Part A: Diagnostic Program ...... 1 Part B: Software Update .14 Part C: Main Unit .. 22 FAQ .45

CHERY CAR X431-CHERY
Contents
Part A: Diagnostic Program…………………......1
Part B: Software Update……………………….14
Part C: Main Unit……..…………………………22
FAQ……………………………………………….45
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X431-CHERY Part A: Diagnostic Program
Part A: Diagnostic Program
Contents
Introduction ...........................................................2
Features ...........................................................2
Advanced .....................................................2
Open ............................................................2
Integrative ....................................................2
Flexible.........................................................2
Hardware Configuration....................................2
Name............................................................3
Name............................................................3
Ports and Indicators..........................................3
Printer Operation ..............................................4
Mounting Paper............................................4
Printing Test Result ......................................5
Explanation of Buttons......................................5
Button Descriptions ..........................................5
Conditions for Test............................................5
Select Diagnostic connector.............................5
Diagnostic Socket Location ..............................6
Pin Definitions...................................................6
Connection .......................................................6
Operation ..............................................................7
Entering Function Menu ...................................7
Read Fault Code ........................................10
Clear Fault Code ........................................10
Data Stream ...............................................10
Actuation Test.............................................12
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be used independently.
The main unit itself is equal to a PDA,
Introduction which has the functions of personal
database, etc.
X431 is a newly developed automobile The SMARTBOX can be connected to PC
diagnostic computer. It is based on the to perform automobile diagnosis when it is
technology of open diagnostic platform, the demounted from the main unit. The
most advanced automobile diagnostic diagnostic software used by PC can even
technology brought forward by our company. be downloaded on the our website. That is,
the SMARTBOX can be sold independently.
The open diagnostic platform represents the This is an important feature of X431.
highest level of automobile diagnostic A standard RS232 interface is used to
technology, and is the developing trend of this connect the SMARTBOX and its upper unit.
field in the future. So more BOXes can be designed to
increase functions, such as SENSORBOX,
Features REMOTEBOX, etc. This feature increases
the value of X431.
Advanced MINIPRINTER is detachable. User can use
X431 is the most advanced automobile it to print out data.
diagnostic unit in the world at present. It is
designed compactly with modern outline and As described above, the independent use of the
large LCD touch screen. Demountable printer main unit and the SMARTBOX (or other
makes the operation easy. The product is a diagnostic box) is the extraordinary and creative
result of combination of the automobile industry feature of X431.
and the communication technology, which starts
the new development trend in the automobile Hardware Configuration
diagnosis field. This product not only provides a
new way of automotive diagnosis for vehicle The hardware configuration of X431-CHERY is
service station, but also becomes a favorable as shown in Figure 1-01.
choice for “DIYers”.
Open
Open operating system. That is, X431 is
an open automobile diagnostic platform
with multifunction and multi-language
based on LINUX operation system.
X431 provides open interface to support
the third party’s development.
Integrative
X431 has all functions of PDA.
Handwriting input, personal database, vast

vocabulary English-Chinese dictionary. The
super capacity database can realize
multi-purpose management of user’s
information.
Flexible
X431 has a fire-new modern design. Each
Figure 1-01
function can be combined with others at will or
used independently.
The main unit and the diagnostic box can
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Configuration for CHERY car diagnosis (Figure 1-01)

Item Name Descriptions Item Name Descriptions
To display operation To diagnose other
[Smart
buttons, test result, systems of vehicle with
1 X431 main unit 8 OBDII-16]
help information, etc. OBDII-16PIN
connector
diagnostic socket
To print test result. To connect the AC
2 MINIPRINTER (optional) 9 Power cord 100-240V outlet and
the power adapter.
To store diagnostic Cigarette To get power from the
3 CF cartridge 10
software and data lighter cable vehicle cigarette lighter
To connect CF card To get power from the
Battery cable
4 USB cable reader/writer and 11 vehicle battery
w/two clips
computer
To read or write data To convert 100-240V
CF card Power
5 on the CF card 12 AC power into 12V DC
reader/writer adapter
power.
To diagnose To connect the
[Mitsubishi-12+ Mitsubishi electronic diagnostic connector
6 13 Main cable
16] connector control systems on and SMARTBOX
CHERY B11 series
To diagnose vehicles
[Fiat-3] To perform vehicle
7 with Fiat-3PIN 14 SMARTBOX
connector diagnosis
diagnostic socket
Ports and Indicators

See Figure 1-02 for X431 connection ports and indicators.

Figure 1-02
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1 Printer SEL indicator˄printer readiness˅

2 Printer power indicator
3 Printer SEL button˄printer readiness˅
4 Printer FL button˄paper feed˅
5 Parallel port for connecting printer to
main unit
6 Power input for printer
7 Parallel port for connecting main unit to
printer
8 Power output of main unit. Figure 1-03a
9 Hotkey of main unit
Power switch of the main unit. 2. Take out the spindle and mount the paper
10 scroll onto the spindle. See Figure 1-03b.
11 Power input of main unit
12 Serial communication port of main unit
13 Power output of SMARTBOX
14 Serial communication port of
SMARTBOX
15 SMARTBOX power indicator
16 Indicator to show SMARTBOX sending
data to the main unit
17 Indicator to show SMARTBOX receiving
data from the main unit
18 Indicator to show SMARTBOX sending
data to ECU Figure 1-03b
19 Indicator to show SMARTBOX receiving
data from ECU 3. Put the paper spindle into the printer with
20 SMARTBOX data port correct direction. The paper may not be
fed if the direction is wrong. See Figure
1-03b and Figure 1-03c.
Printer Operation
Mounting Paper
MINIPRINTER uses heat sensitive paper with
size of 30h57mm (internal hole7mm).
Refer to Figure 1-03a to Figure 1-03d for
mounting the paper.
1. Open the paper lid on the back of the

printer. See Figure 1-03a.
Figure 1-03c
4. Open the side plate, pull up the pressing

rod and lead the paper into slot. Turn the
feed knob clockwise until the paper comes
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out of the outlet. See Figure 1-03d. Button Descriptions

The main buttons on the operation interface
and their functions are as follows:
[BACK]: to return to the previous interface.
[START]: to do the next operation.
[EXIT]: to exit the diagnostic program.
[OK]: to confirm and execute.
[CANCEL]: to cancel present operation and
return to the previous interface.
[PAGE UP]: to display the previous page. It is
inactive if the current page is the first page.
[PAGE DOWN]: to display the next page. It is
Figure 1-03d inactive if the current page is the last page.
[HOME]: return to the main interface.
5. Push down the pressing rod, mount the [PRINT]: to print the test result.
side plate, attach the paper lid, and then [BOX INFO]: to show the version information
connect the printer to the X431 main unit. of SMARTBOX.
Printing Test Result [HELP]: to display the help information.
There are two indicators on the printer: [RETRY]: to do the unfinished operation once
1. [SEL]˖to show the readiness of the again.
printer.
2. [POWER]˖the power indicator of the Conditions for Test
printer.
The voltage of vehicle battery should be
If the [SEL] indicator is not lit, you can press 11-14V. The rated voltage of the X431 is
the [SEL] button to turn it on and make the 12V.
printer ready. Turn off all electric devices such as A/C,
headlight, stereos etc.
When the [SEL] indicator is lit, it shows that The throttle should be in the closed
the printer is ready. Click the [PRINT] button (if position.
it appears) on the screen of X431 main unit to The ignition timer and idle speed should
print the test result. be in the standard range; the coolant
temperature should be 90-110ć and the
Explanation of Buttons transmission fluid temperature should be
50-80ć.
[POWER] Power button
[HOTKEY] Hot key. Press it to calibrate Select Diagnostic connector
the screen after the machine is
turned on. Or press it to enter Select [Fiat-3] connector for diagnosing
the vehicle diagnosis interface CHERY car with 3PIN diagnostic socket.
after X431 is started. Select [Mitsubishi-12+16] connector for
To select the printer. When diagnosing Mitsubishi electronic control
[SEL] systems equipped on CHERY B11 series.
[SEL] indicator is lit, the printer
is ready to print. If [SEL] Select [Smart OBDII-16] connector for
indicator is not lit, the printer is diagnosing other electronic control
not able to print. systems of CHERY car with 16PIN
diagnostic socket.
[FL] Paper-feed button.
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Diagnostic Socket Location 8

Motorola system communication
line
Fiat-3 diagnostic socket is in the engine
9 SRS communication line
compartment.
The OBDII-16PIN diagnostic socket is 15 L-line
usually located in the cab under the 16 Battery +12V
instrument panel at the left side. Others Not used
Pin Definitions Connection

