Actron CP9449 ABS BrakeScan - Manual (Page 20)

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Using the Tool
Tool Power Up
Power for the Tool can come from the vehicle or an internal 9V battery. All
functions work when the Tool is connected to
the car. The Review Codes, Code Lookup,
and System Setup functions will also work on
internal battery power.
Vehicle Power
The Tool will automatically turn on when
connected to the vehicle.
1. Attach the unit to the car.
2. Connect the
Vehicle Diagnostics Cable
to the Tool.
3. Connect the end of the
Vehicle Diagnostics Cable
to the
Data Link
Connector ( DLC ).
✓
The Tool receives power from the vehicle when the
Vehicle Diagnostics
Cable is plugged into the vehicle’s DLC.
✓
If there are problems, see “Tool Does Not Power Up” on page 5-1.
Internal Battery
The
ON/OFF key turns the Tool ON and OFF when operating on battery
power.
❒
Press and hold the
ON/OFF key for at least 1 second to turn the Tool
on or off.
✓
The Tool will automatically turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity when pow-
ered from the internal 9V battery.
✓
When powered from the internal battery, the Tool turns off the backlighting
for the display if no key presses are made during a 1-minute period.
✓
If a key is pressed prior to the Tool powering off,
the backlighting for the display will turn back on.
✓
The Tool must be attached to the vehicle to per-
form diagnostic functions. The Tool disables the
diagnostic functions when powered from the
internal battery.
✓
Each time the Tool is powered up, the voltage of
the internal battery is checked.
❒
If the voltage is low, the Low Battery Symbol
(
Z) displays on the screen.
❒
Replace the battery using instructions provided in “Battery
Replacement” on page 5-2.
If the Tool will not be used for an extended period of time,
remove the battery to prevent battery leakage from damaging
the battery compartment.
! CAUTION