Launch Tech CRP229A Users Manual
Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: 04-10-2014
LAUNCH CRP229 User's Manual
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Safety Precautions
Before using CRP229, pleas e read t he f ol lowing safety information
carefully.
Never collide, throw, or punch CRP229, and avoid falling, extruding and •
blending it.
Do not use CRP229 in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or dry •
environments.
To ensure a safe driving, please do not use CRP229 while driving.•
Turn off CRP229 before boarding any airplane. •
Do not dismantle CRP229 by yourself. If there is any inquiry, please •
contact the dealer.
Never place CRP229 into apparatus with strong electromagnetic eld.•
Keep CRP229 far away from magnetic devices because its radiations •
may erase the data stored on CRP229.
Store CRP229 out of reach of children and do not allow children to use it •
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unsupervised.
Please use the included battery and charger. Otherwise, explosion may •
happen.
Do not disconnect power abruptly when CRP229 is being formatted or •
in process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may result in program
error.
Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU
Do n ot di sc onnec t the vehi cl e inn er cons umer when the ign ition •
switch is on. High voltage transients may encounter at the moment of
disconnecting, which may damage the sensors and the ECU.
Protect the computer from magnetic object.•
Do cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the •
vehicle.
Pay more attention to the ECU and the sensors when the operation is •
next to them.
Do conn ect EC U h arness c onn ect or firml y, oth erw ise el ectronic •
elements, such as IC inside ECU, will be damaged.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Prole ..................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features .............................................................................................. 1
1.3 Technical Specications ...................................................................... 1
2 Knowledge of CRP229 ......................................................................... 2
2.1 CRP229 Display Tablet ........................................................................ 2
2.2 CRP229 Accessory Checklist .............................................................. 3
3 Preparations.......................................................................................... 4
3.1 Charging CRP229 ............................................................................... 4
3.2 On Using Your Battery ......................................................................... 4
3.3 Power On / Power Off CRP229 .......................................................... 4
3.3.1 Power on .................................................................................... 4
3.3.2 Power off .................................................................................... 4
3.4 Tips On Finger Operations .................................................................. 4
3.5 Lock & unlock the screen .................................................................... 4
3.5.1 Lock the screen .......................................................................... 5
3.5.2 Unlock the screen ...................................................................... 5
3.6 Screen Layout ..................................................................................... 5
3.7 Status Bar ............................................................................................ 5
3.8 Notication bar..................................................................................... 6
3.9 Customize your desktop ...................................................................... 6
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3.9.1 Move items on the desktop ........................................................ 6
3.9.2 Delete items from the desktop ................................................... 6
3.9.3 Change your wallpaper .............................................................. 6
3.9.4 Adjust brightness ........................................................................ 6
3.9.5 Set standby time ........................................................................ 6
3.9.6 Set screen lock ........................................................................... 7
3.9.7 Adjust the volume ....................................................................... 7
3.10 Input Method...................................................................................... 7
3.10.1 Activate / hide on-screen keyboard ......................................... 7
3.10.2 Edit text .................................................................................... 7
3.10.3 Android input method ............................................................... 7
4 Wi-Fi Setting .......................................................................................... 8
5 How to diagnose ................................................................................... 9
5.1 Connections......................................................................................... 9
5.1.1 Preparation ................................................................................. 9
5.1.2 DLC Location ............................................................................. 9
5.1.3 Vehicle Connection .................................................................... 9
5.2 Diagnosis Flowchart .......................................................................... 10
5.3 Product Registration ...........................................................................11
5.3.1 Product registration ...................................................................11
5.3.2 Diagnostic software layout ....................................................... 12
5.3.3 Function menu ......................................................................... 13
5.4 Download/ Update Diagnostic Software ............................................ 13
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5.5 Start Diagnosing ................................................................................ 14
5.5.1 Read trouble code .................................................................... 15
5.5.2 Clear trouble code .................................................................... 16
5.5.3 Read data stream ..................................................................... 16
5.6 Quick Check (Coming soon).............................................................. 17
5.7 Maintenance (Coming soon) ............................................................. 17
5.8 Data ................................................................................................... 17
5.9 golo (Coming soon) ........................................................................... 17
5.10 Update ............................................................................................. 17
