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How to Turn the Pabau Pay Card Reader On and Off

Installing the Battery:

When you first receive the device, install the battery. With the back of the device facing you, lift up from the indentation at the bottom left corner to detach the back cover. Insert the battery by sliding it into the exposed slot with the gold connectors at the top aligned.


Charging the Reader:

After the battery is in place, charge the reader. Use an outlet or the optional Ethernet dock. Connect the reader to power by plugging the provided cable into the port with the lightning bolt symbol.


Powering On:

After the reader is fully charged, hold down the power button on the right-hand side until the screen turns on. Once the device powers on, press the power button to sleep or wake the device.


Powering Off:

To fully power off the device, hold down the power button until the power-off option is shown on the screen. Select the power-off option to turn the device off completely.


Countertop Deployment:


In a countertop deployment, leaving the device on for extended periods is expected. With a full charge, expect the battery to last about eight hours.

NOTE: Even when it’s not in use, leave the BBPOS WisePOS E plugged in and powered on to receive automatic software updates.


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