Ingenico APOS A8 User manual

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APOS A8
User Guide

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Contents
1_Introduction 4
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2_Presentation
2_1 Content of the box
2_2 Overview of the APOS A8
2_3 Keypad Functions
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3_1 Power on/Power off the terminal
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3_2 Readings cards
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3_Use of the terminal
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3_3 Usage of Front Camera
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3_4 Headphone jack and Micro USB
4_2_1 SAM1 / SAM2 / SIM
4_2_2 MicroSD memory card
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2_4 Touch Panel
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4_Installation
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4_1 Recommendations
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4_2 Installing modules
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4_3 Paper roll
4_3_1 Main characteristics of Ingenico paper roll 15
4_3_2 Installing paper roll 16

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4_4 Battery
4_4_1 Charging the battery
4_4_2 Installing the battery
5_Recommendations 18
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5_1 Safety
6_Standard
6_1 Environment (WEE, batteries and
Packaging)
7_Troubleshooting
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5_2 Security of your terminal 22
5_3 Fixed installation 22
5_4 Cleaning the terminal 24
5_5 Transport and storage 24
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1_Introduction
We hope that you will be fully satised with your new APOS A8
terminal.
Read this guide to understand and make the best use of your terminal.
It presents you the necessary information about use, installation,
maintenance, safety and security recommendations.
WARRANTY / SECURITY
Use only the power supply included with the product to
ensure best performance and safety. Maintenance should
only be provided by Ingenico authorized technician.
Failure to comply with these instructions will void the
manufacturer’s responsibility.
This symbol indicates an important Warning.
This symbol indicates a piece of advice.

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2_Presentation
A battery pack
This user guide
The power supply unit provided with your equipment is
specially designed for Ingenico terminals. Do not use
any other power supply. The use of a power supply with
apparently similar voltage/current characteristics may
damage your terminal.
WARNING
Keep the packaging. It must be re-used whenever the
terminal is shipped.
ADVICE
Power adapter
APOS A8 terminal unit equiped with a paper roll
2_1 Content of the box

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2_2 Overview of the APOS A8
1. Contactless landing zone 1
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2. LCD and touch screen
3. Smart card reader
4. Magnetic card reader
5.Microphone
6. Easy Loading Printer
7. Power Key
8. Volume Keys
9. Front scanner
10. LEDs for
Contactless Card
11. Charging LED
12. Battery cover
13. Headphone jack
14. Micro USB connector
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15. SIM card slot
16. MicroSD slot
17. Extended interface
18. Buzzer
19. Speaker
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20. SAM cards slots
21. Battery socket
22. Battery compartment
23. Flash
24. Rear camera
445g (including battery)
183mm x 84mm x 64mm
Weight
Dimension (L x W x H)
100-240VAC/50-60Hz Class II
Electrical mains network
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2_3 Keypad Functions
The terminal has three physical keys at the upper right at the top of the
screen, a power button and two volume keys, and three touch keys at
the bottom, Menu , Home and Back keys.
Power button
Menu
2_4 Touch Panel
The APOS A8 device is equipped with touch panel that allows you
capture functions and menus by your nger or use a stylus.
Back
Home
Home

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3_1 Power on/Power off the terminal
3_Use of the terminal
Before using the terminal, always check if the roll of paper
is present.
ADVICE
To power on: Make sure the terminal battery is correctly installed and
Press <Power> button for about 1s until the display is turned up.
To power off: Press <Power> button for more than 2s until the display
show the following gure, then press <Power off>.
If the battery is empty, the terminal automatically shuts off.
Abnormal power off :
When the device works abnormally, for example, it is crashed and no
actions menu popped out while pressing the power button, please
long-press the power button for 6s, the device will be automatically
powered off.
Screen saver mode :
Short-press the power button for about 0.5s, the terminal display will
be turned on or off.

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Magnetic stripe card
3_2 Reading cards
Insert the card horizontally with the metal
chip facing upward and leave in position
throughout the transaction.
Smart card
The card can be read bi-directionally, with the
stripe facing the terminal. Use a regular movement
in order to ensure a reliable card reading.