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3. Using the
iBill
3.1 Identifying a Bill
To switch on the unit, press either of the two push-button switches. Turn-
on is indicated by a short beep or vibration pulse. The unit begins the
identification process and when complete, announces the denomination of
the bill (or indicates an un-identifiable bill). The button may be released
any time after the turn-on beep (or pulse), or may be kept pressed to
change the mode or volume as described later in this manual.
Once turned on, the unit immediately begins the identification process.
The bill should therefore be fully and properly inserted into the slot
before pressing one of the buttons to turn on the unit.
The bill should
be inserted so that the short side of the bill is parallel to the slot. Proper
insertion is achieved when the bill cannot be pushed inwards further with a
light force. The inserted bill should be held firmly in the slot when the
button is pressed. The bill may be removed once the unit acknowledges
the button press with a beep or vibration pulse.
If there is no beep or vibration indication upon pressing one of the buttons,
it is likely that the battery is too weak and should be replaced.
The unit will identify most bills within one second. However, if the bill is in
poor condition, it may require more time for identification. The unit
indicates the progress of the identification process by means of a short,
low-pitched beep. In Vibration Mode, the unit does not provide indication
of the progress to avoid confusion.
If a bill is in poor condition and cannot be identified within one second, a
beep is emitted after one second and the unit continues the identification
process. If the unit fails to identify the bill, it announces an Error after 3
seconds. In this event, the bill should be inserted in a different orientation.
If you choose, you may remove the bill and insert it in a different
orientation at any time, and identification can be restarted by pressing
either one of the buttons.
If either of the buttons is held continually pressed, identification progress
tones are suppressed. If a volume or mode change operation is
