Land Rover Testbook Rover Manual

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Installing The Trolley Door
1.Put hinge into securing hole. 
						

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Installing the Printer
Installation
1.Remove printer door from the TestBook trolley.
2.Remove the screw and bracket from the trolley.
3.Remove the printer from the cardboard box.
4.Place the printer into the trolley, connecting the power lead and centronics cable first.
5.Locate the printer into the holes in the printer shelf.
6.Refit the screw and bracket.
7.Open the printer paper feed, and insert the printer cartridge.
8.Refit the printer door to the trolley. 
						

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IMPORTANT: PROTECTING YOUR TESTBOOK
Whether using a Trolley or other location for your
TestBook, you need to protect it from the following
common workshop hazards:
Avoid extremes of temperature - the safe
operating range is 0°-40°Centigrade/Celsius,
and there should always be adequate ventilation
around the TestBook - do not operate it within
any kind of enclosing container. Do not leave
TestBook inside a vehicle in a hot environment
e.g. parked in the sun. When TestBook is out of
use or in storage, the acceptable temperature
range is from - 10°to 60°Centigrade/Celsius.
TestBook is not proof against water or other fluid
spillages - keep it dry and clean.
Avoid exposing TestBook to direct sunlight, as
this may fade the screen display.
Powerful magnetic fields are bad for any
computer - keep TestBook well away from any
heavy electrical workshop equipment, such as
large electric motors, generators, electrical
welding equipment etc.
Don’t let dust from grinding or resurfacing
equipment get on or into the TestBook.
Keep TestBook away from sources of chemical
contamination such as paint booths or
degreasing plant, and avoid conditions of
excessive moisture.
As the screen is made of conventional (not
toughened) glass, avoid any kind of impact. If it
should ever be accidentally broken, beware of
glass shards. 
						

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CLEANING TESTBOOK (TESTBOOK 1)
It is important to clean the touch screen periodically
to maintain proper operation. This is best done when
TestBook is turned off - but if you need to remove
contamination while the TestBook is in use, first
touch the upper left corner of the screen, next to the
screen number. You will then see a message The
display may be wiped now - and it will be possible
to wipe the screen without all the buttons trying to
respond at once !
For the screen glass and other outer surfaces of
TestBook, use a mild, non-abrasive liquid cleaner.
Never spray or pour any type of cleaner directly onto
any part of TestBook - instead, use a soft cloth to
apply a small amount of cleaner. For particularly
tough stains, use a small amount of glass cleaner on
a soft cloth.CLEANING TESTBOOK (TESTBOOK 2)
Before you clean TestBook, follow these steps:
1.Shut off the power to TestBook by toggling the
power button to 0 and unplugging the power
cord from its power source and the TestBook.
2.Inspect TestBook cables, connectors and
power cord for any damage or corrosion. If
damaged, replace them immediately.
3.Inspect the display window, cable assemblies
and connectors for any contaminants.
CAUTION: Do not use chlorinated solvents
to clean TestBook.
NOTE: Although TestBook is moisture
resistant, it is not moisture proof. Dry
TestBook off thoroughly after cleaning it.
Cleaning the Base Unit
Wipe the top and bottom covers clean using a soft
cloth and mild detergent or hand soap. Avoid using
petroleum based solvents such as acetone, benzene
or tricloroethylene. They contain chemicals that can
etch plastic surfaces.
Cleaning the Display Window
The display window collects grime during normal
use. Touch the top left hand corner of the touch
screen to freeze the screen. Wipe the screen with
a clean, soft, static free cloth. Use a non-abrasive
plastic cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the display
area. Place a small amount of plastic cleaner on a
soft cloth and wipe clean. Again, avoid using
petroleum based solvents such as acetone, benzene
or tricloroethylene. They contain chemicals that can
etch plastic surfaces. 
						

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POWERING TESTBOOK (TESTBOOK 2)
TestBook normally gets power from its own power
supply transformer when it is plugged into a mains
power supply. This is called EXTERNAL POWER,
because the power is being supplied from outside
TestBook. It also has an internal battery that
prevents the unit from shutting off for short periods
of time when you need to disconnect it from external
power.POWERING TESTBOOK (TESTBOOK 1)
TestBook normally gets power from its own power
supply transformer when it is plugged into a power
point. This is called EXTERNAL POWER, because
the power is being supplied from outside TestBook.
It also has an internal battery that prevents the unit
from shutting off for short periods of time when you
need to disconnect it from external power.
To turn TestBook ON, first plug the TestBook power
supply into a mains power point. TestBook must be
connected to a power point before it can be turned
ON, as its design prevents it from being turned ON
while it is unplugged.
Press the ON/OFF button on the front panel,
located just beneath the display. When turned ON,
the green light on the front panel, next to the power
plug symbol, will light up.
1.Contrast knob
2.Green indicator - external power
3.Amber indicator - internal power
4.ON/OFF button
IMPORTANT:To turn testbook off, first return to the
welcome screen. At the welcome screen, touch the
Shutdown button. Wait until the message please
turn off TestBook now appears on the screen.
Then, and not before, press the ON/OFF button. If
TestBook is switched off without going through this
shutdown procedure, the software files on its
memory may be scrambled, and prevent TestBook
from working correctly next time.
When turning OFF TestBook before moving it, be
sure to eject the CD and its caddy (holder) first. This
procedure is described under Using Compact
Discs. 
						

