Software Installation; Magnetic Card Reader - Cherry Multiboard G8 series User Manual

7 Programming of keyboard/keys/

magnetic card reader

Configuration takes place via the software
CHERRY Tools. You can program the keyboard
either manually or virtually.
Manual programming
The configuration is written in the internal memory
of the keyboard. It also remains saved when the
connection cable is disconnected.
Virtual programming
The configuration is saved as software macro in
a file on the computer.
 Install the software CHERRY Tools.
You can configure all the functions of the key-
board via the Designer included in the software.
Operation instructions are included in the direct
help for the CHERRY Tools software. It offers you
information where you need it and can be called up
with F1.
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Software installation

Latest software version on the internet
The software is subject to constant development.
The latest version is available on the Internet
under: http://support.cherry.de
1 Insert your CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM starts automatically.
2 If the CD-ROM does not start automatically,
double click on the CD-ROM drive in Win-
dows-Explorer and then on the file auto-
start.exe.
3 Follow the installation instructions on the screen.
8.1 CHERRY Tools
The following functions are supported:
• Configuration of keyboard/keys/magnetic
card reader
• Update of country-specific settings
(country table)
• Display of key configuration (KeyViewer)
8.2 CHERRY UPOS support
The standards OPOS and JavaPOS are combined
and constantly developed (www.nrf-arts.org) under
the umbrella of the UPOS (Unified Point of Sale)
specification.
If you use applications which access the keyboard
or the magnetic card reader via OPOS or Java-
POS:
Windows operating system
 Install the software CHERRY OPOS Support or
CHERRY JPOS Support.
Linux operating system
 Use the installation scripts for JavaPOS support
on the CD-ROM.
9 Cleaning of the keyboard
Caution!
Damage may be caused by harsh cleaning agents
or liquids in the keyboard
1 Do not use solutions such as gasoline or alcohol
and scouring agents or scouring sponges for
cleaning.
2 Prevent fluids from entering the devices.
3 Do not remove the keycaps of the keyboard.
1 Clean the keyboard with a slightly damp cloth
and some mild cleaning agent
(e.g.: dishwashing liquid).
2 Dry off the devices with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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