Launch DB-15 - User Manual

Quick Start Guide
7" Touch Screen
Selection Buttons
HOME Button
OK Button
Return Button
Display Tablet
Power/Screen
Lock Button
DB-15 Diagnostic Connector
5 V Charging Port
(To connect to vehicle's DLC (Data
Link Connector) via diagnostic cable.)
(To connect to external DC
power for charging the tool.)
Via Charging Cable: Plug one end of the included charging cable into
the 5 V charging port of the tool, and the other end to the external DC
power.
Via Diagnostic Cable: Insert one end of the diagnostic cable into the
DB-15 connector of the tool, and the other end to the vehicle's DLC.
Once the charging LED illuminates solid green, it indicates that the
battery is fully charged.
Press the [Power] button to power it on.
There are two charging methods available:
Follow the steps below to proceed.
If it is the first time you have used this tool, you need to make some
system settings and keep the diagnostic software synchronized with
the latest version.
Charging & Turning On
Getting Started
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Tap “Start” on Welcome screen
Select system language
Select time zone
WLAN setup
Configure email address
Sign user agreement
Job Menu appears
Tap “Update”
*Note: After you configured it,
the system will automatically
send the diagnostic report to your
email box every time a complete
Auto-Detect process is
successfully finished.
*Note: To enjoy more capabilities
and better service, you are
strongly recommended to update
it on regular basis.
*Note: If you choose "Ignore" in
this step, it will go into the date
setting page. If the tool has been
properly connected to the Internet,
the system will automatically
obtain the correct network date and
time.
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Summary

Display Tablet Overview

Charging & Turning On the Tool

Charging via Charging Cable

Connect the charging cable to the tool's 5V port and external DC power for charging.

Charging via Diagnostic Cable

Connect the diagnostic cable to the tool's DB-15 connector and the vehicle's DLC.

Getting Started with System Setup

Initial Setup Steps

Follow steps from Welcome screen: select language, time zone, WLAN, and configure email.

User Agreement and Updates

Sign user agreement and tap 'Update' for enhanced capabilities and service.

Preparation for Diagnostics

Locate Vehicles DLC

Find the standard 16-pin DLC, typically on the driver's side, about 12 inches from the dashboard center.

Connect Diagnostic Cable

Plug the diagnostic cable into the tool's DB-15 connector and the vehicle's DLC, then tighten screws.

Start Vehicle Diagnostics

Diagnostic Flowchart

Steps for auto-detection: Tap 'Diagnose', start VIN decoding, check info, scan systems, output report.

Manual Diagnosis Flowchart

Steps for manual diagnosis: Select manufacturer, make, test system, and diagnostic function.

Launch DB-15 Specifications