Launch Tech X431PRO User Manual

Version: V1.00.000

Revised date: 2013-05-17

LAUNCH X-431 PRO User’s Manual — Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

Before using X-431 PRO, please read the following safety information carefully.

 Never collide, throw, or punch X-431 PRO, and avoid falling, extruding and

blending it.

 Do not use X-431 PRO in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or dry

environments.

 In places where X-431 PRO is forbidden or using X-431 PRO may cause

interference or generate a potential risk, please turn off it.

 To ensure a safe driving, please do not use X-431 PRO while driving.
 Turn off X-431 PRO before boarding any airplane.
 Do not dismantle X-431 PRO by yourself. If there is any inquiry, please

contact the dealer.

 Never place X-431 PRO into apparatus with strong electromagnetic field.
 Keep X-431 PRO far away from magnetic devices because its radiations

may erase the data stored on the devices.

 Store X-431 PRO 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 not disconnect power abruptly when X-431 PRO is being formatted or in

process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may result in program error.

Precautions on Using X-431 PRO

z The ignition switch should be OFF while plugging or unplugging the

DBScar diagnostic connector.

z When DBScar connector is not used, remember to place it into the

diagnostic connector housing located at the back of the protection sleeve
to avoid loss.

z 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.

z While diagnosing a vehicle, you are not advised to use phone or

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messaging, because it may cause a data communication interruption. If it
happens, it is abnormal and just try to re-do it.

Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU

z 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.

z Protect the computer from magnetic object.
z Do cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the vehicle.
z Pay more attention to the ECU and the sensors when the operation is next

to them.

z Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU and

sensors will be damaged by static electricity.

z Do connect ECU harness connector firmly, otherwise electronic elements,

such as IC inside ECU, will be damaged.

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LAUNCH X-431 PRO User’s Manual — Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTIONS............................................................................................ 1

RODUCT PROFILE

1.1 P

1.2 F

1.3 K

EATURES
NOWLEDGE OF

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1.3.1 X-431 PRO Whole Set....................................................................... 2

1.3.2 X-431 PRO pad computer................................................................. 3

1.3.3 X-431 PRO protection sleeve............................................................4

1.3.4 DBScar diagnostic connector............................................................5

ECHNICAL PARAMETERS

1.4 T

1.5 PACKAGE

L

2 PREPARATIONS.............................................................................................. 1

2.2 C

ON USING YOUR BATTERY

2.3

POWER ON / POWER OFF

2.4

X-431 PRO...................................................................................1

HARGE

2.4.1 Power on............................................................................................ 2

2.4.2 Power off............................................................................................ 2

ABOUT DESKTOP

2.5

2.6

CUSTOMIZE YOUR DESKTOP

2.6.1 Add items on the desktop..................................................................3

2.6.2 Move items on the desktop ............................................................... 3

2.6.3 Delete items from the desktop........................................................... 4

2.6.4 Change your wallpaper......................................................................4

2.6.5 Create a folder on the desktop.......................................................... 4

ON USING TOUCH SCREEN

2.7

AUTO-ROTATE THE SCREEN

2.8

LOCK & UNLOCK THE SCREEN

2.9

2.9.1 Lock the screen................................................................................. 5

2.9.2 Unlock the screen..............................................................................5

NOTICE BAR

2.10

2.10.1 Turn on the notification panel ..........................................................5

2.10.2 Turn off the notification panel...........................................................5

HOW TO SET AS AIRPLANE MODE

2.11

3 HOW TO DIAGNOSE.......................................................................................7

3.1 C

ONNECT
LUETOOTH SETTING

3.2 B

IAGNOSIS FLOWCHART

3.3 D

SER AND CONNECTOR REGISTRATION

3.4 U

DBS

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X-431 PRO....................................................................2

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IST

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X-431 PRO...........................................................2

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CAR

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3.4.1 User registration................................................................................ 9

