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you can also configure it in process of vehicle diagnosis.   
4.5.2 USB cable connection 
The USB cable connection is a simple & quick way to establish communication 
between the tablet and the VCI module. After properly connecting the USB cable 
from the tablet to the VCI, the VCI navigation button at the bottom of the screen 
becomes highlighted indicating the USB connection is successful. 
*Note:  The  USB  connection  provides  the  most  stable  and  fastest  communication. 
When  all  communication  methods  are  applied  at  the  same  time,  the  X-431  PAD  III 
system will use the USB communication as the default priority. 
4.5 Communication Setup (Only for Commercial Vehicle/ Gasoline 
& Diesel Version) 
For Commercial / Gasoline & Diesel Version, there are 3 ways available for the 
tablet to communicate with the VCI module: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB. Choose 
any one of the following ways to establish communication.   
4.5.1 Pairing up via Bluetooth 
Refer  to  Chapter  4.4.3  Vehicle  Connection  to  connect  the  tablet  and  VCI 
module. 
1.  Enter  Bluetooth  setting  screen  by  tapping  “Tablet  Settings”  ->  “Bluetooth”, 
slide  the  Bluetooth  switch  to  ON  and  the  tablet  will  start  searching  for  all 
available Bluetooth devices. 
   
Fig. 4-14 
2.  Tap  the  desired  VCI  module  to  pair  and  match.  By  default,  the  Bluetooth 
name of the VCI module is 98********00 (where ******** stands for 8 digits).