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OPENING PROCEDURES |     POLL PAD SETUP

1.

LOCATE AND TURN ON HOT 
SPOT

Set up instructions are included inside of the hot
spot case.

NOTE: You may need to try different 
locations in the polling place (e.g. closer to 
a window or door) to establish a 
connection

2.

LOCATE PRINTER AND 
CONNECT TO POWER ADAPTER

Connect the power cord to the power adapter.

NOTE: Ensure secure connection

3.

CONNECT TO PRINTER

Plug the connector into the back of the printer.

NOTE: Ensure secure connection

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Summary of Contents for POLL BOOK

Page 1: ... Closing Procedures 4 Troubleshooting 7 Poll Pad Icons Colors 9 Advanced Functions Password Required with Head Judge Materials Accessing Summary Report 10 Cancel Voter Check In 11 Reprint Voter Certificates 13 Anoka County Elections Voter Registration 763 324 1300 ...

Page 2: ... may need to try different locations in the polling place e g closer to a window or door to establish a connection 2 LOCATE PRINTER AND CONNECT TO POWER ADAPTER Connect the power cord to the power adapter NOTE Ensure secure connection 3 CONNECT TO PRINTER Plug the connector into the back of the printer NOTE Ensure secure connection 1 ...

Page 3: ... using a power strip be sure it is turned on 5 TURN PRINTER ON The ON OFF switch is located on the left side oftheprinter Ifyoudonotseeagreenpower lightonthefrontpanel checkthepowercord connections and make sure the outlet has power 6 STAND ARM To attach the stand arm to the iPad shell pinch the buttons on the side of the arm and place in circular opening Release buttons and rotate the arm until y...

Page 4: ... TRAY Slide the ID tray to the iPad using the mounting slide Once attached insert stylus into the holding slot Adjust the iPad to a suitable angle 9 POWER ON POLL PAD Press the power button on the top left edge of the unit until you see the Apple icon then release The iPad will power on and the Poll Pad application with launch automatically NOTE PollPadwillpoweronautomatically if connected to ACpo...

Page 5: ...s Close to Full 90 or greater 11 CONFIRM CONNECTION Look for blue light on the back of the printer to confirm the wireless printing connection is successful 12 CONNECT TEST PRINT AgreenprintericononthePollPadmeans youareconnectedtotheprinter Pressthegreenprintericonandselect Print TestCertificate andasamplecertificatewill print You are now ready to sign in and process voters 4 ...

Page 6: ...wered ON 2 FOLDSTANDARM AfterdisconnectinghardwarefromtheiPad placecomponents back in carrying case Once the stand arm has been removed fromtheiPadandbatterybase foldthestandarmbackwards tofitinthecase NOTE Keep Poll Pad powered ON 3 POWER OFF IPAD Turn off iPad by holding the power button and the home button pictured simultaneously until the screen goes black Place iPad in the carrying case 5 ...

Page 7: ...he lid and secure Green Case Poll Pad Stand Arm Poll Pad Base Power Cube and Cord 2 Stylus Photo ID Tray iPad Screen Cloth Printer RETURN SUPPLIES Return Poll Pad Case to the Election s officeonelectionnight alongwithother precinct supplies NOTE To ensure accuracy remember to place the Poll Pad supplies in the appropriate case tote 6 ...

Page 8: ... unit is charging verify battery icon is green and lightning bolt is displayed OPENING POLL PAD Ifapplicationdoesnotautomaticallylaunchwhenpoweredon touch the Poll Pad App at the bottom of the Home Screen Verify the Minnesota homepage displays on screen iOSSOFTWAREUPDATE DO NOT perform a software update on the Poll Pad In the unlikely event that an iOS update prompt displays on the device perform ...

Page 9: ...le logo displays on screen After application launches return to previous activity Connected Con N n o e t cted NOT PRINTING STOPS PRINTING Make sure the printer is turned ON Confirm the printer is plugged into outlet and cords are securely connected Check paper is installed correctly Confirm connection with Poll Pad green icon CHANGING PAPER Open printer Reloadpaperwiththepaperflaptoward you feedi...

Page 10: ...t Poll Pads The number inside of the blue circle indicates the number of precinct units the Poll Pad is connectedto Poll Pad recognizes the presence of other precinct Poll Pads but is not connected or synchronizing with these units ThePollPadiscurrentlydisconnectedandnot synchronizing with the other precinct Poll Pads Contact your Election Authority CLOUD SYNC ICONS COLORS Poll Pad is currently co...

Page 11: ... Toaccess Summary Report contained in the Poll Pad press MENU Summary Report ENTER PASSWORD Enter the Advanced Functions Password with Head Judge materials SUMMARY REPORT Use this report to complete your precinct statistics worksheet 10 ...

Page 12: ...k in Enter the first three letters of last and first names PRESS SETTINGS BUTTON Press the Settings icon which is located beside first letter of voter s last name ENTER PASSWORD Enter the Advanced Functions Password with Head Judge materials CANCEL THE CHECK IN Press Cancel Voter Check In 11 ...

Page 13: ...Otherforreason youmust enter details to proceed Press NEXT REVIEW SIGN SUBMIT ElectionJudgemustsignusingtheirFULLNAME andpressSUBMIT CHECK IN CANCELED Voter will be cleared from check in count VOID VOTER CERTIFICATE Write VOID across cancelled voter certificate Note in INCIDENT LOG include voter name Place voided certificate in container with other voter certificates 12 ...

Page 14: ...ch is located beside first letter of voter s last name ENTER PASSWORD Enter the Advanced Functions Password w Head Judge materials REPRINT VOTER CERTIFICATE PressReprintVoterCertificatesandaduplicate will automatically print Then press STARTOVER Printed certificate will be marked DUPLICATE Note in INCIDENT LOG include voter name Place both certificates if available in container with other voter ce...

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