The Fiat-3 diagnostic socket is as shown in Figure Insert the CF card into the CF card slot
1-04. (Note: keep the face labeled “UPSIDE”
upward), and make sure the card is fully
seated.
Insert one end of the main cable into the
diagnostic socket on SMARTBOX.
Connect the other end of the main cable
to the [Smart OBDII] diagnostic connector.
Figure 1-04 Connect the other end of the diagnostic
connector to the 16PIN OBDII diagnostic
PIN definition of Fiat-3 diagnostic socket socket.
PIN Definition
1 K-line Note:
2 Chassis ground If the power supply on vehicle diagnostic
3 L-line
socket is insufficient or the power pin is
damaged, you can get power in the
following ways:
The OBDII 16PIN diagnostic socket is as shown in
Figure 1-05. ♦ From cigarette lighter: insert one end
of the cigarette lighter cable into the
lighter socket in vehicle and connect
the other end to the power connector of
X431 main cable.
♦ From battery: clamp the two clips of

battery cable on the positive and
negative poles of battery and insert
another end of the cable into the power
Figure 1-05 connector of X431 main cable.
♦ From power adapter: connect the

PIN Definition of OBDII 16PIN diagnostic socket power adapter to the 100-240V AC
PIN Definition outlet with power cord. Insert the 12V
1 Diagnostic control line DC plug of power adapter into the
Motorola system communication power connector of X431 main cable.
3
line
4 Chassis ground
5 Signal ground
7 K-line
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Operation
Entering Function Menu
After connection, press [POWER] key to start
X431.
After starting the main unit, press [HOTKEY]

(or click [Start] button on the main menu, and
select [GAG] ė [GD Scan] on the pop-up
menu). The screen will display the home page
of vehicle diagnosis as shown in Figure 1-06.
Figure 1-07
Button descriptions:
♦ [BACK]: to return to the previous
interface.
♦ [PAGE UP]: to display the previous
page, it is inactive if the current page is
the first page.
♦ [PAGE DOWN]: to display the next page,
it is inactive if the current page is the
last page.
♦ [HELP]: to display the help information.
Click the icon of vehicle make. The screen will

Figure 1-06 display the message as shown in Figure 1-08.
♦ [QUIT]: to exit the diagnostic program.
♦ [BOX INFO.]: to display hardware and
software version of SMARTBOX.
♦ [HELP]: to display help information.
♦ [START]: to start the diagnosis.
Click [START] button, the screen will display

the icon of vehicle make as shown in Figure
1-07.
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Click [OK] button. The screen will display the

vehicle models menu as shown in Figure 1-10.
Figure 1-08
The software can diagnose ENG, ABS, SRS,

AT, immobilizer systems and so on of all Figure 1-10
CHERY models before 2003.
The machine can diagnose A11, A15, B11 and
Click [OK] button. X431 begins to reset and S15 series.
check the SMARTBOX, and download the
diagnostic program from the CF card. After Note:
download, the screen will display the message The test procedure for each vehicle model
as shown in Figure 1-09. is similar, so we only take A11 series as an
example to describe the operation. Refer to
the example and the prompts on the screen
when testing other series.
Click [A11 series]. The screen will display the

system menu as shown in Figure 1-11.
Figure 1-09
[OK]: to go on test.
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Click [MM SPI] in the menu. The screen will

show prompt to select diagnostic connector.
See Figure 1-13.
Figure 1-11
Engine, SRS and ABS systems of A11 series

can be diagnosed.
Figure 1-13
Note:
The test procedure for different system is [Fiat-3] diagnostic connector should be used
similar. So here we take “Engine-MM SPI” for diagnosing MM SPI engine. When the
as example to describe the operation. connector is well plugged, click [OK] button.
Then the screen will display the function menu
Click [Engine]. The screen displays the engine as shown in Figure 1-14.
menu as shown in Figure 1-12.
Figure 1-14
Figure 1-12
The following functions can be performed:
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1. Read fault code.

2. Clear fault code.
3. Data stream
4. Actuation test
Click corresponding item to perform the

function.
Read Fault o Cde

Click [Read Fault Code] in the function menu
shown in Figure 1-14. X431-CHERY starts to
read fault code. The screen will display the
result if the reading is successful. Figure 1-15
shows an example of the test result.
Figure 1-16
When the fault code is cleared successfully,

the screen will display the message as shown
in Figure 1-17.
Figure 1-15
If printer is ready, the displayed result can be

printed out by clicking [PRINT] button.
Button description:
♦ [HOME]: to return to the home page of
vehicle diagnosis.
♦ [BACK]: to go back to the previous Figure 1-17
interface.
♦ [PRINT]: to print out the test result. Click [OK] button to return to the function
menu.
Clear Fault Code
Click [Clear Fault Code] in the function menu Data Stream
shown in Figure 1-14. X431-CHERY starts to Click [Data stream] in the function menu
clear the fault code. The screen will display the shown in Figure 1-14. The screen will display
message as shown in Figure 1-16. the data stream menu of the tested system.
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Click one or more items that you want to see.

The selected items will be highlighted as
shown in Figure 1-18.
Figure 1-19
Button description:
♦ [GRAPHIC-1]: to display the waveform
Figure 1-18 of a data stream item.
♦ [HOME]: to return to the home page of
Button description: vehicle diagnosis.
♦ [PAGE DOWN]: to display the next page ♦ [BACK]: to go back to the previous
of data stream items. interface.
♦ [HOME]: to return to the home page of ♦ [PRINT]: to print the test result.
vehicle diagnosis.
♦ [BACK]: to go back to the previous In the interface of data stream display, click
interface. [GRAPHIC-1] to display the waveform of the
♦ [OK]: to display the live value of the data stream item. Figure 1-20 shows an
selected data stream items. example.
Click [OK] button. The screen displays the live

value of the selected data stream items, as
shown in Figure 1-19.
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Figure 1-20 Figure 1-21

Note:
Button description: ♦ The screen will display the live value of
♦ [PAGE DOWN]: to display the waveform data stream again if the [DIGITAL]
of next data stream item. button is clicked in the interface.
♦ [GRAPHIC-2]: to display the waveforms ♦ The three display modes -- [DIGITAL],
of 2 data stream items. [GRAPHIC-1] and [GRAPHIC-2] can be
♦ [HOME]: to return to the home page of switched in turn.
vehicle diagnosis.
♦ [BACK]: to go back to the previous Actuation Test
interface. Click [Actuation test] in the function menu
♦ [PRINT]: to print the test result. shown in Figure 1-14. The screen will display
the list of actuators for test. See Figure 1-22.
In the interface of single waveform display,
click [GRAPHIC-2] to display the waveforms of
2 data stream items for live comparison
between two correlative data stream items.
Figure 1-21 shows an example.
Figure 1-22
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Click one item to perform the test each time.

During the test, operator may feel the action of
the actuator by seeing or hearing.
When the actuation test is complete, the

screen will display the massage as shown in
Figure 1-23.
Figure 1-23
Click [OK] button to return to the menu.
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X431-CHERY Part B: Software Update
Part B: Software Update
Contents
Update of Diagnostic Software ...........................15

Hardware Requirement ..................................15
User Registration............................................15
Read Terms of Service...............................15
Fill in Necessary Information......................16
Member Login.................................................16
Member Area..................................................17
Account Administration...............................17
Product Control ..........................................17
User’s Information Maintenance ................17
Order Information .......................................17
Logout ........................................................17
Software Download ........................................17
Software Update.............................................19
Remaking of X431 CF card ............................20
Appendix: Flow Chart of X431 Upgrade .........21
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User Registration
Update of Diagnostic Log on www. x431. com. See Figure 2-02
Software
The Internet update function of X431 can let
the user conveniently and quickly download
the software from our website for update.
We put the latest version of software to www.

x431. com and display the massage on the
news page. User can use computer to visit the
Website in any part of the world. After Figure 2-02
registration, the latest version of software can
be downloaded. Then user can update his Select the favorite language in the pull-down
menu at the lower right of the interface to
X431 by unzipping and installing the software.
enter the homepage. See Figure 2-03.
Hardware Requirement
The following necessities should be made
ready:
1. A computer that can be connected to
Internet.
2. A CF card reader/writer and a CF card that
need to be updated.
Figure 2-03
See Figure 2-01 for hardware connection.
Read Terms of Service
Click “Register” in the interface shown in
Figure 2-03 to open the window as shown in
Figure 2-04.
Figure 2-01
1-CF card reader/writer 2-USB cable
3-USB Port 4-Computer 5-CF card
1ˊInsert the CF card into the CF card

reader/writer.
2ˊConnect one end of the USB cableĸ to Figure 2-04
the port of the CF card reader/writerķ,
and the other end to the USB port of the Note:
computer. When the member purchases one or more
products after registration, he should log
onto the member area, and then click
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“product control” to register the newly invalid, the screen will display the message as
purchased product. Refer to the section shown in Figure 2-07. Click “OK” button to
“Member login”. return to the previous interface to re-fill the
correct numbers.
The terms of service is shown in the screen.
After reading and fully understand it, click “I
accept” button to enter the interface shown in
Figure 2-05.
Fill in Necessary Information

