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Elizabeth
March 14, 2025
im having a problem with my new purchase NGTeco K4 model. i can't access to its menu. screen appear "Please verify" but when i do my thumbprint it says "Error: Password not enrolled" Failed to verify
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Mr. Anderson
March 14, 2025
To resolve the "Error: Password not enrolled" message on your NGTeco K4 model when trying to access the menu, follow these steps:
1. Enroll a Password: - Press the `` key to enter the password registration interface. - Enter a password (maximum 8 characters) and confirm it.
2. Administrator Authentication: - Ensure you are using the correct administrator authentication method if you are trying to access admin functions. - If you forgot your password, apply for a temporary password for verification.
After enrolling a password, try accessing the menu again using the registered credentials.
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Brianna
July 30, 2025
After changing my wifi, I tried to reconnect my phone with the NGTeCo app many times, but it didn’t work. Please help to clarify. Serial Number is CR76225260271
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User Manual NGTeco Time Clock – K4 Model Date: December 2021 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.
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User Manual About the Manual This manual introduces the operations and usage of the NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model. All figures displayed are for illustration purposes only. Figures in this manual may not be exactly consistent with the actual products.
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NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Document Conventions Conventions used in this manual are listed below: GUI Conventions For Software Convention Description Bold font Used to identify software interface names e.g. OK, Confirm, Cancel. Multi-level menus are separated by these brackets. For example, File >...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Table of Contents 1 OVERVIEW........................10 2 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE ..................10 FINGER ENROLLMENT ....................10 2.1.1 ..................10 INGER ELECTION FOR NROLLMENT 2.1.2 ......................11 NROLLMENT PERATION 2.1.3 ................. 11 UALITY MPROVEMENT OF...
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NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual 5.3.2 USB D ............... 32 OWNLOAD ATA FROM LOCK TO RIVE 6 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ................34 MANUAL ETHERNET CONFIGURATION............... 34 MANUAL WI-FI CONFIGURATION ................35 6.2.1 ................... 35 ONNECTION TO AN XISTING 6.2.2...
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12.1 REPORT PARAMETERS ....................67 12.2 DOWNLOAD REPORTS ....................68 13 SYSTEM INFO ....................... 70 14 CONNECT TO NGTECO TIME APP ................71 14.1 REGISTER USERS FROM APP ..................72 14.2 ATTENDANCE ........................72 14.3 DOWNLOAD TIME REPORT FROM APP ............... 74 14.4 SETUP PAY PERIOD AND ATTENDANCE RULE FROM APP ........
User Manual Overview This document outlines the menu operations of the NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model. The NGTeco Time Clock provides convenience for users and minimizes the requirement of the computer skills of users. The clock allows the setting of attendance rules, managing user information, managing user privileges, setting pay periods, generating timecard reports and attendance logs, etc.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual 2.1.2 Enrollment Operation • Place the finger flat and centered on the sensor surface. • The score for each enrollment will be displayed. Make sure the score is high enough to ensure proper enrollment and authentication.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Verification Modes In the NGTeco Time Clock, there are two verification modes, namely: • Fingerprint verification • Password verification These verification modes can be used for check-in and check-out punches and access to the Admin menu.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual If the verification failed, the message will be displayed as shown below: Figure 2-3: Failed Biometric Verification 1:1 Verification: The clock compares the current fingerprint collected by the fingerprint sensor with the fingerprint template saved for the corresponding User ID. Enter your User ID through the keypad and press your finger.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 2-5: Successful Biometric Verification If the verification failed, the message will be displayed as shown below: Figure 2-6: Failed Biometric Verification If the clock displays "Error! Invalid user ID", then the User ID is not yet created.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 2-7: Failed 1:1 Verification If the clock instructs "Please try again", then press your finger again. You can try 2 more times. If the verification fails after trying for 2 more times, then the clock returns to the home screen.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 2-9: Failed Password Verification 2.2.3 Standby Interface The clock’s home screen displays the current attendance status: Figure 2-10: Home Screen T9 Mode The T9 mode allows you to enter the Uppercase, Lowercase, and Special characters in the text input fields.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 2-11: Add User Details • Each key on the keypad has a few letters printed above them. For example, pressing 3 can enter D, E, and F. To enter "F", press 3 thrice. This is accomplished by comparing the number of keystrokes with the internal syntactical dictionary to determine the letter.