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e280s Quick Installation Guide

This guide takes you from an unopened box to a first payment on the e280s.

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

What's in the Box

Cover

e280s device

Cover

USB-C to USB-A cable

Quick Setup Guide

1

Charge the Device

Connect the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable to the device, then to either a power adapter or a computer.

1

Connect the cable to the device

Insert the USB-C plug into the USB-C port on the side of the device (A).

2

Plug the other end into a power adapter

Connect the USB-A plug (B) to a USB power adapter, then plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

3

Or plug the other end into a computer

Connect the USB-A plug (C) to a USB port on a computer instead.

2

Scan a Barcode

Hold the device with the scanner window at the top of the back facing the barcode, and press the scan button as shown in the enlarged view.

3

Turn On the Device

Press and hold the power button on the side of the device.

4

Connect the Device to the POS

Connect the device to the point-of-sale computer over the USB cable or wirelessly.

1

Connect over USB

Insert the USB-C plug into the device and the USB-A plug into a USB port on the computer (A).

2

Or connect wirelessly

Place the device within range of the point-of-sale computer and connect to it wirelessly (B).

5

Attach the Hand Strap

Thread the strap loop through the attachment slot on the side of the device, as shown in the enlarged view.

6

Take a Payment

The device accepts chip, magnetic stripe and contactless cards.

1

Insert a chip card

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

2

Swipe a magnetic stripe card

Swipe the card through the reader at the top of the device; it reads in either direction.

3

Tap a contactless card

Hold the contactless card or mobile wallet against the display until the device reads it.

Full Installation Guide

For full device setup details, product information, and troubleshooting steps, refer to the e280/e280s Installation Guide (DOC087-603-EN).

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