Fill in the serial No. of SMARTBOX,
registration No. and dealer code in the Figure 2-07
interface shown in Figure 2-05.
After information are filled in the interface
shown in Figure 2-06, click “Next step” to enter
the next interface. See Figure 2-08.
Figure 2-05
The serial No. of SMARTBOX is marked on

the back of SMARTBOX. The registration No.
is in an envelope delivered with the product
(the number must be kept confidential). The
dealer code is attached on the last page of the
user’s manual. Figure 2-08
After the information is filled, click “Next step” Fill in the username and password. Then click
to enter the next interface shown in Figure “OK” button to enter the interface shown in
2-06. Figure 2-09.
Note:
When a product is sold, the dealer will log
onto www. x431. com and enter the dealer
code in the “Dealer administration” area so
that the user can do effective registration Figure 2-09
later. User should contact the dealer if
registration can not be done effectively. Up to now, the registration is completed. Click
“Login“ to perform further operation or click
“Close” to exit.
Note:
Only the registered user can download and
update the software.
Member Login
Figure 2-06
The user becomes the registered member
after registration.
If the filled serial No. or registration No. is
Member can log in the website by filling
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username and password in the interface The member can perform the following
shown in Figure 2-03. function:
Account administration
Click if you forget Product control
your password, and fill in necessary User’s information maintenance
information in the pop-up dialogue box shown Order management
in Figure 2-10. Logout
Account Administration
It is for changing password.
Product Control
The following tasks can be performed for
“Product Control” function:
Register newly purchased product.
Hand over the machine to other customer.
Figure 2-10 Click serial No. to see the currently
available software version.
Note:
The E-mail account is very important as User’s Information Maintenance
our webmaster will send the username and It is for renewing the user’s information.
password to the account.
Order Information
Member Area It is for checking the unpaid order.
When a registered member purchase one or Logout

more new products, it is not necessary to click When clicking “Logout”, the system will pop up
“Register” on the homepage to register the a dialogue box as shown in Figure 2-13.
newly purchased product. Instead, he can
enter username and password to log in, and
then click “member” in the interface shown in
Figure 2-11 to get into the member area. See
Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-13
Click here to enter
Click “OK” button to return to the hompage.
Figure 2-11
Software o
Dwnload
Newly registered user can download, free of
charge, the same software as that installed in
the purchased main unit, or the available later
version of the software.
After filling in the username and password,

click “Login” to enter the interface as shown in
Figure 2-12 Figure 2-14.
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Click “Download” button to save the software

into the user’s computer.
Figure 2-14 It is necessary to download the “X431 Update

tool” and put it in the same folder (e.g. “X431
Select the SMARTBOX No. in Figure 2-14 and update” folder) as other downloaded software
then click “Next step” to enter the web page of if it does not exist in your computer. It is going
software download. to be used later during updating.
The screen will show a list of software and Precaution on operation of the CF card
different versions for downloading. See Figure reader/writer:
2-15. If no later version is released, the item ˅Install the driver
1˅
will be marked “Not ready”. If it is the first time to use the CF card
reader/writer, you may have to install its driver.
Use CD-ROM or floppy disk which are bought
separately or delivered with the CF card
reader/writer to install the driver.
CF card reader/writer can use the default

driver in Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS
Figure 2-15 9.x/Mac OS X. However, it is necessary to
install the driver on Windows 98.
Select the latest version and click “Check”
button or “Download” icon to open the function The installation procedure is as follows:
introduction page for the software. The 1. Boot Windows 98.
information on the page includes new function, 2. Insert the CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive.
tested vehicle, hardware requirement, etc. See 3. Connect CF card to the USB port of the
Figure 2-16. PC with the attached USB cable.
4. Find and Double click on setup.exe file in
the catalogue of CD-ROM. The system will
make preparation for the installation. See
Figure 2-18.
Figure 2-16
A new page will appear when user clicks

“Download Linux version” button. The pop up
window will show the description for updating
the downloaded software. See Figure 2-17.
Figure 2-18
5. When the preparation is complete, the

screen will prompt to continue the
operation. See Figure 2-19. Click “Next” to
start installation.
Figure 2-17
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“Ejector (J)” in the menu. Then pull out the CF

card. The written data may be lost if the CF
card is pulled out discretionarily. When you
want to use the CF card again, put it in.
Software Update
Open the “X431 update” folder, and double
click the icon . Then install the update tool
Figure 2-19 according to the prompts on the screen.
6. When installation is finished, the screen When the installation is complete, the “X431
will display the information as shown in update tool” icon will appear on the
Figure 2-20. Click “Finish” to exit. desktop.
Make sure that the X431 CF card reader/writer

and the CF card are well connected to the
computer. Then double click the “X431 update
tool” icon to run the program. The
program will automatically check the
downloaded update files, including the
diagnostic program and the display program.
See Figure 2-21.
Figure 2-20
When the CF card reader/writer is installed

successfully, a “Removable disk” icon
will be added in the catalogue of “My
computer”.
Note:
♦ Do not unplug the CF card reader/writer
from the USB port while its LED is Figure 2-21
blinking, otherwise data would be
damaged! Select the module for update in the interface
♦ Data on CF card cannot be restored from shown in Figure 2-21, and click “Update” icon
the “Recycle Bin” once deleted. to update. When the update is complete,
prompts will appear to notify successful
˅Pull out the CF card
2˅ update.
The CF card must not be pulled out when the
CF card reader/writer is being used. Otherwise, Description of icons at the lower left of the
the data in the CF card will be lost. interface:
♦ Source folder : to show the route
Procedure for pulling out the CF card: that the update program is from. The
On the desktop of Windows, open the window default one is where the last software
of “My computer”. Click the right mouse button from.
on “Removable disk” to pop up a menu. Select ♦ Target folder : to show the route that
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the update program will be installed. It is X431 UPDATE TOOLS ---- for writing
CF card in this situation. It is necessary the program from computer to CF
to click this button to designate the card when doing X431 update
removable disc when laptop computer is DISPLAY PROGRAM---- for
used. displaying the X431 diagnostic
information and managing the X431
The required space and available space are diagnostic programs
listed at the lower left of the interface. If the SYSTEM DATA---- system data
available space is not enough to perform the used by X431 system
operation, click to show the installed
programs. See Figure 2-22. 2) Optional programs that can be selected
according to user's demand:
Diagnostic program for various vehicles
2. Install the X431 UPDATE TOOLS into

computer.
3. Format the X431 CF card.
4. Run the X431 UPDATE TOOLS and write

the display program, system data and
diagnostic programs onto CF card.
Figure 2-22
Select the programs that can be deleted and

click “Delete” button to make some more
space available.
Remaking of X431 CF card

In case X431 CF card is damaged and the
program in the card can not be used, please
use the following procedure to make a new CF
card:
1. Log onto the website "www. x431. com".

