FingerTec TA300 User manual

TA300
Desktop Time and Attendance
Fingerprint Terminal
User Guide
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2-4 CHAPTER 1 • GETTING STARTED
Viewing the User Guide in the Internet
Terminal Included Accessories
Included Printed Materials
Using Terminal
Activating Terminal
Connecting Terminal to Computer
Registering Terminal
57CHAPTER 2 • BASICS
Introduction to Terminal
Overview
Keypad
Setting of Date and Time
Changing Display Language and Greeting Voice
To Clean Fingerprint Sensor
811 CHAPTER 3 • MANAGING USERS
Enrolling Users
Fingerprint Enrolments
Enrolling Administrator
Enrolling Fingerprint
Enrolling Password
Enrolling RFID cards (TA300-R only)
Enrolling Mifare cards (TA300-MC only)
Verification of Users
Results of Verifications
Deleting Users
Access Level/Privilege
12 CHAPTER 4 • OTHER RESOURCES
Information About Fingertec
Copyright Notice & Disclaimer
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TA300 fingerprint terminal
DC 5V power Adaptor
USB cable
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Settings of Working Time &
Group
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AssignUsers To Working
Group
ForTime Attendance Functions
(Skipsteps 8 & 9 if you are NOT using time attendance functions)
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TCMS
V2
Quick Start Guide
For more info go to http://user.fingertec.com
TCMSV2 Installation
Communication
Settings TCMSV2 Initial Settings
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1• GETTING STARTED
Viewing the User Guide in the Internet
The User Guide is available in the package when you purchase the terminal. The User Guide
is also available online at fingertec.com and user.fingertec.com. Choose the language that
you prefer for your online User Guide.
Terminal Included Accessories
Included Printed Materials
• FingerTec Comprehensive DVD (with Product Code and Activation Key)
• Quick Start Guide
• Pamphlet
• User Enrollment Template Form
• Warranty Card
Using Terminal
View the video guide of Terminal operations at this link http://user.fingertec.com/user-vd-
TA300.htm.

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Activating Terminal
The Terminal supports 3 types of power input.
DC5V POWER ADAPTER
Connect DC5V power adapter directly at a power source to power on terminal and to
charge the internal battery. Removal of the internal battery will not jeopardize the per-
formance of the terminal as long as the terminal is linked to a DC5V power adapter.
PC USB PORT
You can connect a USB cable provided to a PC USB port to charge the internal battery
and to power on terminal. You can remove the internal battery and terminal will keep
working from power received from a PC USB port.
INTERNAL BATTERY
Charge the internal battery using either DC5V power adapter or PC USB port. After the
battery has been fully charged, you can unplug all the other power supplies. Refer to the
battery icon on terminal LCD for the status of the remaining power. Charge whenever
necessary.

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TURNING OFF/ON TERMINAL
Turning OFF press and hold the button for 3 sec.
Turning ON press once.
Connecting Terminal To A Computer
Connect terminal to PC USB port using the USB cable. If you are using more than one
unit of Terminal, you can only connect one unit of Terminal to PC USB at a time. Unplug
terminal from the PC after data transfer is done, and then plug another unit to repeat
the process.
Registering Terminal
Make sure that you register your terminal’s warranty with us at fingertec.com/ver2/eng-
lish/e_warranty.htm.

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LCD Screen
LED Display
Keypad
Card Induction
Area (TA300-R only)
Fingerprint Sensor
2• BASICS
Introduction to Terminal
TA300 is the latest time attendance machine from FingerTec that works like a mobile
gadget, a desktop standalone fingerprint reader that does not require installation. The
simplicity and mobility of TA300 makes it suitable for tasks that require attendance on
the go such as training centers, tuition centers, construction workers, etc. Having an
internal battery that can last up to 5 hours of normal usage, TA300 is not only competi-
tively priced, it is also providing extra convenience to users.
TA300 model as well is ideal for small and medium companies that are looking for cost
effective time clocking system that can increase efficiency in managing human resourc-
es. Employees checks in and out using TA300, and by the end of the day, all you need to
do is to plug the USB cable into your PC and download the data into powerful TCMS V2
software for attendance reports.
TA300 can contain up to 500 fingerprint templates and 30000 transactions per terminal.
TA300 really gives you value for you money! Choose TA300 for simple attendance and
attendance on-the-go!
Overview
ITEM FUNCTION
LCD Screen Displaying status of terminal, day, date and time.
LED Display Green LED – indicating that TA300 is in standby mode and ready to
verify users, or user is verified successfully.
Red LED – indicating that a user has failed to be verified at TA300.
Keypad To input instructions into the terminal and to allow configuration.
Card Induction Area Read the card information based on the card system of
(TA300-R only) TA300-R.
Fingerprint Sensor Scanning finger for confirmation of identity.
NOTE Default TA300 does not embedded with any card reader but the terminal could accept three
types of card technology, RFID, HID and MiFare upon your special request.

