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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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## Quick Setup Guide

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### 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.

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

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#### Power it from a wall outlet

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

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

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### 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.

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### Connect the Device to a Host

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

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

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#### Or connect wirelessly

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

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### Attach a Lanyard

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

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### Take a Payment

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

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#### 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.

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#### 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.

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#### Tap a contactless card

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

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## Full Installation Guide

For full device setup details, product information, and troubleshooting steps, refer to the [Installation Guide](/hardware-products/hardware/engage-devices/exxx-series/e280-e280s/e280-e280s-installation-guide.md) (DOC087-603-EN).


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