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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

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## Quick Setup Guide

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### Charge the Device

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

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

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#### 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.

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

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### 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.

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### Turn On the Device

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

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### Connect the Device to the POS

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

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#### Connect over USB

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

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

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### Attach the Hand Strap

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

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### Take a Payment

The device accepts chip, magnetic stripe and contactless cards.

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#### 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.

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#### Swipe a magnetic stripe card

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

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#### Tap a contactless card

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

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## Full Installation Guide

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


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