Device Setup
This section outlines the setup procedures for the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 covering the following segments:
Usage Guidelines
Use the following guidelines when using your Verifone Carbon Mobile 5.
Environmental Factors
Select a flat support surface, such as a countertop or table, place the device. Please store your Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device in a dry area:
Operation temperature is 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122 ° F).
Storage temperature is -20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 140 ° F).
Do not use the device where there is high heat, dust, humidity, moisture, or caustic chemicals or oils.
Keep the device away from direct sunlight and anything that radiates heat, such as a stove or motor.
CAUTION The device is not waterproof or dustproof and is intended for indoor use only. Any damage to the unit from exposure to rain or dust may void any warranty.
L'appareil n'est ni étanche ni étanche à la poussière et est destiné à une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. Tout dommage causé à l'appareil par une exposition à la pluie ou à la poussière peut annuler toute garantie.
Personal Security Considerations
The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 can be used as a handover device. Always exercise extreme caution when conducting transactions, especially during PIN entry.
Hand the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 directly to the cardholder for PIN entry.
Encourage the cardholder to hold the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 close to avoid others from seeing the information entered.
Electrical Considerations
Avoid using this product during electrical storms.
Avoid locations near electrical appliances or other devices that cause excessive voltage fluctuations or emit electrical noise (for example, air conditioners, electric motors, neon signs, high-frequency or magnetic security devices, or computer equipment).
Do not use the device near water or in moist conditions.
Unpacking the Shipping Carton
Open the shipping carton and carefully inspect its contents for possible tampering or shipping damage. The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 is a secure product and any tampering may cause the device to cease to function properly.
CAUTION Do not use a unit that has been tampered with or otherwise damaged. This unit comes equipped with tamper-evident labels. If a label or component appears damaged, immediately notify the shipping company and your Verifone representative or service provider.
N'utilisez pas un appareil qui a été altéré ou autrement endommagé. Cet appareil est équipé d'étiquettes inviolables. Si une étiquette ou un composant semble endommagé, informez-en immédiatement la compagnie maritime et votre représentant ou fournisseur de services Verifone.
Examining Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Device Features
Before you continue the installation process, familiarize yourself with the features of the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5.
Front Panel
The front panel includes the following features:
The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device has a colored capacitive-touch LCD Display.
A smart card reader is built into the top of the device to process smart card-based debit or credit transactions. For directions on how to use a smart card, see Using the Smart Card Reader.
A magnetic card reader is built into the bottom part of the device for performing debit or credit card transactions. The card can be swiped from either direction. To ensure a proper read of the magnetic swipe card, insert the magnetic card from the side of the device as shown in Using the Magnetic Card Reader.
The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device has a power/charging indicator.
All LEDs to indicate CTLS, EMV, MSR, BT, and Wi-Fi are shown on the display.
CTLS around the display for contactless payments. For directions on how to conduct contactless transactions, see Using the CTLS Reader.
Installing or Replacing Battery
Turn off the CM5/CM5P.
Place the device face down on a soft, clean surface to protect the display from scratches.
Remove the battery cover from the bottom and remove the battery pack.
Install the battery pack and place the battery cover.
Turn off the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device.
Place the device face down on a soft, clean surface to protect the display from scratches.
Remove the battery cover from the bottom concerns.
Remove the primary battery from the battery compartment, and unplug the connector, then remove the battery pack.
Switch the battery pack and plug the connector first.
Place the primary battery to battery compartment.
Place the battery cover.
Installing or Replacing SAM Cards
When you first receive your Verifone Carbon Mobile 5, you may need to install one or more MSAM cards, or you may need to replace old cards.
CAUTION Observe standard precautions when handling electrostatically sensitive devices. Electrostatic discharges can damage this equipment. Verifone recommends using a grounded anti-static wrist strap.
Observez les précautions standard lors de la manipulation d'appareils sensibles aux décharges électrostatiques. Les décharges électrostatiques peuvent endommager cet équipement. Verifone recommande d'utiliser un bracelet antistatique mis à la terre.
To Install or Replace SAMs/SIMs
Turn off the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device.
Place the device face down on a soft, clean surface to protect the display from scratches.
Remove the battery cover from the bottom and provide access to the MSAM card slot.
Remove any previously installed MSAM cards from the cardholder by pulling out the MSAM in a horizontal direction.
Insert a MSAM card (with contacts face down) by carefully sliding it into the slot until the card is fully inserted.
Make sure the card orientation is matching with the icon engraved in the housing.
Place the battery cover.
Turn off the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device.
Place the device face down on a soft, clean surface to protect the display from scratches.
Remove the battery cover from the bottom corners.
Remove the primary battery from the battery compartment, but keep the battery connected.
Remove any previously installed MSAM cards from the cardholder by pushing down on the Nano-SIM icon (or actual Nano-SIM card) and pulling out the MSAM in the horizontal direction.
Insert a MSAM card (with contacts face down) by carefully sliding it into the slot until the card is fully inserted.
Make sure the card orientation is matching with the icon engraved in the housing.
Place the primary battery.
Place battery cover.
Examining Connection Port
The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device has one primary USB-C port used for power and download.
Using the Battery
The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device uses a single-cell Li-Polymer battery or a dual-cell Li-Ion battery. The internal logic of the battery prevents both overcharging and undercharging (a fault condition in which the battery level goes well below the minimum acceptable charge and the battery becomes unusable).
Battery Features
The following are the features of the battery:
Single Li-Polymer cell for CM5 and two Li-Ion cells for CM5 printer.
A safety circuit that:
Prevents cell damage from overcharge, over-discharge, or overheating.
Activates when the battery is left in an unused device for an extended period.
Manual Startup
Hold the start button for about 3 seconds until the device displays the startup screen.
Manual Shutdown
Hold the start button for about 1 second until the message is displayed on the screen. Touch the "Off" selection to turn off.
Battery Connector
Plug in the battery connector straight into the port as shown below to avoid damaging the connector pins.
Connecting the Terminal Power Pack
Connect the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device to the provided USB cable and insert the other end into any USB charger head for initial charging.
Each Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device comes with a power supply cable, USB-A to USB-C cable is used to connect the device directly to a USB outlet to charge the battery. The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 unit is equipped with an USB capable universal port.
CAUTION Using an incorrectly rated power supply may damage the device or cause it not to work as specified. Before troubleshooting, ensure that the power supply being used to power the device matches the requirements specified on the bottom of the device. (See Specifications for detailed power supply specifications.) You can use any standard USB charger.
L'utilisation d'une alimentation électrique mal évaluée peut endommager l'appareil ou l'empêcher de fonctionner comme spécifié. Avant le dépannage, assurez-vous que l'alimentation électrique utilisée pour alimenter l'appareil correspond aux exigences spécifiées au bas de l'appareil. (Voir les spécifications techniques pour les spécifications détaillées de l'alimentation.) Vous pouvez utiliser n'importe quel chargeur USB standard.
WARNING Do not plug the power pack into an outdoor outlet or operate the device outdoors. During a transaction, disconnecting the power by unplugging the device from a wall power while at very low battery charge may cause transaction data files not yet stored in the device memory to be lost.
Au cours d'une transaction, débrancher l'alimentation en débranchant l'appareil d'une prise murale alors que la batterie est très faible peut entraîner la perte des fichiers de données de transaction non encore stockés dans la mémoire de l'appareil.
To Connect the Terminal Power Supply
Insert the USB-C to the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 and the USB-A port to the power supply or desktop.
Loading a Paper Roll in Device with Printer
Install a paper roll before you can process transactions that require a receipt. The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Printer Stand uses a roll of 58 mm x 40 mm, single-ply, thermal-sensitive paper.
A pink out-of-paper indicator line appears on the edge of the paper before the end of the roll. After this line appears, there is enough paper remaining on the roll to conclude at least one more transaction.
CAUTION Poor-quality paper can jam the printer and create excessive paper dust. To order high-quality Verifone paper, refer to Service and Support.
Store thermal paper in a dry, dark area. Handle thermal paper carefully: impact, friction, temperature, humidity, and oils affect the color and storage characteristics of the paper.
Never load a roll of paper with folds, wrinkles, tears, or holes at the edges.
Un papier de mauvaise qualité peut bloquer l'imprimante et créer une poussière de papier excessive. Commander papier Verifone de haute qualité, reportez-vous à Service et assistance.
Conservez le papier thermique dans un endroit sec et sombre. Manipulez le papier thermique avec précaution : les chocs, les frottements, la température, l'humidité et les huiles affectent la couleur et le stockage caractéristiques du papier.
Ne chargez jamais un rouleau de papier présentant des plis, des rides, des déchirures ou des trous sur les bords.
Charging the Battery
After unpacking your Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device, connect the power pack to the unit for eight hours or until fully charged. Refer to the Using the Battery section for more details.
Battery Life
Charging and discharging the battery will cause normal wear on the battery.
WARNING Li-Polymer and Li-Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly as per local guidelines/regulations.
Les batteries Li-Polymère et Li-Ion doivent être recyclées ou éliminées correctement conformément aux directives/réglementations locales.
Cable Connections
You can connect the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 to peripherals using the Full-Function Base.
WARNING Turn off or unplug the terminal when connecting or disconnecting the device to avoid device memory corruption and data loss.
Refer to the controlling device instructions for any terminal-specific warnings.
Éteignez ou débranchez le terminal lors de la connexion ou de la déconnexion de l'appareil pour éviter la corruption de la mémoire de l'appareil et la perte de données.
Reportez-vous aux instructions du dispositif de contrôle pour tout avertissement spécifique au terminal.
Cable Connections Using the Full-Feature Base
To connect the terminal to other devices via Ethernet, RS-232, and USB, use the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Full-Feature (FF) Base. The FF Base provides a standard RJ-45 LAN socket, RS-232 port, and a micro-USB port.
Ethernet port
RJ-45 socket (for connecting PINPad to LAN infrastructure)
RS232 port
RJ-45 socket
USB ports
Micro USB and type A USB
Using the Smart Card Reader
Insert the smart card to proceed with the EMV transaction. EMV supports credit card and debit card transactions.
To Conduct a Smart Card Transaction
Position the smart card with the contacts facing upward.
Insert the card into the reader slot in a smooth, continuous motion until it sits firmly.
Wait for the application to indicate a completed transaction before removing the card. Premature card removal invalidates the transaction.
Using the Magnetic Card Reader
Use the magnetic stripe reader to perform credit and debit card transactions.
To Conduct a Debit or Credit Card Transaction
Position the card with the magnetic stripe facing backward.
To ensure a proper read of the magnetic swipe card, insert the magnetic card from the side of the device.
See Figure 11.
Swipe the card through the magnetic card reader.
Using the CTLS Reader
The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 supports contactless credit or debit card transactions. To perform a contactless transaction, gently tap the card or hold the card against the surface of the display.
Optional Accessories
These accessories can be used to further enhance the device's functionality.
Bluetooth Pairing Between Full-Feature Base and CM5P
Full-Feature Base
The Full-Feature Base (VPN M278-S02-08) provides Bluetooth (BT) 4.2. It also supplies power, Ethernet, USB Host and USB Device, plus powered RS232 connection. See Cable Connections Using the Full-Feature Base.
Charging Base
The Charging Base (VPN M278--S02-00) provides a stable dock plus power charging for the CM5 terminal.
Car Charger
The Car Charger (VPN PWR278-100-01-A) provides a Built-in protection from power surges & heat.
Its multi-layer protection safeguards the devices from overcharging and overheating giving a safe charging experience. With its Type-C output port, the charger is compatible with a wide range of devices.
When the device detects the Car charger will automatically switch to "Vehicle charge mode" in "Settings->Battery->Battery Charge Mode setting".
Car Charger Detected.
Car charger will be detected in Vehicle Charge Mode and automatically ENABLED (selected) and BLOCKED to the user.
Car Charger Removed.
Car Charger will be removed the Vehicle Charge Mode would remain ENABLED (selected) but the user would have the option to select another charger mode.
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