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I MAIN MENU Page 3

USER MANAGEMENT FOR FINGERPRINT TERMINALS Page 3

II.I RECORD USR Page 3

II.II RECORD PWD Page 4

II.III RFID MANAGEMENT Page 5

II.IV RECORD ADMIN Page 5

II.V DELETE Page 6

III USER MANAGEMENT FOR PROXIMITY CARD TERMINALS Page 7

III.I RECORD USR Page 7

III.II GRAB ADMIN Page 8

III.III DELETE Page 8

IV USB MANAGEMENT Page 9

V OPTIONS Page 10

V.I SYSTEM OPTIONS Page 11

V.II FOOD MANAGEMENT Page 12

V.III COMMUNICATION OPTIONS Page 14

V.IV TIME RECORDING OPTIONS Page 14

V.V ACCESS OPTIONS Page 15

V.VI AUTO TEST Page 15

VI SYSTEM INFORMATION Page 16

VII TERMINALS Page 17

VII.I FINGERPRINT ATTENDANCE CONTROL Page 17

VII.II CONTROL OF ATTENDANCE AND/OR ACCESS WITH FINGERPRINT

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VII.III ATTENDANCE CONTROL WITH CARD Page 17

VII.IV CONTROL OF PRESENCE AND/OR ACCESS WITH CARD Page 17

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I - MAIN MENU

To access the Terminal menu, we will press the "Menu" key.

When accessing the Menu, it may ask us to enter the fingerprint if we have registered as
Administrator or Supervisor. In this case, the text 'Access. Adm.' will appear on the Display.
moment when we will place the 'Administrator' or 'Supervisor' fingerprint, accessing the menu of
Terminal. Otherwise, you will directly access the menu by simply pressing the 'Menu' key.
All the menus, to access an option we select it and press the 'OK' key. To exit from
to exit the menu, press the 'ESC' key.

Within the Menu, we will have the following options:

Menu
User Management
Options
USB Management
Inf. Sys

User Management:Option where we can record, add or delete fingerprints, whether from 'Users' or
administrators

Options:In this section we will be able to configure all the parameters related to the way of working of the
Terminal such as communications, power on/off options, language settings, and date/
time, levels and forms of fingerprint recognition, etc.…

USB Management:You will be able to download records, make copies of employees' fingerprints, and upload fingerprint copies.
of employees to another Terminal.

Inf. Sist. :Option where we can view information about the Terminal such as the number of registered users,
signings, free memory, etc.…

II - USER MANAGEMENT FOR FINGERPRINT TERMINALS

We will have the following options:

User Management
Record User
Ges. Tarj.
Record admin.
Delete

II.I - RECORD USR

Option only available at Fingerprint terminals.

Through this option, we record the fingerprints of each User. We can only record
fingerprint, only Password or Fingerprint or Password.

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Record Usr
Record Hu
The Options en gray they are
Record Pwd available only in some
Hu & Pwd models
Record RFID

Once in the menu we select 'Record Fingerprint' and the Terminal will ask us if it is a new one.
User or not. If it is a new user, we will press 'OK' and if that user already exists but we want to add them
We will press "ESC" for a maximum of 10 fingerprints per employee.

Record Hu
New Hue?

ESC OK

Gra. Another finger New Hue.

00001 00005

ESC OK ESC OK

In this case, by entering the User Code, and in this case the Terminal shows us the following
press "OK", it will ask us for the next fingerprint of the User Code to record fingerprints, pressing "OK" to
User already registered. This case occurs when confirming. When pressing 'OK', the terminal asks us
we want to add more fingerprints from the same user. 3 recordings of the same finger. Upon finishing the 3rd
Once the new fingerprint has been entered 3 times, press 'OK' to save it.
We will record the following fingerprint by pressing 'OK'. Once that fingerprint is registered, after pressing 'OK' it asks us if
we want to record another, we will continue pressing 'OK'. we want a new fingerprint. If we press 'OK', the
Otherwise, we will press "ESC", returning to the terminal to start recording a new User and
previous menu. As fingerprints are added, if we press 'ESC', it will allow us to access
the terminal shows us the User Code and the number to record another fingerprint of the same User. This only
mark that will be recorded, knowing that the first occurs when the second mark is recorded, since a
it is the '0' and the last one (up to a maximum of 10 starting from the 2nd footprint, we will press 'OK' instead of
user) is the '9'. "ESC" to record the 3rd, 4th, etc. Once
let's have all the traces of that user recorded,
we will press 'ESC' until we access the menu of
Record UsryRecord Hu..

