
your hard drive, it will ask if you want to install
the VB runtime. (Figure 2F. VB Runtime screen.)
This installation is necessary to make your
iStep system run properly. Click the ‘Yes’ button.

After the VB runtime has been installed correctly,
click ‘OK.’ The Microsoft Data Access
Components 2.0 program installation will then
begin. Click ‘Yes’

Click ‘Continue’ to accept the user
agreement.

(Figure 2G)

Click ‘Complete’ to install the complete
package. When all of the files have been
copied onto your computer

, the Setup Finish

screen (Figure 2H) will appear.

Note: Please do

not make changes

to the configuration

without contacting

Technical

iStep

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Fig. 2F

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You will now need to restart your computer
in order to begin using the iStep program.
Click ‘Finish’ to complete the installation.

Launching the Program

The installation will place four icons on
your desktop (Figure 2I). They are: iStep
Aetrex V5 F.I.T.; iStep Aetrex V5; iStep Lynco
V5 F.I.T.; and iStep Lynco V5. The iStep F.I.T.
icons will launch the iStep program that will use
the F.I.T. features. If you do not have the F.I.T.
upgrade device, launch the iStep Lynco or
Aetrex programs, which will use the iStep
device only.

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The iStep Aetrex V5 F.I.T. and iStep Aetrex V5
versions will make recommendations of the
Aetrex insert.

The iStep Lynco V5 F.I.T. and
iStep Lynco V5 versions will recommend the
Lynco insert. Launch the program by double­clicking on the appropriate icon. The main
screen will open, with a Flash animation.

Registering your software

In order to better serve our customers, we
ask that you register your copy of the iStep
software with us. At the main screen, click
on the iStep logo, and then select choice
#11, ‘Registration.’ Contact iStep Technical
Support at 1-800-644-3514 with your iStep
Code to receive the proper Registration
Code. Select ‘Confirm’ and registration is
complete

(Figure 2J).

Configuring your iStep Program

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Fig. 2H

Fig. 2I

The iStep program can be configured and
customized for your business needs. You can
enter your company information to appear on
every test printed, as well as a customized
coupon. Technical details can also be adjusted.
However, iStep arrives preconfigured with
default data. Any changes to the system
configuration should be done only with the
direct assistance of an Aetrex representative.

To begin, click on the iStep logo located at
the upper right corner of the screen. The

(Figure 2K) menu will appear.

iStep

Exiting the Program

To exit the iStep program, click on the logo and
select #12, ‘Exit Program.’ When prompted,
enter the iStep Code in order to exit.

The code

is 0007.

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Note: The flash ani­mation can be
turned off. See con­figuration chapter 4.

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