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Privileges The user privileges are classified as: • Administrator • Users Administrator The Administrator privilege protects the clock against unwanted damage to important configurations and unwanted changes. The Administrator has the privilege to operate all the menus in addition to fingerprint/password-based attendance maintenance.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual The Admin must verify the fingerprint or press <M/OK> to verify the password. Figure 3-2: Admin Verification If a person other than Admin tries to open the menu with his own credentials, an error will...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Main Menu The Time Clock comprises the following menu. Long press 3s <M/OK> to enter the menu. Figure 4-1: Main Menu Function Definition: Users (User Management): Add, Edit, and Delete user’s information, including User ID, Frist Name, Last name, User role, Verification mode, Fingerprint and Password.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual User Management The Users menu frames a role-based access control and the tasks they can perform in the time clock. The Administrator(s) can grant and revoke roles and permissions at the clock level.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 5-2: Add a New User Enter the following details: Figure 5-3: User Details • The User ID will be auto-generated beginning from 1. If you want to change the User ID generated by the clock, delete the displayed ID by pressing < />...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 5-4: Fingerprint Enrollment • To view more details, refer Fingerprint Enrollment. • After successful enrollment, the success message will be displayed as shown below: Figure 5-5: Successful Enrollment You can register a maximum of three fingerprints. If you try to register more than 3...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 5-6: Alert to Overwrite Fingerprints If you press <M/OK>, then all the registered fingerprints will be deleted, and you can restart the enrollment process. • Password: To register a password, press the <M/OK> key. The interface to...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual User Data Management The Administrator can also modify the existing user data. The steps to edit the user data are given below: Go to [Users] and navigate to [Users List]. Figure 5-8: Users List Menu...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual 5.2.1 Edit User Details Figure 5-10: Edit User Details Navigate to the corresponding field and make necessary changes. To add another fingerprint, navigate to Fingerprint and press <M/OK>. Enroll the fingerprint. Similarly, navigate to Password and press <M/OK>.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual An alert will be displayed as shown below: Figure 5-12: Alert to Delete User Press <M/OK> to delete the User. How to Transfer User Data The user data can be transferred in two ways: •...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 5-13: Upload Users Data Insert the USB drive into the USB slot. Navigate to [Download users template file] and press <M/OK>. Figure 5-14: Download Template The template will be downloaded to the USB drive with the file name ecuser.txt and...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 5-15: Success Message after Downloading Template Insert the USB drive to your PC to edit the template file. The template file will be displayed as shown below: Figure 5-16: Template File - 1...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Double-click to open the template file. The template file details will be displayed as shown below: Figure 5-17: Template File -2 Edit the ID, First Name, Last Name, Password, and permission. An example is shown...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 5-19: Upload Template After uploading, the success message will be displayed as shown below: Figure 5-20: Success Message after Uploading the Template If any existing User ID is the same as the uploaded User ID, then the existing user details will be replaced by the newly uploaded user details.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual 5.3.2 Download User Data from Clock to USB Drive If you need to download all the user details, perform the following steps: Go to [Users] and navigate to [Download Users]. Figure 5-21: Download User Data -1 Insert a USB Drive into the clock.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 5-23: Success Message after Downloading User Data Insert the USB drive to your PC and the file will be downloaded in the name of "ecuser.txt". The downloaded file will be displayed as shown below:...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Communication Parameters Open the "Comm." Menu to set the communication parameters. Manual Ethernet Configuration The steps to connect to Ethernet is given below: Go to [Comm.] then [Ethernet]. Figure 6-1: Manual Ethernet Connection-1 Set Ethernet parameters.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual • IP Address: Modify if necessary. It cannot be the same with PC. • Subnet Mask: Modify it if necessary. • Gateway: It is necessary to set an address if the device and PC are in different network segment.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Navigate to the required Wi-Fi connection and press <M/OK>. The interface to connect Wi-Fi will be displayed as shown below. If the signal strength is weak, the device may fail to connect.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Press Add Wi-Fi Network to add the Wi-Fi manually. On this interface, enter the Wi-Fi network parameters. (The added network must exist.) After successfully adding the Wi-Fi manually, follow the same process to search for the added Wi-Fi name.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 6-9: DHCP Connectivity Then navigate to <M/OK>.and press <M/OK>. Wi-Fi Configuration through USB You can also configure Wi-Fi through the Wi-Fi configuration template uploaded from a USB disk. To configure Wi-Fi through a USB disk, perform the following steps: Go to [Comm.] then [Wi-Fi Setup by USB].