3.4.2 Software layout.................................................................................11

3.4.3 DBScar Connector registration........................................................ 12

3.5 START DIAGNOSING ...................................................................................13

3.5.1 Read trouble code........................................................................... 13

3.5.2 Clear trouble code........................................................................... 13

3.5.3 Read data stream............................................................................13

3.5.4 Special function............................................................................... 14

3.6 SERVICE INFO............................................................................................14

3.7 MY SPACE .................................................................................................14

3.7.1 Diagnostic report ............................................................................. 15

3.7.2 Operation log................................................................................... 15

3.7.3 Shopping record.............................................................................. 15

3.8 INSTANT INFO. ...........................................................................................15

3.9 SOCIAL CIRCLE..........................................................................................15

3.10 MANAGEMENT..........................................................................................16

3.10.1 Change password.......................................................................... 16

3.10.2 Type password hint........................................................................ 16

3.10.3 Forget password............................................................................16

3.11 MORE......................................................................................................17

4 OTHERS ......................................................................................................18

4.1 EMAIL ........................................................................................................18

4.1.1 Add an email account......................................................................18

4.1.2 Delete an email account..................................................................18

4.1.3 Send a email.................................................................................... 18

4.1.4 View email .......................................................................................19

4.2 WLAN.......................................................................................................20

4.2.1 Set Wi-Fi on.....................................................................................20

4.2.2 Connect to Wi-Fi..............................................................................20

4.3 BROWSER..................................................................................................21

4.3.1 Open browser.................................................................................. 21

4.3.2 Browse a webpage..........................................................................21

4.3.3 Zoom in / zoom out a page.............................................................. 22

4.3.4 Find on page.................................................................................... 22

4.3.5 Save favorite webpage to bookmark...............................................22

4.3.6 Open multiple pages........................................................................22

4.3.7 Customize internet settings............................................................. 22

4.4 USING BLUETOOTH....................................................................................23

4.4.1 Open Bluetooth................................................................................ 23

4.4.2 Allow other devices to search for X-431 PRO.................................23

4.4.3 Search other devices and pair X-431 PRO with it........................... 23

4.4.4 Send file via Bluetooth..................................................................... 23

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4.5 CAMERA ....................................................................................................24

4.5.1 Open and close camera ..................................................................24

4.5.2 Take a photo.................................................................................... 24

4.5.3 View a photo....................................................................................24

4.5.4 Record a video ................................................................................ 24

4.5.5 View a video ....................................................................................25

4.5.6 Customize camera settings............................................................. 25

4.5.7 Customize camrecorder settings..................................................... 25

4.6 GALLERY ...................................................................................................26

4.6.1 Open gallery ....................................................................................26

4.6.2 Browse images................................................................................26

4.6.3 Play video........................................................................................ 26

4.6.4 Zoom in/ out images........................................................................26

4.7 MUSIC .......................................................................................................26

4.7.1 Play audio files ................................................................................ 26

4.7.2 Music player interface......................................................................27

4.7.3 Create a new playlist....................................................................... 28

4.7.4 Delete a playlist............................................................................... 28

4.8 CALENDAR.................................................................................................28

4.9 ALARMS.....................................................................................................28

4.9.1 Add an alarm ...................................................................................28

4.9.2 Delete an alarm............................................................................... 29

4.9.3 Customize your alarm......................................................................29

4.10 FILE MANAGER ........................................................................................29

4.11 DISPLAY ..................................................................................................29

4.11.1 Brightness...................................................................................... 29

4.11.2 Auto-rotate the screen ...................................................................30

4.12 SET SCREEN LOCK...................................................................................30

4.13 APPLICATIONS .........................................................................................30

4.13.1 View installed applications.............................................................30

4.13.2 View the running applications........................................................ 30

4.14 LANGUAGE & INPUT..................................................................................31

4.15 SET DATE & TIME .....................................................................................31

4.16 VIEW AND RELEASE THE MEMORY OF SD CARD AND X-431 PRO..............31

4.17 RESTORE X-431 PRO TO FACTORY SETTINGS..........................................32

4.18 DOWNLOADS............................................................................................32

4.19 INSTALL / UNINSTALL APPS.....................................................................32

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1 Introductions

1.1 Product Profile

X-431 PRO is a new vehicle trouble diagnostic device developed based on
internet and mobile terminals by Launch with over 20 years R&D experience in
vehicle diagnosis. Through the Bluetooth communication between vehicle
diagnostic connector and variant mobile intelligent terminals, it achieves X431
series full car model and full system vehicle trouble diagnosis, which include
reading DTCs, clearing DTCs, reading datastream, actuation test and special
functions.
Meanwhile, taking advantage of mobile internet, it integrates more application
and service, such as creating maintenance data base and case library, providing
instant maintenance information, establishing public and private maintenance
social circle etc. As a result, it builds a broad vehicle diagnostic community,
which helps you to share vehicle maintenance knowledge online, exchange
vehicle maintenance experience online and provide vehicle maintenance related
service support online. This will be another revolution raised by Launch in the
vehicle diagnosis industry.

