ASIST FAQ SUPPORT
 ASIST - General

1) FONT SIZE Adjustment
2) Refresh your ASIST workstation
3) How long will it take to install ASIST on a new computer?
4) How many workstations should we have?
5) How can I afford and justify multiple subscriptions?
6) What is the ASIST Master Technician program about?
7) My printer will not print from ASIST. What is wrong?
8) My printer is hanging, What is wrong?
9) My printer is printing large circles.
10) What is the Master Technician Program
11) How do I get the no cost subscription for our shop?
12) I am not able to install ASIST on Windows 2000; receiving a Large Font Size needed message.
13) I am not able to install ASIST on windows xp. Receiving message -INCORRECT DISPLAY SETTINGS.
14) I am unable to open/launch ASIST from the desktop. What is wrong?
15) I am not able to get through to Techline. Message -INVALID ID CODE
16) Tech Line Access Code - The printout page is blank.
17) ASIST Support Utility to be used under the direction of ASIST Support only.
18) Is ASIST Vista compatible?
 

FONT SIZE Adjustment
 
 Please adjust your monitor display settings to 1027 x 768 pixels and change the DPI setting under "Advanced" to NORMAL size (96 DPI) from LARGE size (120 DPI) for a better view.
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Refresh your ASIST workstation
 
 It is recommended to restart your ASIST Workstation at least once a week to refresh your PC.
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How long will it take to install ASIST on a new computer?
 
 Installation will take approximately 3 hrs to 4 hrs. You will need a valid Dealer No. and ASIST Security Key before running the installation process. The set-up kit includes 5 DVD's, and installation instructions.
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How many workstations should we have?
 
 To be most effective, ASIST should be placed in the shop where techicians can find the information quickly and easily. Having the appropriate number of workstations available would save time and improve efficiiency. The recommended are as follows: Number of Technicians Vs Number of Workstations: Up to 5 1 unit, 6 - 10 2 units, 11 - 15 3 units, 16 - 20 4 units, More than 20 5 or more units,
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How can I afford and justify multiple subscriptions?
 
 If you are a Master technician or running additional ASIST workstations in the shop you may already qualify for a no cost subscription.

The information and application can be located under the ASIST applications, Latest Updates, and 'ASIST Subscription Forms and latest news'.

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What is the ASIST Master Technician program about?
 
 Certified Master Technicians now qualify for the no cost ASIST subscription program.

The information and application can be located under the ASIST applications, Latest Updates, and 'ASIST Subscription Forms and latest news'.

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My printer will not print from ASIST. What is wrong?
 
 First try to power down then up the printer. If that fails make sure that it is not a general Windows printer issue. Run a test print from the printer Properties utility. If it works then make sure that this printer is set as the default printer. ASIST uses the default Windows printer and relies on Windows to be set correctly.
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My printer is hanging, What is wrong?
 
 First make sure that it is not a general Windows printer issue. Run a test print from the printer Properties utility. If it works then make sure that this printer is set as the default printer. ASIST uses the default Windows printer and relies on Windows to be set correctly. Make sure that other applications are not running. Check for screen savers or virus utilities.
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My printer is printing large circles.
 
 This has only been reported to occur when printing esm pages. Trying printing the page using the printer icon on the 'toolbar'. Select 'print as image' in the printer properties. You may alson try installing the latest (correct) printer drivers. These are generally found on the Printer manufacturer's website.
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10 What is the Master Technician Program
 
 Details can be found in the Parts and Service Bulletin NPSB/02-013 or IPSB02-014 or ASIST News.
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11 How do I get the no cost subscription for our shop?
 
 Details can be found in the Parts and Service Bulletin NPSB/02-012 or IPSB02-013.
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12 I am not able to install ASIST on Windows 2000; receiving a Large Font Size needed message.
 
 Check the Display Properties Setting and check Fonts under the Advanced option. The Fonts has to be set to NORMAL size. Please adjust your monitor display settings to 1024 x 768 pixels and change the DPI setting under "Advanced" to NORMAL size (96 DPI) from LARGE size (120 DPI) for a better view. Reboot after setting.
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13 I am not able to install ASIST on windows xp. Receiving message -INCORRECT DISPLAY SETTINGS.
 
 Windows xp requires the dpi to be set at 96 DPI (Normal). Please adjust your monitor display settings to 1027 x 768 pixels and change the DPI setting under "Advanced" to NORMAL size (96 DPI) from LARGE size (120 DPI) for a better view. Reboot after setting.
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14 I am unable to open/launch ASIST from the desktop. What is wrong?
 
 Confirm that ASIST will run from the Programs menu. If not then ASIST should be uninstalled, rebooted, then reinstalled. If it runs then check the Shortcut Properties (right click the shortcut icon) and make sure that the settings are correct.
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15 I am not able to get through to Techline. Message -INVALID ID CODE
 
 The Techline access code is dependent on the computer's date being correct. Check the computer's date and change if neccessary.
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16 Tech Line Access Code - The printout page is blank.
 
 Printer driver may be corrupt or needs updating. To fix this you will have to remove your printer driver and re-add. Please follow these instructions:

1. Go into Windows 'Printers and Faxes' and remove the printer by selecting the 'Delete this printer'.

2. Unplug the printer cable from the computer and replug. Follow the 'Plug and Play' instructions on your computer.

3. After reinstalling the printer, please retry printing out the Tech Line Access Code.

If you still need assistance, please contact the ASIST Support Hotline, or email us using the 'Contact Us' section.

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17 ASIST Support Utility to be used under the direction of ASIST Support only.
 
 
 Download: ASIST Support Util
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18 Is ASIST Vista compatible?
 
 It is recommended to use Microsoft VISTA BUSINESS 32-bit for ASIST workstation. To request ASIST DVD installation package, please send e-mail to asist@nissan-usa.com. Please send us your questions/concerns to "Contact Us" for using Vista.
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