Cherry G81-8040, G81-7043, G81-8043, G81-7040 User Manual

Operating Instructions

MultiBoard

G81-7040/-8040/-7043/-8043

1 Advantages of the keyboards

3 Installation of the software

Current software on the Internet

The software is continually updated. The current
version can be obtained on the Internet at:

http://support.cherry.de

1 Place the CD in your CD-ROM drive.

The CD-ROM starts automatically.

2 If the CD-ROM does not start automatically,

double-click the CD-ROM drive in Windows
Explorer and then the Start.exe file.

3 Follow the installation instructions on the screen.

3.1 Cherry Tools

The following functions are supported:

• Programming of keys

• Configuration of the keyboard

• Activation and configuration of the magnetic
card reader

• Cherry FTSC key technology

• Robust and reliable

• Programmable keys

• Magnetic card reader (G81-7040/-8040 only)

• EMV 2000-approved PC/SC chip card reader

• OPOS and JavaPOS support

• Client/server support

• Cherry Tools software for programming and
configuration

1.1 Status indicators

The left and center LEDs show the status of the
locked-key function of the Num and Caps keys.

The right LED illuminates green when the chip card
reader is ready for operation. It flickers red while
data is being sent from/to the chip card reader.

2 Connection of the keyboard

¾ Insert the USB plug into any USB port on your

PC.

3.2 Cherry Tools Runtime

Distributes existing configurations to other systems
(e.g. keyboard and magnetic card settings.) No
additional applications are installed beside the
drivers required for operation.

¾ Read the installation instructions on the

accompanying CD-ROM.

3.3 Cherry OPOS/JavaPOS support

If you use applications which access the keyboard
or magnetic card reader via OPOS or JavaPOS:

Windows operating system

¾ Install the Cherry OPOS Support or Cherry

JPOS Support software.

Linux operating system

¾ Use the installation scripts for JavaPOS support

on the CD-ROM in the
Software\JavaPOS\Linux directory.

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3.4 Software for the chip card reader

¾ Install the drivers of the chip card reader for the

PC/SC interface (1.0) via the Hardware
Assistant.

For additional CT-API support (MKT 1.0) and home
banking:

¾ Run Cherry SmartDevice Setup.

Using the magnetic card reader

1 Insert magnetic card into the magnetic card

reader on the right with the magnetic strip facing
downwards and towards the keyboard.

2 Swipe magnetic card through the magnetic card

reader to the left.

An audible tone confirms a valid reading. (This
signal can be deactivated via the software.) The
data is transferred.

4 Programming of keys and

magnetic card reader

The configuration of all functions can be done via
software macros. This means that the configuration
is not saved in the keyboard, but rather as a file on
the PC.

¾ Install the Cherry Tools software.

You can configure all the functions of the
keyboard with the Designer found within the
software.

Operation is described in the direct help of the
Cherry Tools software. It provides you with
information where you need it and is called up
via F1.

5 Magnetic card reader

(G81-7040/8040 only)

The functions of the magnetic card reader are
available when one of the following Cherry
software packages has been installed:

• Cherry Tools

• Cherry Tools Runtime

• Cherry OPOS support

• Cherry JavaPOS support for Windows

• Cherry JavaPOS support for Linux

The magnetic card reader is able to read the tracks
individually, in pairs or all at once. Decoding of the
read data is carried out via software.

Definition of header and terminator:

• Header and terminator identify the start and end

of the transfer of magnetic card data. The
header/terminator code is inserted before/after
the actual magnetic card data.

6 Chip card reader

The integrated chip card reader is available
after you have installed the software. It reads and
writes to all chip cards conforming to
DIN ISO 7816-1/2/3/4.

¾ Insert the chip card into the chip card slot with

the chip facing downwards and towards the
keyboard.

After a discernable pressure point has been
passed, contact takes place.

7 RSI syndrome

RSI syndrome

RSI stands for "Repetitive Strain Injury". RSI arises
due to small movements continuously repeated
over a long period of time.

Typical symptoms are discomfort in the fingers or
neck.

1 Set up your workspace for maximum ergonomic

benefit.

2 Change the angle of the keyboard using the rear

supports.

3 Take several short breaks, with stretching

exercises if necessary.

4 Change the position of your body often.

8Disposal

Dispose of the old unit via a
collecting point for electronic scrap or
via your dealer.

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