Genisys User Guide English - OTC

Software Descriptions
This section describes the software currently available
for the scan tool.
NOTE: This section does not describe any PC software
that is used along with the scan tool.
System 5.0
System 5.0 adds enhancements that reduce diagnostic
time:
• Code-Assist Library - a searchable, experiencebased
tech tip database that utilizes the DTC Library
code selection screen to provide sorting and selecting
of DTCs with Code-Assist tech tips.
• Maintenance Test Information - select Maintenance
Tests from the Controller screen to list the adjustment/maintenance
tests available on a specific vehicle
and name the specific controller to find them.
• Software Update Checks - a one-time registration of
your scan tool allows you to check your currrent software
status and update availability. Refer to web site
www.spxregistration.com and document Tool Registration
and Software Authorization (P/N 563038)
for more information.
Scan Tool Software
Installation / Activation / Updates
The scan tool software is installed on the scan tool
and also provided on a compact disc or flash card.
Scan tool applications are activated (unlocked) by
simply inserting an application Smart Card.
NOTE: With icon screens displayed, locked applications
have a padlock symbol next to the application icon. With
menu screens displayed, locked applications are listed at
the bottom of the menu and are grey (screen contrast
must be properly adjusted).
In addition, free software updates for the tool are
available periodically on the Internet at
www.genisysotc.com.
For complete instructions, refer to System 5.0
Upgrade (P/N 555246) or NGIS Software Application
Installation and Updates (P/N 555469).
1: General Information
Software Descriptions
Software Applications Overview
When you turn the scan tool on, the Application
Manager screen displays options for selecting the
software applications in the scan tool as shown
below and on the next few pages.
Application Manager Screen
The Application Manager screen contains either
icons or a menu of the groups of software installed in
the scan tool. All current software applications are
included in the scan tool, but only authorized
(unlocked) applications are available for use.
NOTE: You can change the screen to display either icons
or a menu as shown below. For details, refer to User Interface
Selection on page 75.
Figure 1.20: Application Manager Screen Examples
With the Application Manager screen displayed, you
use the Direction (arrow) keys to select an option and
then press the ENTER key to display the next
screen. The options on the Application Manager
screen are described in the next few sections as
follows:
• Scan Diagnostic Applications on page 8
• Repair Information Applications on page 8
• Diagnostic Toolbox Applications on page 9
• Playback Function on page 9
• System Setup Functions on page 10
• Quick Start Tutorial on page 11
• TPMS/TPR on page 11
• Update Checks and Revision Levels on page 11
NOTE: You can customize the four function keys at the
bottom of the screen for quick access to applications you
use frequently. Refer to User Interface Selection on
page 75
Scan Tool User Guide 7