TRITON-D8® is an automotive diagnostic scanner and multimeter scope tool with sophisticated functionality, advanced graphing features, an intuitive user interface and user-customizable configuration.
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1. Install the Battery and Power Up
Only use the manufacturer recommended battery pack.
| 1. | Loosen the battery cover screw |
| 2. | Pull up and out on the lower edge of the battery cover to release it. |
| 3. | Position the battery pack (packed separately in kit box) as shown below with the arrows facing up. |
| 4. | Tilt the top of the battery in to align the tabs, then down to install into place. |
| 5. | Install the battery pack cover, in the opposite manner as removal, aligning the tabs and tilting down and in, into place. |
| 6. | Tighten the battery cover screw |
| 1. | Battery Pack |
| 2. | Cover |
| 3. | Cover Screw |
Watch the beginning of this video for typical battery installation instructions. Opens in a new tab.
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To TURN ON the diagnostic tool, press and release the Power button 
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The tool will automatically turn on when either of the following occur:
| ● | a live AC power supply is connected to the tool |
Never connect the AC power supply adapter, or optional power cable to the diagnostic tool when communicating with a vehicle.
| ● | the Data Cable is connected to a powered vehicle data link connector (DLC) |
An optional power cable is required when testing non-OBD-II/EOBD vehicles or vehicles that do not supply power on the DLC.
Power may be supplied by any one of the following:
| ● | Charged internal battery pack |
| ● | Live AC power supply (charging internal battery) |
| ● | The vehicle data link connector (DLC) (diagnostic tool data cable connected) |
To TURN OFF the diagnostic tool:
| 1. | Exit all functions and communication with the vehicle. |
| 2. | Follow all screen prompts, to exit functions. |
| 3. | Press and release the Power button. |
All vehicle communication must be stopped BEFORE turning off the diagnostic tool. Never disconnect the Data Cable when the diagnostic tool is communicating with the vehicle.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi
For more information, see Wi-Fi Connection Help (new tab)
3. Setup Your Online Snap-on Technician Profile
The Snap-on Technician Profile is where you manage all your companion Snap-on application accounts (e.g. Security Link, and Snap-on Cloud).
Before you can use any of the companion Snap-on applications, you need to create a Snap-on Technician Profile and link your diagnostic tool to it.
To learn more, see Snap-on Technician Profile (new tab).
5. Review Important Safety Information
For your safety and the safety of others, before you operate this device read and understand the Important Safety Information.