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USB Port 1
USB Port 2
Battery Slot
Battery
Time
Day / Date
ITEM FUNCTION
Battery Slot Insert the FingerTec backup battery to power on the terminal.
USB Port 1 Connect the USB extension provided here to download/upload data
from/to the terminal. Connect the USB extension to the power adapter
provided to the terminal to power on and to charge the battery.
USB Port 2 Connect the USB extension provided to receipt printer to print receipt
after verification.
Time Showing the time set for the terminal
Day / Date Showing the day and date set for terminal
Battery Showing the status of internal battery (this icon will only be dis-
played after inserting the internal battery).
Keypad
0 to 9 To insert user ID or password into the terminal.
On-Off Press and hold for 3 sec to power off the terminal. Press once to power
on the terminal
ESC To cancel ongoing operation

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ITEM FUNCTION
OK To confirm operation
Enrol FP To start fingerprint enrolment process.
PW/Card To start password enrolment or card registration process.
(TA300-R only)
Del User To delete users from the terminal.
Time Set To change date and time for the terminal
IN To define the time you start working, or return from break.
Out To define the time you finish working or take a break.
Setting of Date And Time
TA300 is designed exclusively for time attendance, which makes time and date crucial
to the system.
TO SET DATE AND TIME FOR THE TERMINAL
Time Set > Press IN or OUT to select date or time to change > Press number 0 to 9 to
insert input > OK
Changing Greeting Voice & Display Language
You can change the greeting voice and display language of TA300 to your local lan-
guage.
TO CHANGE
Insert 5555 > Time Set > Select language by pressing IN or OUT > OK (save) > ESC to
return to the main menu.
To Clean Fingerprint Sensor
Clean the fingerprint scanner with microfiber cloth.

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Center point
UPRIGHT ASKEW
OFF CENTER PART
What you should Not do
What you should do
Place finger flat on the fingerprint sensor. Make
sure the finger’s midpoint is placed at the center
of the fingerprint sensor.
3 • MANAGING USERS
Enrolling User
TA300 can contain up to 500 fingerprints and 30000 logs transaction. Administrator is re-
quired before any other users are enrolled inside the TA300 Once an administrator is en-
rolled in the TA300, any attempt to access into the users enrolment or deletion will prompt
the terminal to display “Admin Affirm”. The administrator’s fingerprint or password is re-
quired to access to other features.
The range of User ID offered in TA300 is from 00001 to 65534. However, user ID 8888 is re-
served for an Administrator. Normal user enrolment is not allowed to carry user ID 8888.
Enrolling Enrolments
It is recommended to enroll two fingers for one user ID. One template is default and an-
other one is used for backup. You need to check the quality of the fingerprint before doing
any fingerprint enrolment. It is important to locate the centerpoints of the finger because
the centerpoints have to be placed in the middle of the scanner during enrolment to get
a good reading. You also have to make sure that the fingers are not too wet or too dry for
enrolment. During enrolment or verification, do not press hard at the sensor, just place
your finger on the sensor. Never enroll or verify your fingerprint under bright light or direct
sunlight.

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Enrolling Administrator
Administrator must enroll with ID 8888.
To enroll administrator with fingerprint: Press Enroll FP > New enroll? > OK > insert 8888
> OK > Place finger on sensor to capture fingerprint for 3 times > OK (Save) > New enroll?
> ESC > Backup Enroll? > OK > Place another finger on sensor to capture fingerprint for 3
times > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
It is recommended to enroll another finger as backup fingerprint during the enrolment process. However this is
an option. To only enroll with one fingerprint, press ESC to return to the main menu after you have saved your
first fingerprint enrolment.
After administrator has been enrolled into TA300, normal users can no longer access into
the TA300 to do any settings. Any pressi on the buttons would prompt TA300 to show
“Admin Affirm” requesting administrator verification to access the main menu.
Enrolling of Fingerprint
To enroll with fingerprints: Press Enroll FP > New enroll? > OK > insert user ID > OK > Place
finger on sensor to capture fingerprint for 3 times > OK (Save) > New enroll, Continue? >
ESC > Backup Enroll? > OK > Place another finger on the sensor to capture fingerprint for 3
times > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
It is recommended to enroll another finger as backup fingerprint during the enrolment
process. To only enroll with 1 fingerprint, press ESC to return to the main menu after you
have saved your first fingerprint enrolment.
Enrolling Password
To enroll with password: Press PW/Card > New enroll? > OK > insert user ID > OK > Insert
password (maximum 5-digit) > OK > Re-insert password to confirm > OK (Save) > OK > ESC
to return to the main menu.
Enrolling RFID Cards (TA300-R only)
The default TA300 does not come with RFID card reading module. You can order TA300
with the card feature with us at [email protected]
To enroll with RFID card: Press PW/Card > Reg RFID > New enroll? > OK > insert user ID
> OK > Wave the RFID card to the induction area > OK (Save) > OK > ESC to return to the
main menu.
Enrolling Mifare Cards (TA300-MC only)
Enrolment of Mifare card is to save fingerprint of users into the Mifare card. The default
TA300 does not come with Mifare card reading module. You can order TA300 with the card
feature with us at [email protected]