II.II - RECORD PWD

If instead of wanting to record a footprint, we want to record a password, we will select the option to
"Record Pwd" by pressing "OK" and the system works the same way as recording just a fingerprint, except for
that at the time of requesting the fingerprint, it will ask us for a Password of 1 to 5 digits.

Finally, if we want to be able to clock in with a fingerprint or with a password (one of the two),
we will select the "Hu & Pwd" option and the system works the same as recording only a fingerprint, except that one
Once each finger is recorded 3 times, a key will be requested. This key must always be the same for all.

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the traces of the same user. Otherwise, the Terminal will take as a valid key or Password,
last entered in the last recorded footprint and ignoring the previous ones. In this way, it will be possible to "clock in"
with a fingerprint or with a password.

II.III - RFID MANAGEMENT

Option only available on fingerprint terminals with proximity card reader.

The models that can contain this option are:

FP530 FP-800 FP-2500 FPW-4000 FPW-4000 Vista

If instead of wanting to record a footprint, we want to record a card, we will select the option for
"Record RFID" by pressing "OK" and the system works in the same way as recording only a fingerprint, except
that at the moment of requesting the fingerprint, it will ask us for a Card that we must bring close to the reader so that it is recorded.
recorded.

• Create TarjPIN:in this option we will register a card, for potential users or
administrators in such a way that they can clock in with a card. The...
cards of those people for whom it is not possible to register their fingerprint, prior to these
Users will be recorded in User Management. Save PWD.

• Record TarjFP:in this option, we will register the fingerprint of the user or administrator, to
we will bring a card closer, so that the fingerprint is registered on the card and not
in the memory of the Terminal.

• Create TarjFP:in this option we will register a card, for possible users or
administrators in such a way that they can clock in with a fingerprint or card, prior to these
Users will be recorded in User Management Record Hue.

• Reg TarjFP:It shows us the user number that is registered on the cards.

• Delete TarjFP:we erased the contents of the card.

• Overturn TarjFP:we will be able to transfer the fingerprint we have recorded on the card to the Terminal, it
You can sign in with a card or fingerprint; if you don't want to use the card, once the fingerprint is registered.
At the Terminal we could erase the card.

II.IV - ADMIN RECORD

Through this option we record the fingerprints of each of the possible Administrators. We will be able to
record only fingerprint, only Password or Fingerprint + Password.

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Record Admin
Record Hu
Record Password
Hu & Pwd

When recording the Administrator fingerprint, the Terminal asks us for the type of Administrator. This type
can be 'Admin', 'Supervisor', and 'Recorder'. The highest privileges are held by the 'Supervisor', who
allows all options of the Terminal.
With the 'Administrator' option, it will be possible to save and delete 'User' fingerprints.
"Recorders" and "Administrators", as well as having access to all general and
Terminal configuration.
With the "Recorder" option, you will only have access to record and delete fingerprints of other users (No
Administrators) and to view specific information from the system.

Trust Adm.
By pressing the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys, we will be selecting the
ESC type of Administrator (Supervisor, Admin, and Recorder).

The way to record administrator fingerprints is the same as for users, both for recording
only fingerprint, only Password or Fingerprint or Password. IMPORTANT: in case there are several
supervisors and we want to remove one of them, all will be removed turning them into users
normal.

II.V - DELETE

Through this option we will be able to delete a user's traces, as well as the user code.
In case Administrators have been established, only those with this permission will be able to perform the deletion.
of footprints.

Delete
Usr. ID00001

ESC OK

By selecting this option, it asks us for the User Code that we wish to delete. Once
If selected, we will press 'OK'. If we want to cancel the operation, we will press 'ESC'.

