Getting Started 2
Quick Start
Quick Start
This section is for users who want to start using the test tool immediately with minimal instruction. For suggestions on additional reading that may be helpful to you, see “Using this Manual” in Chapter 1.
Powering the Test Tool
Before powering the test tool or smart remote with the NiCad battery pack, charge the battery for about 3 hours. To charge the battery, connect the ac adapter/charger to the test tool or smart remote and to ac line power. You can operate the unit on ac power while the battery charges. A
Note
The ac adapter/charger will not power the test tool when the battery pack is removed.
The standard remote unit is powered by a 9V alkaline battery. The test tool monitors the remote unit and alerts you when the battery voltage is low.
Using the Menus
The test tool’s setup configuration, test selections, and test results are presented in a menu system. Table
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Table 2-2. Key Functions for the Menu System
Function
Allow up, down, left, and right movement on the display.
Selects the highlighted item.
Starts the highlighted test.
Exits the current screen.
Softkeys select the function displayed on the screen area above the key. Softkey functions depend on the screen displayed.