Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser
of this unit or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses
incur red by purchase r or th ird pa rties as a result of: Ac cident,
misuse, or abuse of this unit, or unauthorized modications, repairs,
or alterations to this unit, or failure to strictly comply with LAUNCH
operating and maintenance instructions. LAUNCH shall not be liable
for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or
any consumable products other than those designated as Original
LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH.
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(a lso called LA UNCH for shor t) in China and oth er countri es .
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permission to use Materials on this manual for purposes or for all other
questions relating to this manual.
Safety Precautions
Before using X-431 PADII, please read the following safety information
carefully.
Never collide, throw, or punch X-431 PADII, and avoid falling, •
extruding and blending it.
Do not use X-431 PADII in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or •
dry environments.
In places where X-431 PADII is forbidden or using X-431 PADII may •
cause interference or generate a potential risk, please turn it off.
To ensure a safe driving, please do not use X-431 PADII while •
driving.
Turn off X-431 PADII before boarding any airplane. •
Do not dismantle X-431 PADII by yourself. If there is any inquiry, •
please contact the dealer.
Never place X-431 PADII into apparatus with strong electromagnetic •
eld.
Keep X-431 PADII far away from magnetic devices because its •
radiations may erase the data stored on X-431 PADII.
Store X-431 PADII out of reach of children and do not allow children •
to use it unsupervised.
Please use the included battery and charger. Otherwise, explosion •
may happen.
Do n ot disconnect power abruptly when X-431 PADII is being •
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formatted or in process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may
result in program error.
Precautions on Using X-431 PADII
The ignition switch should be OFF while plugging or unplugging the •
diagnostic connector.
When the diagnostic connector is not used, remember to place •
it into the diagnostic connector housing located on the docking
station to avoid loss.
If your vehicle keeps unattended for a week or a long period, it •
is suggested to unplug the connector from vehicle’s DLC to save
battery power.
While diagnosing a vehicle, you are not advised to use phone •
or mes saging, becaus e it may cause a data co mmunicat ion
interruption. If it happens, it is abnormal and just try to re-do it.
Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU
Do not disconnect the vehicle inner consumer when the ignition •
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.
Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU •
and sensors will be damaged by static electricity.
Do connect ECU harness connector firmly, otherwise electronic •
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Prole
X-431 PADII is a new Android-based vehicle trouble diagnostic
device 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.
Through the Bluetooth communication between vehicle diagnostic
connector and variant mobile intelligent terminals, it achieves X-431
series full car model and full system vehicle trouble diagnosis, which
inclu de Rea ding DTCs, Clearing DTCs, Reading Data Stream,
Actuation Test and Special Functions.
Meanwhile, taking advantage of mobile internet, it integrates more
application and service, such as Customer Management, Maintenance
Database and Update etc.
X-431 PADII adopts a higher performance-price ratio tablet, which is
equipped with Android 4.2 operating system, 1.2GHz quad core CPU
and 10.1” IPS screen display.
1.2 Features
Diagnose:1.
A. Diagnose: Diagnose the electronic control system of prevailing
vehicle models covering Asian, European, American and Chinese.
Diagnosis functions include: Read DTCs, Clear DTCs, Read Data
Stream, Special Functions etc;
B. Maintenance Database: Built- in ab undant mai ntenance
database helps repair professionals diagnose and repair vehicles
efciently, accurately and protably.
C. Customers Management: This feature allows you to manage
your golo customers much better, who are bound to and assigned
by repair shop. Remote assistance and message sending are
supported.
D. Update: Lets you upd ate your diagnostic so ftware more
efciently.
E. golo IM: Congures X-431 PADII as an IM (Instant Messaging)
tool, which enables technicians to exchange repair experience and
perform remote assistance more conveniently;
Wi-Fi connection and Ethernet connection are supported;2.
Web browser: Users can make online search and visit any website;3.