Delete Fingerprint
00003-2
ESC OK

Once the User is selected, it asks us if we want to delete the last recorded fingerprint of that one.
user. How can up to 10 fingerprints be recorded, if we want to delete that user, the Terminal will notify us
asking footprint by footprint if we want to erase it and, once all have been erased, it asks us if we want
remove the User Code.

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The first fingerprint is stored as 0, the second as 1, the third as 2, etc.…

when deleting a fingerprint, the user code appears, a dash (“-”), and the fingerprint number to be deleted. In
In this example, user 00003 has 3 fingerprints stored (0, 1, and 2), and asks us if we want to delete the third one.
If we press "OK", it will ask us if we want to delete the second (00003-1) and then the first.
Once the user no longer has stored fingerprints, it asks us if we want to delete the code.
of user and we will press 'OK'.

Delete Usr
00003
ESC OK

By pressing 'OK', the user is completely removed, and this code will be available for a new one.
user.

NOTE:
It is recommended to always record a minimum of 4 fingerprints per user, so that in case of not being able to
"clock in" with a fingerprint, there are others available to be able to clock in.

III - USER MANAGEMENT FOR PROXIMITY CARD TERMINALS

III.I RECORD USER

Table 1: Table 1:
The ESC key will return us New Hue. New Hue. The key ESC us
to the previous menu. If will return to the previous menu.
we type the number of Usr.ID ............. 1 Usr.ID ............. If we type the number of
user, we are bringing the card closer user and we press OK
to record and press OK ESC OK ESC OK it will take to the frame 2.
it will take us to square 2.

Table 2: Table 2:
The ESC key will return us New Hue. New Hue. The key ESC us
to the previous menu while ...........-C it will return to the previous menu.
what will record us If we enter the key
user number and the
Meter Pwd............ numeric (1 to 5 digits)
card in the memory of ESC OK (Grab.) ESC OK and press OK leads us to
Terminal, passing also next table.
to the last painting.
Table 3: Table 3:
The ESC key sends us to New Hue. New Hue. The key ESC us
user management menu Continue? will return to the menu
while OK us Meter Pwd **** main. If we confirm
will return to frame 1. the same key as in the
ESC OK Confirm Password ..........OK let's stop at the next one
menu.
previous menu and we press

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Table 4:
New Hue. The key ESC us
will return to the main menu
4 ...........-P while OK us
record the changes in the
ESC OK (Grab.) memory of the Terminal,
also going to the last
picture.
Table 5:
New Hue. The ESC key sends us to
Continue? management menu
5 users while OK
it will take us back to square 1.
ESC OK

III.II GRABAR ADMIN

The administrator recording menu is identical to the user recording menu, except that after
specify whether we are recording RFID or Pwd the following window will appear asking for the access it will have
administrator
Recorder:access to user management
Administrator:access to user management and basic options
Supervisor:access to all Terminal options.
We set the desired level with the up or down arrow and press OK.

Credit Adm.
..................
ESC OK

III.III DELETE

In this option we will delete a user from the Terminal (card or Password). We will have to specify
the number of the user to delete and, with the "OK" key, we will confirm that we want to delete the card or
User password. We will press one last time to verify everything above.

Delete

Usr.ID .........
ESC OK

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IV - USB MANAGEMENT

Download Data
Download Usr
Load Usr

• Download Data:we will download the signings that are stored in the Terminal's memory
It is recommended to periodically delete records from the Terminal, as this
the signings are not deleted, it only makes a copy of them.

• User download:make a copy of the registered users on the Terminal.

• User Load:we will load from the PenDrive (as long as we have made a copy of
users). If we have more than one team, all employees can be registered in a
same team and through this function pass them to the remaining terminals:
USB Management → Charge Usr.

Regarding the other functions that the Terminal has, we will only study those that are
interesting for configuration purposes. However, if you wish to know more about any feature, do not
contained in the manual, you can contact your nearest distributor or directly with the
manufacturer.

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V - OPTIONS

Below we summarize in the following scheme the most interesting functions, within the
options section, from where all configurations will be made:

Date/Time Reset. Opcs.

