Connecting To The Data Centre (Other Than For Postage); Check For Updates - Pitney Bowes DM300c series Operator's Manual

5 • Adding Postage/Connecting to Data Centre

Connecting to the Data Centre (other than for Postage)

If you need to connect to the Data Centre for purposes other than
adding or checking postage, follow these steps.
NOTE: Machine must be connected to a LAN or an analogue
phone line.

Check for Updates

Use this feature to connect to the Data Centre for software
downloads, new updates etc.
1. Press Options.
2. Press Page Down if necessary to scroll through the menu.
3. Select "Data Centre Options".
4. Select "Check for Updates".
5. The system dials into the Data Centre (this may take a few
moments). Various screens display, letting you know the status
of the process.
6. After connection is made, if a software/postal update or
download is available, a message displays.
A. If a download is not mandatory, you will be prompted with
either "Download Now" or "Skip; Return Home". Select the
option desired.
B. If a download is mandatory, only "Download Now" displays
and you must perform the download.
7. After the download has completed, a confirmation message
displays.
A. If you need to restart the system, the prompt "Restart now".
displays. Select this to restart the system.
B. If no restart is necessary, simply select "Return Home" to
return to the Data Centre menu.
NOTE: When selecting a Graphic Ad, the menu option "Install
an Ad". will be available. Selecting this will cause the system
to connect to the Data Centre in exactly the same way as
described above.
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