User Manual

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Keyboard
The tool’s software is designed for ease in operating and navigating through
menus. Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the keypad or display. Use
a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad as
water might find its way inside the tool.
Power
✓ Refer to “Tool Does Not Power Up” on page 7-1 if you encounter problems.
Internal Battery Power
The tool contains a 9V battery that provides power for remote printing and tool
programing. Press and hold down the 212)) key for at least one second to turn
ON the tool. Each time the tool is powered up, the voltage of the batteries is
checked. If the voltage is low, the Low Battery Symbol () displays on the screen.
Replace batteries using the instructions provided in “Battery Replacement” on
page 7-4.
Power must be provided through the data
link connector or 12V power jack. A
message displays if power is not
connected.
✓ If tool is stored for long periods, remove the batteries to prevent electrolyte
leakage from damaging the battery compartment.
✓ To conserve the battery, the scan tool turns Off after 2 minutes.
Vehicle Power
When using the OBD II J1962 or Chrysler LH adapter cables, the power to the tool
comes from vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC). The other adapter cables do not
provide power to the tool. In these cases, power can be provided from the
cigarette lighter, an accessory plug, or the vehicle battery using battery clip
adapters. Refer to “Diagnostic Link Connectors (DLC)” on page 1-4.
Some vehicle cigarette lighters are not powered when the ignition is in the OFF
position. Therefore, you may wish to use battery clip adapters.
AC Power Adapter
An AC power adapter can be used to power the tool.
The tool is equipped to accept any 110 Vac - 12 Vdc
wall adapter with the following specifications:
• 300 mA minimum current unregulated wall power adapter.
• Adapter Dimensions:5.5 mm Outside Diameter
• 2.5 mm Inside Diameter
• The Inside Tip is positive (+).
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