HDMI interface is provided for connecting the external projectors or 4.
displays;
Equipped with USB port for connecting USB devices and other 5.
add-on modules such as Scopebox, Sensorbox and Batterybox;
Other Android-based applications can be customized to install or 6.
uninstall;
File Manager: Lets you manage les or downloaded les stored in 7.
SD card efciently;
Settings: To congure your personalized X-431 PADII.8.
1.3 Technical Specications
A. X-431 PADII Tablet
ItemDescription
Operating systemAndroid 4.2
CPUQuad-core Processor, 1.2GHz
Display10.1 inch IPS touch screen with 1280 x
800P resolution
Memory2GB
Hard disk32GB SSD
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CameraFront-facing, 2.0 megapixel; Rear-
SensorGravity Accelerometer
Audio Input/OutputMicrophone•
Video OutputHDMI (The following are supported:)
Power and Battery12000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Operating Temperature-10℃ ~ 55℃(14 ~131℉)
Storage Temperature-20℃ ~ 70℃(-4 ~158℉)
B. Diagnostic Connector
ItemDescription
Working temperature-10℃ ~ 55℃(14 ~131℉)
Storage temperature-20℃ ~ 70℃(-4 ~158℉)
Relative humidity20% ~ 90%
Wi-Fi •
802.11 b/g/n)
(
USB: 2.0•
Bluetooth 2.0•
f a c ing, 5 . 0 megapi xe l , AF w i t h
Flashlight
Speakers•
3.5mm stereo headset jack•
HDMI 480P 640*480 VGA (Default)
HDMI 720P 1280*720 WXGA
HDMI 1080I 60HZ 1920*1080 WUXGA
HDMI 1080P 1920*1080 WUXGA
Only HDMIs with P (stands for a refresh
frequency of 60Hz) are supported.
Charging via 5V DC power supply
2 Knowledge of X-431 PADII
There are three main components to the X-431 PADII system:
X-431 PADII Tablet -- the central processor and monitor for the •
system (For details, please refer to Chapter 2.1.)
Fig. 2-1
X-431 PADII Docking Station -- the platform for charging X-431 •
PADII tablet (For details, please refer to Chapter 2.2.)
Fig. 2-2
Diagnostic Connector -- the device for accessing vehicle data (For •
details, please refer to Chapter 2.3.)
Fig. 2-3
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2.1 X-431 PADII Tablet
Fig. 2-4 X-431 PADII Tablet (front & side view)
Notes:
1. USB Port is reserved for add-on modules, and other USB devices use only.
Micro USB Port is reserved for Micro USB cable only.
2. It illuminates red while X-431 PADII tablet is charging. Once charging is
nished, it will turn green.
Table 2-1 formulates interfaces and indicators of X-431
PADII tablet (front):
No.Name & Descriptions
1Micro SD Card Slot -- To store the SD
card.
*1
2USB Port
(See Note1*)
3Screen Lock/Power Button -- To turn the
tablet on/off with long press, or lock/wake
up the screen with short press.
4Mini HDMI Port -- To conne ct to an
external projector or monitor with HDMI
interface.
5Front Camera
6golo Button -- For quick access to IM
(Instant Messaging) application.
7Volume Buttons -- To adjust the volume.
8Reset Button -- To reset X-431 PADII.
9Headphone Jack
10DC IN Port -- To con nec t the included
power adaptor.
11Micro USB Port (See Note1*)
*2
12Charging indicator
(See Note2*)
13IPS Touch Screen
14Microphone
15Charging Slot -- To recharge X-431 PADII.
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Fig. 2-5 X-431 PADII Tablet (rear view)
2.2 X-431 PADII Docking Station
Fig. 2-6 X-431 PADII Docking Station
Table 2-2 formulates parts of X-431 PADII tablet (rear):
No.Name & Descriptions
16Rear Camera
17Camera Flash
18Audio Speaker
19Battery
Table 2-3 formulates ports of X-431 PADII docking station
No.Name & Descriptions
1Charging Slot -- To charge the tablet.
2Powered OBD16 Socket -- Plug the diagnostic
connector into this socket for demo experience
when the docking station is connected to the
AC outlet.
