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 PC Meter connect (if
available) or an analogue phone line.
1. Press Options.
2. Press Page Down to the third screen.
3. Select "Connect-Data Centre".
4. Select "Uploads & Downloads".
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 "Get Update now" or "Skip; get later". Select the option
desired.
B. If a download is mandatory, only "Get update 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 "Continue" to return
to the Data Centre menu.
NOTE: When selecting an Ad or Inscription, menu options
"Install an Ad" or "Install an Inscript." will also be available.
Selecting either of these will cause the system to connect to the
Data Centre in exactly the same way as described above.
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