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Administration and Configuration
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Downloads
Software download
This function allows the terminal to download a new software application from the TD remote host without the
need for a technician on site.
1.
Desktop
Main Menu
Control Panel
Software Download.
2.
Select
CONTINUE
to proceed.
a)
The download begins. Do not interrupt the download once it has begun as this may cause
your terminal to stop working.
b)
The terminal will print out a report.
c)
When the terminal reboots, and the Idle screen appears, the download is complete.
Parameter download
Use this option downloads parameters from the TD Hosts for the operation of the terminal.
1.
Desktop
Main Menu
Control Panel
Parameter Download
Host 1 Download or Host 2
Download.
2.
Select one of the following options (
Host 1 Download
or
Host 2 Download)
.
Host 1 Download
updates anything dealing with financial information such as (card types,
transaction types, Interac keys).
Host 2 Download
updates anything dealing with non-financial information such as (gift cards and
loyalty cards).
Host 1 Download
a)
Confirm that this is correct (
NO or YES).
Host 2 Download
a)
Select one of the following options (
FULL or PARTIAL)
.
You have an option to do a full or
partial download.
Full:
Pulls down all information to the terminal.
Partial:
Only pulls down information changed by Help Desk.
•
The device must remain powered on for the entire process.
•
You must close your business day on the terminal before downloading software.
•
A software download can also be initiated via a notification. In this case, the software may be downloaded in
the background within a defined time frame (scheduled download).
•
A software download must be done separately for each terminal.