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LAUNCH X-431 5C User’s Manual — Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Before using X-431 5C, please read the following safety information carefully.
Never collide, throw, or punch X-431 5C, and avoid dropping, extruding and
bending it.
Do not use X-431 5C in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or dry
environments.
In places where X-431 5C is forbidden or using X-431 5C may cause
interference or generate a potential risk, please turn it off.
To ensure a safe driving, please do not use X-431 5C while driving.
Turn off X-431 5C before boarding any aircraft.
Do not dismantle X-431 5C by yourself. If there is any inquiry, please
contact the dealer.
Never place X-431 5C into apparatus with strong electromagnetic field.
Keep X-431 5C far away from magnetic devices because its radiations may
erase the data stored on the devices.
Store X-431 5C 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 5C is being formatted or in
process of uploading or downloading. Or else it may result in program error.
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LAUNCH X-431 5C User’s Manual — Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTIONS............................................................................................ 1
1.1 PRODUCT PROFILE ................................................................................... 1
1.2 FEATURES ................................................................................................ 1
1.3 KNOWLEDGE OF X-431 5C ....................................................................... 2
1.3.1 X-431 5C Whole Set.......................................................................... 2
1.3.2 X-431 5C Tablet Computer ................................................................ 2
1.3.3 X-431 5C Protection Sleeve .............................................................. 3
1.3.4 DBScar Diagnostic Connector........................................................... 4
1.4 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ......................................................................... 5
1.5 PACKAGE LIST .......................................................................................... 5
2 PREPARATIONS.............................................................................................. 7
2.1 CHARGE X-431 5C ...................................................................................... 7
2.2 ON USING YOUR BATTERY ............................................................................ 7
2.3 POWER ON/OFF X-431 5C............................................................................ 8
2.3.1 Power on............................................................................................ 8
2.3.2 Power off............................................................................................ 8
2.4 ABOUT DESKTOP .......................................................................................... 8
2.5 CUSTOMIZE YOUR DESKTOP ......................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Add items on the desktop .................................................................. 9
2.5.2 Move items on the desktop ............................................................... 9
2.5.3 Delete items from the desktop........................................................... 9
2.5.4 Change your wallpaper...................................................................... 9
2.5.5 Create a folder on the desktop ........................................................ 10
2.6 ON USING TOUCH SCREEN.......................................................................... 10
2.7 AUTO-ROTATE THE SCREEN ....................................................................... 10
2.8 LOCK & UNLOCK THE SCREEN .................................................................... 10
2.8.1 Lock the screen ............................................................................... 10
2.8.2 Unlock the screen............................................................................ 10
2.9 NOTIFICATION BAR ..................................................................................... 11
2.9.1 Turn on the notification panel ...........................................................11
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LAUNCH X-431 5C User’s Manual — Knowledge of X-431 5C
1 Introductions
1.1 Product Profile
X-431 5C 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 full car model and full system
vehicle trouble diagnosis, which include Reading 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 Maintenance Database and One-click Update etc.
1.2 Features
1. Diagnostic Tool:
A. 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 data stream, 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 5C;
Equipped with an exclusive X-431 5C protection sleeve to prevent it
from being damaged.
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1. Pull the red sleeve outwards from the right margin of X-431 5C, and then
remove it completely.
2. Reverse the upper enclosure and then use the screwdriver to loosen all
screws.
3. Take out the lower enclosure from the upper enclosure.
4. Finally remove X-431 5C tablet computer from the upper enclosure.
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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
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2 Preparations
2.1 Charge X-431 5C
1. Insert the included USB cable into the charger.
2. Plug the charger into AC outlet.
3. Connect the other end of USB cable to X-431 5C. If appears on the screen,
it indicates it is being charged.
4. If the logo changes into , it indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet.
5. Unplug the USB cable on the charger from X-431 5C.
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y Turn off GPS satellites: Choose “Settings” > “Personal” > “Location access”
and set GPS satellites to OFF.
y Press VOLUME key to decrease the volume.
Definitions of indicators
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Connected to other
View more notices
Bluetooth device
Battery is fully
Mute your X-431 5C
charged
Charging Low battery
New mail Full memory
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3 How to diagnose
3.1 Connect DBScar connector
Follow the steps mentioned below to connect DBScar connector:
1. Locate vehicle’s DLC socket. The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic
Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic
code readers interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. The DLC is
usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash),
under or around the driver’s side for most vehicles. If Data Link Connector is
not located under dashboard, a label should be there telling location. For
some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is located behind the ashtray
and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector. If the DLC
cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the location.
Fig. 3-1
2. Plug the DBScar diagnostic connector into the vehicle’s DLC socket (It is
suggested to use the OBD 2 extension cable to connect DBScar connector
and DLC socket.). For non-16PIN DLC socket, please select the
corresponding non-16 pin connector adaptor, then plug the non-16pin end
of the adaptor into the DLC socket, and then connect the standard 16pin
end DBScar connector.
