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Contents
1.

Introduction.....................................................................................4
1.1

2.

3.

Abbreviations and Terms ............................................................................4

Documentation links ......................................................................5

2.1

Panasonic operating instructions for Model CF-52 .....................................5

2.2

Startup and unpacking instructions .............................................................5

2.3

Service information .....................................................................................5

2.4

Self-diagnosis manual.................................................................................5

2.5

Installation instructions for diagnostic software - Basis CD or VAS-PC.......5

2.6

Device manual VAS 5054A / VAS 5055......................................................5

2.7

Utility CD .....................................................................................................5

2.8

Brief installation instructions........................................................................6

2.9

Software manual VAS-PC........................................................................6

System recovery .............................................................................7

3.1

General .......................................................................................................7

3.2

Step 1: Start System BIOS (setup) .............................................................8

3.3

Step 2: Enter BIOS password .....................................................................9

3.4

Step 3: Select BIOS Menu "Exit".................................................................9

3.5

Step 4: Confirm system recovery .............................................................. 10

3.6

Step 5: Progress of the system recovery .................................................. 10

3.7

Step 6: Language setting .......................................................................... 10

3.8

Step 7: Language and keyboard settings under Windows ........................ 12

3.9

Step 8: VAS-PC software installation ........................................................ 14

3.10

Step 9: Installing the software patch "VAS_5055_prep"............................ 15

3.11

Step 10: Start and setup of the Basis CD software ................................... 15

3.12

Step 11: Connection and configuration of the VAS 5054A remote

diagnosis head or the VAS 5055 diagnostic interface ................. 16

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1. Introduction

Tip

1.1

This manual serves as a reference to the further applicable

documentation and the installation of the diagnostic laptop
VAS 6150, particularly for the recovery function.

Abbreviations and Terms

Term

Explanation

Basis CD

This installation CD contains the

diagnostic software VAS-PC

Bluetooth

Short range wireless communication

connection.

Remote diagnosis head (VAS

5054A)

The remote diagnosis head supports

wireless diagnostic operation between a
vehicle and the VAS 6150 using a
Bluetooth interface.

Diagnostic interface (VAS 5055)

The diagnostic interface supports wired

diagnostic operation between a vehicle
and the VAS 6150 using a USB interface.

Port replicator

The port replicator makes additional

separate connections available to the
VAS 6150 using only a single connection
on the device and thus enables the
connection or disconnection of different
peripheral devices (mouse, printer, USB
port, monitor etc.) with a single cable. The
port replicator is also called docking
station.

Recovery

The recovery of deleted or damaged data

on data carriers such as, e.g., a hard disk.
During the recovery, data can also be
irrecoverably lost.

Software patch

A bug-fix for software or correction for

data in order to correct errors or to
upgrade with functionality not available so
far.

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2.

Documentation links

2.1

Panasonic operating instructions for Model CF-52

This manual is included in the scope of delivery.

This document explains the basic operation of VAS 6150.
Deviations and special features of VAS 6150 operation are described in the manual
"Documentation links and recovery instructions VAS 6150 Basis CD 16 V2.00 onwards".

2.2

Startup and unpacking instructions

The printed form of this document is included in the scope of delivery.

You will also find this manual on the Basis CD.

2.3

Service information

Here you will find all the information as regards the first level support of the VAS 6150.
In the currently valid version of this document, please follow the instructions for the VAS
5052A.
You will find this manual on the Basis CD.

2.4

Self-diagnosis manual

This manual describes the "Vehicle self-diagnosis" function.

Please follow the link "VAS-PC" in connection with the VAS 6150.
You will find this manual on the Basis CD.

2.5

Installation instructions for diagnostic software - Basis CD or VAS-PC

Follow the links to the VAS 5052A in this manual.

Chapters 3, 4, 7 and 8 are relevant for VAS 6150.
You will find this manual on the Basis CD.

2.6

Device manual VAS 5054A / VAS 5055

This manual describes the working of VAS 5054A/VAS 5055,

such as, e.g. setting up Bluetooth connection, configuration etc.
You will find this manual on the Basis CD.

2.7

Utility CD

The utility CD is used in connection with the VAS 6150 for the installation of the "certificates"
and for "the ELSA recovery and restoration".
A CD reference sheet in printed form is enclosed with the Utility CD.

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2.8

Brief installation instructions

These instructions are included with the respective Basis CD in printed form and briefly
describe the Basis CD installation.

2.9

Software manual VAS-PC

Follow the instructions for VAS505x in these instructions.

You will find this manual on the Basis CD.

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3.

System recovery

3.1

General

The VAS 6150 (Panasonic CF-52) possesses a hard disk recovery system.
The system recovery is made using a partition on the hard disk.
You, therefore, do not require any Recovery CD/DVD as was the case with the previously
known VAS 505x systems.
The provided CDs (Windows XP or Windows Vista) cannot be used in connection with the
VAS 6150!
These CD/DVDs are intended for the standard use of the laptop. For a subsequent use, the VAS 6150 must be
unlocked by the equipment manufacturer.

The hard disk partition "D" remains unaffected during the system recovery, i.e. the data
stored on this partition is preserved.
To start the system recovery, please take the following steps in this chapter.
We recommend that you contact the concerned support for the system
recovery.
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Should the recovery system on the hard disk be corrupted and thus no
system recovery be possible, please contact the concerned support.

Backing up the data before the system recovery is a must!

