Genisys User Guide English - OTC

1: General Information
Introduction
The scan tool is an easy-to-use tool for reading information
from a vehicle’s electronic control units.
With the tool properly connected to a vehicle’s data
link connector (DLC), you can use the tool to read
diagnostic trouble codes and view “live” data readings
from the vehicle’s ECUs. You can save “recordings”
of the data readings, print information, and
perform special device control tests on the vehicle.
Figure 1.1: Scan Tool Connected to Vehicle DLC
In addition, you can use the scan tool to look up
special repair information and instructions without
being connected to a vehicle.
The first time a new scan tool is powered ON, you’re
prompted to read and agree to an End User License
Agreement (EULA) and register your tool. Information
on this screen is needed when you register your
tool on web site www.spxregistration.com. Use this
web site also to track software authorizations and
check for availability of software updates. Whenever
the software is updated, the EULA must be reviewed
and approved to allow use of the software.
After the tool registration is complete and you power
the scan tool ON, the Application Manager screen
displays icons (or a menu) for selecting the software
applications in the scan tool as shown and described
below.
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 1.2: Application Manager Screen Examples
• Scan Diagnostics - this option leads to the vehicle
diagnostic software applications: Domestic, Asian,
European, Latin America, Global OBD II, and
Heavy Duty Module.
• Repair Information - this option leads to the repair
information software applications: Repair-Trac,
Fast Fixes, Code Library, and InfoTech.
• Diagnostic Toolbox - this option leads to the
specialized diagnostic software applications:
Remote Display, Scope Multimeter, Scope
with InfoTech, Gas M-P, and ConnecTech.
• Playback - leads to a screen for viewing saved data
recordings.
• System Setup - leads to screens for adjusting default
scan tool settings and viewing system information.
• Quick Start Tutorial - for viewing an overview of how
to use the scan tool keys and screens.
• TPMS/TPR - leads to selections to utilize TPMS/TPR
in programming TPMS systems.
• Update Check and Revision Levels - contains information
to use on the web site to check for software
updates available and registering your tool.
• Function Keys - four function keys at the bottom of
the screen are for quick access to applications or
functions that you use frequently.
For more information about these software applications,
refer to Software Descriptions on page 7.
Scan Tool User Guide 1