Language Delete File.
Unlock Users Delete Data
Op. Sys. Fmt (Date Format) Bor.Priv.Adm
See Niv.Hu S/N
Advanced Options Val.Min.Hu 1..50
Only 1 to 1 S/N
Voice
Only Tarj. S/N
NO
Mode 1
Off Incidence
Mode2
Alim. Management. Sleep
Rest Beep Button N/S
My Rest Vol. % 0..99
Time Tone
Timber Program.
Open Door
Activate Siren
Siren's Song
Block. Turn off.

Baud rates 9600/115200

Num. Between 1..255
Dir. IP The options in black are common to all.
Speed. Red. 10/100 the terminals.
Mb
Options Comm. Opc.
Ethernet S/N The options in gray are only available in
RS232 S/N some terminal models.
RS485 S/N
Key COMM 0

Alm. Superlog 0..99

Fic. Opc. Alm.AttFic 0..99
T.Min.Fich. 0..99

Define HA
Op. Acc. Usr
Define GRD
Access. Combination.
Opc.Access Opening
Drawing Delay
Alarm
Difficult options
CNT Alarm

Test Everything
Test LCD
Auto Test
Voice Test
Test Keys
Test RTC

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In those options where the 'Yes/No' option appears, it means that this option may be
activated or deactivated. In those that show X .. Z (where X and Z are numbers) it implies that it allows a value
numeric value between X and Z.

For all these configurations, which are explained below, once the option is selected and
After selecting its value, we will press 'OK'. To exit, press 'ESC' and all the changes made will be
The terminal will ask us if we want to save that new configuration by pressing 'OK' to validate, since
If 'ESC' is pressed, changes made will not be saved. It is possible to change several options in a menu.
recording everything at the end (when pressing "ESC").

V.I - SYSTEM OPTIONS (Sys. Opt.)

Opt. Sys.→Date/Time:Through this option we will be able to manually update the date and time
From the Terminal. With the Up and Down keys, we will move from field to field. For
To update the Date/Time, we will press 'OK'.

Opt. Sys. → Language:With this option we will be able to set the language. It can be Spanish (SPA)
or English (ENG), selecting the desired one with the Up/Down keys, and pressing 'OK' to
validate.

Opt. Sys.→Fmt (Date Format):It allows us to establish different display formats.

Date (DD-MM-YY, DD/MM/YY, etc.…)

Options. System → Advanced Options → Reset Options:Remove all configured options, leaving
by default those that come from the factory. You need to be careful when using this option.

Options. System → Advanced Options → Delete File:Delete

all the stored signings in the
Terminal, asking for confirmation first. One must be careful when using this option.

Opt. Sys. → Advanced Options → Delete Data:Delete all data from the Terminal, both
users like fingerprints and records stored in the Terminal, asking for confirmation beforehand. There is
be very careful when using this option.

Options. System → Advanced Options → Private Delete. Admin:Remove all privileges from
Administrators and Supervisors, leaving them as users.

Opt. System→Opt. Advanced→View. Level Hu (S/N):Set the visualization on the Display

of the value or quality of the scanned fingerprint. If we set this parameter to 'S', when making a punch in,
The terminal will show us at the top of the display a value of the scanned fingerprint, allowing
contain values from 0 to 50. The higher the displayed value, the better the quality of the scanned fingerprint.
understanding the quality of the fingerprint as the accuracy with which the Terminal has read that fingerprint.

Opt. Sys. → Advanced Opt. → Min. Hu Value (0..50):Set the minimum value from the
which Terminal will accept the captured fingerprint of a user. This value matches the one explained in
the previous option. The lower this value, the easier it will be for the Terminal to read the
traces, but on the contrary will have less reliability in the assignment of the user who has clocked in
(it will be easier to assign another user code to a fingerprint). The default value is
of 20 or 25.

Opt. Sys. → Advanced Options → Only 1 to 1 (Y/N):With this option we establish if we want to
that the user enters their User code before putting their fingerprint (Value 'S') or if
the Terminal must directly search for which user the fingerprint belongs to. It depends on the
characteristics of the work (Office, Factory, etc.…) we must activate this option or not. For Workshops,

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Warehouses and Factories, it is recommended to have this option activated ( ‘S’). For sectors such as
Offices, etc.... there is no need to activate this option.

