Launch X-431 PAD III User manual

Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: Sep-27-2018
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Important Safety Precautions
Important: To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to

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the product, read all of the information in this section before using the product.
 Never collide, throw, or puncture the tool, and avoid falling, extruding and
bending it.
 Do not insert foreign objects into or place heavy objects on your device.
Sensitive components inside might cause damage.
 Do not use the tool in exceptionally cold or hot, dusty, damp or dry
environments.
 In places using the tool may cause interference or generate a potential risk,
please turn it off.
 X-431 PAD III is a sealed unit. There are no end-user serviceable parts inside.
All internal repairs must be done by an authorized repair facility or qualified
technician. If there is any inquiry, please contact the dealer.
 Never place the tool into apparatus with strong electromagnetic field.
 Keep the tool far away from magnetic devices because its radiations can
damage the screen and erase the data stored on the tool.
 DANGER: Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium battery.
Contact the dealer for factory replacement.
 CAUTION: Please use the included battery and charger. Risk of explosion if
the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
Precautions on Using X-431 PAD III
Before using this tool, please read the following safety information carefully.
 Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
 If the VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) device remains unused for a
long period of time, it is suggested to unplug the connector from vehicle’s
DLC to conserve battery power.
 Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles.
 The vehicle shall be tested in a well-ventilated work area, as engines produce
various poisonous compounds (hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen
oxides, etc.)
 Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or
the engine is running.
 Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended
while testing.
 Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild detergent
on a clean cloth to clear the outside of the equipment as necessary.

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 Do not drive the vehicle and operate the tool at the same time. Any distraction
may cause an accident.
 Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or
hot engine parts.
 Before starting the engine, put the gear lever in the Neutral position (for
manual transmission) or in the Park (for automatic transmission) position to
avoid injury.
 To avoid damaging the tool or generating false data, please make sure the
vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC (Data
Link Connector) is clear and secure.
 Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin. In operation,
direct contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided. Keep the
ignition sources away from the battery at all times.
Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU
 Do not disconnect battery or any wiring cables in the vehicle when the ignition
switch is on, as this could avoid damage to the sensors or the ECU.
 Do not place any magnetic objects near the ECU. Disconnect the power
supply to the ECU before performing any welding operations on the vehicle.
 Use extreme caution when performing any operations near the ECU or
sensors. Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU and
sensors can be damaged by static electricity.
 When reconnecting the ECU harness connector, be sure it is attached firmly,
otherwise electronic elements, such as ICs inside the ECU, can be damaged.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1
1.1 P
RODUCT
P
ROFILE
..................................................................................... 1
1.2 F EATURES ................................................................................................. 1
1.3 T
ECHNICAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
....................................................................... 2
1.3.1 X-431 PAD III tablet ........................................................................... 2
1.3.2 VCI connector (Only for Passenger Vehicle Version) ........................ 3
1.3.2 VCI module (Only for Commercial Vehicle/ Gasoline & Diesel Version)
................................................................................................................... 3
2 KNOWLEDGE OF X-431 PAD III..................................................................... 4
2.1 X-431 PAD III T
ABLET
................................................................................ 5
2.2 VCI C
ONNECTOR
(O
NLY FOR
P
ASSENGER
V
EHICLE
V
ERSION
) ..................... 7
2.2 VCI M
ODULE
(O
NLY FOR
C
OMMERCIAL
V
EHICLE
/G
ASOLINE
& D
IESEL
V
ERSION
) ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3 P
ACKAGE
L
IST
........................................................................................... 9
3 INITIAL SETUP ............................................................................................. 11
3.1 C
HARGING
X-431 PAD III ......................................................................... 11
3.2 P
OWER
O
N
/O
FF
....................................................................................... 11
3.3 S
CREEN
L
AYOUT
...................................................................................... 11
3.4 A
DJUSTING
S
CREEN
B
RIGHTNESS
............................................................. 12
3.5 C
HANGING
L
ANGUAGE
.............................................................................. 12
3.6 N
ETWORK
S
ETUP
..................................................................................... 13
3.6.1 Wired Connection ............................................................................ 13
3.6.2 Connect to a Wi-Fi network ............................................................. 13
4 GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................... 14
4.1 D
IAGNOSTIC
F
LOWCHART
......................................................................... 14
4.2 R
EGISTER
& D
OWNLOAD
D
IAGNOSTIC
S
OFTWARE
..................................... 14
4.2.1 User registration .............................................................................. 14
4.2.2 Home screen ................................................................................... 18
4.2.3 Vehicle menu layout ........................................................................ 20
4.2.4 Diagnostics toolbar .......................................................................... 21
4.3 D
IAGNOSIS
M
ETHODS
(O
NLY FOR
P
ASSENGER
V
EHICLE
V
ERSION
) ............. 22
4.3 D
IAGNOSIS
M
ETHODS
(O
NLY FOR
C
OMMERCIAL
V
EHICLE
/ G
ASOLINE
&
D
IESEL
V
ERSION
) ........................................................................................... 23