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Fig. 3-2
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Fig. 3-3
1. If you are a new user, tap “New Registration” to enter registration page. See
Fig. 3-4.
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Fig. 3-4
In Fig. 3-4, fill in the information in each field (Items with * must be filled). After
inputting, tap “Register”, a screen similar to the following will appear:
Fig. 3-5
In Fig. 3-5, input the Serial Number and Activation Code, which can be found in
the password envelope.
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Product SN Product SN
Activation code
Fig. 3-6
Note: To exit and activate it later, tap “Skip”. In this case, you can activate your
connector by tapping “Connector Activation” in “Profile”. For details, please refer
to Chapter 3.8.2 Activate Connector.
Tap “Activate” to finish your registration. See Fig. 3-7.
Fig. 3-7
To download the diagnostic software, tap “Yes”. See Fig. 3-8.
Tap “No” to download and install it later.
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Fig. 3-8
In Fig. 3-8, tap “Update” to start downloading. It may take several minutes to
finish it, please be patient to wait. To pause downloading, tap “Pause”. To
resume it, tap “Continue”.
Once download is complete, the system will install the software package
automatically.
Fig. 3-9
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2. If you have registered to be a member, input your name and password, and
then tap the “Login” button to enter the main menu screen directly.
Fig. 3-10
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Name Description
Fig. 3-11
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2. Tap “Demo” to ignore Bluetooth connection and jump to the DEMO system
selection screen. See Fig. 3-12. (Note: No Bluetooth connection is required for
DEMO program.)
To run factory test, tap “Bluetooth Connection” to start connecting the DBScar
Bluetooth connector. If successful, a pop-up message “Connected to
98364*****00” will be shown. (Note: Before diagnosing a vehicle, you have to pair
and connect the connector via Bluetooth. Otherwise, the consequent operations will not
be continued.)
3. Tap “Engine”, the system will jump to the function menu. See Fig. 3-13.
To return to the previous screen, tap .
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On-screen Buttons:
New Session: Tap it to return to the
home screen.
Search: Highlight a certain DTC
item, and then tap it to search the
definition of the selected DTC online.
Report: To save the current data in
text format.
Print: Tap it to print the current
screen. To perform printing, you
need to purchase a Wi-Fi printer
manufactured by LAUNCH
separately.
Help: Tap it to view the help
information.
Fig. 3-13
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On-screen Buttons:
Select Page: Tap it to select all
items of the current page.
Unselect: Tap it to deselect all data
stream items.
New Session: Tap it to return to the
home screen.
Print: Tap it to print the current
screen. To perform printing, you
need to purchase a Wi-Fi printer
manufactured by LAUNCH
separately.
Confirm: Tap it to confirm and jump
to the next step.
Fig. 3-15
After selecting the desired items, tap “Confirm” to enter the data stream reading
page.
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On-screen Buttons:
New Session: Tap to return to the
home screen.
Graph: After selecting, tap it to view
the waveform. (Tap “Combine” to
display the selected waveform in
combined form. In this case, different
items are marked in different colors. Tap
“Value” to display the waveform in
character form.)
Record: Tap to start recording
diagnostic data for future playback
and analysis. The saved file follows
the naming rule: It begins with
vehicle type, and then the record
starting time and ends with .x431 (To
differentiate between files, please
configure the accurate system time).
The file is stored in “My Report”
Fig. 3-16 under “Profile” menu. For details on
playback operations, please refer to
Chapter 3.8.1 “My Report”.
To stop reading the data stream, tap
“Stop recording”.
Print: Tap to print the content of
current screen. An additional Wi-Fi
printer is required.
Help: Tap to view the help
information.
If more than one page of data stream items is displayed, an indicator similar to
1/X (Where 1 refers to the current page and X means the total pages) appears.
Swipe the screen from right to left to switch to the next page.
Tap to return to the function selection screen.
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3.8 Profile
This function allows users to manage personal information.
3.8.1 My Connector
This option is used to manage all your activated connectors.
If several diagnostic connectors are activated on this tool, a list of connectors will
be displayed on the screen. Once you choose the connector that belongs to
other account, you have to log out, and then input the right account to continue.
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3.8.4 My Report
This option is used to view the diagnostic report generated in process of vehicle
diagnosis. Additionally, delete, send operations are also supported.
Tap “My Report”, there are total 3 options available.
If user records the running parameters while reading data stream, it will be
saved as .x431 file and appear under Diagnostic Record tab.
Remote Diagnostic Report lists all records generated in process of remote
diagnosis.
In case the DTC result is saved on Read Trouble Code page, .txt files will be
listed under Diagnostic Report tab.
3.8.5 Profile
Use this item to view and configure personal information.
