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Infinity 

 

Poll Worker’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

MicroVote Corporation 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents 

 

Welcome to the World of MicroVote ..................................................................1

 

Welcome............................................................................................................1

 

What is MicroVote Infinity? ................................................................................1

 

How Does MicroVote Infinity Work? ..................................................................1

 

Setting Up the Voting Panel ...............................................................................3

 

Setting up the Voting Panel On Election Day ....................................................3

 

Initializing the Voting Panel................................................................................5

 

Initialization Procedures.....................................................................................5

 

Ballot Selection and Activation........................................................................18

 

Voting .................................................................................................................22

 

Closing the Polls ...............................................................................................34

 

Tallying the Infinity Panel.................................................................................35

 

Closing the Equipment .....................................................................................41

 

Closing the Equipment.....................................................................................41

 

Appendix 1.........................................................................................................42

 

American’s with Disabilities Act Voting Mode

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Summary .........................................................................................................42

 

How do I Activate the ADA Mode?...................................................................44

 

 

 

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Page 1: ...y Poll Worker s Manual Version 3 10 MicroVote General Corporation Electronic Voting Systems 6366 Guilford Avenue Indianapolis IN 46220 1750 www microvote com PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 2: ...E OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE OR GAIN ACCESS TO AREAS WHERE YOU ARE NOT INSTRUCTED TO DO SO REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONEL ONLY THIS IS THE USER CAUTION SYMBOL IT INDICATES A CONDITION WHERE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR COULD OCCUR IF OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE OR INJURY FOLLOW ALL STEPS OR PRO...

Page 3: ...instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require rework by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been damaged in any way When the unit displays a negative distinct change in performance Battery Replacement Warning CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace onl...

Page 4: ... not use liquid cleaners aerosols and abrasive pads scouring powders or solvents such as benzene or alcohol Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Ensure the surface cleaned is fully dry before reconnecting power HEATING Do not install this product near heat sources such as radiators air ducts areas subject to direct intense sunlight or other products that produce heat P...

Page 5: ...ing up the Voting Panel On Election Day 3 Initializing the Voting Panel 5 Initialization Procedures 5 Ballot Selection and Activation 18 Voting 22 Closing the Polls 34 Tallying the Infinity Panel 35 Closing the Equipment 41 Closing the Equipment 41 Appendix 1 42 American s with Disabilities Act Voting Mode 42 Summary 42 How do I Activate the ADA Mode 44 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version ww...

Page 6: ...ast and the triple redundant electronic memory inside the Infinity itself The poll worker simply inserts a voting card into the machine and the Infinity displays the different ballot styles available to a particular precinct The poll worker then selects the appropriate ballot style for that particular voter by pressing the gray square button next to the proper ballot style The Infinity panel will ...

Page 7: ...Infinity Poll Worker s Manual MicroVoteCorporation 2 MicroVote Infinity Voting Panel PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 8: ...procedure Follow the steps on the next few pages to set up each Infinity voting panel to be used on Election Day One booth will have a handicap label That is the panel per voting location that has certain features which satisfy the ADA Americans with Disabilities Act requirements See Appendix 1 located on page 44 for additional instructions to set up this booth and panel 1 Lay the voting booth on ...

Page 9: ...will position the Infinity machine at the optimum angle for viewing the screen 4 Remove the power cord from the sub panel Power cord connected to the back of Infinity panel 5 Connect the power cord to the machine and a grounded 3 hole receptacle Be sure the plug is pushed all the way into the machine Tape down all power cords in potential traffic areas PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www...

Page 10: ... below to initialize the Infinity before voting 1 Turn the power switch on the back of the voting panel to the ON position User pressing power button on the back edge of the Infinity panel 2 After about 10 seconds the screen will display the following message MODE READY STARTING PANEL VALIDATING FILES Please Wait Initialization Procedures PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory co...

Page 11: ...or 7 8 seconds before going blank to conserve power This screen gives the following information Current date and time Votes recorded in current election Current MODE of panel Panel serial number and firmware version Jurisdiction Security ID Election name and date Battery level and memory usage level Precinct name Protective Count PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 12: ...rd and Infinity panel Start Card being inserted into Infinity panel 5 You will be asked to enter a security password to activate the voting panel Use the gray buttons to the left of the displayed numbers to enter the password can be up to 10 digits Entry will appear as asterisks on screen for added security Press the button next to DONE after entering the security password PDF created with pdfFact...

Page 13: ...moved any button to be pressed and the Start Card reinserted before re entering the proper password Security Code Invalid Screen 6 The voting panel displays the Start Card Functions screen From the Start Card Functions screen you have the option to perform a variety of tests on the voting panel Most of these options will not be used and are included briefly for PDF created with pdfFactory trial ve...