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INTERNAL POWER (TESTBOOK 2)
To provide brief stopgap power while unplugged,
TestBook has an internal nicad battery. It will
provide fifteen minutes of use on a full charge. It is
only meant to provide power when moving TestBook
into and out of a vehicle before and after a road test.
During the road test itself, you must use the Road
Test Power Supply - which is described on the
following page.
Interpreting the Indicator Lights
The indicator lights located on the side panel show
that TestBook is operating as designed. The green
light specifies whether TestBook passed the Power
On Self Test (POST), a diagnostic test that
evaluates system hardware. The yellow light
indicates that TestBook is connected to a power
source other than the internal battery. 
						

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INTERNAL POWER (TESTBOOK 1)
To provide brief stopgap power while unplugged,
TestBook has an internal nicad battery. The internal
battery is located behind the dummy panel at the
front of TestBook. It will provide between five to ten
minutes of use on a full charge. It is only meant to
provide power when moving TestBook into and out
of a vehicle before and after a road test. During the
road test itself, you must use the Road Test Power
Supply - which is described in the next section.
When using battery power, the light on the front of
TestBook will change from the green one adjacent to
the plug symbol to the amber one next to the battery
symbol. This amber light will begin to flash when the
battery power becomes low. This means that the
unit will shut off after a short period of time if you do
not plug it back into an external power supply.
NOTE: The internal nicad battery
recharges whenever TestBook is plugged
into an external power supply - even when
Testbook is not switched on.
NOTE: As with any nicad battery, when the
TestBook internal battery becomes
drained, a period of at least two hours
must be allowed for it to recharge. If you have
removed the power supply with TestBook
operating and the amber light has started
flashing, this indicates that the nicad battery is
nearly drained. If TestBook is connected to a
power supply for only a short period of time after
the amber light has been allowed to flash, the
battery will not have recharged sufficiently to
power TestBook for the normal 5 to 10 minuteROAD TEST POWER SUPPLY
One of the major advantages of TestBook is that it
can be taken out in a vehicle to carry out diagnostic
work during a road test. To do this, you must use the
Road Test Power Supply. Carry out the following
steps when using the Road Test Power Supply. You
do not need to turn TestBook OFF.
1.Connect the Road Test power Supply to the
battery of the vehicle to be road tested.
Connect the red cable to the battery + post.
Always double check that you have connected
the red cable to the correct, positive terminal
before going on to connect the black cable to
the battery - post. This is very important, as
the polarity must NOT be reversed.
2.Switch off TestBook’s power supply at the
power point on the side of the trolley.
3.Unplug the power supply from TestBook.
4.Plug the other end of the Road Test Power
supply into TestBook’s power port.
5.Return TestBook to a mains power point as
soon as you finish the road test.
6.When transferring TestBook to and from the
Road Test Supply, remember the limited time
available on the internal battery - don’t let
anything else distract you while doing this !
7.Allow at least two hours to fully recharge the
internal nicad battery. The battery recharges as
long as TestBook is plugged in, even when the
unit is switched OFF. 
						

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USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
TestBook has been designed for ease of use.
Instead of an external keyboard, all user input is
given to the TestBook by touching the screen.
NOTE: The Touch screen is made of
standard glass, not safety glass. In the
event that the glass should break, extreme
caution should be taken as long shards may fall
out of the TestBook.
TestBook actually responds at the moment that you
lift your finger away from the screen, not at the
moment you touch it. If you slide your finger off the
selected’button’as you lift away from the screen,
TestBook will not respond.
The best way to make a selection is to pay attention
to the pointer (small crosshair or clock) on the
screen. After lifting your finger, make sure the
pointer is on top of the button you are selecting. If it
is not, try touching again.
When the pointer turns into a clock, it means that
TestBook is busy working on your selection. Wait
until the clock disappears before touching another
button.
If the pointer does not line up with your finger touch
to the screen, there is an easy way to correct it. At
the Welcome screen, touch the button labelled
Configuration on the Control Panel. Enter the
Configuration password if one is set. Then press
Align Touch. See the Touch Screen Calibration
section for more detail.
If using the ALIGN TOUCH facility does not correct
the problem, please ask someone else to try it
before condemning the TestBook. Sometimes a user
can becomeSTATICALLY CHARGEDand the
cursor will not respond. 
						

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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY
To adjust the contrast, press the button near the
bottom of the display. Select + (plus) for more or -
(minus) for less contrast.
NOTE: Regular use of contrast control
over time and temperature range is normal
for this kind of display. 
						

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TURNING TESTBOOK OFF
To turn testbook off, first return to the Welcome
screen. At the Welcome screen, touch the
Shutdown button. Wait until the message please
turn off TestBook now appears on the screen.
Then, and not before, press the POWER button. If
TestBook is switched off without going through this
shutdown procedure, the software files on its
memory may be scrambled, and prevent TestBook
from working correctly next time.
When turning OFF TestBook before moving it, be
sure to eject the CD first. This procedure is
described under Using Compact Discs.
Turning off the TestBook