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Section 3
Basic Operation and Navigation
This section describes basic diagnostic tool operation, navigation, screen layout,
icon functions, and screen messages. Before you operate the diagnostic tool, make
sure the battery pack is fully charged or the diagnostic tool is powered by the AC
power supply.
Main Topic Links
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Turning On/Off and Emergency Shutdown
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3.1 Turning On/Off and Emergency
Shutdown
The following sections describe how to turn the diagnostic tool on and off and how
to perform an emergency shutdown.
3.1.1 Turning On
To manually turn on the diagnostic tool, press and release the
Power
button
The diagnostic tool will automatically turn on when:
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a live AC power supply is connected to the diagnostic tool
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the Data Cable is connected to a vehicle (that has 12VDC at the data link
connector (DLC))
3.1.2 Turning Off
IMPORTANT
All vehicle communication must be stopped BEFORE turning off the
diagnostic tool. A warning message displays if you attempt to turn the
diagnostic tool off while communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shut
down while communicating may lead to ECM problems on some
vehicles. Never disconnect the Data Cable when the diagnostic tool is
communicating with the vehicle ECM.
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To turn off the diagnostic tool:
1.
Press the
N/Cancel
button or select the
Back
or
Home
icon to navigate to the
Home screen.
If applicable, a “stopping communication” message appears briefly before the
Home screen displays.
2.
If applicable, disconnect the Data Cable from the vehicle.
3.
Press and release the
Power
button.
A confirmation screen displays.
4.
Press the
Y/Accept
button or select
OK
from the menu to turn the diagnostic
tool off. To continue operating, press the
N/Cancel
button or select
Cancel
from the menu.
3.1.3 Emergency Shutdown
IMPORTANT
Using the emergency shutdown procedure while communicating with
the vehicle ECM may lead to ECM problems on some vehicles.
During normal operation turn the diagnostic tool off using the
Turning Off
procedure
above. The emergency shutdown procedure should only be used If the diagnostic
tool does not respond to navigation or control buttons or exhibits erratic operation.
To force an emergency shutdown, press and hold the
Power
button for five
seconds until the diagnostic tool turns off.