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4.4 C
ONNECTIONS
......................................................................................... 24
4.4.1 Preparation...................................................................................... 24
4.4.2 DLC location ................................................................................... 24
4.4.3 Vehicle connection (For Passenger Vehicle Version) ...................... 24
4.3.3 Vehicle connection (For Commercial Vehicle/ Gasoline & Diesel
Version) .................................................................................................... 26
4.5 C
OMMUNICATION
S
ETUP
(O
NLY FOR
P
ASSENGER
V
EHICLE
V
ERSION
)......... 27
4.5.1 Pairing up via Bluetooth .................................................................. 27
4.5.2 USB cable connection ..................................................................... 28
4.5 C
OMMUNICATION
S
ETUP
(O
NLY FOR
C
OMMERCIAL
V
EHICLE
/ G
ASOLINE
&
D
IESEL
V
ERSION
) ........................................................................................... 28
4.5.1 Pairing up via Bluetooth .................................................................. 28
4.5.2 USB cable connection ..................................................................... 29
4.5.3 Wi-Fi communication ....................................................................... 29
5 DIAGNOSIS................................................................................................... 32
5.1 I
NTELLIGENT
D
IAGNOSIS
(A
UTO
D
ETECT
) ................................................... 32
5.2 L
OCAL
D
IAGNOSIS
.................................................................................... 37
5.2.1 Health Report (Quick Test) .............................................................. 41
5.2.2 System Scan ................................................................................... 43
5.2.3 System Selection ............................................................................ 44
5.3 R
EMOTE
D
IAGNOSIS
................................................................................. 51
5.3.1 Interface layout................................................................................ 51
5.3.2 Add friends ...................................................................................... 52
5.3.3 Start instant messaging ................................................................... 53
5.3.4 Launch remote diagnosis (Device-To-Device) ................................. 55
5.3.5 Launch remote diagnosis (Device-To-PC) ....................................... 58
5.4 H
OW TO
V
IEW
D
IAGNOSTIC
H
ISTORY
?....................................................... 60
5.5 H
OW TO
F
EEDBACK
D
IAGNOSTIC
L
OGS
? ................................................... 61
6 SPECIAL (RESET) FUNCTION (ONLY FOR PASSENGER
VEHICLE/GASOLINE & DIESEL VERSION) ................................................... 64
6.1 O
IL
R
ESET
S
ERVICE
................................................................................. 65
6.2 E
LECTRONIC
P
ARKING
B
RAKE
R
ESET
........................................................ 65
6.3 S TEERING A NGLE C ALIBRATION ................................................................ 66
6.4 ABS B
LEEDING
........................................................................................ 66
6.5 T
IRE
P
RESSURE
M
ONITOR
S
YSTEM
R
ESET
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6.6 G
EAR
L
EARNING
...................................................................................... 66
6.7 IMMO S
ERVICE
........................................................................................ 67
6.8 I
NJECTOR
C
ODING
.................................................................................... 67
6.9 B
ATTERY
M
AINTENANCE
S
YSTEM
R
ESET
................................................... 68
6.10 D
IESEL
P
ARTICULATE
F
ILTER
(DPF) R
EGENERATION
............................... 68
6.11 E
LECTRONIC
T
HROTTLE
P
OSITION
R
ESET
............................................... 68
7 SOFTWARE UPDATE ................................................................................... 69
8 GOLO BUSINESS MANAGER ...................................................................... 70
9 SENSORBOX (TOOLBOX) ........................................................................... 72
9.1 P
RODUCT
S
UMMARY
................................................................................ 72
9.2 S
TRUCTURE
& A
CCESSORIES
................................................................... 73
9.2.1 Sensorbox structure ........................................................................ 73
9.2.2 Sensorbox accessories ................................................................... 74
9.3 S
ENSOR
S
IMULATION
............................................................................... 75
9.3.1 Connections .................................................................................... 75
9.3.2 Simulation test................................................................................. 76
