Ford VCM3 User Manual

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5.3.3 Configuring the VCM3 using VCI
Manager
In order to configure the VCM3 to communicate
on your network, you must connect the VCM3,
via USB, to a computer running the "VCI
Manager" software. The VCI Manager icon
displayed on the VCM3 will inform you of
the communication method to be used when
<Connect> is selected.
Icon Description
VCI Manager will connect to the VCM3 via
USB
VCI Manager will connect to the VCM3 via
Wireless
Wireless Point-to-Point is not set up. Use a
USB connecting cable to connect the VCM3
to the computer to complete setup.
Wireless adapters in the computer and in
the diagnostic device are incompatible with
each other.
VCI Manager is connected to the VCM3
Use the following steps to configure your
VCM3.
1. Double-click the VCI Manager Launcher icon
on your desktop to start the “VCI Manager
Launcher” software, then select the VCM3
by clicking the box next to that item, and
press “OK” to launch the “VCI Manager”
software.
2. Select VCM3 in "VCI Explorer".
3. Click <Connect> to connect to the selected
VCM3 over USB.
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software is in control of this VCM3.
4. Click <Show details> to see details about
the selected VCM3.
i If your VCM3 is connected to another
networked computer, it will still be detected
by the VCI Manager, but will not be available
for connection.
i If your VCM3 is connected via USB to your
computer, the VCI Manager functions on
all tabs are available; if your VCM3 is not
connected via USB, the functions on the
Network Setup and VCM3 Update tabs are
not available.
5.3.4 Checking the computer and VCM3
software versions
i Ensure, that the "VCI Manager" software
installed on your computer and the software
installed on the VCM3 have matching
software versions in order for VCM3 to
operate properly. Use the following steps to
check your software versions.
1. Connect the VCM3 to your computer using
the USB connecting cable.
2. Double-click the VCI Manager Launcher icon
on your desktop to start the “VCI Manager
Launcher” software, then select the VCM3
by clicking the box next to that item, and
press “OK” to launch the “VCI Manager”
software.
3. Choose your VCM3 in "VCI Explorer".
4. Click <Connect> to connect to the selected
VCM3 over USB.
5. Choose "Help" to see details about the
software versions.

Ford VCM3 Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	VCM3
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English