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There are 7 different operations of Mifare cards in TA300.
Create PIN card: Creating identification card without storing any fingerprint into the card.
The card user must do prior enrolment into TA300 with either fingerprint or password.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Create PIN Card > Insert User ID > Wave the card at the
induction area > Write Suc > OK (save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Enroll FP Card: Enrolling a new user and writing his fingerprint directly into the Mifare
card. A fingerprint is not stored inside the TA300.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Enroll FP card > Insert User ID > Place your finger on the
sensor to capture fingerprint for 3 times > OK > Wave the card at the induction area >
Write Suc > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Create FP Card: Copying a fingerprint of a user from a TA300 into a Mifare card.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Create FP Card > Insert User ID > Wave the card at the
induction area > Write Suc > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Reg FP Card: Registering a Mifare card that has been enrolled in another FingerTec® termi-
nal to a TA300. TA300 can only read a particular Mifare card after this operation.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Reg FP Card > Wave the card to the induction area > Write
Suc > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Unreg FPCard: Deregister a particular Mifare card from TA300. TA300 stops to read the
card after this operation.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Unreg FP Card > Wave the card at the induction area >
Write Suc > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Empty Card: This feature is to clear the contents of Mifare card.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Empty Card > Wave the card to the induction area > Write
Suc > OK (Save) > ESC to return to main menu.
Dup FP Card: Copying a fingerprint from a Mifare card into TA300. The user can verify
fingerprint directly at the TA300.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Dup FP Card > Wave the card at the induction area > Write
Suc > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Move to FP Card: Copying fingerprint from TA300 into a Mifare card. A fingerprint in
TA300 would be deleted after the operation.
Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Move to FP Card > Insert User ID > Wave the card to the
induction area > Write Suc > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Card only: Press PW/Card > FP Card Mng > Card Only > Set Yes or No by pressing IN or OUT
button > OK (Save) > ESC to return to the main menu.
Yes – TA300 will only read the Mifare card for user verification without asking for finger-
print verification.
NO – TA300 will only read the Mifare card and will request user for fingerprint verification.
Verication of Users
Fingerprint users can choose to use either “1 to 1” or “1 to Many” methods.
1 to 1 fingerprint verification: Insert user ID > OK > Place finger on sensor to capture
fingerprint > Result of verification.

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1 to Many fingerprint verification: Place finger to sensor to capture fingerprint > Result of
verification. Note: For users who are always fail to verify fingerprint by 1 to Many method, it is recommended
to use 1 to 1 method.
Password verification: Insert User ID > OK > Insert password > OK > Result of verification
Verification of RFID card users: Wave RFID card to the induction area > Result of verification.
Verification of Mifare card users: Wave Mifare card to the induction area > Place finger to
sensor to capture fingerprint > Result of verification
Some precautions have to be taken to get a good read every time.
· Make sure the centerpoints of your finger is placed in the middle of the scanner for a
good read.
· Recommended to use index finger. TA300 accepts other fingers but index is the most
convenient.
· Make sure the finger is not wet, too dry, injured or dirty
·Do not press hard on the sensor, just place it comfortably
· Avoid direct sunlight or bright light during verification process
Results of Verications
Voice / Message What does it mean?
“User ID XXXXX” Identity verification is successful, TA300 stores the transactionlogs to indi-
cate presence.
“Please Try Agn” Identity verification is failed because the finger is not properly positioned
or the template is not available in TA300.
“Admin Affirm” You are not administrator of the system and you cannot access Menu
page
“Error Pwd” Identity verification is failed because you have entered the wrong pass-
word into TA300
“Invalid Card” The card you are using is not enrolled or the card is damaged.
Deleting User
Only an administrator can do user deletion at TA300.
To delete certain user(s), press Del > Insert User ID to delete > OK > ESC to return to the
main menu.
Access Level/Privilege
TA300 offers two types of access level or privilege.
Privilege What can you do?
Normal User Only use TA300 to verify your identity. You cannot access into Menu and
make changes into settings and system
Administrator You are allowed to access into menu to enroll users and edit settings and
system

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