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 6-11: Wi-Fi Setup Template Download Insert a USB drive into the clock. Navigate to [Download] and press <M/OK>. After downloading the template, a success message will be displayed as shown below: Figure 6-112: Success Message after Download Now, insert the USB drive into your PC.
Port: The Port number of the device. Password: Password to connect to the NGTeco Time app. Note: The device must be connected to Wi-Fi or the Ethernet successfully, otherwise the QR code will not be displayed. 14 Connect to NGTeco Time App.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual System Here, the user can set the related system parameters to maximize the performance of the device. Clock Date and Time It is necessary to calibrate the date and time of the clock before usage to ensure accurate attendance time.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual The following are the required parameters to set the date and time. Set Date/Time: Set date and time of the device. 24-Hour Time: Select whether to use the 24-hour display mode. If not, the 12-hour display mode is adopted.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Then go to [Fingerprint] and press <M/OK>. The interface appears as shown below: Figure 7-4: Fingerprint Parameter Settings -2 The following are the required parameters to set the Fingerprint. 1:1 Threshold Value:...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Show for enroll: to display the fingerprint image on the screen only during enrollment. Show for match: to display the fingerprint image on the screen only during verification. Always show: to display the fingerprint image on screen during enrollment and verification.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 7-6: Auotest Interface -2 Test All: The device automatically tests the LCD, Voice, Keyboard, Face and Clock RTC, press [OK] to continue and press [ESC] to exit. Test LCD: The device tests the display effect of LCD screen by displaying full color, pure white, and pure black to check whether the screen displays colors properly.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Reset The menu is used to reset the Communication settings, System settings, etc. If you need to reset the device, please enter [System], select [Reset], and press <M/OK>. Figure 7-7: Reset An alert will be displayed as shown below:...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual USB Upgrade The firmware program of device can be updated with upgrade package in USB disk. You are not suggested to upgrade the firmware by yourself. If you need the upgrade file, please contact our technical support personnel.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Pay Period A pay period is a length of time over which the user’s attendance time is recorded and paid. It is a recurring time schedule that determines how often the users will be paid. The pay period ensures that the users will be paid regularly for their work.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 8-1: Weekly Pay Period • Start day of the Week: It means that the start of the week is counted from this day. Then press <> to navigate and set the starting day of the week.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 8-2: Bi-Weekly Pay Period • Start day of the Week: It means that the start of the week is counted from this day. • Pay Period Effective Date: This date is bi-weekly pay start day.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 8-3: Semi-Monthly Pay Period • Start Date of First Half Month: The first half of the month is calculated from this day. • Start Date of Second Half Month: The second half of the month starts from this day.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 8-4: Monthly Pay Period • Start Date of the Month: The beginning of each month is calculated from this day. • Start Day of the Week: It means that the start of the week is counted from this day.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Data Management Data Management is an administrative process that includes acquiring, validating, and processing the required data to ensure the smooth functioning of the time-attendance clock. Figure 9-1: Data Management Attendance Log Management Attendance logs are usually updated in the attendance software for further processing.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 9-2: Download Attendance Log After downloading the attendance logs, a success message will be displayed as shown below: Figure 9-3: Success Message after Downloading Attendance Logs Now, insert the USB drive to your PC and upload the logs to the attendance software.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 9-4: Downloaded Attendance Logs 9.1.2 Delete Attendance Data Perform the following steps to delete the attendance logs: Go to [Data] then [Delete Attendance Data]. Figure 9-5: Delete Attendance Data An alert will be displayed as shown below:...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 9-6: Confirmation to Delete Attendance Logs Press <M/OK> to delete all the attendance data. Delete All Data Perform the following steps to delete all the data: Go to [Data] then [Delete All Data].
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 9-8: Confirmation to Delete All Data Press <M/OK> to delete all the data. If you are sure to Delete All Data, all the information in the device will be deleted. Clear Admin Privileges You can reset the Admin privileges, and this can be done at a single instance instead of doing one by one.
