Tokenworks CardTool Quick Reference Manual

3-track magnetic card reader with 2 mbytes flash memory

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CardTool™ Quick Reference
CardTool™ Quick Reference
CardTool™ Quick Reference
CardTool™ Quick Reference
Guide
Guide
Guide
Guide
3-Track Magnetic Card Reader
with 2 Mbytes Flash Memory
Revision: 1.0
November, 2001
IM-261101-CWC-R0

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  • Page 1 CardTool™ Quick Reference CardTool™ Quick Reference CardTool™ Quick Reference CardTool™ Quick Reference Guide Guide Guide Guide 3-Track Magnetic Card Reader with 2 Mbytes Flash Memory Revision: 1.0 November, 2001 IM-261101-CWC-R0...
  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    90 days from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this warranty period, TokenWorks will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.
  • Page 3 The CardTool has a three-track head and supports numerous decoding algorithms including a raw data mode. This document is a quick reference for the CardTool that ships with a sample demonstration application (‘CardDemo’) installed in the CardTool’s internal memory. For more detailed information on writing custom applications, please consult the programmers documentation included in the system development kit.
  • Page 4 PAGE 4 OF 9 Inserting the CardTool To insert the CardTool, align the unit with the Handspring expansion slot (see figure 1) and gradually insert the unit. It should insert smoothly until it makes contact with the expansion slot stops. Do not force the unit into the expansion slot.
  • Page 5 3. Using your other hand, position a magnetic card with the magnetic stripe (black stripe on back of card) facing the Handspring Visor at either end of the CardTool’s card slot. 4. While ensuring that the magnetic card’s edge remains in contact and parallel to the base of the card slot, swipe the card completely through the card slot.
  • Page 6 CardTool Removal To remove the CardTool, either use the thumb stop on the back of the unit to gradually push it out of the expansion slot or grab the CardTool at the base of the card slot and pull it away from the Handspring Visor in the same plane as the expansion slot.
  • Page 7: Battery Life

    Protect it from temperature extremes. Do not leave on the dashboard of a car on a hot day and keep it away from heaters and other heat sources. Do not store or use your CardTool in any location that is extremely dusty, damp or wet. Ensure the magnetic heads are occasionally cleaned with commercially available magnetic cleaning cards.
  • Page 8 Handspring to ensure these models get their batteries constantly topped off. For Handspring Visors using alkaline batteries, consider purchasing rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries. A list of batteries/chargers is provided on the TokenWorks web site in the support section. CardDemo Configuration Application...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    PAGE 9 OF 9 Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Problem Possible Solution CardTool is not Batteries on Visor are installed Reinstall batteries correctly. Make sure the (+) and (-) signs on the working incorrectly. batteries line up with the signs on the inside of the battery compartment.

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