Page 14: ...s With each press of a button an arrow appears on the panel screen next to the button presses and the button number is displayed at the bottom of the panel screen Press the Cast Vote button to exit this function 6 2 Check Display performs a test of the voting panel display Pressing this button starts a pattern of thick black lines scrolling across the panel screen PDF created with pdfFactory trial...

Page 15: ...panel to Voting Enabled mode See details in step 7 below 6 6 Lighten Display Darken Display are used to adjust the default display contrast Press the appropriate button repeatedly to adjust This can be done on Election Day between voters only when no ballot is activated This setting can be temporarily adjusted by the voter while voting but will return to the default setting after each voter 7 An o...

Page 16: ... Worker s Manual MicroVoteCorporation 11 Start Card Functions Screen 7 2 Locate your precinct printer cables and power cord in the carrying case provided PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 17: ...n the back of printer if it is not already connected Connect the phone cord style connector to either the front or back port on the voting panel 7 5 Turn the printer on The power switch is located on the left side of printer and should be switched to the I position When powered on the green light on the top of the printer should be lit If the orange light on top of printer is lit the printer is Of...

Page 18: ... Manual MicroVoteCorporation 13 7 6 Press button next to Print to begin the printing process The Cancel button can be pressed at any time to stop the print process PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 19: ...roVoteCorporation 14 Printing of Zero Proof If the printer is not connected or is not turned on an alarm will sound and an error screen will appear until the printer is ready PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 20: ...nted correctly Press YES to complete this function 7 7 Remove the report by tearing the paper from the printer and store according to administrative procedures Disconnect printer and store in the carrying case until all polls close Store the carrying case in a secure location 8 Press the button next to Start Election PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 21: ...ill bring up a confirmation screen Press Start on the confirmation screen to start the election The panel will beep and display Mode Voting Enabled The screen will also display the date and time the election started on that panel PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 22: ...Remove the Start Card the screen will go blank and store it in the precinct envelope Pressing the red Cast Vote button will display the Status screen for 7 8 seconds Voting Enabled Status Screen PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 23: ... that voters in your precinct will need All you have to do is select for them the proper ballot for voting 1 Insert the blue Vote Card into the Infinity panel Align the arrows on the blue Vote Card and the Infinity panel 2 Remove the Vote Card when the confirmation screen instructs to do so PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 24: ...es districts etc a screen will appear with all of the possible ballot styles districts parties etc available to the voter Press the gray square button next to the specific ballot for that voter The proper ballot will then appear on the screen allowing the voter to begin voting Ballot Activation Listing Screen PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 25: ... the button next to Voter Controls on the bottom left corner of the display of the first page of the ballot Select Cancel Voting button on the Voter Controls page of the ballot This will bring up a Vote Cancellation confirmation screen Select YES on this screen PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 26: ...r s Manual MicroVoteCorporation 21 This will bring up a Vote Cancellation acknowledgement screen Re insert the Vote Card to get the Reset Acknowledgement screen PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 27: ...ast Vote button The MicroVote Infinity panel records the votes in its electronic flash memory No information about the voter s choices is stored on the Vote Card 1 When the voter enters the booth their ballot will be displayed on the screen The voter can access the Voter Control screen to adjust the display of the ballot to assist for the visually impaired as well as for Spanish speaking voters To...

Page 28: ... pressing the appropriate button one time The panel will announce the level each time a button is pressed After each vote cast or cancelled the volume returns to the halfway default 2 3 Language English Spanish These toggled selections will only be displayed and active if the ballot has been set up in both languages The default language is English By selecting the Spanish ESPAÑOL button the instru...

Page 29: ...utton down will not work After each vote cast or cancelled the contrast returns to the default level see Start Card Functions 2 5 Invert Display This selection allows the voter to change display to white letters on black background The default is black letters on white background After each vote cast or cancelled the display returns to the black on white default Voter Controls screen with inverted...

Page 30: ...iated with that button to increase in size by twice the width and height Pressing the button once only magnifies the text Pressing the button a second time to activate that button or make that selection Pressing a different button will return the previous text to normal font and magnify the new selection After each vote cast or cancelled the display returns to the Magnify OFF default Voter Control...

Page 31: ...ar next to buttons allowing voter to scroll through the entire selection text Long Text Magnified 2 7 Cancel Voting This selection allows the voter to cancel their vote without it being recorded When this button is selected a confirmation screen is displayed to make sure the voter actually intends to cancel their vote PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 32: ...returns to the Voter Controls page If Yes is selected the screen will display Your vote has been cancelled Please alert poll worker This will require the poll worker to re insert the Vote Card to acknowledge the cancellation PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 33: ...ess the gray button again to cancel the selection then elect another candidate by using the same procedure The Office Title area will show the vote limit for that office the number of selections currently made and whether the vote limit has been reached complete If an invalid button is pressed the status display at the bottom of panel will display Blank Location If a voter attempts to overvote vot...

