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Mazda Training manual - part 226

 

 

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
AP01 - Glossary                                                                       
 

  
 

 

AP01- Page 2 

Pocket PC 

Hand-held device intended only for PDS. Also referred to as a 
PDA. 

SD Memory Card  Secure Digital memory card.  A type of removable memory 

commonly used in hand-held devices, such as a PDA / P-PC.  
SD memory cards are about the size of a postage stamp. 

Soft Reset 

PDA function that deletes data that has not been saved, e.g., the 
current vehicle session, but saves any data that has been stored 
in memory.  Use the reset button, generally located on the back 
of the PDA, to perform a soft reset.  

Stylus 

A pointing device to select functions on a PDA / P-PC.  The 
stylus functions like a mouse for a computer. 

Synchronization 

An automated process that replaces computer files in one 
location with the most updated files from another location.  For 
example, you can synchronize files on your PDA with files on 
your computer or the internet. 

Toolbox 

The main screen of PDS that handles Vehicle Selection, VCM 
Connection state, and available tools for a vehicle. 

USB 

Universal Serial Bus.  A hardware interface to transfer data for 
computers and laptops.  USB devices include a mouse, PDA 
cradle, and printer. 

VCM 

Vehicle Communication Module.  Hardware used to 
communicate between the Pocket-PC and the vehicle. 

WDS 

Worldwide Diagnostic System.  Previous diagnostic scan tool 
used by Mazda. 

 

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
AP02 - PDS Icons                                                                       
 

 
 

 

AP02- Page 1 

AP02: PDS ICONS 
 
 

 

Connect VCM 

 

Previous Sessions 

 

New Vehicle 

 

Vehicle Details 

 

Configure Tool 

 

 

Display Help Text 

 

Go To Previous Diagnostic Screen 

 

Clear 

Data Capture 

 

Keyboard on/off 

 

Disconnect VCM 

 
 

 

Training Mode Confirm Action 

 

Retest 

 

Select System Options 

 

Exit PDS 

 

Go to Previous Screen 

 

 

Manual Identification 

 

Confirm Action/Tick 

 

 
 
 
 
 

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
AP03 - IDS Icon Identification                                                                       
 

 
 

 

AP03- Page 1 

AP03: IDS ICON Identification 
 
To identify an IDS icon, left click and hold the mouse on the icon.  The icon’s 
definition will display in the field at the bottom of the screen normally used for an 
“action bar.” 
 

For example, left click on and hold the mouse on the 

 icon at the bottom of the 

screen.  You will see “Close Session” displayed in the center bottom of the screen. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
AP04 - Assembling PDS Components                                                                     
 

 
 

 

AP04- Page 1 

AP04: Assembling PDS Components 
 
These visual instructions for assembling PDS components are provided in the Mazda 
Vehicle Communication kit from the manufacturer.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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