Enter your username and password to log
in.
Select the SMARTBOX No., and then

download the following programs into your
computer:
1) Necessary programs for making CF card:
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Appendix: Flow Chart of X431 Update
Log on www. x431. com
Select language
For unregistered user For member
Click [Register] Enter username and PW
Read terms of service, click [I accept]
Complete the registration
Click [Login]
Select SMARTBOX Serial No.
Download software and update tool
Connect CF card writer and CF cardˈinstall CF card writer driver
Install and run X431 update tool
Select module and perform update
After update, press [ESC]
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X431-CHERY Part C: Main unit
To Do.............................................................. 34
Part C: X431 Main Unit Add New To Do.......................................... 35
View To Do................................................. 35
Contents Edit To Do .................................................. 35
Layout of Main Unit.............................................23 Delete To Do.............................................. 35
Introduction .........................................................24 Edit Type.................................................... 36
Interface..........................................................24 The Set of display...................................... 36
Input................................................................25 Schedule ........................................................ 36
Using the Soft Keyboard ............................25 Add New Schedule .................................... 37
Input by Keyboard......................................26 View Schedule........................................... 38
Input by Writing Board................................26 Edit Schedule............................................. 38
Control of App.................................................26 Delete Schedule ........................................ 38
Check Box..................................................26 System ............................................................... 39
Scrolling Bar...............................................27 Control Panel ................................................. 39
Common Button .........................................27 Application ................................................. 39
Help ................................................................27 Power Management................................... 40
Tool and Game....................................................27 Clock.......................................................... 41
Tools ...............................................................27 Contrast ..................................................... 42
Calculator ...................................................27 Language................................................... 42
World Time.................................................28 System Information ........................................ 43
Dictionary ...................................................29 Calibrate Touch screen.............................. 43
Picture View ...............................................29 User Register............................................. 43
Game..............................................................30 About ......................................................... 43
FIR .............................................................30 Shut Down ..................................................... 44
Reversi .......................................................30 Vehicle Maintaining............................................. 44
PIM......................................................................31 Vehicle Decoding Device ............................... 44
Memo..............................................................31 Sensor Testing and Simulating....................... 44
Add New Memo..........................................31 FAQ .................................................................... 45
View Memo ................................................31 About Update via Internet .............................. 45
Edit Memo ..................................................32 About Hardware ............................................. 46
Delete Memo..............................................32 About System Setting..................................... 47
Edit Type ....................................................32 About Operation............................................. 48
Browse By Types........................................32 Questions Related to Vehicle......................... 49
Address ..........................................................32
Add New Address.......................................33
View Address .............................................33
Edit Address ...............................................33
Delete Address...........................................34
Search Address..........................................34
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Layout of Main Unit

Paper In
Printer adjustor
Paper
Out
Ejector
Serial Port 1
CF Card Slot
Hot Key Touch Screen
Power Button
DATA I/O
Figure 3-01
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Note:
An interface for User Register will be
Introduction displayed when the machine is started at
first time. Refer to the section “User
Interface Register” for detailed steps.
Turn on the power source, and then press
When you want to turn off the machine, press
[Power] key on the machine. The screen will
and hold [Power] key for at least 2 seconds.
display the prompts about touch screen
calibration. Press [Hot] key (refer to the
[Start] button: Its function is the same as that
section “Calibrate Touch screen” for detailed
in Windows. Click it to pop up the start menu.
steps) if you want to make calibration,
The items and their respective functions in the
otherwise, you can wait until it displays the
menu are shown in the following table.
start interface as shown in Figure 3-02.
[ ] Active Taskbar Icon: Click it by stylus to
display and switch the executed programs.
[ ] Back Light Icon: Click it to turn on/off

back light.
[ ] Soft Keyboard Icon: Click it to activate

the soft keyboard. Then you have two ways to
choose:
1. Input by soft keyboard;
2. Input by writing board.
Figure 3-02
Functions:
To record all kinds of important information and ideas, and make
Memo
corresponding classification.
To store the detailed information of relative, friends, colleagues
Address and business partners, which can be easily edited, retrieved and
PIM searched.
(Personal It is convenient for user to record the business to do or being
Information To Do done, to delete or add task records, to arrange the priority of
Management) tasks, and to browse the classified tasks.
To arrange the appointments, journeys and meetings in a whole
day; to check time schedule on business daily, weekly, monthly
Schedule
and/or annually; and to describe the place, time and other
details for each schedule record.
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Calculator Both simple and scientific calculators are available.

The time of many big cities in the world are offered. It is a helpful
World Time
assistant for your travel.
An English-Chinese dictionary embodies a large number of
Tools Mini Dictionary words, which cover all fields to overcome your inconvenience in
language.
Picture View To enjoy all kinds of pictures which can be zoomed in/out.
To start executable applications which are based on the
Run
operating system of the unit.
FIR It is a kind of chess.
Game
Reversi To play for a while in your leisure time.
To link the application with the ‘Start’ menu, or delete it from the
Application
‘Start’ menu.
Power To preset the use of power to save on electricity as possible.
Management
Control Panel
Clock Set To set the system time.
Contrast To adjust the contrast of display.
Language Set To select language to be used.
Vehicle diagnosis Professional function of vehicle diagnosis.
Vehicle
maintenance Sensor test and To test the sensor on vehicle and simulate the output signal from
simulation the sensor.
The Function Key

Input There are four function keys on the upper-right
of the Soft Keyboard. SBC/DBC case,
Note: To input data, please activate Soft punctuations, Keyboard/Writing board, and the
Keyboard with stylus and use the stylus in Soft Keyboard position can be determined by
the subsequent operations. clicking one of the four keys for each of the
functions from left to right. (Refer to Figure
Using the Soft Keyboard 3-03)
Activate and Hide
You can click Soft Keyboard icon on the The four function keys at the upper-middle
bottom of the touch screen to activate the soft position are for moving the cursor leftward,
keyboard, and click again to hide it. rightward, upward or downward.
Input by Soft Keyboard

You have two ways to choose. One is to input
by Soft Keyboard just like normal keyboard,
but with stylus instead of finger. The other is to
input by writing board.
Figure 3-03
Click [En] button, it will switch from normal
keyboard to writing board [Hw]. And click [Hw] In keyboard mode, the key at the bottom left of
button, it will switch back. the keyboard is [Shift] key. Click it to change
the lowercase letter into the uppercase letter,
and the numeral key into special symbol
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(same as the special characters corresponding

to the numeral keys in normal keyboard). The
white key at the bottom right of the Soft
Keyboard is space key.
Figure 3-04
In writing board mode (refer to Figure 3-04),

there are eight function keys at the lower left
of the soft keyboard. The four ones on the
bottom implement the function: to move the
cursor leftward, rightward, upward or
downward. The other four functions are (from Figure 3-05
left to right): to delete the first character before
the current cursor, clear the hand-writing Control of App
section, space and return.
Check Box
Input by Keyboard
1) Open an interface, such as User
information.
2) Click Soft Keyboard Icon in the tool bar
to activate Soft Keyboard.
3) Click the characters on Soft Keyboard to
enter data. (Refer to Figure 3-05)
Input by Writing Board

1) Open an interface, such as Memo.
2) Click [New] button.
3) Click the function key to switch to Writing
Board. (Refer to the section “Use for Soft
Keyboard”).
4) Write on the white board to the right of the
Soft Keyboard. Enter the information by
function key operation.
Figure 3-06
Click the check box to select the function.

When the function is selected, 'X ' will be
marked in the check box and the function
description will be displayed on the right of the
check box. You can select several functions at
the same time. (Refer to Figure 3-06)
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Tool and Game

Tools
Figure 3-07
Scrolling Bar
Scrolling Bar is usually at the right side of the
touch screen. You can click or drag it to
operate. If the content can’t be displayed Figure 3-08
completely in one page, moving the Scrolling
Bar can turn to next page. (Refer to Figure 1) Click [Start] button.
3-07) 2) Select ‘Tools’ in the pop-up menu.
3) Select the function needed in the pop-up
Common Button submenu. (Refer to Figure 3-08)
[ ] Button at top right corner of the interface:
After clicking it, current interface will be closed. Calculator
When editing is being done, clicking of the This calculator can perform not only common
button will be treated as quitting the editing. calculations as a simple calculator, such as
addition and subtraction, but also the function
[ ] Button at top right corner of the operations as a scientific calculator, such as
interface˖After clicking it, the help information logarithm and factorial. (Refer to Figure 3-10).
will be shown.
1) In the pop-up menu of ‘Tools’, select
‘Calculator’ to open the Calculator
[Cancel] Button in the interface: After clicking it,
interface.
current interface will be closed.
2) Click the square overlap icon on upper
left of the screen to switch between
Help scientific calculator and simple
calculator.
Click [ ] button at the top right corner of the
3) Click ‘Unit Conversion’ button to switch
interface to get helpful tips for current
between unit conversion calculator and
interface.
simple calculator.
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corner to select unit type.