9.3.3 Precautions on checking vehicle sensor .......................................... 80
10 MULTIMETER (TOOLBOX) ......................................................................... 82
10.1 M
AIN
M
ENU
............................................................................................ 82
10.2 T
EST
S
AMPLE
........................................................................................ 83
11 BATTERYBOX (TOOLBOX) ........................................................................ 85
11.1 P
RODUCT
S
UMMARY
.............................................................................. 85
11.2 T
EST
E
NVIRONMENT
............................................................................... 86
11.2.1 Test environment ........................................................................... 86
11.2.2 Battery status and description ....................................................... 86
11.3 B
ATTERYBOX
S
TRUCTURE
& A
CCESSORIES
............................................. 87
11.3.1 Batterybox structure ...................................................................... 87
11.3.2 Test accessories ............................................................................ 87
11.4. C
ONNECTIONS
& O
PERATIONS
............................................................... 88
11.4.1 Connection .................................................................................... 88
11.4.2 Inside the vehicle test .................................................................... 88
11.4.3 Outside the vehicle test ................................................................. 91
11.5 P
RECAUTIONS
O
N
B
ATTERY
T
EST
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12 OSCILLOSCOPE (TOOLBOX).................................................................... 94
12.1 I
NTRODUCTION
....................................................................................... 94
12.2 S
TRUCTURE
& A
CCESSORIES
................................................................. 95
12.2.1 Scopebox structure ....................................................................... 95
12.2.2 Scopebox accessories .................................................................. 96
12.3 C
ONNECTION
& I
NITIAL
U
SE
.................................................................... 99
12.3.1 Probe Compensation..................................................................... 99
12.3.2 Connection .................................................................................. 101
12.3.3 Initial interface introduction .......................................................... 103
12.4 O
PERATIONS
........................................................................................ 105
12.4.1 Channel selection and attributes setting ...................................... 105
12.4.2 Auto ............................................................................................. 110
12.4.3 View Settings .............................................................................. 110
12.4.4 Measure ...................................................................................... 111
12.4.5 File management ........................................................................ 113
12.4.6 Expert reference .......................................................................... 114
13 AUTOMOTIVE IGNITION WAVEFORM (TOOLBOX) ................................ 116
13.1 S
ECONDARY
-
DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION ANALYSIS
....................................... 116
13.2 S
ECONDARY
-
SIMULTANEOUS IGNITION ANALYSIS
................................... 119
13.3 S
ECONDARY
-
DIRECT IGNITION ANALYSIS
............................................... 121
13.4 W
AVEFORM ANALYSIS MODE
................................................................. 123
14 PERSONAL CENTER ............................................................................... 129
14.1 M
Y
R
EPORT
......................................................................................... 129
14.2 VCI ..................................................................................................... 131
14.3 VCI M
ANAGEMENT
(F
OR
P
ASSENGER
V
EHICLE
V
ERSION
) ...................... 131
14.3 VCI M
ANAGEMENT
(O
NLY FOR
C
OMMERCIAL
/ G
ASOLINE
& D
IESEL
V
ERSION
)
132
14.4 A
CTIVATE
VCI ...................................................................................... 132
14.5 F
IRMWARE
F
IX
..................................................................................... 133
14.6 P
ROFILE
.............................................................................................. 133
14.7 C
HANGE
P
ASSWORD
............................................................................ 134
14.8 S
ETTINGS
............................................................................................ 134
14.8.1 Units of Measurement ................................................................. 134
14.8.2 Shop Information ......................................................................... 134
14.8.3 Printer Set ................................................................................... 135

