Square Handheld Getting Started

Square
Handheld
Getting started
For additional help, visit square.com/support
Setup
Power on
1
Push the power button until the Square
logo appears on the screen. Charge the
battery if it's low. Be sure to keep your
device on and connected to the internet
while charging overnight for necessary
software updates.
Connect to
2
Wi-Fi
Follow the steps on the screen to connect
to Wi-Fi and install any software updates.
Log in to your
3
Square account
If you don't yet have a Square account,
please create one at square.com to
get started.
Device overview
Barcode
scanner
Power button
Contactless sensor
Barcode scanner
Screen
Camera
Speaker
USB-C port
Dip slot
Device functions
Contactless payments
Hold the device or card close to the screen to
complete payment.
button
Chip card payments
Insert the chip card into the dip slot with the chip
facing up.
Barcode scanner
Hold down the barcode button and aim the green
light at the barcode you want to read. You can also
scan gift card QR codes for payment.
Camera
Use the built-in camera to easily add photos to item
details and more in Square Point of Sale.
Swipe (additional reader required)
Plug in Square Reader for magstripe (USB-C) to take swipe
payments. Square Reader not included.
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