2) Input the number to be converted in the
blank next to the unit name, and then
you will see the conversion result.
3) If you want to return to simple calculator,
please click 'X' button at the top right
corner to close the current interface.
Figure 3-09
Figure 3-11
World Time
Figure 3-10
Common Calculator (Refer to Figure 3-09):

1) Click numeral keys on the screen to
input.
2) Or activate Soft Keyboard, and click
numeral key on Soft Keyboard to input.
3) The operation is the same as that for
normal calculator.
Figure 3-12
Unit Conversion Calculator (Refer to Figure
3-11): 1) In the pop-up menu of ‘Tools’, select
1) Click ‘Unit type’ button at the top right ‘world time’ to open the world time
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interface. 9) You can see the file name of the picture at

2) Click the button under the ‘Home Time’ the right side of ‘File’.
icon to select region. 10) Click [OK] button to open the picture.
3) Click the button under the ‘World Time’
icon to select region.
4) Then you can see the time directly.
(See Figure 3-12).
Dictionary
1) In the pop-up menu of ‘Tools’, select
‘Dictionary’ to open the Dictionary
interface. (See Figure 3-13)
2) Activate Soft Keyboard, and input words.
3) Select the word from the list on the left.
4) Click the word, and then you can find the
translation in the right list.
Figure 3-14
Figure 3-13
Picture View
1) Click [Start] button.
2) Select ‘Tools’ in the pop-up menu. (See
Figure 3-14)
3) In the pop-up ‘Tools’ list, select ‘Picview’ to
open the Picture interface.
4) In the Picture interface, click icon in Figure 3-15
the toolbar on the top. (See Figure 3-15)
5) Select directory from the left list interface. Browse the pictures in current directory
6) Select file from the right list interface. 1) In the Picture interface, click icon
7) Click [Parent Dir] button, and you can see on the top to browse the previous
the directory of current directory’s parent. picture.
8) You can see the directory of the picture at 2) In the Picture interface, click icon
the right side of ‘Path’. on the top to browse the next picture.
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Note: bottom of the Chess Board before starting

This operation is needed only when more playing.
than one picture has been stored.
Zoom in and zoom out:

In the Picture interface, click or icon
on the top, then you can zoom in or zoom out
the current picture at will.
Game
Figure 3-17
Figure 3-16

2) Select ‘Game’ in the pop-up menu.
3) Select the function in the pop-up
submenu. (See Figure 3-16)
FIR
1) In the pop-up submenu of ‘Game’,
select ‘FIR’ to open the Chess Board.
2) Click black or white chessman to begin
the game. The one who select the black Figure 3-18
chessman will start first. (See Figure
3-17) Reversi
1) In the pop-up menu of ‘Game’, select
Rules for the game: ‘Reversi’ to open the Chess Board. (See
You must try to make your five chessmen line Figure 3-18)
up and prevent your adversary from achieving 2) Click [New Game] button to start.
this goal in the process. The one whose 5 3) Click [Undo] button for pull back.
chessmen are lined up first is winner. You can 4) Click [Close] button to close the Chess
choose the black or white chessman at the Board.
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Rule: 3) You can also select the Edit Group in the

The one who chooses white chessman can type list to open the Edit Group interface.
play first. All black chessmen between two 4) The memo list of corresponding type will
white chessmen will turn to white ones and all be displayed in the list box on the midst
white chessmen between two black chessmen of the Memo interface.
will turn to black ones. So the player should be 5) Click one memo in the memo list to open
able to reverse adversary‘s chessmen in each the Memo Edit interface.
step. When the chessboard is full of chessmen, 6) Click [New] button to open the New
the number of the chessmen for each color Memo interface.
should be counted. The one who conserve
more chessmen on the chessboard is winner.
PIM
2) Select ‘PIM ’ in the pop-up menu.
3) Select the function needed in the pop-up
list. See Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-20
Add New Memo

1) In the Memo interface, click [New] button
to open the New Memo interface.
2) Activate Soft Keyboard, and fill the
subject and contents.
3) Click the button on top right corner, then
select the type in the pop-up list
4) Click [OK] button to save and close the
Figure 3-19 New Memo interface.
5) Then you can see the new memo in the
Memo list box of the Memo interface.
The basic functions of Memo include: add new View Memo
memo, view memo, delete memo, browse by 1) In the list box of the Memo interface,
types, etc. click the memo that you want to view.
1) In the pop-up ‘PIM’ list, select ‘Memo’ to 2) Then you can view the contents of the
open the Memo interface. (See Figure memo in the opened Memo Edit
3-20) interface.
2) After you click the [ͩ] button on top right 3) Click [OK] button to close the Memo Edit
corner, the type list will pop up. Then you interface.
can select the type of the memo.
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Edit Memo 6) Select one type in the list box, and then
1) In the list box of the Memo interface, click [Delete] button to delete it.
click the memo that you want to edit. 7) Click [Close] button to close the Edit
2) Then you can edit the contents of the Group interface.
memo in the opened Memo Edit interface. The interface : It represents the Memo
See Figure 3-21. Interface, the New Memo interface and the
3) After editing, click [OK] button to save Memo Edit interface.
the edited contents and close the Memo
Edit interface.
Figure 3-22
Figure 3-21
Browse By Types
Delete Memo 1) Click the [ͩ] button on the top right of
1) In the list box of the Memo interface, click the Memo interface so that the type list
the memo that you want to delete. pops up.
2) Then you can delete the memo in the 2) Select the type in the list.
opened Memo Edit interface. 3) Then you can see the memo belonging
3) Click [Delete] button to delete the memo to the type in the list box.
and close the Memo Edit interface.
Note: Only the memo belonging to the type
Edit Type can be displayed here. If you want to
1) Click the [ͩ] button on the top right of browse all memos, please select ‘All’ in the
steps 1 and 2.
the interface so that the type list pops
up.
2) In the type list, select the Edit Group to Address
open the Edit Group interface. The basic functions of Address Book include:
3) In the Edit Group interface, activate Soft add new address, view address, delete
Keyboard. address, to search address, etc.
4) In the text box at the bottom of the
interface, input the name of the type. 1) In the pop-up ‘PIM’ list, select ‘Address’
5) Click [Add] button to add a new type and to open the Address Book interface.
it will be displayed in the list box of the 2) It lists the name of persons whose
Edit Group interface. (See Figure 3-22)
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communication information has been

stored.
3) Click [New] button to open the Address
New interface. (See Figure 3-23)
4) Click [Find] button to pop up the Find
People interface.
The operation guide for each function is

described below:
Figure 3-24
View Address
1) In the list box of the Address Book
interface, click the name that you want to
view.
2) Then the detailed information about the
person will be shown in the opened
Address Edit interface.
3) Click [OK] button to close the Address
Figure 3-23 Edit interface.
Add New Address Edit Address

1) In the Address Book interface, click [New] 1) In the list box of the Address Book
button to open the Address New interface, click the name that you want to
interface. (See Figure 3-24) edit.
2) Activate Soft Keyboard, and fill the 2) Then the information about the person
detailed information on relatives and can be edited in the opened Address Edit
friends. interface. See Figure 3-25.
3) Click [OK] button to save and close the 3) After editing, click [OK] button to save
Address New interface. the edited contents and close the
4) Then the added name will be displayed Address Edit interface.
in the list box of the Address Book
interface.
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Figure 3-25 Figure 3-26
Delete Address To Do
1) In the list box of the Address Book
interface, click the name that you want to The basic functions of To Do include: add new
delete. To Do, view To Do, delete To Do and set To Do,
2) Then the information about the person etc.
will be shown in the opened Address Edit
interface.
3) Click [Delete] button to delete the
person’s information and close the
Address Edit interface.
Search Address
1) In the Address Book interface, click [Find]
button to pop up the Find People
interface. See Figure 3-26.
2) Activate Soft Keyboard, and input the
name you want to search.
3) Click [OK] button, and then you will see
that the name you search is highlighted
in the list box.
Figure 3-27
1) In the pop-up ‘PIM’ list, select ‘To Do’

item to open the To Do interface.
2) The To Do list of corresponding items will
be displayed in the list box on the midst
of the Memo interface.
3) Click [Options] button to open the To Do
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Display interface. (See Figure 3-27)

4) Click [New] button to open the To Do
New interface.
Add New To Do
Figure 3-29
View To Do
1) In the list box of the To Do interface, click
the to do that you want to view.
Figure 3-28 2) Then the contents of the To Do will be
shown in the opened To Do Edit
interface.
1) In the To Do interface, click [New] button 3) Click [OK] button to close the To Do Edit
to open the To Do New interface. See interface.
Figure 3-28.
2) Activate Soft Keyboard, and fill in the Edit To Do
subject and contents. 1) In the list box of the To Do interface, click
3) Click [Detail] button to open the To Do the memo that you want to edit.
Detail interface. See Figure 3-29. 2) Then the contents of the memo will be
4) In the To Do Detail interface, click the shown in the opened To Do Edit
button to the right of ‘Group’ to pop up interface.
the type list. 3) Click [Detail] button to open the To Do
5) Click the button to the right of ‘Expired’, Detail interface, please refer to step 4~8
and select the data in the pop-up list. in the section “Add New To Do”.
6) Click the number to the right of ‘Priority’ 4) After editing, click [OK] button to save
to set the priority of the To Do. the edited contents and close the To Do
7) If the To Do has been finished, please Edit interface.
click the box to the right of ‘Finished’.
When the function is selected, ‘X’ will be Delete To Do
marked in the box,. 1) In the list box of the To Do interface,
8) Click [OK] button to save and close the click the to do that you want to delete.
To Do Detail interface. 2) Then the contents will be shown in the
9) In the To Do Detail interface, click [OK] opened To Do Edit interface.
button to save and close the To Do New 3) Click [Delete] button to delete the To Do
interface. and close the To Do Edit interface.
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Edit Type The Set of display