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14.8.4 About ........................................................................................... 137
14.8.5 Clear Cache ................................................................................ 137
14.8.6 Login/Exit from current account ................................................... 137
15 OTHER MODULES ................................................................................... 138
15.1 E
MAIL
.................................................................................................. 138
15.2 B
ROWSER
............................................................................................ 138
15.2.1 Open browser.............................................................................. 138
15.2.2 Download files ............................................................................. 139
15.3 T
EAM
V
IEWER
....................................................................................... 139
15.4 S
YSTEM
OTA U
PGRADE
....................................................................... 140
15.5 F
ACEBOOK
........................................................................................... 141
15.6 W
ALLET
............................................................................................... 141
15.6.1 Registering Wallet ....................................................................... 141
15.6.2 How to Obtain Wallet Tokens ....................................................... 141
15.6.3 Checking Wallet Tokens .............................................................. 142
15.6.4 How to Backup Wallet Tokens ..................................................... 143
15.7 ES F
ILE
E
XPLORER
.............................................................................. 145
15.8 A
LBUM
................................................................................................. 145
15.9 S
YNCHRONIZATION
............................................................................... 145
16 FAQ ........................................................................................................... 147

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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Profile
Featuring customized Android operating system, 2.0GHz 8-core CPU and 10.1”
display screen, X-431 PAD III has functions of vehicle diagnosis, oscilloscope,
ignition, sensor, multimeter, browser and battery test etc.
It features wired network, meanwhile it also supports Wi-Fi communication,
which enables you to surf the Internet, update App and diagnostic software
online, search repair information anytime and anywhere, getting your job faster
and easier.
Moreover, HDMI extending display function is available. As a result, it has strong
practicability and high performance-price ratio, which is a helpful assistant for
vehicle repair and maintenance.
1.2 Features
1. Diagnose:
 Smart Diagnosis: This module allows you to use the VIN information of the
currently identified vehicle to access its data (including vehicle information,
historical diagnostic records) from the cloud server to perform quick test.
 Local Diagnosis: VINscan quick test and manual diagnosis are available.
Diagnosis functions include: Read DTCs, Clear DTCs, Read Data Stream,
Special Functions etc.
 Remote Diagnosis: This option aims to help repair shops or technicians
launch instant messaging and remote diagnosis, making the repair job
getting fixed faster.
 Reset: All kinds of common maintenance and reset items including Oil
lamp reset, DPF regeneration, ABS bleeding can be done.
 One-click Update: Lets you update your diagnostic software online.
 Diagnostic History: This function provides a quick access to the tested
vehicles and users can choose to view the test report or resume from the
last operation, without the necessity of starting from scratch.
 Diagnostic Feedback: Enables you to submit the vehicle issue to us for
analysis and troubleshooting.
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owners with attentive service to develop new business opportunities,
manage technicians and golo customers more efficiently, monitor
customer’s vehicle running status in real-time manner and perform remote
assistance anywhere etc. It is very helpful to increase productivity and
boost shop revenue.
 Testable Models: Quick dial to view the vehicle models that the tool
covers.
2. Wi-Fi connection and Ethernet connection are supported.
3. HDMI interface is provided for connecting the external projectors or displays.
4. Equipped with USB port for connecting USB devices and other add-on
modules such as Scopebox, Sensorbox, Batterybox and Videoscope.
5. Web browser: Users can make online search and visit any website.
1.3 Technical Specifications
1.3.1 X-431 PAD III tablet
CPU 8-core Processor, 2.0GHz
Display 10.1 inch touch screen with a resolution of 1920 x
1200P
Memory 2GB
Hard disk 64GB
Connectivity
 Ethernet/Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
 USB: 2.0
 Bluetooth 2.0
Camera 2.0MP front-facing camera + 8.0MP rear-facing
camera
Sensor Gravity Accelerometer
Audio Input/Output
 Microphone
 Speakers
 3.5mm stereo headset jack

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Battery 15000mAh lithium-polymer battery
Operating Temp. -10℃ ~ 55℃(14 ~131℉)
Storage Temp. -20℃ ~ 70℃(-4 ~158℉)
1.3.2 VCI connector (Only for Passenger Vehicle Version)
Working Voltage DC 9V ~ 18V
Working Temp. -10 ~ 55 (14 ~131 )℃ ℃ ℉
Storage Temp. -20 ~ 70 (℃ ℃ -4 ~158 )℉
Relative Humidity 20% ~ 90%
1.3.2 VCI module (Only for Commercial Vehicle/ Gasoline & Diesel Version)
Working voltage DC 9 ~36V
Power consumption ≤ 3W
Communication Via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi or USB connection
Working temperature -10 to 50℃
Wi-Fi module
HLK-RM08K
 Frequency range: 2412-2472MHz
 Transmit power: 19.29dBm
Bluetooth module
YG-218M-A2
 Frequency range: 2402-2480MHz
 Transmit power: 16.62dBm

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2 Knowledge of X-431 PAD III
There are two main components to the X-431 PAD III system:
 X-431 PAD III Tablet – the central processor and monitor for the system (See
Chapter “2.1”).
Fig. 2-1 X-431 PAD III tablet
 VCI Device – the device for accessing vehicle data (See Chapter “2.3”).
Fig. 2-2 (Only for Passenger Vehicle Version)
Fig. 2-2 (Only for Commercial Vehicle / Gasoline & Diesel Version)

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2.1 X-431 PAD III Tablet
Fig. 2-3 X-431 PAD III tablet
1 Adjustable
kickstand
Flip out it to any angle and work comfortable at
your desk, or hang it on automotive part.
2 USB2 Port
To connect the USB devices or add-on USB
modules (Scopebox, Sensorbox or Batterybox)
while extending X-431 PAD III function.
3 Ethernet port To connect the Ethernet cable for wired
network.
4 DC IN Port To connect the included power adaptor.

