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Chapter 3 Basic Operation and
Navigation
This chapter describes the basic operation, controls and navigation of the diagnostic tool.
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.
Before using the diagnostic tool, make sure the battery is fully charged or is connected to an
AC/DC power supply. see “Power Sources” on page 8.
3.1.1 Turning On
Press the diagnostic tool Power button to switch the diagnostic tool on. The system boots up, then
opens the Home screen (Figure 3-2).
3.1.2 Turning Off
All vehicle communication must be terminated before shutting down the diagnostic tool. A warning
message displays if you attempt to shut down while the diagnostic tool is communicating with a
vehicle. Forcing a shut down while communicating may lead to ECM problems on some vehicles.
Exit the Scanner function before turning off.
Before turning the diagnostic tool off, it is highly recommended to back up personal and saved
data to a USB mass storage device on a regular basis to prevent loss in the event of system
corruption or hard disk drive failure
z To turn off the diagnostic tool:
1. Navigate to the Home screen.
2. Select the Exit icon.
3. From the Windows desktop, open the Windows Start menu.
4. Select Turn Off Computer.
5. Select Turn Off in the dialog box.
The open programs close and the power turns off.
3.1.3 Emergency Shutdown
In case of emergency, press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds to force a shutdown.
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