All data on the C:\ drive will be deleted! Only the data on D:\ will be preserved.

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If possible, process your saved jobs (diagnostic sessions) and transmit

your saved logs before the system recovery.
For transmitting the logs, it must be ensured that the tester has an
active network connection.
When the dialog-box "Would you like to transfer buffered logs appears,
it must be acknowledged accordingly. Please wait for the message
"Data successfully transmitted" to appear.

During the installation of the Basis CD you will require the device number, the importer
number and the company registration number.
In VAS-PC, the selection is done using the "Administration" button. The numbers are
displayed in the right information window.

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Tip

Any existing installation of ElsaWin is also lost during

the system recovery. Therefore, recover the ElsaWin
basic data and the code using the Utility CD before a
re-installation. You can find further details on the
reference sheet for the Utility CD.

Before beginning the system recovery, connect the VAS 6150 to the mains using the
power supply.
The VAS 6150 must not be connected to the docking station (port replicator) during the
system recovery and the subsequent initial startup.
Before you execute a step of the system recovery, go through the instructions
completely and follow them exactly.

3.2

Step 1: Start System BIOS (setup)

To start the system BIOS (setup), you must first shut down your VAS 6150 and restart.
Panasonic logo will be displayed during the starting procedure.
As soon as "Press F2 for Setup" is displayed in the bottom left corner, please press the
"F2" key.

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3.3

Step 2: Enter BIOS password

Please enter the BIOS password and confirm your entry with the "Enter key.
The BIOS password is "VAS6150".
Please type the password accurately.

3.4

Step 3: Select BIOS Menu "Exit"

Select "Exit" in the BIOS menu by pressing the "Left" arrow key.
Now select "Repair your Computer" using the "down" arrow key and confirm with the
"Enter" key.

System recovery will start after pressing the Enter key.

After a short time (about 2 minutes) the message "System will be recovered" will appear
on the monitor.
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3.5

Step 4: Confirm system recovery

Now press the "2" key as asked and again confirm this input with the Enter key

The system recovery starts now.

3.6

Step 5: Progress of the system recovery

The system recovery requires 10 to 15 minutes.

The system is automatically restarted after completion of the system recovery.

3.7

Step 6: Language setting

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In this window appearing after the restart, click Next.

During the restart a window appears in which you are requested to set the system
language. Click Next.

In the window which appears now, you still have the option of setting the date and time as
well as the time zone. On clicking Next the system recovery is continued.
Now the various system settings are carried out and Windows is started.
This process takes a few minutes (about 2 minutes).

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Step 7: Language and keyboard settings under Windows

To change the language and keyboard settings under Windows, click "Start" and select
"Control Panel" under "Settings.

In the "Control Panel" window, double click "Regional and Language Options

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Under the "Regional Options tab, select the desired language and your location. Then
click the "Languages" tab.
2

1.

Now, first select the language used in menus and dialogs and then click "Details".

If the keyboard language matching your device configuration is not displayed, click "Add"
and select the appropriate language in the subsequent windows.

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Select the desired language and click "OK".

Now select the desired language and click "OK".

Now click the "Advanced" tab and select the desired language in this window as well.
Click OK.
Acknowledge the displayed message with "OK".
In the two windows appearing now, click "Yes".
The VAS 6150 is restarted now with the previously set language.

3.9

Step 8: VAS-PC software installation

For the software installation, please follow the instructions in the available documentation
ID_VAS505xx_GER_V020.PDF, chapter 3
The abbreviation GER stands for the language version and displays the desired
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language.
You will likewise find the VAS-PC software on the VAS 6150 under
D:\VAS_SW_Backup\Basis_CD15\setupstart
The software installation takes about 5 minutes.
After successful installation, the VAS-PC software must be started once and then closed.

3.10

Step 9: Installing the software patch "VAS_5055_prep"

Run the file "VAS_5055_prep". The file is on the Utility CD V02.00.00 in the folder
"VAS_6150_Config". The software patch cannot be started via the user interface of the
Utility CD.
For further installation instructions, please refer to the CD reference sheet for the Utility
CD V02.00.00.
After successful installation the following window appears:

Finish the installation by clicking "OK".

Tip

3.11

If you get an error message during the installation, please

contact the concerned support.

Step 10: Start and setup of the Basis CD software

For the start and setup of the Basis CD software, please follow the instructions in the
available documentation ID_VAS505xx_GER_V020.PDF, chapter 4.1.2
The abbreviation GER stands for the language version and displays the desired
language.
Please enter the device number, the importer number and the company registration
number in the VAS-PC software.
Further, the appropriate model CDs have to be installed within the VAS-PC software
(these are a part of the scope of delivery of the VAS 6150).

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3.12 Step 11: Connection and configuration of the VAS 5054A remote
diagnosis head or the VAS 5055 diagnostic interface
Before setting up the VAS 5054A remote diagnosis head, please ensure that the
Bluetooth interface in the VAS 6150 is switched on!

For further connection and configuration of the VAS 5054A remote diagnosis head or
the VAS 5055 diagnostic interface, please follow the appropriate chapters of the
device manual "VAS5054A_VAS5055_mit_VAS5052A_VAS6150_GER_V1_11.pdf".
The abbreviation GER stands for the language version and displays the desired
language.

For VAS 5054A from chapter 1.2 to chapter 1.9

For VAS 5055 from chapter 2.2 to chapter 2.5

Your VAS 6150 is now ready for use.

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