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5 VOLUME +/- Key To adjust the volume.
6 Reset Switch
7 USB1 Port Only reserved for Micro USB cable.
8 HDMI Port To connect an external projector or monitor with
HDMI interface.
9 Memory Card Slot To insert a memory card for memory extension.
10 Earphone Jack
11 POWER/Screen
Lock Key
In Off mode, press it for 3 seconds to turn the
handset on.
In On mode:
 Press it to activate the LCD if the LCD is off.
 Press it to turn off the LCD if the LCD lights up.
 Press it for 3 seconds to turn it off.
 Press it for 8 seconds to perform forced
shutdown.
12 Ambient Light
Sensor
13 Charging LED
14 Touch Screen
15 Front Camera

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2.2 VCI Connector (Only for Passenger Vehicle Version)
Fig. 1-2 VCI connector
1 OBD-16 diagnostic
connector
To connect on vehicle’s OBD2 DLC.
2 Mini USB port For connecting the USB cable to the tablet to
perform vehicle diagnosis.
3 Mode indicator
 It illuminates red when the VCI connector is
connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
 Blue indicates the VCI connector is working
in Bluetooth mode.

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2.2 VCI Module (Only for Commercial Vehicle/Gasoline & Diesel
Version)
Compatible with Passenger & Commercial vehicles, the VCI module works as a
vehicle communication interface device. It is used to read the vehicle data and
then send it to the tablet via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi communication or USB cable
connection. The LED indicators enable you to easily identify the working status
of the module.
Fig. 1-4 VCI module
1 Diagnostic socket: For connecting the diagnostic cable.
2 DC-IN power jack: For connecting the power adaptor.
3 LED Indicators: It is defined as follows:
 Vehicle: While communicating with the vehicle, the indicator lights up

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and flashes. Otherwise, it will not illuminate.
 Power: It illuminates solid red when the module is powered on.
 Bluetooth: Blue indicates the module is working in Bluetooth mode.
 USB: It lights up when the module is connected to the diagnostic tool
via USB cable.
 Wi-Fi: It lights up when the module works as a Wi-Fi hotspot or
wireless adaptor.
4 USB port: For connecting it to the handset via USB cable to perform
vehicle diagnosis.
2.3 Package List
Common accessories for each X-431 PAD III are same, but for different
destinations, the accessories of X-431 PAD III may vary. For detailed accessory
items, please consult from the local agency or check the packing list supplied
with X-431 PAD III together.
No. Item Description Qt.
1 X-431 PAD III tablet
For analyzing the vehicle data and indicating
the test results. 1
2 VCI connector For connecting to vehicle’s OBD II DLC to
access vehicle’s live data. 1
3 OBD II extension
cable
For connecting the VCI connector for
extension purpose. 1
4 OBD I adaptor For connecting the non-16pin connector to
the VCI connector. 1
5 Cigarette lighter
cable
Optional. To supply power to the non-16pin
connector through connection to the
vehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle.
1
6 Battery clamps
cable
Optional. To supply power to the non-16pin
connector through connection to the
vehicle’s battery.
1

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7 BMW F chassis line
1
8 Power adaptors 1 for America area and 1 for Europe area 2
9 Micro-USB cable For connecting the VCI connector to the
tablet to perform vehicle diagnosis. 1
10 Password envelope
A piece of paper bearing Product S/N and
Activation Code, which is needed for
product registration.
1
11
Ethernet crossover
cable 1
12
Non-16pin adaptor
cable kit
Optional. For connecting to Non-OBD II
vehicle DLC. 1

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3 Initial Setup
3.1 Charging X-431 PAD III
*Notes:
• Only use the included power adaptor to recharge the tablet. Use of any other
adaptor will damage the tool. We assume no responsibility for damage or loss
resulting from using other similar adaptors other than the specified one.
• Always charge on a non-flammable surface in a well-ventilated area.
To check the battery power level, press and hold the Power button about 3
seconds to turn on the tablet. Power level is indicated as a percentage in the
upper right corner of the screen. If the power level drops below 10% while the
tablet is on, a “Connect Charger” notification will appear on the screen.
1. Connect one end of the power adaptor to DC IN port of the tablet, and the
other end to the AC outlet.
2. If appears on the screen, it indicates it is being charged. If the logo
changes into , it indicates that the battery is fully charged.
3. Disconnect the power adaptor from the AC outlet.
3.2 Power On/Off
1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 3 seconds to turn on the tablet.
The system starts initializing and then enters the Home screen.
2. To turn the tablet off, press and hold the POWER button until an option menu
appears. Tap “Power Off”.
3.3 Screen Layout
On-screen keys and status bar are as follows:
Fig. 3-4