Make sure that the communications analyzer is turned off until you are told to turn it on. Confirm the analyzer has completed startup before continuing with downloads. You can set communications parameters on the analyzer, but this should not be necessary, since holding the F1 key and waiting for four beeps sets the analyzer to 115200 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity with Xon/Xoff handshaking. It is very important that you perform the analyzer startup properly. First, press and hold the F1 key on the analyzer. Then, turn on the analyzer and you will hear an immediate beep. Wait until you hear three beeps together in rapid succession and release the F1 key. At this point, the analyzer has begun to communicate with the PC