1) Click the [ͩ] button to the right of
‘Group’ in the interface so that the
type list pops up.
2) In the type list, select ‘Edit Group’ to
open the Edit Group interface. See
Figure 3-30.
3) In the Edit Group interface, activate Soft
Keyboard.
4) In the text box at the bottom of the
interface, input the name of the type.
5) Click [New] button to add a new type and
it will be displayed in the list box of the
Edit Group interface.
6) Select one type in the list box, and then
click [Delete] button to delete it.
7) Click [Close] button to close the Edit
Group interface.
Figure 3-31
The interface : It represents the To Do
Detail Interface (Refer to step 1-3 in the 1) In the To Do interface, click [Options]
section “Add New To Do” and “Edit To Do”), button to open the To Do Display
and the To Do Display interface (Refer to interface.
step 1 in the section “The Set of Display ”). 2) In the To Do Display interface, click the
button to the right of ‘Group’ to pop up
type list, and select the type in the
pop-up list.
3) Click the button to the right of ‘Expired’,
and select the data in the pop-up list.
4) Click the number or ‘All’ to the right of
‘Priority’ to set the priority of the
displayed To Do.
5) Click the box to the right of each function.
When ‘X’ is displayed in the box, the
function is selected. (See Figure 3-31)
6) Click [OK] button to close the To Do
Display interface.
7) Then you can see the corresponding To
Do in the list box of the To Do interface.
Schedule
Figure 3-30 The basic functions of Schedule include: add
new schedule, view schedule, delete schedule,
etc.
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5) Or click [Today] button to display the

current year, month and date directly.
6) Click [OK] button to save the date setting
and close the Select Date interface.
7) You may see the date you set on the
button on the top right of the Schedule
interface.
Figure 3-32
1) In the pop-up list of ‘PIM’, select

‘Schedule’ to open the Schedule
interface.
2) Click the Date button on the upper left of
the interface to open the Select Date
interface.
3) In the list box in the middle of the Figure 3-33
interface, all schedules on that day
corresponding to the Date button will be Set the cycle of the schedule:
displayed. (See Figure 3-32) 1) In the Schedule interface, click [New]
4) Click [New] button, and then the cycle button so that the Cycle list pops up. See
list pops up. You may select ‘Common’, Figure 3-34.
‘Daily’, ‘Weekly’, ‘Monthly’ and ‘Annual’. 2) In the Cycle list, select ‘Common’ if it is
In the cycle list, select one item to open done on the selected date.
the Schedule New interface. 3) Select ‘Daily’ if it is done every day.
4) Select ‘Weekly’ if it is done on a fixed day
every week.
Add New Schedule
5) Select ‘Monthly’ if it is done on a fixed
Set the date of the schedule:
day every month.
1) In the Schedule interface, click the Date
6) Select ‘Annual’ if it is done on a fixed day
button on the upper left to open the
every year.
Select Date interface.
7) After selecting, open the New Schedule
2) In the Select Date interface, click [ ] interface.
icon to the left of the month or year to
select the previous month or year.
3) Click the [ ] icon to the right of the
month or year to select the next month
or year. (See Figure 3-33)
4) Click to select the date in the current
month. When it is highlighted, it is
selected.
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5) “Remind” function can be selected and

the reminding time can be set in the
interface. The “Remind” function will not
be available when the machine is turned
off.
Schedule New interface
View Schedule
2) In the Schedule interface, select the
date that has been scheduled. (Refer to
the section “Add New Schedule Set
the date of the schedule”)
3) In the list box of the Schedule interface,
click Scrolling Bar to turn to next page,
and click the schedule you want to view.
4) Then the contents of the schedule will
Figure 3-34 be shown in the opened Schedule View
interface.
5) Click [OK] button to close the Schedule
Set the content of the schedule:
View interface.
Edit Schedule
2) In the Schedule interface, select the
date that has been scheduled. (Refer to
the section “Add New Schedule Set
the date of the schedule”)
3) In the list box of the Schedule interface,
click Scrolling Bar to turn to next page,
and click the schedule you want to edit.
4) Then the contents of the schedule will
be shown in the opened Schedule View
interface.
5) If the edited affair is ‘Daily’, ‘Weekly’,
‘Monthly’ or ‘Annual’, you can edit the
repeat time in the textbox on the bottom
of the interface.
6) After editing, click [OK] button to save
the edited contents and close the
Figure 3-35 Schedule View interface.
2) In the Schedule New interface, activate Delete Schedule
Soft Keyboard, and fill the subject and 1) In the Schedule interface, select the date
contents. that has been scheduled. (Refer to the
3) In the textbox on the top of the interface, section “Add New Schedule Set the
fill the time of the schedule. date of the schedule”)
4) If the selected cycle is ‘Daily’, ‘Weekly’, 2) In the list box of the Schedule interface,
‘Monthly’ or ‘Annual’, you can input the click Scrolling Bar to turn to next page,
repeat time in the textbox on the bottom and click the schedule you want to edit.
of the interface. See Figure 3-35. 3) Then the schedule will be shown in the
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opened Schedule View interface. See

Figure 3-36.
4) Click [Delete] button to delete it and
close the Schedule View interface.
Figure 3-37
Application
It displays the application information
contained in the ‘Start’ menu, including the
Figure 3-36 group name, the submenu, etc.
System
Control Panel
The control panel includes all interrelated
software and hardware configurations. It
makes the software more custom-built for you
by configuring.

2) Select ‘Control Panel’ in the pop-up
menu.
Open the Control Panel interface. (See
Figure 3-37)
Figure 3-38
1) In the Control Panel interface, click ‘App’

icon to open the Application Manager
interface.
2) Then you can see the corresponding

information in the list box of the interface.
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(See Figure 3-38) group or submenu from the list. Now you
can modify the item name, file path and
3) Insert a new group: so on followed by clicking [OK] button.
Click [Insert] button and input the item
name. Then choose “Start” as its parent 7) Save the information:
and click [OK] button. After editing the application, click [OK]
button. The modified information will be
saved in the corresponding file. If you
want to quit the modification, click
[Cancel] button.
Note:
Quit all other applications before saving
the modification.
Figure 3-39
4) Insert a new submenu:

Click [Insert] button and input the item
name and the file path. Then choose a
group as its parent and click [OK] button.
The path can be inputted directly or
found out in a dialogue box after clicking
[Browser] button. See Figure 3-39 and Figure 3-40
Figure 3-40. Click [OK] button after
selecting an item in the list. Then the Power Management
selected file will be automatically copied In the Power Manager interface, you can see
to the edit box. the condition of memory, and set the standby
time. (See Figure 3-41)
The submenu should be linked to a
present group instead of the “Start” item 1) In the Control Panel interface, click
or another submenu. ‘Power’ icon to open the Power Manager
interface.
5) Delete a group or a submenu: Click the button to the right of ‘Standby
Select a group or a submenu and then time’, and select the time or ‘None’ in the
click [Delete] button. When a group is pop-up list.
deleted, all of its submenus will be Click [OK] button to save the setting and
deleted. close the Power Manager interface.
6) Modify a group or a submenu:

Click [Modify] button and then select the
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to set AM and PM, the selected one will

be highlighted.
4) Activate Soft Keyboard, and then you
can set ‘Hours’, ‘Minutes’ and ‘Seconds’
directly.
Set Time interface.
Figure 3-41

Clock
User can set the time and the time zone of the
system.
Figure 3-43
Set Date:
2) In the Date/Time interface, you can set
date directly.
3) Click [ ] icon to the left of the month or
year to select the previous month or
year.
4) Click the [ ] icon to the right of the
month or year to select the next month or
year. (See Figure 3-42)
5) Click the date in the current month. It will
be highlighted when it is selected.
6) Click [Set Time] button to save the
setting.
Figure 3-42 7) Click [Quit] button to exit.
Set Time: Set Time Zone

