ZKTeco TL300 User manual

User Manual
TL300
Date: February 2020
Doc Version: 1.0
English
Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the instructions carefully before
operation. Follow these instructions to ensure that the product is functioning
properly. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
For further details, please visit our Company’s website
www.zkteco.com.

Important Notes
1. New locks can be unlocked by any kinds of authentication before registration by
default.
2. At least one administrator must be registered before any other operation.
3. The lock is also equipped with mechanical keys for manual unlocking. Please keep
the mechanical keys at a safe place.
4. Eight alkaline AA batteries (not included) are needed to power the device.
Non-alkaline and rechargeable batteries ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
5. Do not remove batteries from the lock when it is operating.
6. Batteries must be replaced immediately when the lock prompts the “Low Battery”
warning.
7. If you want to use your smart phone to unlock and manage the lock, please
download the app of the corresponding lock model purchased.
Search “ZK SmartKey” for TL300B and “ZSmart”for TL300Z in App Store (iOS) or
Google Play Store (Android).
Table of Contents
Product Overview .............................................................................................................1
Definitions..........................................................................................................................1
How to Use .........................................................................................................................2
Resetting the Lock..............................................................................................................................................................2
Activating the Lock ............................................................................................................................................................2
Registering the First Administrator .........................................................................................................................2
Programming the Features through Menu Mode ....................................................................................... 3
Quick Start..........................................................................................................................4
Unlocking Door with Fingerprint............................................................................................................................. 4
Unlocking Door with Password.................................................................................................................................4
Unlocking Door with Card ............................................................................................................................................4

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Product Overview
Definitions
User Roles: The lock is designed for two user roles namely Administrator and User. The
Administrator group has the permission to enter the menu and open the door, but the
User group has permission to open the door only.
Note:
1) The maximum capacity of all groups is 100. The maximum capacity of each
verification method (fingerprint/password/card) is 100.
2) Each user can register ten fingerprints, one password, and one card.
Initialization: All the registered user data will be deleted and restored to the factory
setting.
Random Password: To protect the password, users may enter their password with
random digits before or after the actual password. The maximum number of entered
digits must be less than or equal to 32. For example: If the correct password is 123456,
then the random password can be 89123456807, 1234562363, 389123456, etc.
Backup Enrollment: After the first registration, you can change the registered
password and card, or continue to register the remaining fingerprints.
Volume Setting: The volume can be set to high/low/silent modes.
Language Setting: Select a language from English/Spanish/Portuguese to set the
language for voice prompts.
Mechanical Key Hole
Emergency Power Interface
Speaker
Battery
Compartments
Reset Button
Double Locking
Knob
Battery
Cover
Keypad
& Card Detection Area
Handle
Fingerprint
Sensor

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Always Open Mode: This function is to keep the door always unlocked, which is
suitable for meeting rooms and places with no access restriction.
Lockout Mode: When the lockout mode is set, only the administrator can open the
door from outside.
* Network Setting: This function is only available for Model TL300Z. With the optional
Gateway installed, this setting allows the lock to be connected with the network.
Low Battery Warning: When the battery power is low, the lock will prompt “Low
battery, replace the batteries!” after being turned on. In this case, you cannot access the
Main Menu.
Emergency Charging: The bottom of the outdoor unit is provided with a Micro-USB
interface. Use a power bank to charge the lock when it is out of power.
Emergency Mechanical Key: The mechanical key is used to open the door when the
lock has electronic malfunction.
Double Locking: Double locking prevents the lock from being unlocked from the
outside. You can enable it by rotating the double locking knob.
How to Use
Resetting the Lock
Press and hold the Reset Button, then touch the keypad, keep holding the Reset
Button until you hear an audio prompt "Restore to default settings, wait a moment".
After a few seconds, the lock will prompt "Completed".
Activating the Lock
Touch the keypad with the back of your hand or fingers to activate the lock.
Registering the First Administrator
Touch the keypad to activate the lock.
Press the 0and #keys to access the menu.
Enter a new three-digit user number e.g. 001.
Press fingerprint thrice, or enter a six-digit password twice, or swipe card.
Press the * key to complete registration or press the # key to continue registering
another administrator.
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Programming the Features through Menu Mode
Touch the keypad to activate the lock.
Press the 0and #keys to access the menu.
Verify the administrator’s identity with his/her fingerprint or card, or by entering
the password then pressing the #key to confirm.
Enter the digit corresponding to the function to be performed by following the
audio guide.
Note:
1) The registered password must be six digits.
2) If you try to register the same fingerprint/password/card again, the lock will
prompt "Already Used!".
3) The currently logged-in administrator cannot delete his/her admin data.
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4) Always Open Mode and Lockout Mode cannot be enabled at the same time.
When you enable one of the two modes, the previously enabled mode will be
automatically cancelled.
5) * Network Setting function is only available for Model TL300Z.
Quick Start
Attention: If the verification is failed for five times, the lock will generate an alarm.
Unlocking Door with Fingerprint
Unlocking Door with Password
Note: Users may enter random password to prevent any person from observing the
password. The maximum length of random password is 32 digits.
Unlocking Door with Card
Press the registered
fingerprint on the
fingerprint sensor
Rotate the handle
down to open the
door
Touch the keypad
to activate the lock
Enter the registered
password and press
the # key to confirm
Rotate the handle
down to open the
door
Swipe the
registered card on
the detection area
Rotate the handle
down to open the
door

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Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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