5.11 Account ............................................................................................ 17
5.11.1 Modify Personal Information ................................................... 17
5.11.2 Change Password .................................................................. 17
5.11.3 Forgot Password .................................................................... 18
5.11.4 Log Out ................................................................................... 18
5.12 More ................................................................................................ 18
6 Others .................................................................................................. 18
6.1 Email.................................................................................................. 18
6.1.1 Congure an email account ..................................................... 18
6.1.2 Send an email .......................................................................... 18
6.1.3 View an email ........................................................................... 19
6.1.4 Delete an email ....................................................................... 19
6.1.5 Revise an account setting ........................................................ 19
6.1.6 Delete an email account ........................................................... 19
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6.2 Browser ............................................................................................. 19
6.2.1 Open browser ........................................................................... 19
6.2.2 Download les .......................................................................... 20
6.2.3 Manage bookmarks .................................................................. 20
6.2.4 Set homepage .......................................................................... 20
6.2.5 Clear history ............................................................................. 20
6.3 Camera .............................................................................................. 20
6.3.1 How to take a picture ............................................................... 20
6.3.2 How to record a video .............................................................. 21
6.4 Gallery ............................................................................................... 21
6.4.1 Open gallery ............................................................................. 21
6.4.2 View pictures or videos ............................................................ 21
6.4.3 Edit photos ............................................................................... 21
6.5 Calendar ............................................................................................ 21
6.6 Alarms................................................................................................ 22
6.6.1 Add an alarm ............................................................................ 22
6.6.2 Delete an alarm ........................................................................ 22
6.6.3 Turn on/off alarm ...................................................................... 22
6.7 File Manager...................................................................................... 22
6.8 Applications ....................................................................................... 22
6.8.1 Install applications .................................................................... 22
6.8.2 View installed applications ....................................................... 22
6.8.3 Uninstall applications ............................................................... 22
6.9 Set Date & Time ................................................................................ 23
6.10 Clear Cache..................................................................................... 23
7 FAQ ...................................................................................................... 23
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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Prole
CRP2 29 is a new A ndroi d-bas ed vehi cle t roubl e diagn ostic d evice
developed for internet applications. It inherits from LAUNCH’s advanced
diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of
vehicles, featuring powerful functions, and providing precise test result.
Featuring 5 inch touch screen, it enables users to read/clear DTCs, record,
save and playback data in live graphic display.
Moreover, CRP229 Series also feature the following bi-directional “special
tests”: EVAP, O2 Sensor, I/M Readiness, MIL Status, VIN Info, and Onboard monitors testing.
Meanwh il e, taking advantag e of mobile i nternet , it integr at es more
application and service, such as Maintenance Database, Upgrade and IM
(Instant Messaging) etc.
1.2 Features
Diagnose:1.
Can diagnose the electronic control system of prevailing vehicle models •
covering Asian, European and American. Diagnosis functions includes:
Read DTCs, Clear DTCs, Read Data Stream, Special Functions etc;
Specially designed for Android platform with clear and user-friendly •
interface;
golo IM (Ins tan t M essag ing ) a pplicati on enabl es techn ici ans to 2.
exchange repair experience and perform remote assistance more
conveniently;
Built-in maintenance database speed dial helps repair professionals 3.
diagnose and repair vehicles efciently, accurately and protably.
Wi-Fi connection is supported;4.
Web browser: Users can make online search and visit any website.5.
Other Android-ba sed applications can be customized to i nstall or 6.
uninstall.
File Manager: Lets you manage les or downloaded les stored in SD 7.
card efciently;
Settings: To congure your personalized CRP229.8.
1.3 Technical Specications
A. CRP229 Display Tablet
Item Description
Operating system Android 4.2
Display 5 inch touch screen with 800 x 480 pixels
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)•
USB: 2.0•
Camera
Sensor
Audio Input/Output
Rear-facing, 5.0 megapixel
Gravity Accelerometer
Microphone•
Speakers•
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
0℃ ~ 40℃(32 ~104℉)
-20℃ ~ 70℃(-4 ~158℉)
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2 Knowledge of CRP229
There are two main components to the CRP229 system:
CRP229 Display Tablet -- the central processor and monitor for the •
system (For details, please refer to Chapter 2.1.)
Fig. 2-1
Diagno stic Main Cable -- the cabl e use d to conn ec t CRP 22 9 to •
diagnostic connector for accessing vehicle data
Fig. 2-2
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2.1 CRP229 Display Tablet
Fig. 2-3 CRP229 Display Tablet (front & rear view)
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Table 2-1 formulates interfaces and indicators of CRP229 display
tablet:
No. Name & Descriptions
1 Communication Indicator
2 Screen Lock/Power Button -- to turn the display tablet on/off
with long press, or lock the screen with short press.