1) In the Control Panel interface, click In the Date/Time interface, click [Set
‘Clock’ icon to open the Date/Time Time zone] button to open the Set Zone
interface as shown in Figure 3-42. interface as shown in Figure 3-44.
2) In the Date/Time interface, click [Set 2) Click Scrolling Bar to turn to next page of
Time] button to open the Set Time the list, and select your zone. It will be
interface as shown in Figure 3-43. highlighted when it is selected.
3) Click the characters to the right of ‘Day’
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Set Zone interface.
Figure 3-45
Language
Figure 3-44 You can make selection among several
languages for convenient operation of the
After finishing all settings, click [OK] button in system.
the Date/Time interface to exit and close the
interface.
Contrast
It is for adjusting the contrast of the screen to
make the interface clearer.
1) In the Control Panel interface, click

‘Contrast’ icon to open the Contrast
In the Contrast interface, click the
position you want, and then you can set
it.
Figure 3-46
1) In the Control Panel interface, click

‘Language’ icon to open the Language
2) Select the language you want to use.
3) Click [OK] button to confirm the selection
and close the language interface and the
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Control Panel interface. and close the User Information interface.
Note: Before selecting language, be sure to

quit all applications.
System Information
Calibrate Touch screen
It is for getting the desired accuracy of the
touch screen. Calibrating of touch screen can
be divided into two steps. The first step is to
detect noise automatically. If you click the
touch screen at this step, the noise value
would be affected. After detecting the noise,
the system will come to the calibration step.
Then the cross cursor will be displayed.
1) After switching on the machine, follow

the tips to press the hot key. The
calibration interface will be opened. Figure 3-47
2) Click the cross cursor on the screen
accurately, and wait until it changes.
Then one step of calibration is finished.
3) After calibration is finished for all corners,
the system will automatically return to
the start-up main interface.
Note:
♦ Do not click the touch screen before
the cross cursor appears.
♦ In the calibration step, if you fail to
click the cross cursor accurately, the
cross cursor will be displayed on the
screen again and again until the
calibration is finished completely.
User Register
The user’s right can be well protected after
registration. Figure 3-48

1) Click [Start] button. About
2) Select ‘Information’ in the pop-up menu. In ‘Information’ list, click ‘About’ to display the
3) Select ‘User’ in the pop-up list to open information on system software and hardware,
the User Information interface. (See then click [OK] button to close it. (See Figure
Figure 3-47) 3-49)
4) In the User Information interface,
activate Soft Keyboard, and input the
user information. (See Figure 3-48)
Click [OK] button to save the information
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Figure 3-49
Shut Down
Click “Shut Down” in the Start menu when you
attempt to turn off the machine.
Vehicle Maintaining
Vehicle Decoding Device
Click [Start] button, select ‘Vehicle Maintaining’
in the pop-up menu, and then click ‘Vehicle
Diagnosing’ to open the Test interface.
Another way to enter the Test interface:

Insert CF card, turn on the machine, and then
press [Hot key] to enter the Test interface.
Refer to “X431-Smartbox Operation Guideline”

for detailed description of vehicle diagnosis.
Sensor Testing and

Simulating
Click [Start] button, select ‘Vehicle Maintaining’
in the menu, and then click ‘Sensor Testing
and Simulating’ to open the Test interface.
Refer to “X431-Sensorbox Operation
Guideline” for detailed description of this
function.
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Answer: There are two possible causes:

1. The downloaded diagnostic program is not
FAQ put in the same folder as other diagnostic
programs. Please move it to the same folder
X431 is a hi-tech product. With the as others.
development of modern automotive industry, 2. The diagnostic program is not fully
more and more new technology will be downloaded. Please download the program
adopted and there may be questions during again.
operation. Read the user’s manual to get the
answer whenever you have any question, or Question: When the updated software is used
contact our Customer Service Center for help. in vehicle diagnosis, some diagnostic program
can not be downloaded successfully from the
Here we list some frequently asked questions CF card. Why?
and answers relating to X431.
Answer: possible causes and solutions:
About Update via Internet 1. The Display Program may have not been
updated. Please update the Display Program.
Question: “Removable Disk” icon does not
2. The diagnostic program for the vehicle
appear in the catalogue of “My computer” after
make is damaged. Please re-download the
the CF card reader/writer is connected to the
diagnostic program and update.
USB port of computer. Why?
Question: Why can’t the main unit recognize
Answer:
the replaced CF card?
Possible cause: there may not be driver for
CF card reader/writer in the computer. The
default driver is with the operating systems like
1. The original 32M CF card has not been fully
Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x/Mac OS X
copied. Please delete the incomplete file and
and Linux 2.4.X. However, there is no such
copy again.
default driver with Windows 98.
2. The CF card reader/writer is not compatible
with the CF card. Monofunctional CF card
Solution: Check if there is the driver for CF
reader/writer is better in such situation.
card reader/writer in the computer. If the
computer uses Windows 98 operating system,
Question: How to make a new X431 CF card
it is necessary to install the driver into
when the data in old one is lost or damaged?
computer by using the CD-ROM provided with
CF card reader/writer.
Answer: In case X431 CF card is damaged
and the program in the card can not be used,
When the CF card reader/writer driver is
please use the following procedure to make a
installed successfully, a “Removable disk” icon
new CF card:
will appear in the catalogue of “My computer”.
Usually it is listed after original disk drive. For
1. Log onto the website "www. X431. com".
example, if there were drives A, B, C and D
Enter your username and password to log
originally, the removable disk will be “E”. If
in.
there were drives A, B, C, D and E originally,
the removable disk will be “F”. The rest may
Select the SMARTBOX No., and then
be deduced by analogy.
download the following programs into your
computer:
Question: Some downloaded diagnostic
program is not listed in the update tool, what is
1) Necessary programs for making CF card:
the reason?
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X431 UPDATE TOOLS---- for writing Question: Power can not be turned on with
the program from computer to CF the power button on the main unit after the
card when doing X431 update machine is connected to vehicle diagnostic
DISPLAY PROGRAM---- for socket through cables and connectors. What
displaying the X431 diagnostic can I do?
information and managing the X431
diagnostic programs Answer: Check the power pin of vehicle
SYSTEM DATA---- system data diagnostic socket with multimeter for power.
used by X431 system The power pin in diagnostic socket varies from
one vehicle to another. Please refer to the
3) Optional programs that can be selected User’s Manual of specific vehicle diagnostic
according to user's demand: program to find the power pin. If there is no
Diagnostic program for various vehicles power supply from the diagnostic socket,
please get power in other ways, such as from
5. Install the X431 UPDATE TOOLS into battery or cigarette lighter.
computer.
Question: There is no character on the backlit
6. Format the X431 CF card. screen. What should I do?
7. Run the X431 UPDATE TOOLS and write Answer: Check if the power is well connected.
the display program, system data and Turn off the machine, unplug the power
diagnostic programs onto CF card. connector and re-plug it. Turn on the machine
after it has been connected to the power for 1
About Hardware second.
Question: After X431 downloads the Question: Printer does not respond or its
diagnostic program from the CF card, it printed result is incomplete. What should I do?
prompts “Please contact your local dealer”.
What is the reason? Answer: Check if the printer is well connected
with the main unit. Unplug the printer
Answer: It is because the license No. in CF connector and re-plug it again to check the
card does not match the SMARTBOX. It can printed result.
be solved in the following way:
1. Download the software that is Question: Why can’t the diagnostic program
corresponding to the SMARTBOX so that the be downloaded to SMARTBOX?
CF card can match the SMARTBOX.
2. Use the UPDATE TOOL that is provided on Answer: Please make sure that the
http: // www. X431. com for update. Never use SMARTBOX is well connected with X431 main
WINZIP or other decompressing tool for unit.
update.
Question: Why does X431 fail in
Question: Why does the LCD screen respond communication with ECU?
so slowly?
Answer: Please make sure that the diagnostic
Answer: It is because the ambient connector and diagnostic program are
temperature is close to the lower limit of matching vehicle make.
operating temperature range (0-50ć). In this
situation, it is necessary to warm up the Question: The screen keeps blank after
machine for 20 minutes before test. flashing when the machine is turned on. What
should I do?
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Answer: Take out the CF card and re-start the is calibrated. Refer to the section “Calibrate
machine to see if there is normal display. If the Touch Screen” in User’s Manual”.
display is normal when the CF card is taken
out, the CF card should be replaced. If the Question: Why does the saved data
screen is still blank, please contact the local disappear?
service engineer.
Question: Why does the system prompt that 1. Your CF card is damaged.
no CF card is found when the machine is 2. You’ve changed language and the data is
turned on? related to language. You may find the data
after switching back to the former language.
Answer: The possible cause is that no CF
card is in the machine, or CF card is inserted Question: How to know what applications
improperly or damaged. If it is damaged, it is (interfaces) are opened.
necessary to make a new one.
Answer: Click the active taskbar icon, then
Question: What should I do if I can’t get into the pop-up list will display the applications
the diagnostic interface during test? (interfaces) opened.
Answer: The possible cause is that no CF Question: Why can’t I do operation in current
card is in the machine, or CF card is inserted interface?
improperly or damaged. If it is damaged, it is
necessary to make a new one. Answer: There are two possible causes:
1. Your current interface has exited illegally. In
Question: Program is not run or screen is this situation, you may not see the name of the
confused after glints. What should I do? application (interface) in the pop-up list when
you click the active taskbar icon.
Answer: Unplug the 9-pin connector on the 2. The system is busy, please wait patiently, or
main unit and re-plug it. click the active taskbar icon to switch to
another application.
Question: What can I do if the system halts or
fails during self-detection? Question: The listed icons of vehicle make
occupy more than one page of screen. I may
Answer: Please make sure that cables and have to turn several pages to find a specific
CF card are well connected. icon of vehicle make. How can it be simplified?
Question: Why can’t the data be inputted after Answer: X431 can test many vehicle makes
Soft Keyboard is activated? and the vehicle makes are still increasing. We
have considered the convenience when
Answer: The position where the cursor lies designing the software. The system will count
can’t be edited. Or you have not activated the the clicks and move the icon with more clicks
cursor on the input position. Please use the forward.
stylus to click the part to edit. When the cursor
twinkles, you can input the data. About System Setting
Question: The screen is inactive after the Question: The screen is too white and
cross cursor appears on the screen. Why? characters can not be seen. What is the
reason and what should I do?
Answer: The system is calibrating the touch
screen. The machine will work after the screen Answer: It may be caused by improper
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contrast. Please refer to the section “Contrast” Answer: It is because the machine has been
to adjust the contrast. set for energy saving. Automatic shutdown will
take place if the machine is not operated for a
Question: The screen is inactive after the specified period of time. Refer to the section
cross cursor appears on the screen. Why? “Power management” in User’s Manual to set
the “Power off time” to “None” or select a
Answer: The system is calibrating the touch longer standby time.
screen. The machine will work after the screen
is calibrated. Refer to the section “Calibrate Question: Why can’t the tested result be
Touch Screen” in User’s Manual”. printed out?
Question: The screen does not respond or Answer: There may be no paper in the printer
responds wrongly when I click it with stylus. or the printer is not well connected. Please
What should I do? mount a roll of new paper. See the section
“Printer Operation” in the User’s Manual.
Answer: It is necessary to calibrate the screen.
Please refer to the section “Calibrate Touch Question: Why is there no character in the
Screen” in User’s Manual. printed paper?
Question: The time displayed in the lower Answer: The paper is mounted reversely.
right corner of the screen is incorrect. How to Please take out the paper and mount it again.
adjust it? See the section “Printer Operation” in the
User’s Manual.
Answer: It is because the time was set
incorrectly. Please refer to the section “Clock” Question: The displayed information can not
in the User’s Manual to set correct time. be seen clearly when the ambient light is not
good. What should I do?
About Operation
Answer: There is a [ ] icon at the lower
Question: System halts when reading data right corner of the screen. Click it to turn on
stream. What is the reason? the back light so as to see the displayed
information clearly. Click the icon again for
Answer: It may be caused by a slackened turning off the backlight.
connector. Please turn off the machine, firmly
connect the connector, and switch on the Question: Why can’t I input data after
machine again. activating Soft Keyboard?
Question: Why is the screen inactive when Answer: The position where the cursor lies
the cross cursor is clicked during screen can’t be edited. Or you have not activated the
calibration? cursor on the input position. Use the stylus to
click the part to edit. When the cursor twinkles,
Answer: You may have touched the screen you can input the data.
when the system is detecting noise before the
cross cursor appears. Please turn off the Question: What should I do if I am not able to
machine and then turn on. Calibrate the switch from Active Taskbar to the running
screen after the cross cursor appears. application interface?
Question: Why is the machine automatically Answer: Please close interfaces related to the
powered off during standby? application, such as the Help or Detail.
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Question: Why does the saved data Question: Why is there no response from
disappear? vehicle ECU at communication?
Answer: There are two possible causes: Answer: Make sure that the voltage of vehicle
1. Your CF card is damaged. It is necessary to battery, ignition timer and idle speed are in
make a new CF card. standard range; the throttle is in the closed
2. You’ve changed language and the data is position; and all electric devices, such as A/C,
related to language. You may find the data headlight, stereos etc, are turned off. Refer to
after switching back to the former language. the section “Conditions for Test”.
Question: What can I do when the screen is Question: Some systems can not be
confused? diagnosed. Why?
Answer: Please quit the current application Answer: The diagnostic socket for the system
(interface), and run it again. If the problem still on some early vehicle may be separated.
exists, please restart the system. Refer to the vehicle instruction manual.
Question: How to know what applications Question: No trouble code is found. Why?
(interfaces) are opened.
Answer: It may be caused by the shared
Answer: Click the active taskbar icon, then circuit. Find the nearest trouble code and
the pop-up list will display the applications circuit for analysis.
(interfaces) opened.
Question: Why are there too many trouble
Question: Why can’t I do operation in current codes?
interface?
Answer: It may be caused by poor contact or
Answer: There are two possible causes: poor grounding. Make sure that the vehicle
1. Your current interface has exited illegally. In model/year is selected correctly and the
this situation, you may not see the name of the vehicle is equipped with the system.
application (interface) in the pop-up list when
you click the active taskbar icon.
2. The system is busy, please wait patiently, or
click the active taskbar icon to switch to
another application.
Questions Related to Vehicle

