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To connect the CarChip data logger to your computer using a serial port:

The following instructions for connecting earlier versions of the CarChip (products # 8210, # 8220) to a serial port connection:

1.Locate a free serial port on the back of your computer and insert the 9-pin connector of the download cable into the port.

2.Plug the power adapter cable into the power jack on the 9-pin connector.

3.Plug the power supply into an AC outlet.

4.Plug the 8-pin microminiature connector into the port on the CarChip data logger.

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Contents Page Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A Fax Table Of Contents Index More Information Welcome to CarChipWhats New in CarChip Getting StartedCarChip Installation Installing CarChip in your CarHow CarChip Works Behind a small access panel in the dash Connecting CarChip Pro to a Computer Connecting an Older Model CarChip to a Computer Installing CarChip SoftwareExample File Unidentified Vehicle/Driver ID Downloading CarChip DataApply To All Assign Drivers View Menu CommandsExporting Data File Menu CommandsToolbar Icons ToolbarTrip Log Navigation Buttons Navigation ButtonsRight Click Menu Options Shortcuts & Navigation AidsRight Click Copy As Copy Plot AsRight Click Save As Save Plot As Using CarChip HelpDo this Setup Menu Commands Menu CommandsWalkthrough Menu Walkthrough Full SetupWalkthrough Sequence Welcome to CarChip Walkthrough Express Setup Walkthrough Sequence Anomalous Vehicles Communications Port PlotsDraw Speed Bands Draw Acceleration Events Draw Braking EventsPlot Coordinates Options Draw Plots As LinesNormalize Vertical Speed Axes Units of Measure Parameter Thresholds Vehicle Data Parameters Driver ID Driver ID Column Vehicle ID Driver ID Name ColumnVehicle ID VIN Column Vehicle ID Name ColumnCarChip ID CarChip Name Column CarChip Serial Number ColumnMiscellaneous Clear CarChip Memory? Miscellaneous Command Clear Memory BoxDownloading CarChip Data CarChip Menu CommandsDisplay CarChip Memory Enable CarChip LED Clear CarChip MemoryCarChip LED Modes Enable CarChip Alarm Reset Check Engine LightEnable CarChip VIN Mode Set Alarm VolumeSet Speed Bands Set Braking Thresholds Speed Bands Right-Click MenuHard Braking Threshold Extreme Braking ThresholdSet Acceleration Thresholds Hard Acceleration Threshold Extreme Acceleration ThresholdSet Clock Time Difference Adjustment Time Difference Warning Choose Other Parameters Fuel Entry Tools Menu CommandsEmissions Readiness Fuel System Comprehensive Component Trip Type Entry CarChip Home CarChip TableMonthly Summary Vehicle SummaryDriver Summary Home Page Vehicle Summary View Home Page Driver Summary ViewParameter Summaries Trip Log ViewsTrip Log Plot View Zoom Trip Log Plot View Mouse CommandsUnzoom Copy As Save As Trip Log Table ViewPage Trip Log Report Trip Log Summary Activity Log Event View Activity Log ViewRight Click Menu Options Activity Log Summary View Comments Activity Log Summary View Accident Log ViewsAccident Log Plot View 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 Help CommentsInformation on Dis and Older Model CarChips Help Menu CommandsUSB 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 What is OBDII? One Year Limited WarrantyIncompatible Vehicle List Contacting Davis Instruments Safety NoticePage Index 30, 47 11, 14, 61, 63, 70 100