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Chapter 7 Expert Tips / Demo
7.1 Expert Tips
The expert tips feature contains helpful troubleshooting tips, and (known good/bad) thermal
images and video clips that are compiled from actual repairs from experienced technicians, and
various independent sources.
The expert tips feature also includes a demonstration mode, that allows you to take a quick look
at some of the thermal image examples and tips that are included. See Demonstration Mode on
page 40 for additional information.
i The tips provided are intended as guidance only.
Expert tips menu options include various component tips (approximately 70 +) from the following
systems:
• Powertrain and Exhaust
• Body and Electrical
• Chassis and Brakes
• HVAC
Other options available from menu:
• List All Tips - Lists all the tips from the systems shown above.
• Demonstration - Demonstration Mode on page 40
When the Thermal Imager is connected by USB cable to a PC, the expert tips feature is disabled.
If the expert tips icon is selected while the USB cable is connected to a PC, an error message is
displayed. To resume using expert tips, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
z To access expert tips:
1. Press the Menu button (Figure 7-1).
Figure 7-1
The menu screen slides open from the top of the screen.
i You can return to Live mode at anytime by pressing the Menu button.
2. (If needed) Use the Left / Right control buttons to select the Expert Tips icon from the toolbar
(Figure 7-2).