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Section 2
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.
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Turning On/Off and Emergency Shutdown
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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.
2.1 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.
2.1.1 Turning On
The Diagnostic Tool will automatically turn on and open the Home screen
(
) when power is supplied by the AC Power Supply. If the Diagnostic Tool
does not automatically turn on, press and release the Power button on the front of
the Diagnostic Tool to turn the Diagnostic Tool on.
2.1.2 Turning Off
IMPORTANT
All vehicle communication must be terminated 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. Close and exit all applications normally and navigate to the Home screen.
A “stopping communication” message may appear briefly before the Home
screen displays.
2. Disconnect the Diagnostic Tool Data Cable from the vehicle.
3. Press and release the
Power
button.
A confirmation screen displays.
4. Press the
Y/
a
button or select
OK
from the menu to turn the Diagnostic tool off.
To continue operating, press the
N/X
button or select
Cancel
from the menu.
2.1.3 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.