Question: Why does the screen flickers
during engine starting?
Answer: It is caused by the electromagnetic

interference. No problem with X431.
Question: Why is operation interrupted during

diagnosis?
Answer: It may be caused by electromagnetic

interference or incorrect connection of
connector.
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CHERY CAR X431-CHERY
SMARTBOX SERIAL NO.
DEALER CODE
Note:
1. “Smartbox serial No.” label is attached by manufacturer before shipping.
2. Dealer should fill in the Dealer Code when selling the machine to
customer, and stamp on the code.
3. The “Smartbox serial No.” and “Dealer code” is useful when updating the
software. Refer to the section “Update of Diagnostic Software”. Keep the
user’s manual carefully.
4. Dealer should log on http://www.x431.com to fill in the Dealer Code and
other information in “Dealer administration” area when a product is sold so
that customer can do software updating.

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CHERY CAR X431-CHERY

Part A: Diagnostic Program

Handwriting input, personal database, vast

Configuration for CHERY car diagnosis (Figure 1-01)

Ports and Indicators

1 Printer SEL indicator˄printer readiness˅

1. Open the paper lid on the back of the

4. Open the side plate, pull up the pressing

out of the outlet. See Figure 1-03d. Button Descriptions

Diagnostic Socket Location 8

Pin Definitions Connection

♦ From battery: clamp the two clips of

♦ From power adapter: connect the

After starting the main unit, press [HOTKEY]

Click the icon of vehicle make. The screen will

Click [START] button, the screen will display

Click [OK] button. The screen will display the

The software can diagnose ENG, ABS, SRS,

Click [A11 series]. The screen will display the

Click [MM SPI] in the menu. The screen will

Engine, SRS and ABS systems of A11 series

1. Read fault code.

Click corresponding item to perform the

Read Fault o Cde

When the fault code is cleared successfully,

If printer is ready, the displayed result can be

Click one or more items that you want to see.

Click [OK] button. The screen displays the live

Figure 1-20 Figure 1-21

Click one item to perform the test each time.

When the actuation test is complete, the

Click [OK] button to return to the menu.

Part B: Software Update

Update of Diagnostic Software ...........................15

We put the latest version of software to www.

1ˊInsert the CF card into the CF card

Fill in Necessary Information

The serial No. of SMARTBOX is marked on

When a registered member purchase one or Logout

After filling in the username and password,

Click “Download” button to save the software

Figure 2-14 It is necessary to download the “X431 Update

CF card reader/writer can use the default

A new page will appear when user clicks

5. When the preparation is complete, the

“Ejector (J)” in the menu. Then pull out the CF

Make sure that the X431 CF card reader/writer

When the CF card reader/writer is installed

2. Install the X431 UPDATE TOOLS into

3. Format the X431 CF card.

4. Run the X431 UPDATE TOOLS and write

Select the programs that can be deleted and

Remaking of X431 CF card

1. Log onto the website "www. x431. com".

Select the SMARTBOX No., and then

1) Necessary programs for making CF card:

Appendix: Flow Chart of X431 Update

Log on www. x431. com

For unregistered user For member