Options. System→Advanced Options→Limit 1 to 1 (0..50):Set the minimum value from which

the Terminal will accept the captured fingerprint of a user. This value should only be entered when
We have activated the previous option (Only 1 to 1). The lower this value, the easier it will be.
The fingerprint reading terminal. The default value is 15, but this value can be lowered to 5.

Options. System → Advanced Options → Voice:We will establish whether it is desired that when clocking in the Terminal we
say if we have signed well or not.

Options. System → Advanced Options → Card Only:It will be enabled if we want to clock in with a card.
it asks us for the user's password.

Options. System → Advanced Options → Incidents:

Incidents can be enabled or disabled. If enabled, two methods of clocking in will be available:
Mode1:Whenever we check in, it will ask for the incident, if we don't have to press.
no incident the Terminal will understand as WORK. If, on the contrary
we would like to report an incident we will press the incident number and
continuation the key 'OK'.

oModo2:To check in with an incident, we will press the 'up arrow' key and,
continuation, incident number and 'OK' key. From that moment we will have +/- 8
To place your finger on the reader and generate a time record with an incident. To do
normal signing, we will only place the fingerprint on the Terminal sensor

V.II - FOOD MANAGEMENT (Food Mgmt.)

Gest. Alim.→Off:With this option we will be able to set a time at which the Terminal will
it will turn off automatically. If we have set a shutdown time and wish to cancel it,
We must press 'ESC' when asked if we want to set the shutdown time.

Off
Confirm Hours. Ac?

ESC OK

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Pressing 'ESC', if there is any shutdown time already set, will set this option to 'N' (No)
never turn off). If we press 'OK', it will allow us to set the shutdown time.
This option can be configured at the same time as the 'Power' option. If we only configure the
It is time for 'Off', and not 'On', we must press the 'On' key of the Terminal
(Bottom left).

Management. Food. → Block. Off. S/N:With this option, we enable ('S') or disable ('N') the
manual shutdown option of the Terminal (Power Off/On Button. Button located at the bottom
left). If we set it to 'S', this key will be locked to turn off the Terminal (Do not
you can turn it off with this key). Otherwise, by holding this key down for 3 seconds
approximately, the Terminal will turn off, allowing you to use it again to turn on the Terminal.

Gest. Alim.→Sleep:Cin this option we can set a time at which the Terminal will
it will turn off automatically. If we have set a shutdown time and wish to delete it,
we must press 'ESC' when asked if we want to set the shutdown time. A
the difference with the 'Off' option, once the Terminal is turned off, any key pressed
turn on the Terminal.

Gest. Alim.→Rest SLP/OFF:This option will allow us to decide whether the Terminal goes to state
from 'Rest' ('SLP') or to 'Off' ('OFF'). This function is only applicable if
let's have the 'Min. Rest' (Next option in this menu) set to a value other than '0'.
If the 'Min.Rest' is set to '0', this function will never be set. Otherwise,
if we set this option to 'SLP', after 'X' minutes without clocking in, the Terminal turns off and
any key will turn it back on. If we set it to 'OFF', it will only turn back on the
Terminal with the "Power" button.

Management. Alim. → Min. Rest:Set the time in minutes in which if no user

"card", the Terminal shuts down. For example, if we want it to shut down after 10 minutes without anyone placing their
Once the terminal is turned off, we will set this value to 10. Regarding the type of shutdown, this comes
determined by the previous option (Sleep SLP/OFF). If the Sleep option is set to "SLP" the
the terminal will turn on with any key. If it is 'OFF' it will only turn on with the key of
On/Off (Bottom left). If we do not want the Terminal to go into 'Sleep',
we must set the Min. Rest value to '0'. In this way, the Terminal will never go into state of
Rest

Food management → Time bellThe Terminal has an internal bell that rings on the hour.
that we program it, in this option the duration time of said bell is marked.

Gest. Alim.→Programmable stamp:We set the times we want it to sound at.

internal timbre of the Terminal. Up to 8 different hours can be configured.

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V.III – COMMUNICATION OPTIONS (Comm. Options)

Comm.Opc. → Baud rates:Transmission

speed for Serial communication (RS232). If we use
the SoftwareSecutime or Empacwiny we are communicating with the serial port, we must put the
value 9600.

