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4.1.2 Prepare hardware components
After the ballot has been loaded the computer will automatically start to run the voting program
based on the new database. Before entering the passwords in Figure 4.1.2A the election official
should also know the answer to the following:
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Will raw data be recorded onto a CD-R disc (refer to Generate Ballot Data Module
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Database Settings
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Raw Data Storage) ?
If the answer is yes, press the CD-RW door open-button and take the ballot CD disc out from
the CD-RW drive. Put a
new, formatted
CD-R disc into the CD-RW and
close the door
. If
the answer is no, just take out the ballot CD disc.
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Raw data will be recorded onto a flash memory card
Make sure a flash memory card has been inserted into the PCMCIA slot.
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Will the internal thermal printer print a receipt after each ballot cast?
If yes, make sure the printer has enough paper left. Replace paper if necessary.
After the election official is sure that all necessary hardware components are present, press the
“Cancel” button, Figure 4.1.2A to quit the process. The purpose of doing this is to shut down the
system. When the “Cancel” button is pressed, Figure 4.1.2B will ask you to confirm that you
want to shut down the system. If you enter the Polling Official’s usernames and passwords the
system will go directly to Figure 4.1.3D to begin testing.
Figure 4.1.2A