3 Power Indicator
4 Home Button
5 golo Button -- for quick acc ess to IM ( Instant Messa ging)
application
6 TF Card Slot -- to insert the TF card.
7 USB Port -- to connect the included power adaptor.
8 Camera Lens
9 Audio Speaker
10 DB15 Connector - to connect the main diagnostic cable
11 Touch Screen
12 Selection Button
13 Conrm Button
14 Back Button
2.2 CRP229 Accessory Checklist
Common a ccessor ie s for e ac h CRP22 9 are same, but for differ en t
destinations, the accessories of CRP229 (such as diagnostic software,
testing connectors) may vary. Please consult from the local agency or
check the package list supplied with CRP229 together.
Table 2-3 -- CRP229 common accessories and descriptions
No. Name Qt.
1 CRP229 Display Tablet 1
2 Diagnostic Main Cable 1
3 Power adaptor 1
4 OBD II Diagnostic Connector 1
5 Non-16 pin Diagnostic Connector (optional)
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3 Preparations
3.1 Charging CRP229
Remove the USB port cover from top of CRP229 display tablet, and 1.
then connect one end of the included battery charger into it;
Connect the other end of the charger into AC outlet. If CRP229 is being 2.
charged, the charging indicator illuminates red; Once the indicator turns
green, it means that the charging is complete.
3.2 On Using Your Battery
If the battery keeps unused for a long time or battery is completely •
discharged, it is normal in case it can not be turned on while being
charged. Please charge it for a period and then turn it on.
Please use the included charger to charge your CRP229. We assume •
no responsibility for damage or loss resulting from using other similar
chargers other than the specied one.
To prolong the service life of the battery, avoid charging too frequently.•
The charging time of battery varies with temperature condition and •
battery consumption status.
While CRP229 has low battery, a beep will sound. If it is very low, •
CRP229 will be switched off automatically.
3.3 Power On / Power Off CRP229
3.3.1 Power on
Press the POWER key to turn on CRP229.
Note: If it is the rst time you use CRP229 or CRP229 keeps idle for a
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long time, CRP229 could fail to be turned on. It results from low battery. In
this case, please recharge your CRP229 for a while and try to turn it on.
3.3.2 Power off
Press the POWER key, an option menu will pop up on the screen.1.
Tap “Power off” to turn off CRP229.2.
3.4 Tips On Finger Operations
Actions Results
Single-tap To select an item or launch a program.
Double-tap
Long press
Slide To jump to different pages.
Drag Tap the desktop icon and drop it to other location.
Spread apart /
Pinch together
To zoom in so that the text on a webpage appears in a
column that ts your device’s screen.
Press and hold on the current interface or area until
a contextual menu pops up on the screen, and then
release it.
To zoom in manually, place two ngers on the screen
and then spread them apart. To zoom out, place two
fing ers apart o n t he scree n and th en pinch them
together.
3.5 Lock & unlock the screen
Many screen lock modes are available on CRP229. Take the preset
screen-lock mode as example for demonstration.
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3.5.1 Lock the screen
When CRP229 is ON, press POWER key once to lock the screen; •
The system will lock the screen automatically after CRP229 remains •
idle over the preset standby time.
3.5.2 Unlock the screen
Press POWER key to activate the screen, and then drag the lock to “Unlock”
position.
Note: If you dene as unlock using the pattern, you have to draw the
right target pattern to unlock it.
3.6 Screen Layout
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2
3
4
Fig. 3-1
On-screen keys and status bar are as follows:
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1
to congure the CRP229 system settings and to view the
Tap
general information about the Display Tablet.
2
Tap
to display a list of applications that are currently running.
To open an application, tap it. To remove an application, swipe it
upwards.
3
Tap
to jump to the Android System’s home screen.
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Tap to return to the previous screen or exit the application.
5 Display the widget and application icons.
6 It shows: System time, W i- Fi connection status and sign al
strength, battery status and other information. Tap the digital
clock to open the notice panel.
3.7 Status Bar
For some common indicators, please see the following table.
Icons Denitions Icons Denitions
Positioning GPS Charging
Battery is fully charged Low battery
New mail Preparing SD card
Uploading Downloading
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