User's Manual

LAUNCH X-431 PAD III User Manual
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4. Tap the desired DS401 connector to pair and match. By default, the
Bluetooth name of the connector is 98********00 (where ***** stands for 8
digits.).
5. If the Bluetooth pair request pops up on the screen, enter the request pin
code (default code: 0000 or 1234).
6. Once the connector is paired with the tablet, “Paired” appears and the
connector will be shown under the paired device tab.
*Note: In case no Bluetooth setting is done before diagnostic software is launched,
youcanalsoconfigureitinprocessofvehiclediagnosis.
4.5.2 USB cable connection
The USB cable connection is a simple & quick way to establish communication
between the tablet and the VCI module. After properly connecting the USB cable
from the tablet to the VCI, the VCI navigation button at the bottom of the screen
becomes highlighted indicating the USB connection is successful.
*Note: The USB connection provides the most stable and fastest communication.
When all communication methods are applied at
the same time, the X‐431 PAD III
systemwillusetheUSBcommunicationasthedefaultpriority.
4.5 Communication Setup (Only for Commercial Vehicle/ Gasoline
& Diesel Version)
For Commercial / Gasoline & Diesel Version, there are 3 ways available for the
tablet to communicate with the VCI module: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB. Choose
any one of the following ways to establish communication.