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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

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5. 

 

Vehicle Connection

Tap on 

Diagnose

Select vehicle model

Select software version

Select test system

Select test function

Note: 

you are suggested to check for updates on a frequent 
basis and keep synchronized with the latest available 
software. 

For more detailed operations, please refer to the 
User Manual.

 

To enjoy more capabilities and functions, 

Note: 

For commercial vehicles, refer to the following connection method to proceed. For 

passenger vehicles, replace the 

Non-16pin Adapter Cable

 with 

OBD I Adapter

 

+

 

Non-16pin Connector

 

(for passenger vehicles). Other connections shall also apply.

Preparation

Before diagnosing, please make sure the 
following:

  The ignition is turned on.

 

The vehicle battery voltage is 9

-

18Volts or 11-

36Volts

.

  

 

hrottle should be in a closed position. 

The t

  6. 

Start Diagnostics

This tool supports three kinds of diagnosis approaches: Smart Diagnosis, Manual Diagnosis 
and Tech to Tech Remote Diagnosis.

Smart Diagnosis(AutoDetect):

Through simple Bluetooth communication between the tablet and VCI, the system will guide 
you directly to the fix and help you eliminate guesswork, without step-by-step manual menu 
selection.

Manual Diagnosis:

You need to manually select the menu-driven command. 

Tech to Tech:

This  helps  repair  shops  or  mechanics  to  diagnose  a  remote  vehicle,  and  launch  instant 
messages, allowing for improved efficiency and faster repairs.

For new users, the Manual Diagnosis is recommended as follows:.

 1. 

 

Charging & Turning On

 2. 

 

Changing

 

Language

4. 

 

Register & Update

 3. 

 

Wi-Fi Setup

4. 

 

Register & Update(Cont.)

1.  Plug one end of the included power adaptor into the charging port of the tablet, and then 

other end into the AC outlet. 

2.  Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the power adaptor from the AC outlet.

tablet

3.  Press

 

the

 [

POWER]

 

button on the 

, the system starts initializing and then enters the 

home screen.

The  tablet  supports  multiple  languages.  To  change  the  language  of  the  tool,  please  do  the 
following:

1. On the home screen, tap on 

Settings -> System -> Language & input -> Languages

.

2. Tap on 

Add a language

, and then choose the desired language from the list.

3. Tap and hold the desired language and drag it to the top of the screen and then release it, 

the system will change into the target language.

The tablet has a built-in Wi-Fi module that can be used to get online. Once you're online, you 
can register your tool, update the diagnostic software & APK, surf the Internet and send email 
on your network.

 -> Network & Internet -> WLAN

,  the tablet

,  the tablet

1. On the home screen, select 

Settings

.

2

Select

 

the

 

Wi

-

Fi

 

switch

 

to

 

ON

 

 

will

 

start

 

searching

 

for

 

available

 

wireless

 

networks.

3

Select

 

a

 

wireless

 

network

:

Ÿ

If

 

the

 

chosen

 

network

 

is

 

open

 

 

will

 

connect

 

automatically.

Ÿ

If

 

the

 

selected

 

network

 

is

 

encrypted

 

a

 

network

 

password

 

will

 

need

 

to

 

be

 

entered

.

1. Launch App: 

 

tap on the application icon on the home 

screen, and then tap on 

Login

 on the upper right 

corner of the screen. Tap on 

New Registration

 to go 

to Step 2.

2. 

Create an App Account:

 

Input the information 

(items with * must be filled)

 and then tap on

 

Register

. Refer to Figure 

B

.

3. 

Activate VCI: Input the Product S/N and Activation Code 

(can be obtained from the 

password envelope)

, and then tap on 

Activate

. Refer to Figure 

C

.

4. 

Finish Registration: To download the diagnostic software, tap on 

Yes

 to navigate to the 

download page. Tap on 

No

 to download and install it later.

On the download page, tap on 

Update

 to start downloading until it is complete.

Select

 

Country

*

Email

*

Confirm

 

Password

*

Password

*

Username

*

CAPTCHA

                             

CAPTCHA

 

Register

2

3

1

Create an Account

Activate VCI

Finish Registration

Register

B

Create an Account

Activate VCI

Finish Registration

Register

1

3

2

Serial

 

Number

Activation

 

Code

Where

 

is

 

my

 

activation

 

code

?

>> Skip

Activate

C

Register

1

2

3

Yes

No

Congratulations

You

 

have

 

registered

 

successfully

Do

 

you

 

download

 

vehicle

 

software

 

now

?

Create an Account

Activate VCI

Finish Registration

D

Login

Username

Password

Retrieve

 

password

New Registration

Login

A

1. Locate vehicle’s DLC

 

The  DLC  (Data  Link  Connector)  is  typically  a  connector  where  diagnostic  code  readers 
interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. 

For passenger vehicles, 

For commercial vehicles, it is generally located in the driver's cab. 

If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the exact location.

2. Vehicle connection

 

If the tool is testing a vehicle equipped with OBD II diagnostic 

socket, please use the diagnostic cable directly. 

B.  Non-

For  vehicles  with  non-OBD  II  diagnostic  socket,  a  non-

16pin  adapter  cable  is  required.  Follow  any  one  of  the  following  methods  below  to  make 
connection:

this usually located on driver’s side, about 12 inches away from the 

center of dashboard. 

A. OBD II Vehicle Connection: 

OBD  II  Vehicle  Connection: 

A

B

VCI Module

To vehicle’s DLC

Non-16pin Adapter Cable*

To

 

Cigarette Lighter Receptacle

To

 

Vehicle’s Battery

Diagnostic Cable

Cigarette Lighter

Battery Clamps Cable

Possible DLC

 

Location

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