3.8.7 Help
Function Notes, FAQ, Quick Start Guide and User Manual are included.
3.9 Settings
It enables you to make some application settings and view software version
information etc.
3.9.2 Orientation
This option is used to set the display orientation of the application.
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3.9.7 About
The software version information and disclaimer are included.
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4 Others
4.1 Email
The function allows you to send and receive email. You can add POP3 or IMAP
email account for some common web email service provider.
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4.2 WLAN
This function enables you to enjoy surfing on the internet and downloading data
from the internet via Wi-Fi.
Hints:
On WLAN setting screen, tap to add a new Wi-Fi network.
On WLAN setting screen, tap , and then choose “Advanced” from the
pop-up option menu to make more Wi-Fi settings.
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4.3 Browser
4.3.1 Open browser
On the home screen, tap Browser to launch the browser. You can choose the
desired homepage or input the website address to browse.
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4.5 Camera
4.5.1 Open and close camera
On the home screen, tap Camera.
In shoot mode, tap to exit the camera.
Tips: Tap , you can also rotate, crop the picture or view its details.
3. Swipe the screen rightwards or leftwards to view the next/previous picture.
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4.6 Gallery
This option is used to manage pictures and video files.
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4.7 Music
This function enables you to enjoy music and audio files on your X-431 5C.
1. On the home screen, and tap “Music” to enter.
2. Music files are stored into 4 categories: Artists, Albums, Songs and Playlist.
Tap the desired music type.
3. Open music file list.
4. Tap the desired audio files to start playing. Press VOLUME+/- key to
increase or decrease the volume.
Tips: While playing, tap to switch to other applications and the player will be
running in background. Open the status bar and choose the audio file to return to
the player screen.
Tap , the following settings can be made: party shuffle, shuffle all, sound
effects and search etc.
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Tap to go back to HOME screen.
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4.8 Calendar
This function lets you view calendar or create to-do events.
On the home screen, tap “Calendar”. Tap to choose the desired view mode.
Tap , the followings can be done: new events, refresh, search, calendar to
display, clear events and settings.
4.9 Alarms
4.9.1 Add an alarm
1. On the home screen, tap “Alarms”.
2. Tap to enter new alarm setting interface.
3. Set the detailed items.
4. After setting, tap “DONE” to confirm.
Tips: Alternatively, you can also tap and hold the desired alarm on the alarm list
screen, then choose “Delete alarm” from the pull-down list.
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4.11 Display
4.11.1 Brightness
1. On the home screen, tap “Settings” > “Display”.
2. Tap “Brightness” to enter.
3. Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness. Tap the box “Automatic
brightness” to adjust it automatically.
4. Tap “OK” to save your setting.
4.13 Applications
4.13.1 View installed applications
1. On the home screen, tap “Settings” > “Apps” to open the downloaded
application list.
2. The following operations are available:
Tap the desired one to view the application information.
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Tap and choose “Sort by size” from the pull-down menu, the
applications will be displayed in size order automatically.
Tap and choose “Reset app preferences” from the pull-down menu,
a confirmation dialog box will appear on the screen, tap “Reset apps”
to proceed; tap “Cancel” to abort.
To uninstall an application, tap it to enter the application information
screen. Tap “Uninstall” and then follow the on-screen instructions to
finish it.
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4.18 Downloads
All items downloaded in default browser are saved in this folder.
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LAUNCH PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE
ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER’S BUSINESS.
This warranty does not cover any part that has been abused, altered, used for a
purpose other than for which it was intended, or used in a manner inconsistent
with instructions regarding use. The exclusive remedy for any automotive meter
found to be defective is repair or replacement, and LAUNCH shall not be liable
for any consequential or incidental damages.
Disclaimer
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including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Purchase Order
Replaceable and optional parts can be ordered directly from your LAUNCH
authorized tool supplier. Your order should include the following information:
Order quantity
Part number
Part name
Customer Service
Any question during the operation, please call 86-755-84528722.
If your unit requires repair service, return it to the manufacturer with a copy of
the sales receipt and a note describing the problem. If the unit is determined to
be in warranty, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. If the unit is
determined to be out of warranty, it will be repaired for a nominal service charge
plus return freight. Send the unit pre-paid to:
Attn: Customer Service Department
LAUNCH TECH. CO., LTD.
Launch Industrial Park,
North of Wuhe Avenue,
Banxuegang, Bantian,
Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong
P.R.China, 518129
Launch website: http://www.cnlaunch.com
http://www.x431.com
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descriptions in the manual in physical appearance, color and configuration. We
have tried our best to make the descriptions and illustrations in the manual as
accurate as possible, and defects are inevitable, if you have any question,
please contact local dealer or after-sale service center of LAUNCH, LAUNCH
does not bear any responsibility arising from misunderstandings.