Davis Instruments 8246, 8241, 8245, 8226, 8211, 8220 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A Fax

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CarChip Software Version 2.3 Online Help Printable Version (6/11/2007)

For Product Numbers: # 8226, # 8246, #8210, # 8211, # 8220, # 8221, # 8225, # 8241, # 8245 Davis Instruments Corp. 2007. All rights reserved.

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Contents Page Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A Fax Table Of Contents Index Welcome to CarChip More InformationGetting Started Whats New in CarChipHow CarChip Works CarChip InstallationInstalling CarChip in your Car Behind a small access panel in the dash Connecting CarChip Pro to a Computer Installing CarChip Software Connecting an Older Model CarChip to a ComputerExample File Downloading CarChip Data Unidentified Vehicle/Driver IDApply To All View Menu Commands Assign DriversFile Menu Commands Exporting DataToolbar Toolbar IconsNavigation Buttons Trip Log Navigation ButtonsShortcuts & Navigation Aids Right Click Menu OptionsRight Click Save As Right Click Copy AsCopy Plot As Using CarChip Help Save Plot AsDo this Menu Commands Setup Menu CommandsWalkthrough Full Setup Walkthrough MenuWalkthrough Sequence Welcome to CarChip Walkthrough Express Setup Walkthrough Sequence Anomalous Vehicles Plots Communications PortDraw Speed Bands Draw Braking Events Draw Acceleration EventsDraw Plots As Lines Plot Coordinates OptionsNormalize Vertical Speed Axes Units of Measure Parameter Thresholds Vehicle Data Parameters Driver ID Driver ID Column Driver ID Name Column Vehicle IDVehicle ID Name Column Vehicle ID VIN ColumnCarChip ID Miscellaneous CarChip Name ColumnCarChip Serial Number Column Miscellaneous Command Clear Memory Box Clear CarChip Memory?CarChip Menu Commands Downloading CarChip DataDisplay CarChip Memory CarChip LED Modes Enable CarChip LEDClear CarChip Memory Reset Check Engine Light Enable CarChip AlarmSet Alarm Volume Enable CarChip VIN ModeSet Speed Bands Speed Bands Right-Click Menu Set Braking ThresholdsSet Acceleration Thresholds Hard Braking ThresholdExtreme Braking Threshold Set Clock Hard Acceleration ThresholdExtreme Acceleration Threshold Time Difference Adjustment Time Difference Warning Choose Other Parameters Tools Menu Commands Fuel EntryEmissions Readiness Fuel System Comprehensive Component Trip Type Entry CarChip Table CarChip HomeDriver Summary Monthly SummaryVehicle Summary Home Page Driver Summary View Home Page Vehicle Summary ViewTrip Log Views Parameter SummariesTrip Log Plot View Trip Log Plot View Mouse Commands ZoomTrip Log Table View Unzoom Copy As Save AsPage Trip Log Report Trip Log Summary Activity Log View Activity Log Event ViewRight Click Menu Options Activity Log Summary View Comments Accident Log Plot View Activity Log Summary ViewAccident Log Views Page Accident Log Plot View Mouse Commands Accident Log Report View Page Accident Log Summary View Page Accident Log Table View Page Vehicle Trouble Log View Vehicle Trouble Log Summary View Vehicle Trouble Log Problem View Page Obdii Freeze Frame Summary Log Field Description Comments HelpHelp Menu Commands Information on Dis and Older Model CarChipsUSB Number of extreme acceleration events, vehicle ID Parameter Range Resolution Connecting an Older Model CarChip to a Computer More Information Menu Not powered by vehicle or computer 10-15 year life Computer Cable Length 2 m Alarm Date and time, and corresponding line graph of vehicle speed Prior Release Notes Incompatible Vehicle List What is OBDII?One Year Limited Warranty Safety Notice Contacting Davis InstrumentsPage Index 30, 47 11, 14, 61, 63, 70 100