Important Safety Instruction
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Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while testing.
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publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of LAUNCH.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities
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Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this publication are based on the latest
information available at the time of printing. Launch reserves the right to make changes at
any time without prior notice.
Safety Instructions
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Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is
running.
Before using this test equipment, please read the following safety information carefully.
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Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
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Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for chemical, gasoline and electrical fires nearby.
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To avoid damaging the test equipment 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.
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CAUTION: Please use the included power adaptor to charge your tool. No responsibility
can be assumed for any damage or loss caused as a result of using power adaptors other
than the one supplied.
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The vehicle shall be tested in a well
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ventilated work area, as engines produce various
poisonous compounds (hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.)
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Before starting the engine, put the gear lever in NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) or
PARK (for automatic transmission) to avoid injury.
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The tool 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. For any inquiry, please
contact the dealer.
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Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time. Any distraction
may cause an accident.
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Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine
parts.
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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.
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DANGER: Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium battery. Risk of
explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Contact the dealer for factory
replacement.
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Speaker
Rear Camera
Adjustable Kickstand
USB Type-C Port
USB Type-A Port
Microphone
Microphone
LCD Screen
Power Button
(
Flip out it to any angle and
work comfortable at your desk,
or hang it on automotive part.)
Display Tablet
VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface)
The display tablet acts as the central processing system, which is used to receive and
analyze the live vehicle data from the VCI and then output the test result.
Notes:
For details on how to charge, refer to Section 1 “Charging & Turning On”.
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Please use the included power adaptor to charge your tool. No responsibility can be assumed for any
damage or loss caused as a result of using power adaptors other than the one supplied.
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If the battery remains unused for a long period of time or the battery is completely discharged, it is
normal that the tool will not power on while being charged. Please charge it for a period of 5 minutes
and then turn it on.
Quick Start Guide
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Accessory Checklist
Display Tablet
A tablet for showing
test results.
To supply power to the tablet
through connection to AC
outlet.
Power Adapter
To connect the VCI module to
the tablet to perform vehicle
diagnosis.
Type A to Type B Data Cable
Type A to Type C Data Cable
To connect the tablet to PC to
exchange data.
Quick Start Guide
Private & Confidential Sheet
A piece of paper bearing
Product S/N and Verification
Code, which is required for
your VCI activation.
A device for accessing vehicle
data.
Vehicle Communication
Interface (VCI) Module
VCI Extension Cable
To connect the VCI module to
vehicle’s DLC.
(Optional. For different
vehicle diagnostic sockets, it
may be necessary to use one
of the adapter cables.
For
detailed adapter cables,
please check the package box)
Adapter Cable Kit (For
Commercial Vehicles)
98********00
98********00
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The following accessory items are only for reference. Please consult from the local agency or
check the package list supplied with the tool together.
6
7
8
2
1
3
4
5
1
(Connects to AC outlet for charging/Connects to
PC for data exchange. )
(Connects to the VCI to perform vehicle
diagnosis/Connects to compatible add-on
module or USB storage device.)
OBD-16 Diagnostic Connector
3.97 Inch Touch Screen
LAN/WAN Port
DC-IN Port
Data I/O Port
*Warning: The SmartLink C dongle obtains power through the vehicle's DLC, and it is prohibited to
connect to an external DC power supply. No responsibility can be assumed for any damage or loss
caused as a result of not strictly following the above method.
The SmartLink C dongle can work as a VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) device. It is
used to read the vehicle data and then send it to the tablet via wireless (BT) communication
or data cable connection.
(Connects the crossover
cable. Only applied in
the “SmartLink” mode.)
(Connects the data cable.)
(Currently disabled and
for manufacturer use only.
See “*Warning”.)
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