SwipeSimple PAX A80 Activation Guide

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Getting Started With SwipeSimple PAX A80

The PAX A80 is an Android OS based smart desktop terminal which provides a cost-effective way for Clearent’s customers to securely accept payments while making their smart terminals smarter with the power of SwipeSimple.

The A80 delivers the highest payment security and protects transaction privacy, proven through its PCI and NFC Contactless certifications. Packed with the latest PCI PTS 5.x, SRED, and NFC contactless certifications, A80 delivers the highest payment security and protects transaction privacy.

Built In Camera

High definition 4-inch touchscreen display

Multiple network connectivity

Additional Specs

Processor

APPLICATION CPU: QUAD-CORE CORTEX-A53, 1.2GHZ SECURITY CPU: CORTEX M3

Card Reader Types

Application CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A53, 1.2GHz Security CPU: Cortex M3

Communications

WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0

Communication Parts

Dual SIM | 1 x Micro USB

Physical

L x W x H (in): 7.12 x 3.3 x 3.19 Weight: 13 oz

What's In The Box?

Connecting The Device

Step 1

First, if you’re replacing an existing terminal with the PAX A80, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve batched out your old terminal. Once batched, disconnect the old terminal.

Step 2

If you haven’t already, connect the PAX A80 terminal to a power source by plugging the power cord and adapter into the port on the back of the device labeled “Power”. The power button is located on the front of the device and shares the red cancel button. Hold the power button down for 3-5 seconds then release to turn it on.

Once on, the terminal will boot to a generic home screen.

Note: the terminal will not boot right into a payment app, but don’t worry it will be selected in a future step.

Configure Personal Settings

From the device’s Settings menu, edit each setting to best suit the needs of your business. Here are few popular settings we recommend setting right away:

Turning Off The Key Tone Sounds

Select “Settings” from the Home screen.
Choose “Language & input” from the menu and then “Android Keyboard (ASOP)”. Finally, select “Preferences” and slide the tab to turn off “Sound on keypress”.

Setting the Volume and Key Beep

From the “Settings” menu found on the Home screen, select “Sound & notification”.
Under “Notification volume” slide the control to set your desired volume.
To turn off keypad beeps, slide the tab to turn them off under “Key Tone” at the bottom of the list.

Setting Date and Time Zone

Select “Settings” from the Home screen.
Under the System section, choose “Date & time”.
The terminal will come with the auto time zone set to Eastern Time zone and will display in military time.
Slide the tab to turn off Automatic time zone and select the correct time zone.
Finally, slide the “Use 24-hour format” setting off to switch to standard time setting.

Step 3

Next, determine the best mode of communication for the business.

The PAX A80 has 2 different communication methods:

• Ethernet

• WI-FI

About the Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi cannot be configured in the file build for the PAX A80 Series terminals, it must be done on the face of the device itself.

Ethernet

Plug the connected Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the device. From the Settings menu, select Ethernet and swipe the tab to enable it.

Wi-Fi Connection

Available access types are DHCP (IP networks), Static, and Manual Proxy. The following instructions include the set up for each of these communication types.

Select “Settings” from the Home screen.
Choose the Wi-Fi option under Wireless & networks
Turn on the Wi-Fi by sliding the tab and then choose the network to connect to.

Tip: have your Wi-Fi network password ready, as you will need to enter it on the device.

Wi-Fi to DSL Line or Cable Connection

Step 4

Once connected, select the SwipeSimple app on the homescreen. Log in using the credentials sent via the SwipeSimple Welcome email.

Note: Look for an email from “Clearent for SwipeSimple account”.

The Welcome email will contain a temporary password and you will be prompted to create a new password when you log in for the first time.

Step 5

Next, test your device by running a sale, return and batch report. Specific instructions on this process can be found in the SwipeSimple PAX QRGs for both the A80 and A920 models.

If all goes well, you should be set up now. If problems persist, check out other resources available in the step below.

Other Resources

Still have questions or need help? Check out the following Quick Reference Guide for detailed steps.