X-431 PADII Quick Start Guide (EN) LAUNCH

Front & Side View Accessory Checklist

Micro SD Card Slot Headphone Jack
USB Port
1 X-431 PADII Unit Docking Station Diagnostic Connector

Power Button DC Input Port

Mini HDMI Port Micro USB Port 1

Front Camera Charging Indicator 2

(A tablet for showing (See Section “Docking (A device for
test results.) Station” on Page 2.) accessing vehicle data.)

Power Adaptor Cigarette Lighter USB Cable

Volume Buttons IPS Touch Screen

Reset Button

(To supply power to the

Microphone (To supply power to non-16pin connector via (To connect the
the tablet.) diagnostic connector
vehicle’s cigarette
and the display tablet.)
lighter socket.)
golo Button HDMI Cable Battery Clamps Cable OBDII Extension Cable
(For quick access to Instant Charging Slot
Messaging application)

X-431 PADII Professional Tablet (To connect to an (To provide power to the
(To connect the
external projector or non-16pin connector diagnostic connector
monitor with HDMI through connection to
for extension purpose.)
*Note1: interface.) the vehicle’s battery.)
USB Port is reserved for add-on Camera Flash
modules, and other USB devices use OBDI Converter Password Envelope Non-16pin Connector
only. Handgrip
Micro USB Port is reserved for Micro
USB cable only.
Rear Camera
(Optional)
(For detailed non-16pin
*Note2: It illuminates red while
(A converting cable (A piece of paper bearing connectors, please check
X-431 PADII tablet is charging. Product S/N and Register the package)
for connecting
Once charging is finished, it will Audio Speakers non-16pin connector.) Password, which is
turn green. required for your
registration.)
Rear View

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Diagnostic Connector Note: Remember to remove the 1. Charge X-431 PADII Tablet
diagnostic connector from the DLC
OBD II 16 PIN connector if it keeps unattended. Except that power adaptor supplies power to X-431 PADII, X-431
PADII can also obtain power from the Lithium polymer battery.
Choose any of the followings to charge X-431 PADII tablet:
1. Use the included 5V power adaptor: Connect one end of the
power adaptor to DC IN port of X-431 PADII, then connect the
Communication indicator other end to the AC outlet. We assume no responsibility for
damage or loss resulting from using other similar adaptors other
Power indicator than the specified one.
2. Use the docking station: Follow the steps described as below to
Micro USB port NEAR CENTER charge your X-431 PADII tablet:
OF DASH DLC Location
Install diagnostic connector 1
1. Locate vehicle’s DLC socket: It provides standard 16 pins and is generally located on driver’s side, about 12 inch away Locate the charging slot on the bottom of X-431 PADII tablet and
from the center of dashboard. See Figure DLC Location. If DLC is not equipped under dashboard, a label indicating the docking station. See Fig. a & Fig. b.
its position will be given. In case no DLC is found, please refer to Automobile Repair Manual;
2. Plug the connector into the vehicle's DLC(It is suggested to use the OBD II extension cable to connect the DLC and the
connector). For vehicles with non-16PIN DLC, please choose the desired connector. Normally the power indicator of
diagnostic connector will light up.

g
k in n Fig. a Fig. b
c io *Note3: It is designed to charge the display tablet. For *Note5: Plug the diagnostic connector into
Do tat details on how to charge, please refer to Section “Charge the socket for demo experience when the
S X-431 PADII Tablet” on the right. station is connected to the AC outlet. 2
Align the charging slots, and then dock the tablet into the station
3
to ensure that it firmly sits on the docking station. Refer to Fig. c.
Charging Slot Insert one end of power cord of the docking station into the power
OBD 16 Socket with
jack, then plug the other end into the AC outlet.
power output 5

OBD 16 Socket without

power output 4

Power Interface
(Provides power to Fig. c
*Note4: These 2 sockets are used to the docking station)
store the additional DBScar/EasyDiag/
golo diagnostic connector (separately Note: If X-431 PADII tablet keeps idle or unattended for a long
purchased). period, please lock the screen or turn it off to save power.

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2. Connections 3. Power on, Wi-Fi connection, Register and Download software

OBD II Vehicle Connection

1. Power on
A Directly plug the diagnostic connector into vehicle’s Press the [POWER] button, the system starts initializing and then enters the desktop.
DLC
B Using OBD II extension cable

OBD II Extension 2. Wi-Fi connection A

Cable
Tap [Settings] on the desktop and then [Wi-Fi] to configure Wi-Fi
To diagnostic setting. Refer to Figure A.
connector Select the desired Wi-Fi connection from the list. (Password may be
required for secured networks). When “Connected” appears, tap
to return to the desktop.

To Vehicle’s DLC

Non-OBD II Vehicle Connection

A Via Cigarette Lighter 3. Register (1. Tap “Login” --> 2. Register an Account --> 3. Activate Connector --> 4. Finish
Register)
1. Launch the X-431 PADII application on the desktop to enter. Tap on “LOGIN” on the right upper corner
of the screen.
2. Tap on “New Register” in Figure B, input the information (items with * must be filled) and then tap on
“Register”. Refer to Figure C.
3. Input the Product S/N and Activation Code (can be obtained from the password envelope, see Figure
F), and then tap on “Activate”. Refer to Figure D.
4. Tap on “Go To Update Center” to enter diagnostic software download screen. Refer to Figure E.

B C
Login Interface Create an Account
B Via Battery Clamps Cable

(To be continued...)
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3. Power on, Wi-Fi connection, Register and Download software (Cont.) 4. How to Diagnose

Follow the flowchart illustrated as below to diagnose a vehicle.

3. Register (Cont.)
Password Envelope

D Tap “Diagnostic”
Activate Connector

Activate
Where is my activation code?
No connector? Yes

Tap “LOGIN” to Tap “Update” to

register1 update software2

E …… (Refer to
Finish Register Select vehicle
Section 3)
Tap here to enter
update center
Activation
Code Register & Activate Select diagnostic
OK software version

F
Select test function Select test system

G
4. Download & Update Software Diagnosing Flowchart
Tap to start downloading.
Note: By default, all vehicle software are selected. To deselect Notes:
certain software, just uncheck the box next to the software * 1. To start diagnosing a vehicle, you have to register the diagnostic
version. connector. For details, please refer to Section 3 “Power on, Wi-
Once downloading finished, the software packages will be Fi connection, Register and Download Software” in this
installed automatically. Quick Start Guide.
* 2. To perform update, tap and select “Update” from the pull-
down list.

For more detailed operations, please refer to User’s Manual of X-431 PADII.