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Learning to Use Your CarChip
The following topics provide an overview of how to use your CarChip. Refer to the Menu Commands section for
specific information on how to use the various CarChip features.
• Example File
• Initial Setup
• First Time Connecting CarChip to Your Computer
• Setting CarChip Parameters
• Downloading CarChip Data
• Adding a New Vehicle to CarChip After Downloading
• Viewing CarChip Data
• Exporting Data
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Right-Click Menu Options
Example File
The first time you run the CarChip software sample data is automatically loaded into the software. Use the
sample data to view the different data displays and learn more about the software’s capabilities.
The sample data file, called "example.car", is located in your CarChip software directory and can also be
manually opened.
To manually open the example file:
1. Select the Open command in the File Menu.
2. Select the file named "Example.car" in the CarChip program directory.
3. Choose Open to load the example file into the software. Choose Cancel to exit the dialog box without
opening the file.
Initial Setup
When you first run the CarChip software you will want to check the following settings:
• Use the Serial Port command in the Setup Menu to select the correct serial port for you CarChip
download cable. COM 1 is the default setting.
• Use the Units command in the Setup Menu to select the units of measure you wish to use. See the
Setup Menu Commands for more information on the
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