1.2 Features

1. Diagnose:
 Can diagnose the electronic control system of prevailing vehicle

models covering Asian, European, American and Chinese. Diagnosis
functions include: Read DTCs, Clear DTCs, Read datastream, Special
functions etc;

 Specially designed for Android platform with clear and user-friendly

interface;

 Via Bluetooth, it is simple for DBScar diagnostic connector to

communicate with X-431 PRO;

 Equipped with an exclusive X-431 PRO protection sleeve to prevent it

from being damaged;

2. Browser: built-in Wi-Fi module makes surfing on the internet freely;

3. Email: allows you to send and receive email. External POP3 or IMAP email

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account for some common Web email service provider can be added;

4. Search: enables you to locate your target quickly and conveniently;

5. File Manager: with it, you can manage the files or downloaded files stored

in SD card efficiently;

6. Settings: to configure your personalized X-431 PRO through it;

7. Other additional functions: alarm, calendar and calculator etc.

8. Applications: Other android based applications can be customized to install

or uninstall.

1.3 Knowledge of X-431 PRO

1.3.1 X-431 PRO Whole Set

X-431 PRO is composed of an X-431 PRO pad computer, a protection sleeve
and a DBScar diagnostic connector.

Fig. 1-1 X-431 PRO whole set

A ---- X-431 PRO pad computer (See Chapter“1.3.2”)
B ---- Protection sleeve (See Chapter “1.3.3”)
C ---- DBScar diagnostic connector (See Chapter “1.3.4”)

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1.3.2 X-431 PRO pad computer

Fig. 1-2 X-431 PRO pad computer

No. Name Notes

1 POWER key

2 VOLUME +/- key Used to adjust the volume.
3 Earphone jack
4 Rear camera
5 Reset key (Inside

the housing)
6 SD card slot
7 Speaker
8 USB port
9 Microphone

 In Off mode, press it to turn on

X-431 PRO;

 In On mode, press it to activate the

LCD if the LCD is blank.

 In On mode, press it to turn off the

LCD if the LCD lights up.

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1.3.3 X-431 PRO protection sleeve

Fig. 1-3 X-431 PRO protection sleeve

Dismantling X-431 PRO protection sleeve

To remove protection sleeve from X-431 PRO main unit, follow the steps
described as below to proceed:

1. Pull the red sleeve outwards from the right margin of X-431 PRO, and then
remove it completely.

2. Reverse the upper enclosure and then user the screwdriver to loosen all
screws.

3. Take out the lower enclosure from the upper enclosure.

4. Finally remove X-431 PRO pad computer from the upper enclosure.

Fig. 1-4a Fig. 1-4b Fig. 1-4c Fig. 1-4d

Note: Reverse the above-mentioned steps to install X-431 PRO protection
sleeve. While mounting it, please pay more attention to the installation direction.

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1.3.4 DBScar diagnostic connector

Fig. 1-5 DBScar diagnostic connector

OBD-16 diagnostic

①

connector
Power indicator It lights up while plugging the

②

Communication

③

indicator

Micro USB port To connect to PC for data

④

If DBScar connector keeps unattended, please place it in right position. See fig.
1-6.

To connect to vehicle’s OBD2
DLC.

DBScar connector into the
vehicle’s DLC.

It will flash once the DBScar
connector is communicating with
X-431 PRO or it is being reset.

transmission or upgrade via USB
cable.

Fig. 1-6

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1.4 Technical Parameters

X-431 PRO:

 Operating system: Android
 CPU: Dual core 1GHz
 Battery: 3000mh, rechargeable polymer lithium battery
 Standby time: it is subject to the using environment. Generally it can keep

working for 4 hours.

 Extension memory card: 32G Micro SD(TF) card supported
 Memory: 512MB
 Storage capacity: 2GB
 LCD: 7.0 inch
 LCD resolution: 1024X600
 Touch screen: 5 points capacitive touch screen
 Cameras: 2 mega rear and 0.3 mega front
 Wi-Fi: supported
 Bluetooth: supported
 Working temperature: -10 ~ ℃ 55 ℃ (14°F to 131°F)
 Storage temperature: -20 ~ ℃ 70 ℃ (-4°F to 158°F)
 Weight: about 0.68Kg

 Outline dimension: 198*124*10.1mm

DBScar Connector:

Working voltage: 9 ~15V
Average working current: about 35mA
Standby current: about 25mA
Working temperature: -20 to 55 (℃ -4°F to 131°F)
Storage temperature: -30 to 70 (℃ -22°F to 158°F)
Storage humidity: <80%
Working humidity: <60%
Net weight: about 26g

1.5 Package List

While purchasing, please check the following accessories:

• X-431 PRO pad computer

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• Password envelope

• X-431 PRO protection sleeve

• DBScar diagnostic connector

• OBD II extension cable

• Cigarette lighter cable

• Power adaptor

• USB data cable

• Non-16pin connector

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