Snap-On APOLLO D8 User Manual

Tools Tools Menu
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11.1.4 Settings
This Tools selection allows you to adjust certain basic diagnostic tool functions to
your personal preferences. Selecting opens an additional menu that offers the
following:
• System Settings - see System Settings on page 83
• Configure Wi-Fi - see Configure Wi-Fi - Setup, Testing and Troubleshooting on
page 88
• Configure Scanner - see Configuring Scanner on page 87
• Configure Units - see Configure Units on page 88
System Settings
Selecting System Settings opens a menu with three options; Display, Date & Time
and Auto VIN. Selecting either Display or Date & Time opens an additional menu
(see below). Selecting Auto VIN provides the option to turn the Instant Vehicle ID
feature on/off.
Display options include:
• Brightness on page 83—adjusts the intensity of the screen back lighting.
• Color Theme on page 84—changes the background color of the screen display.
• High Contrast Toolbar on page 84—enhances toolbar graphics for poor lighting
conditions.
• Font Type on page 85—switches between standard and bold text for better
visibility.
• Backlight Time on page 85—adjusts how long the screen stays on with an idle
diagnostic tool.
• Touch Screen Calibration on page 85—calibrates the touch screen display.
Date & Time options include:
• Time Zone on page 86—sets the internal clock to the local time standard.
• Clock Settings on page 86—sets the time on the internal clock.
• Daylight Savings Time on page 86—configures the clock for Daylight Savings
Time.
• Time Format on page 87—switches the time displays between a 12 or 24 hour
clock.
• Date Format on page 87—configures how the month, date, and year displays.
Auto VIN — to turn Instant Vehicle ID feature on/off, see AUTO VIN on page 87
DISPLAY (settings)
Brightness
Selecting this option opens the brightness setting screen for adjusting the back
lighting of the display (Figure 11-3).
Figure 11-3 Brightness setting
Each push of the Plus and Minus icons, or the up (b) and down (d) arrows,
incrementally changes the back lighting up or down respectively.
Select Back from the toolbar or press the N/X button to exit.

Snap-On APOLLO D8 Specifications

General

Brand	Snap-On
Model	APOLLO D8
Category	Diagnostic Equipment
Language	English