Recommended Windows Settings for Scout

Recommended Windows Settings for Best Scout Performance

Applies to: Computers used for taking bedside images

Power settings (Best/Maximum Performance)

Scout performs best when Windows is configured for performance:

• Disable Sleep

• Set Power mode to Best Performance

• Turn off Battery Saver (Windows 10/11)

Disable USB power saving (prevents camera instability)

If the camera is left powered and Windows stops the USB device, the video subsystem can become unstable and may require a reboot.

Do the following:

• Disable USB Battery Saver

  • Windows 11: Settings → Bluetooth & devices (USB power settings)

  • Windows 10: Use USB Selective Suspend settings

• In Device Manager, expand Universal Serial Bus controllers

  • Right-click each device → Properties → Power Management

  • Uncheck: “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”

  • Do not apply this to USB Composite Device

Best practices

• Power off camera/computer when not in use for extended periods

• Charge cart/computer when battery is below 30%

• Reboot after system updates/patches

• Plug camera USB directly into the computer (no USB hubs)