Page 34: ...llot Press the Next Page button at lower right of display to view the next page of the ballot Press the Prior Page button at the lower left of display to review a previous page The voter must view all pages of a ballot before the Cast Vote button will become active allowing the vote to be cast and recorded PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 35: ...sing the Write in Alpha Key Pad type the desired candidate name by pressing the gray button next to the desired letters of the candidate s name The name will appear on the screen as the letters are selected The Erase button can be used to make corrections 5 3 Press the Done button to accept the write in vote The screen automatically returns to the regular ballot PDF created with pdfFactory trial v...

Page 36: ...e ballot 5 5 To cancel a write in or enter a new candidate name press the appropriate Write In button again The Write In screen will appear again Using the Erase button erase the characters entered and type in a new candidate name or press the Done button to return to the ballot screen PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 37: ...iew their choices and confirm that they are satisfied and finished voting This is required by law to ensure that voter is satisfied with their selections before casting their vote Panel showing ballot that has not been confirmed or cast Cast Vote lights and button not yet active because ballot not confirmed PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 38: ...el showing a ballot that has been confirmed but not yet cast When the voter has viewed and or reviewed all pages of the ballot and reached the Confirm Vote screen as well as made at least one selection on the ballot this will cause the lights above the Cast Vote button to light The voter now presses the Cast Vote button to cast their vote Cast Vote lights and button are now active PDF created with...

Page 39: ...ration 34 The screen will show a confirmation screen that shows that the vote has been successfully cast Panel showing Thank You message after successful vote casting Closing the Polls PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 40: ...re to use the Tally Card that is assigned to that particular voting panel The Tally Card will have a label on it with the serial number of the Infinity voting panel it is assigned to Each Tally Card must only be used once on the voting panel to which it is assigned 1 2 If the wrong Tally Card is inserted it will result in a Tally Card Error and the screen will prompt you to remove the incorrect ca...

Page 41: ...r 3 1 If you are not ready to tally the Tally Card can be removed to return to the Voting Enabled mode 4 Press Tally to start the process Progress screens will display the progress of the tally on the screen Do not remove the Tally Card during this process PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 42: ...ng panel has been tallied no more votes can be entered into the voting panel for the election Once the tally process is completed the Review Tally screen will appear with two choices Show Tally and Print Tally 6 Printing the tally PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 43: ...Ni MH battery if sufficiently charged However these batteries may not be pre charged due to time spent sitting on the shelf between elections 6 3 Connect the printer to the Voting Panel using the flat gray cable Connect the rectangular 9 pin connector to the serial port on the back of printer Connect the phone cord style connector to either the front or back port on the voting panel Printer Cable ...

Page 44: ...e top of the printer should be lit If the orange light on top of printer is lit the printer is offline and you need to press the smaller square button to bring the printer online 6 5 Press button next to Print Tally to begin the printing process Power Switch I on O off Battery Charging Indicator Online Indicator Online Offline Button Offline Indicator PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www ...

Page 45: ... on an alarm will sound and an error screen will appear until the printer is ready 6 6 Remove the report by tearing the paper from the printer sign and store according to administrative procedures Disconnect printer and store in carrying case PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 46: ...e the panel carrying case 4 If used place printer cable power cord DOUBLE TALK device and headphones back into carrying case 5 All cards Start Vote and Tally must be stored in proper envelopes for returning to election office If you have ANY questions regarding the operation of the Infinity please contact the Board of Elections immediately Closingthe Equipment Leg Storage Close flaps Power Cord St...

Page 47: ...essible booth will be marked by a blue sticker near the latch It will have shorter legs to make the height of the voting panel more accessible to a person seated or in a wheelchair It is also possible to remove the panel and place on the voter s lap if necessary 2 The same booth will have plastic leg inserts that are placed between the booth and the front legs to allow a wider berth for a wheelcha...

Page 48: ...l Worker s Manual MicroVoteCorporation 43 Booth set up for ADA use ADA Headphones Double Talk unit for ADA ballots Leg extensions Front legs Shorter legs PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ...

Page 49: ...the DOUBLE TALK device 2 Insert the Vote Card into the voting panel and activate the ballot as normal 3 When the ballot is activated the panel will announce Volume level 5 Each time the Louder or Softer button is selected the volume will adjust accordingly by one step It has a range of 1 softest to 10 loudest This will return to a default level of 5 when each voter casts or cancels their vote 4 As...

Page 50: ...ng 6 A single press of a button will announce the information associated with that button To make a selection the button must be pressed twice quickly This includes all voter control buttons as well as Cast Vote button 7 The panel will remain in ADA mode as long as the DOUBLE TALK device remains plugged in To return the Infinity panel to normal operating mode simply unplug the DOUBLE TALK device b...

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