User manual

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Chapter 3 Getting Started
To get started using your new MICROSCAN™ supply power to the tool.
3.1 Supplying Power
There are three ways to supply power to this scan tool:
• Install the battery
• Connect to vehicle power
• Connect to a personal computer (PC) with a USB cable
3.2 Installing the Battery
The MICROSCAN scan tool comes with a 9V battery that installs into a compartment on the
back side of the unit. When replacing the battery, use a heavy-duty type battery from a reliable
manufacturer. Light-duty inexpensive batteries may not provide sufficient power to operate
the scan tool, and may leak and damage your MICROSCAN.
z To install the battery:
1. Slide the battery cover on the back of the MICROSCAN unit down to release the lock tabs.
2. Pivot the cover up slightly and lift it off of the unit (Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1
Battery cover removal
3. Connect a new 9-volt battery to the connector and fit the battery into the compartment.
4. Fit the center tab on the battery cover into the slot on the tool housing, pivot the cover
down, and slide it into position so that it locks into place on the housing.
Note the following safety warnings when installing batteries.