Press <M/OK> if you want to reset the Admin Privileges. Attendance Management The NGTeco Time Clock automates and provides a simple way to record the attendance of users with Fingerprint/Password verification. It also assists the employer to track the user’s attendance analytics such as work hours, absenteeism, missing attendance punches, etc.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 10-1: Attendance Rule Enter the following details: Maximum Work Hours: Set the maximum number of working hours in a day. When the time difference between two attendance punches (check-in and check-out) exceeds this maximum work hour, then the attendance will be calculated separately for that day.
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NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Auto Punch Mode: When this feature is enabled, the punch state will not be displayed on the home screen and the punch state will be updated automatically based on the previous punch state of the user. For example, if the user’s first punch state is Check-in, then the next punch state is Check-out.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Attendance Tracking You can track and monitor the user's attendance to ensure productivity and workflow during working hours. 11.1 Every Day's Attendance The clock is equipped with a provision to view the daily attendance of users. The steps to view the daily attendance is given below: Go to [Time Data] and then [Today’s Attendance].
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual The columns are described as follows: Name: Displays the Name of the users. Time: Displays the time when the attendance punch is made. State: Displays the state of the attendance punch (check-in/check-out).
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Figure 11-4: Selecting a User To select a user, and press <M/OK>. The attendance of the selected users will be displayed as shown below: Figure 11-5: Attendance Details of the Selected Users 11.3...
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Go to [Time Data] and then [Add Missing Punch]. Figure 11-6: Add Missing Punches The interface to select users will be displayed. Figure 11-7: Missing Punch Details P a g e | 65...
Select the attendance state as Check-in/Check-out by pressing <> or <> key. Navigate to [OK/M to Save] and press <M/OK>. Note: Check-in and check-out information cannot be deleted from the device, but administrators can use the edit check-in/check-out function in the NGTeco Time app. For Edit Punch.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Time-Attendance Reports You can generate statistical reports that display the attendance details of the users in the specified pay period. The difficulty of maintaining the user’s time and attendance is lessened with this simple reporting system. The data generated from these attendance reports assist with efficient management of user's resources and report accuracy.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual 12.2 Download Reports Insert a USB drive to download the report. Navigate to [OK/M to Download] and press <M/OK>. After downloading the report, the success message will be displayed as shown below: Figure 12-2: Success Message after Generating Time Report Now insert the USB drive into your PC to view the reports.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual The report will be displayed as shown below: Figure 12-4: Detailed Attendance Report The report consists of the specific Pay period, Name of the employee, Date-wise check- in and check-out time, actual work time, and total worked time.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual System Info You can check the storage status as well as the firmware information of the device through the [System Info] option. • Go to [System Info] and press <M/OK>. Figure 13-1: System Information...
User Manual Connect to NGTeco Time App The App Connection interface allows you to connect the NGTeco Time Mobile app with the time clock. Once connected, you can perform User management, Report management, etc. on the Mobile app. The process is as follows: Download and install the NGTeco Time App on your phone.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual 14.1 Register Users from App Go to Users menu. Click the Add User icon to add a New user. The User ID can be auto generated or manually assigned. Enter the First Name, Last Name and Password.
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NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Add Missing Punch from App Go to Attendance menu. Click the Add Punch icon. Select the user to add the missing check-in/out. Select the Punch Date and Time. Select the Punch State.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual 14.3 Download Time Report from App Go to Report menu. Select a user or all the users. Select the specific Pay Period. Or, select Custom Period and set a date range within 31 days.
NGTeco Time Clock - K4 Model User Manual Troubleshooting Category Issue Quick fix The clock does not operate Power • Check the Power Cable for any damages. after the power is supplied • Contact the Administrator to change the PIN.
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im having a problem with my new purchase NGTeco K4 model. i can't access to its menu. screen appear "Please verify" but when i do my thumbprint it says "Error: Password not enrolled" Failed to verify
To resolve the "Error: Password not enrolled" message on your NGTeco K4 model when trying to access the menu, follow these steps:
` key to enter the password registration interface.
1. Enroll a Password:
- Press the `
- Enter a password (maximum 8 characters) and confirm it.
2. Administrator Authentication:
- Ensure you are using the correct administrator authentication method if you are trying to access admin functions.
- If you forgot your password, apply for a temporary password for verification.
After enrolling a password, try accessing the menu again using the registered credentials.
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After changing my wifi, I tried to reconnect my phone with the NGTeCo app many times, but it didn’t work. Please help to clarify. Serial Number is CR76225260271