SET-UP & OPERATION
General Information
The purpose of this manual is to guide you in successfully using the AutoXray
CodeScout. This is not a repair manual for your vehicle. For specific information
on troubleshooting issues with your vehicle, please refer to the owner's manual or
various other repair manuals, including the AutoXray CodeTrack at
www.codetrack.spx.com.
Menu Navigation
1. Understanding the dynamic menu system.
There are two versions of every menu on the
tool, a short menu (Fig.1) and a long menu
(Fig.2). The short menu is displayed before a
successful scan, and the long menu is
displayed after a successful scan. The long
menu contains the short menu's items as well
as additional data-related items at the top.
2. Selecting on screen options and entering data.
Certain screens (Fig.3) on the tool allow
information to be entered using the navigation
buttons. Typically when the up and down arrow
characters are displayed on the screen, the up
and down navigation buttons scroll through
the available selections. In cases where
multiple characters can be entered, the left and
right navigation buttons change the edit
position. ENTER commits the selection/data
and MENU reverts to the previous screen,
when applicable.
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Install new batteries: The CodeScout is powered by 4 AAA batteries. Before the
CodeScout is used the first time, you need to install batteries in the unit. Make
sure the batteries are put in according to the diagram on the back of the battery
compartment.
Fig.4
CAUTION: Leaving used or dead batteries in the CodeScout beyond the battery date
may result in damage to the unit.
Fig.1
As long as good batteries are in the scanner, the vehicle engine configuration and
data will remain in the CodeScout's memory, even after the unit is powered off.
If desired, the contrast on your CodeScout can be adjusted for easier viewing under
different lighting conditions. If the code reader is left in direct sunlight the display can
Fig.2
turn completely black. Should this happen, put the CodeScout in a cool dark place for
approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The display should return to normal.
Fig.3
Fig.5
SET-UP & OPERATION
If the low battery icon becomes visible (Fig.4), the
batteries need to be replaced. Replace all four
batteries to avoid unit malfunction. When it is time
to change the batteries, the Data Holder feature
saves all of the data if fresh batteries are installed
immediately after removing the old ones.
Adjust Display Contrast
1. To adjust the contrast of the screens, power
the unit on.
2. Press the MENU button, arrow down to
ADJUST CONTRAST, press ENTER.
3. Arrow up or down for more or less contrast,
(Fig.5) press ENTER when finished.
Batteries
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