Quick Start Manual

Software Installation

System Requirements Connection

• Windows 98 or newer

• Serial Port

• CD-ROM Drive

• 166 MHz minimum Processor Speed

• 20 MB free space on hard drive

• Source of 12 VDC to power Performance Computer

(If downloading in your vehicle, power the Performance

Computer as you always do. If downloading indoors to

a desktop computer, we offer an optional power sup-

ply with an integral lighter socket for easy connection.)

Use the Download Cable and your Performance

Computer’s Power Cord as shown below to prepare for

downloading data from your Performance Computer

to your PC.

Plug Download Cable’s

serial connector into

your computer’s serial

port.

Plug the Download Cable’s phone

plug into the Performance Computer.

Plug your Performance Computer’s

power cord into the connector in

the Download Cable.

Plug your Performance Computer’s

power cord into your car’s lighter

socket or another 12 VDC source.

Download Cable

Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive on your computer,

then double-click on the installer icon to install the

Vehicle Performance Tools (VP Tools) Program on your

computer.

(When the CD is inserted into the computer, it should

automatically open the installer. If the computer fails

to start the CD, double click the CD file “setup.exe.”)