Scan Tool Operation; Tool Power-Up; Tool Navigation; Tool Setup - Actron Super AutoScanner CP9145 User Manual

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SCAN TOOL OPERATION

To diagnose a vehicle, connect the DLC and power adapter (if applicable) to the
scan tool. Refer to "Diagnostic Link Connectors (DLC)" on page 1-4 of Getting
Started.
If you just want to power up the tool to do its self-tests, code lookup, or review data
from the last vehicle tested, then you do not need to attach the cable to the Data
Link Connector. The internal battery provides power for this.

Tool Power-Up

Connect the tool to the vehicle using the appropriate DLC and power connections.
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When the tool powers up, a series of
m e s s a g e s d i s p l a y o n t h e s c r e e n
beginning with a "Welcome" screen and
ending with a "Key Button Help" screen. If
you wish to r evie w th e k ey b utt on
d e f i n i t i o n s , p u s h t h e + ( / 3 k e y ;
otherwise, press (17(5 to continue.

Tool Navigation

User Interface
All menu and lists are intuitive and operate the same way.
Use the 83'2:1 arrow keys to move up/down through the display or
move the cursor (
Press the (17(5 key to select the function or item.
To return to previous screens, press the %$&. key.
This information can be viewed on the tool by pressing the +(/3 key after
powering up the tool.
If a list or message contains more than four lines, an arrow icon displays on the
last column of the display to indicate the scrolling direction available: up (
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down (
When the bottom of the list is reached, then only the
list, only the
User Responses
The tool may ask a question which requires
a YES or NO response — brackets (
enclose the default one. To accept the
default choice, press the (17(5 key. To
change the answer, use the /()75,*+7
arrow keys to move the brackets to another
response and press (17(5.

Tool Setup

Tool Setup allows you to change the
measurement units and display tool
information. The settings remain until the
internal battery becomes discharged.
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