CardVisor Hardware Manual - Edge
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Inserting the CardTool
To insert the CardTool, align the unit with the Handspring expansion slot (see figure
1) and gradually insert the unit. It should insert smoothly until it makes contact with
the expansion slot stops. Do not force the unit into the expansion slot. If resistance
is significant, withdraw CardTool and ensure there are no foreign objects in the
expansion slot and that CardTool is properly aligned with the Visor expansion slot,
then try again.
Figure 1 – CardTool Reader inserting into Handspring Visor Springboard expansion slot
CardVisor Application Installation
The CardVisor software is stored in the flash memory of the CardTool reader and
automatically launches after plugging in the CardTool reader into the handheld. A
welcome screen appears which instructs the user to press the Date Book button to
launch the main screen of CardVisor magnetic stripe application (shown below). If
the bar code reader cradle is installed, then pressing the Address Book button will
launch the bar code version of CardVisor.
It is VITAL to check the date and time displayed in the top right corner of the screen.
If the date is not correct, then the calculated age will be incorrect! To set the
date/time, click on the Applications Icon (looks like a small house in the graffiti area),
then click on the ‘Prefs’ icon. Tap on the box, which contains the date or time, and
then follow the prompts to change. Details also provided in the Handspring User
guide.
