LAUNCH X-431IV English User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Copyright Information ............................................. i
Trademark Information ............................................ i
End User License Agreement ................................ ii
Safety Precautions ................................................. 1
Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU ......... 1
Precaution on Operation................................... 1
Precautions on Vehicle ..................................... 1
1. Introduction ......................................................... 2
1.1 General descriptions................................... 2
1.2 Features ..................................................... 2
2. Knowledge of X-431 IV ....................................... 3
2.1 X-431IV Component Description ..................... 3
2.1.1 Components ........................................ 3
2.1.2 Components Sketch ............................ 4
2.2 X-431IV Accessory Description ........................ 5
2.3 Technical Specifications .................................. 6
2.5 X-431IV Initial Use ......................................... 7
2.5.1 X-431IV Starts ..................................... 7
2.5.2 Taskbar ................................................ 7
2.5.3 Rotate.................................................. 8
2.5.4 Input .................................................... 8
2.5.5 Control of the Application .................... 9
2.5.6 Online Help ....................................... 10
2.5.7 Load thermal paper ........................... 10
3. Vehicle Diagnosis ............................................. 11
3.1 Preparation and connections ........................ 11
3.1.1 Preparations ...................................... 11
3.1.2 Connections ...................................... 11
3.2 Start to diagnose ...................................... 12
3.2.1 Enter diagnostic program .................. 12
3.2.2 Read trouble code ............................. 13
3.2.3 Clear trouble code ............................. 14
3.2.4 DataStream Record Function ............ 14
3.2.5 Special function ................................. 17
4. Update of Diagnostic Software........................ 18
4.1 User Registration ...................................... 18
4.1.1 Register a passport .......................... 18
4.1.2 Fill in Product Information ................. 19
4.2 Software Download .................................. 20
4.3 Software Update ...................................... 21
4.4 Purchase Software ................................... 22
5. PDA function of X-431IV .................................. 23
5.1 System Information .................................. 25
5.1.1 User Information ............................... 25
5.1.2 About ................................................ 25
5.2 Tools and Games ..................................... 25
5.2.1 Tools ................................................. 25
5.2.2 Game ................................................ 28
5.3 PIM ........................................................... 29
5.3.1 Memo ................................................ 29
5.3.2 Address ............................................. 31
5.3.3 To Do ................................................ 33
5.3.4 Schedule ........................................... 35
5.4 System ..................................................... 37
5.4.1 Control Panel .................................... 37
5.4.2 System Information ........................... 41
5.4.3 Turn Off ............................................. 42
6. FAQ .................................................................... 43
6.1 About Update via Internet ........................ 43
6.2 About Hardware ....................................... 44
6.3 About System Setting ............................... 45
6.4 About Operation ....................................... 46
6.5 Questions Related to Vehicle ................... 47
6.6 Maintenance ............................................ 48
6.7 Get help ................................................... 48
7. Appendix 1: about VIN ..................................... 50