3Power Interface -- To connect the power cord
to AC outlet for supplying powe to docking
station.
4OBD16 Sockets Without Power Output -- For
housing other idle diagnostic connectors.
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2.3 Diagnostic Connector
1
2
3
4
Fig. 2-7 Diagnostic Connector
Table 2-4 formulates ports and indicators of diagnostic connector:
No.Name & Descriptions
1OBD-16 Diagnostic Connector -- To connect on vehicle’s
OBD2 DLC.
2Power Indicator -- It lights up while the connector is
plugged into the vehicle’s DLC.
3Communication Indicator -- It will ash once the
connector is communicating with X-431 PADII or it is being
reset.
4Micro USB Port -- To connect on PC for data transmission
or upgrade via USB cable.
software, testing connectors) may vary. Please consult from the local
agency or check the package list supplied with X-431 PADII together.
Table 2-5 -- X-431 PADII common accessories and descriptions
No.NameQt.Picture
1X-431 PADII Tablet1
Diagnostic
2
Connector
3Docking Station1
4Micro USB Cable1
1
(To connect to vehicle’s DLC.)
(To connect on PC for data
transmission or upgrade
diagnostic connector)
2.4 X-431 PADII Accessory Checklist
Common accessories for each X-431 PADII are same, but for different
destinations, the accessories of X-431 PADII (such as diagnostic
Cigarette Lighter
5
Cable
1
(To obtain power supply from
vehicle’s cigarette lighter )
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6Power Adaptor1
7HDMI Cable1
Battery Clamps
8
Cable
OBD II Extension
9
Cable
(To convert 100~240V AC power
supply to 5V DC power supply.)
(To connect to an external
projector or monitor with HDMI
interface.)
1
(To provide power to the non-16
pin connector through connection
to the vehicle's battery.)
1
(To connect the diagnostic
connector for extension purpose.)
10 OBD I Converter1
Password
11
Envelope
Non-16pin
12
Connector
(A converting cable for connecting
non-16 pin connector.)
1
(A piece of paper bearing
Product S/N and Verication
Code, which is required for your
registration.)
(Optional)
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3 Preparations
3.1 Charging X-431 PADII
Choose any one of the followings to charge your X-431 PADII:
A. Use the included 5V power adaptor: Connect one end of the power
adaptor to DC IN port of X-431 PADII, then connect the other end to
the AC outlet. Never use other similar adaptors to charge X-431
PADII.
B. Use the docking station: Follow the steps described as below to
charge your X-431 PADII:
Locate the charging slot on the bottom of X-431 PADII tablet and 1.
the docking station. See Fig. 3-1 & Fig. 3-2.
Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2
Align the charging slots, and then dock the tablet into the station to 2.
ensure that it rmly sits on the docking station. Refer to Fig. 3-3.
Fig. 3-3
Insert one end of the included power cord of the docking station 3.
into the power jack, then plug the other end into the AC outlet. If
appears on the screen, it indicates it is being charged.
If the logo changes into 4.
charged. Disconnect the docking station from the AC outlet.
, it indicates that the battery is fully
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 power adaptor to charge your X-431 •
PADII. We assume no responsibility for damage or loss resulting
from using other similar adaptors other than the specied one.
The charging time of battery varies with temperature condition and •
battery consumption status.
While X-431 PADII has low battery, a beep will sound. If it is very •
low, X-431 PADII will be switched off automatically.
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3.3 Power On / Power Off X-431 PADII
3.3.1 Power on
Press the POWER key to turn on X-431 PADII.
Note: If it is the first time you use X-431 PADII or X-431 PADII
keeps idle for a long time, X-431 PADII could fail to be turned on. It
results from low battery. In this case, please recharge your X-431
PADII 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 X-431 PADII.2.
3.4 Tips On Finger Operations
ActionsResults
Single-tapTo select a item or launch a program.
Double-tap
Long press
SlideTo jump to different pages.
