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For further information, see the ET250 Help Cen-
ter: " ET250 >>
(main menu) >> Help Center".
1. Use the power supply unit provided to supply the
ET250 with power.
2. Switch on the ET250 by pressing the power key.
3. Select a language.
4. Read and follow the instructions on screen.
After the initial commissioning, an initial update
must be performed. An internet connection is re-
quired for the update.
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4.2 Setting up a printer
To use the ET250 to print, the ET250 must be in
the same computer network as the printer.
Set up the printer according to the instructions of the
ET250 Help Center.
For further information, see the ET250 Help Cen-
ter: " ET250 >>
(main menu) >> Help Center".
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4.3 Licensing the software
An internet connection is required for the licens-
ing process.
1. You can find the customer number and password in
the welcoming e-mail that follows conclusion of the
agreement.
2. Enter customer number and password.
3. Use <
Continue> to confirm your input.
The licensing process is now complete.
Should the customer number and/or password
be lost, "
(main menu) >> Settings >> Licens-
ing >> Forgot login information?" can be used to
have the login information sent to the email ad-
dress specified during the ordering process of
the ET250.
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5. Operation
5.1 Switching on the ET250
To prevent the formation of condensation, do not
switch on the ET250 until the ET250 has adjusted
to the ambient temperature.
Switch on the ET250 by pressing the power key.
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5.2 Activating power-saving mode
Press power key briefly.
The ET250 will enter standby mode (power-saving
mode). If power-saving mode is already active, it
will be deactivated.
For further information, see the ET250 Help Cen-
ter: " ET250 >>
(main menu) >> Help Center".
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5.3 Switching off the ET250
1. Press the power key for approx. 2 seconds, and re-
lease it when the selection menu is opened.
2. Select <Switch off>.
The ET250 will be switched off.
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5.4 Forced shutdown
Hold the power key pressed for at least 10 seconds.
The ET250 will be switched off.
A forced shutdown may result in the loss of input
data.
Use this mode only if a shutdown of the operat-
ing system is not possible, e.g. if the touchscreen
is not responsive (frozen touchscreen) or the
screen remains black.
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5.5 Preparing for control unit diagnosis
Use the ET250 with the OBD connection cable inclu-
ded in the scope of delivery only.
If an incorrect OBD connection cable is used, it
may result in malfunctions during control unit di-
agnosis or even damage or destroy vehicle com-
ponents.
The diagnostic connector of the vehicle must be
protected by a fuse with a max. rating of 6 A /
32 V.
Connect ET250 to vehicle via OBD connection cable
1 684 465 756.
For further information on connection options
and pin assignments, see " ET250 >> Diagnostic
connector".
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5.5.1 Searching for vehicle systems
1. Secure the vehicle from rolling off during testing.
— Automatic transmission in park position.
— Manual transmission in neutral position and park-
ing brake engaged or wheels blocked using wheel
chocks.
2. Use the ET250 to start the vehicle system search.
For further information, see the ET250 Help Cen-
ter: " ET250 >>
(main menu) >> Help Center".
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