FingerTec i-Kiosk 100 Manual - Manual (Page 22)

22 CONTENTS
7 • USB
Understanding the Need for USB Flash Disk
Communication between the i-Kiosk 100 and a PC is very important to upload and
download transaction data for time attendance and door access reports. The termi-
nals offer a few communication options such as LAN and serial cable connections but
sometimes there are scenarios that require USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectivity.
USB can connect terminals with a computer for download and upload of user infor-
mation and transaction logs.
Types of USB
There is various type of USB available in the market. The i-Kiosk 100 can only work
with USB flash disks that support minimum Linux Kernel 2.4.x, working ideally with
Imation, Transcend and Pen Drive (minimum support Linux Kernel 2.4.x) To deter-
mine the type of USB compatible with the FingerTec terminal, please refer to this link
at
fingertec.com/newsletter/HL_74.html
Downloading Data into USB
The i-Kiosk 100 is able to download data i.e. transaction logs, user information, and
short messaging system into the USB Pen Drive. To download the data: Press Menu
> USB icon > Download > Choose the information to download. After the download
process is complete, eject the USB flask disk from the terminal and connect it to your
PC that has been installed with the TCMS v2 software. Upload the data from the USB
into TCMS V2 for further processing.
Uploading Data from USB
The i-Kiosk 100 is able to upload data i.e. user information, short messaging system,
picture screensaver and themes into the USB Pen Drive. To download the data: Press
Menu > USB icon > Upload > Choose the information to upload. After the upload
process is complete, eject the USB flask disk from the terminal.
Uploading Pictures to the Terminal
The i-Kiosk 100 are able to display advertisements or pictures on the screen during an
idle period. The size of the displayed pictre must be 320 x 240 resolution.
To upload
pictures using a USB Flash Disk: Menu > USB icon > Upload > Upload Picture.>Save.
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