DragTap 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 fingers on the
screen and then spread them apart. To zoom out,
place two fingers apart on the screen and then
pinch them together.
3.5 Lock / Unlock the screen
Many screen lock modes are available on X-431 PADII. Take the
preset screen-lock mode as example for demonstration.
3.5.1 Lock the screen
When X-431 PADII is ON, press POWER key once to lock the •
screen;
The system will lock the screen automatically after X-431 PADII •
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.
Notes:
1. In case you forgot the screen lock, please refer to Appendix - FAQ
for details. You are not suggested to use the screen lock.
2. If you use unlock pattern, you have to draw the right target pattern
to unlock it.
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3.6 Screen Layout
1
2
3
4
5
6
Fig. 3-4
On-screen keys and status bar are as follows:
1
2
3
4
5
6
shows whether the diagnostic connector is properly
connected or not.
Tap
running or recently used. To open an application, tap it. To
remove an application, swipe it upwards.
Tap
Ta p
Tap
screenshots are stored in the Screenshots folder.
Tap
to display a list of applications that are currently
to jump to the Android System’s home screen.
to return to the previous screen or exit the application.
to capture the cur rent screen and all captured
to congure the X-431 PADII system settings.
7Display the widget and application icons.
8It shows: System time, Wi-Fi connection status and signal
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.
7
IconsDenitionsIconsDenitions
Airplane modeBluetooth is on
8
it immediately.
Positioning GPSCharging
Battery is fully chargedLow battery
New mailPreparing SD card
UploadingDownloading
Connected to a PCUSB bound is activated
Available Wi-Fi is
detected
Notes: When the icon appears on the status bar, please charge
Connected to Wi-Fi
3.8 Notication bar
The notification bar is used to display some activities, such as new
messages, to do list and running tasks. You ca n al so open the
notication bar to view the reminder or activity notication.
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3.9 Customize your desktop
3.9.1 Move items on the desktop
Tap and hold the item to be moved until it is shaken. 1.
Drag and drop it to the target location.2.
Note: Drag the icon to the margin of the screen and keep it still,
the system will switch to other extension desktop, place it to the
desired location.
3.9.2 Delete items from the desktop
Tap and hold the item to be moved until it is shaken. 1.
Drag it on the trash icon, then release it.2.
Warning: Deleting an ico n will uninstall the corr esponding
application. Please be careful to do so.
3.9.3 Change your wallpaper
Tap and hold a blank area on the desktop, a pop-up wallpaper 1.
window will be shown on the screen.
Set different wallpaper as desired:2.
• Wallpapers: Choose a still picture from gallery as wallpaper.
• Live Wallpapers: Open it to choose one of th e preset live
wallpapers as wallpaper.
• Gallery: Set the photos you captured as wallpaper.
3.9.4 Adjust brightness
Tips: Reducing the brightness of the screen is helpful to save the
power of X-431 PADII.
On the main menu screen, tap Settings > Display > Brightness.1.
Drag the slider to adjust it as desired.2.
3.9.5 Set standby time
If no activities are made within the dened standby period, the screen
will be locked automatically and the system enters sleep mode to save
power.
On the main menu screen, tap Settings > Display > Sleep.1.
Choose the desired sleep time.2.
3.9.6 Set screen lock
This function is designed to lock the screen and buttons to avoid
accidental operations while X-431 PADII keeps unattended.
On the main menu screen, tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.1.
Choose the desired screen lock mode and follow the on-screen 2.
instructions to nish your setting.
Note: You are recommended to set screen lock as “None”. In case
you forgot the screen lock, please refer to Appendix - FAQ for details.
3.9.7 Adjust the volume
This option enables you to adjust the volume of the ringtones, media
player, alarm and notice.
On the main menu screen, tap Settings > Sound > Volume.1.
Drag the slider to adjust it.2.
Note: Alternatively, you can also press the volume keys to control
the volume of the current application.
3.10 Input Method
3.10.1 Activate / hide on-screen keyboard
By default, Android keybaord is available on X-431 PADII.
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