Section 1 - Using This Manual - Actron Professional Enhanced Scan Tool 9640A User Manual

Section 1 – Using This Manual
This manual contains instructions for use and setup of your scan tool. A table
of contents and glossary are provided to make this manual easy to use.
Some of the information shown in text or illustrations is obtained using optional
equipment. A Sales Representative can determine option availability.
This section contains a list of conventions used.
Safety Messages
Refer to "Safety Precautions" on page i.
Check Note
A check note provides additional information about the subject in the preceding
paragraph.
Example :
Make sure the printer is turned on, on-line and connected.
Equipment Tips and Lists
Equipment tips and lists provide information that applies to specific equipment.
Each tip is introduced by this icon
Example :
Observe all vehicle and/or equipment manufacturer's cautions and warn-
ings when testing with the scan tool.
Equipment Damage
Situations arise during testing that could damage the vehicle or the test equip-
ment. The word IMPORTANT signals these situations.
Example :
IMPORTANT
Functions and Selections
Diagnostic and tool functions performed by the scan tool are highlighted in
bold.
Example :
The View Data function allows you to view the vehicle's Parameter Identifica-
tion (PID) data in real time.
Menus
The menus on the scan tool display are referenced in the procedures and are
highlighted in bold-italic text.
Example :
When the OBDII Function List menu displays, the scan tool is ready for use.
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Failure to follow these instructions could damage the scan tool.
for easy identification.
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