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4 Getting Started 
4.1 Diagnostic Flowchart 
For new users, please follow the operation chart shown in Fig. 4-1 to start using 
X-431 PAD III. 
 
Fig. 4-1 
*Note: If  “VIN Scan” or  “Intelligent  Diagnosis”  is selected  to  diagnose  a  vehicle,  this 
step shall not apply.     
4.2 Register & Download Diagnostic Software 
4.2.1 User registration 
After the tablet is initialized, a screen similar to the following appears.