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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