Comm.Opt.→Num. Term. (1..255):Set the Terminal Number. This value should only be
changed if we have several terminals, to assign a different number to each terminal.
In case of having only one, we must assign it as Terminal No. "1".

Comm.Opc.→Dir. IP:Set the IP address that we are going to assign to that Terminal. This only
we will do it if we connect the Terminal to our network (Switch, Hub or Router). The port of
communication in the software is 4370.
Comm. OptionSet the speed of the Terminal when configured through
Ethernet (TCP/IP). We will be able to have values of 10 Mb, 100 Mb, or AUTO (Connection at speed
automatic). If we have doubts, we can set it to 10 Mb.

Comm.Opc.→Ethernet S/N:We will establish 'S' if the Terminal is connected to the network and 'N'
it communicates via the serial port (COM Port)

Comm.Opc.→RS232 S/N:We will establish 'S' if the Terminal is connected in RS232 (Port
COM Series) and "N" if it communicates through the port (RS485).

Comm.Opc.→RS485 S/N:We will set "S" if the Terminal is connected in RS485 and "N" if
It communicates via the serial port (RS232) or via Ethernet (TCP/IP).

Comm.Option→Key COMM:Always at 0. Never change this value.

V.IV – CLOCKING OPTIONS (Clock. Options)

Fic. Opc.→Alm. Superlog: Never change this value.

Fic. Opc.→Alm. AttFic.: Never change this value.

Fic. Opt.→T.Min.Fich.:Set a value in minutes from 0 to 99 and with this option we will be able to
establish the minimum time that can elapse between 2 consecutive clock-ins of the same user. If
this value is set to "0", a single user will be able to "clock in" several times consecutively and successively,
storing the signing at the Terminal. If set to a value greater than '0', if a user attempts
Clocking in
signings. At this point, it is important to clarify that this option only works with 2 signings
consecutive records of the same user. If a user (00001 for example) clocks in and then clocks in again
Another user (00002 for example), user 00001 will be able to clock in again, allowing the Terminal.
the signing, since the last signing made belongs to another user. There must be 2 signings of the
same user and within the period in Minutes established for this option to be activated

(Text and/or voice message of 'You have clocked in.')

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V.V – ACCESS OPTIONS (Access Options)

Through this function, you will be able to configure the zones, groups... to then assign it to
the employees. All these parameters can be configured from the PC using the software.
Secutime or Empacwin

Define HA:we will define the areas that we want the relay to activate for door opening,... It
You can configure up to 99 zones, which run from Monday to Sunday from 00:00 to 23:59.

Opc.Acc.Usr:we will configure the employees to which zone or group they belong, knowing that a
An employee can belong to 1 Group (which can depend on 3 Zones) or to 3 different Zones.

Define GRP (Groups):We can set up 5 groups in which we can include 3 each.
Zones.
Opening:We will indicate, if applicable, the opening time of the door, in case we wish to.
that the Terminal opens a door. The values can range from "0" (Does not open door) to 255.

Dsen Mode:the way the relay operates (Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed)
(NC) or Disabled (None)).

Duress Opc:we will be able to record user fingerprints, which will serve for anti-theft systems (if the
The terminal opens a door and detects one of these fingerprints, it will open that door and at the same time activate a

second relay (+0V) that will activate a siren, a call to the control panel, etc...

Dsen Delay:delay time for the activation of the second relay in case of theft.

V.VI – AUTO TEST

With this option, various checks are performed on the Terminal to verify the different
functions of it.

Test Everything:Perform a complete check of the Terminal: Display, keyboard, voice, and clock.

Test LCD:check if the Display works correctly.

Voice Test:check if the voice functions work correctly.

Test Keys:check if the keyboard is working correctly.

Test RTC:check if the watch is working properly.

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VI - SYSTEM INFORMATION (System Info)

Show the current status of the Terminal:

Nº usuariosNumber of registered users

Number of fingerprintsNumber of fingerprints registered

Number of signings:Number of stored records

number_of_administratorsNumber of registered administrators

UsersNumber of passwords registered

No. Ac. Menu:indicate the access to the menu.

Free space info:available free space for signings, users, etc.

Information. Terminal:Terminal system information

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