1. Upon initial power-up, select the Region.
2. The Language Settings screen is displayed on the screen. Tap Next to continue.
| System Language | Select the Controller default language displayed on the screen |
| Test Result Language | Select the Controller default language for all displayed tests and test results |
| Email Language | Select the default standard language for the analyzer to use for all tests and results sent via email |
| Print Language | Select the default standard language for the analyzer to use for all tests and results printed using a networked printer |
3. A Consent to Collect Data screen is displayed. Tap the Consent check box and then tap Next to continue.
4. Select the correct logo for the dealer location.
5. The Date/Time Settings are displayed. Tap Next to continue after making any adjustments.
| Select Time Format | 12-hour or 24-hour format |
| Select Date Format | DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD |
| Select Time Zone | Time zone offset from Greenwich Mean Time |
| Set Date | Set the current date |
| Set Time | Set the current time in the selected time zone |
6. The Test Settings are displayed. Tap Next to continue after making any adjustments.
| Battery Rating | Default: Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) |
| Temperature Units | Select Fahrenheit or Celsius |
| Decimal Separator | Select decimal point or comma |
7. A listing of detected Configured WiFi networks is displayed.
To select a network: For initial setup, no networks will be displayed here yet.
To add a network: Tap the plus (+) sign, then select from one of the displayed detected networks.
To manually add a network, tap the plus (+) sign again. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the Network SSID, Security, and IP Settings. Tap Next when finished.
Use the onscreen keypad to manually enter the Network SSID, security type, and IP settings. If necessary, enter the WiFi network password. Tap Next when finished.
A confirmation screen is displayed when the analyzer has successfully connected to the WiFi network.
To delete a network: Tap a displayed network to select it. Tap trash can icon 
to delete it.
8. Select the country in which the tool will be used (U.S. or Canada)
9. The BMIS (Battery Management Information System) Account screen is displayed. If the username and password are not displayed, enter the correct username and password per the following:
- Username: Ford@DCA8000.com
- Password: FordDCA1!
10. Press the right arrow to download the list of BMIS locations.
11. Enter the Dealer/Store ID# or location information. The selected dealer information is displayed.
12. Tap on the displayed location to connect the analyzer to an existing BMIS account.
13. The Email Address Book screen is displayed.
To add an email address: Tap the plus (+) sign, then use the displayed keyboard to add the address.
To edit an email address: Tap pencil icon 
then use the displayed keyboard to edit the address.
To delete an email address: Tap a displayed email address to select it. Tap trash can icon to delete it.
To use the Default Email Server Settings: Tap the gear icon 
to use the default.
14. The Shop Information screen (Admin Only) is displayed
Use the onscreen keypad to enter the store name, address, and phone number. Tap Next to continue.
15. The login screen is displayed. Tap Start to access the Main Menu:
