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e280 Quick Installation Guide

Set up the Verifone e280 handheld payment device and start accepting payments.

Before you begin, confirm you have all devices, cables, and accessories listed below.

What's in the Box

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e280 device

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USB-C to USB-A cable

Quick Setup Guide

1

Connect the Power

Connect the USB-C end of the cable to the device, then power it from either a wall outlet or a computer.

1

Connect the cable to the device

Plug the USB-C connector into the port on the left-hand side of the device.

2

Power it from a wall outlet

Plug the USB-A end into a USB charger head, then plug the charger into a wall outlet.

3

Or power it from a computer

Alternatively, plug the USB-A end into a USB-A port on a computer.

2

Power On the Device

Hold the start button on the right-hand side of the device for about 10 seconds, until the startup screen appears.

3

Connect the Device to a Host

Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable, or connect it wirelessly.

1

Connect over USB

Plug the USB-C end into the device and the USB-A end into the computer.

2

Or connect wirelessly

Connect the device to the host over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

4

Attach a Lanyard

Thread a wrist or neckband lanyard through the lanyard hole on the side of the device.

5

Take a Payment

The device accepts magnetic stripe, chip, and contactless cards.

1

Swipe a magnetic stripe card

Swipe the card through the reader at the top of the device. The card can be swiped from either direction.

2

Insert a chip card

Insert the card into the smart card reader at the bottom of the device and leave it in place until the transaction finishes.

3

Tap a contactless card

Hold the card over the top of the display until the device confirms the read.

Full Installation Guide

For full device setup details, product information, and troubleshooting steps, refer to the Installation Guide (DOC087-603-EN).

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