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Tap “Camera Scan”, a screen similar to the following appears: 
 
Fig. 5-12 
Place the VIN inside the viewfinder rectangle to scan it. The most recognizable 
location for this number is in the top left corner on the vehicle’s dashboard. Other 
locations include the driver’s door or post, and the firewall under the hood. 
•  If you have scanned the VIN of the vehicle, tap    to choose it from the 
record list.   
•  In case the handset failed to recognize it, tap    to enter it manually. 
•  To turn the flash on, tap  . 
Once the test  vehicle is successfully  identified, X-431 PAD III  will  jump to the 
function selection page directly. 
 
Fig. 5-13 
Tap the desired option to perform the corresponding function. 
*Note:  Before  using  this  function,  the  corresponding  diagnostic  software  and  Auto 
search file need to be downloaded on your tool first while downloading the diagnostic