Autel Quickstart Guide

Connecting to Wi-Fi

From the System Status Icons

1. Tap on the lower-right corner of the screen. The Quick Settings menu will appear.
2. A larger menu with additional options, including Wi-Fi, will appear. Long press the Wi-Fi icon to adjust the Wi-Fi settings.
3. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Select your local network and enter the password.
4. The Wi-Fi icon will appear when connection is established.

From the Android Screen

1. From the Android screen, select Settings.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Select your local network.
3. Enter your network password to connect the Wi-Fi.
4. Ensure you are connected to Wi-Fi: The Wi-Fi icon will appear in the lower-right corner.

Tool Registration via PC

1. Visit https://pro.autel.com. Click Register to create your Autel ID. If you already have an Autel ID, log in and skip to Step 5.
2. Enter your personal information. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
3. Enter your email address, then click Request. You will receive an email from Autel with your verification code. Open the email and copy the code into the proper input box. Set a password for your account, and enter the password again to confirm. Read the Autel User Service Agreement and Autel Privacy Policy, then check the box to accept the terms. After all the information is entered, click Register.
4. Once your account is successfully registered, you will be redirected to the Product Registration screen. If not, click the button on the screen.
5. Your product serial number and password are required to complete your registration. To find your serial number and password on the tablet: go to Settings > About.
6. Enter your tablet serial number and password. Enter the CAPTCHA code as shown. Click Submit to complete your product registration.

Tool Registration via Tablet

1. Tap Autel User Center on the Job Menu. If you do not have an Autel account, tap Register on the Log-in screen. The Register screen will appear. If you already have an Autel ID, log in and skip to step 3.
2. Enter your personal information. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Input the verification code sent to your email address, then set and confirm your password. Read the Autel User Service Agreement and Autel Privacy Policy, then check the box to accept the terms. After all the information is entered, tap Register.
3. Once your account is successfully registered, you will enter the main menu of the Autel User Center. Select Device Management on the main menu. The Device Management screen will appear. Tap the Link Device button on the upper-right corner of the Device Management screen.
4. The serial number and password of the device will automatically appear on the Link Device screen. Tap the Link button to complete the product registration.

Download Software Updates

Software updates are available for FREE for the first year from date of purchase. Your tool must be registered as per the directions on Page 1 to download software updates.

1. Connect your tablet to Wi-Fi and plug it into a power source.
2. Select the Update button to view a list of available updates. Tap the Get or Update All button to start downloading according to your needs.

Extend Initial Year of Coverage with 1 Year-TCP (Total Care Program)

Purchase to extend tablet warranty & software subscription coverage for one year. Don't wait for initial year expiration. Purchase & activate a new TCP subscription before updates expire to limit down time and ensure continued vehicle coverage. New TCP order & activation: Get your subscription faster. Receive activation codes via email. Ask your local tool dealer.

Use activation code on card or purchase TCP digital code provided in email. Redeem code to activate subscription & warranty.

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Printing Installation & Setup

Works with any printer with a Wi-Fi connection. No need for special software or driver on the tablet.

1. Make sure your Windows PC and tablet are on the same Wi-Fi network. On your computer, go to www.autel.com, select Support > Downloads > Autel Update Tools.
2. Locate the Maxi PC Suite software and click on the Download Here button. Open the .zip file.
3. Double click the setup.exe to install the program.
4. Run PC Link on the computer. This was installed along with the installation of the Maxi PC Suite software. Select MaxiSys Printer. Tap Quick Print or Print to start printing.

VCI Connection via Bluetooth

1. Select the VCI Manager application icon from the Main Menu or from the bottom toolbar.
2. Choose VCI BT from the left side of the screen. Your tablet will automatically start scanning for available VCI devices. Found devices are listed on the right side of the screen.
3. When a connection is established, the status of the connected device will read, "Connected."
4. When the VCI device is ready for use, a green badge will appear on the VCI button at the bottom of the screen.

VCI Software Updates

1. Connect the VCI device to the tablet via USB cable. Connect the VCI to a power source to ensure updates are installed correctly.
2. Select the VCI Manager application from the Main Menu.
3. Select VCI Update from the Connection Mode list on the left side of the screen.
4. The current and latest version of the VCI software will appear. If available, tap the Update Now button to download software.

VID - Vehicle Identification Detection | Scan VIN

Scan VIN

1. Select Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
2. Select the blue VID button on the top left of the screen. Select Scan VIN/License from the drop-down menu.
3. Position the camera so that the VIN (located on the vehicle dash or vehicle door jamb) appears within the scanning frame. The VIN is scanned and recognized automatically.
4. The result will appear in the Recognition result dialog box. Tap OK to confirm the VIN and continue.

Auto VIN Detect (Compatible with Vehicles 2007 and Newer)

1. Select Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
2. Select the blue VID button on the top left of the screen.
3. Select Auto Detect from the drop-down menu.
4. Once the vehicle is successfully identified, the Diagnostics Menu will appear.

Auto-Scan

1. Select Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
2. Select the vehicle manufacturer.
3. Select Automatic Selection to acquire VIN automatically. Tap Manual input to type in the VIN.
4. All available systems will appear.

Fault Scan

1. Select Diagnostics from the Main Menu.
2. A System List of all available systems will appear after the Auto Scan.
3. Tap Fault scan at the bottom of the screen to scan system faults. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be viewed directly after scanning.

Key to Fault Scan Results:

• Fault / #: Indicates faults are present; "#" indicates the number of detected faults.
• Pass / No Fault: Indicates the system was scanned and no fault was detected.
• No Response: Indicates the system was unresponsive.

Pre/Post Scan Reports

Prior to running pre/post scans, we recommend you take the following steps to customize your reports.

1. Select the Data Manager icon on the Main Menu.
2. Tap the Workshop Information icon.
3. Complete the fields on this screen by tapping on each field and entering information. The information entered here will appear on every Pre- and Post-Scan report generated. To add a logo: Tap the image icon and select from the drop-down menu to either take a photo with the tablet or upload an image from the tablet.
4. The generated Pre- and Post-Scan reports are now complete with shop information and ready to be emailed to an insurance company or printed for the customer.
5. Reports are stored in Vehicle History, accessible through Data Manager or through Diagnostics > History.
6. Access stored reports. Open the drop-down menu by tapping the overflow icon on the upper-right corner of the screen. Choose View PDF, Print, E-mail, or Delete.

System Suite Apps

Service

Designed to provide quick access to the vehicle systems for various service and maintenance tasks. Comprehensive service functions, including Oil Reset, EPB, SAS, DPF, TPMS, and BMS.

Data Logging

Interactive recording sessions save vehicle testing data and enable direct contact with Autel technical support staff for first-hand troubleshooting of diagnostic bugs and errors.

Remote Desktop

Enables you to authorize our tech-support specialists to remotely log into the tablet to help you update software on the tablet and VCI, and perform difficult diagnostic procedures or complicated vehicle services. This real-time support provides quick and accurate solutions.

Data Manager

Designed to store all data files, including customer information, vehicle ID, and vehicle diagnostic records.