Launch X-431 PAD V User Manual page 25

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In this case, automatic scan (OBD VIN) and manual input (INPUT VIN)
are available.
Tap "VINScan", the screen displays as follows:
A. Camera Scan: In this mode, the VCI device should be plugged into
the vehicle's DLC.
Tap "Camera Scan", a screen similar to the following appears:
Place the VIN inside the viewfi nder rectangle to scan it. The most
recognizable location for this number is in the top left corner on the
vehicle's dashboard. Other locations include the driver's door or
post, and the fi rewall under the hood.
Fig. 5-12
Fig. 5-13
• To switch the display orientation, tap
• To turn the fl ash on, tap
• If you have scanned the VIN of the vehicle, tap
from the record list.
• In case the handset failed to detect it, tap
• Tap to switch the camera to barcode pattern recognition
mode.
• indicates the camera is in character pattern recognition
mode (default mode).
Once the test vehicle is successfully identifi ed, the tablet will jump
to the function selection page directly.
Tap the desired option to perform the corresponding function.
*Note: Before using this function, the corresponding diagnostic software
and Auto search file need to be downloaded on your tool first while
downloading the diagnostic software.
B. INPUT VIN: In this mode, you need to input the VIN manually.
In general, vehicle identification numbers are standardized - all
contain 17 characters. VIN characters may be capital letters A
through Z and numbers 1 through 0; however, the letters I, O and Q
are never used in order to avoid mistakes of misreading. No signs
or spaces are allowed in the VIN.
Tap "INPUT VIN" and a screen similar to Fig. 5-14 will appear:
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to choose it
to enter it manually.
Fig. 5-14
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