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# M450 Quick Installation Guide V1

Set up your M450 payment terminal for the first time.

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

## What's in the Box

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h3>M450 Terminal</h3></td><td></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="https://content.gitbook.com/content/kxOil1YNUno7kCEUA3XZ/blobs/tSGad8ddhRZXkcEHIJZg/.gitbook/assets/cover.png">.gitbook/assets/cover.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3>Screw</h3></td><td></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="https://content.gitbook.com/content/kxOil1YNUno7kCEUA3XZ/blobs/iD6PczHgT1miFSfcBCDT/.gitbook/assets/box-screw.png">.gitbook/assets/box-screw.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Quick Setup Guide

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### Unbox the Terminal

Remove the M450 terminal and the included screw from the box.

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### Insert the PSAM and SD Cards

Open the back cover and insert cards into the labeled slots.

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#### Remove the back cover

Slide the back cover off in the direction of the arrow.

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#### Insert the cards

Insert cards into the slots at (A) — PSAM1 and PSAM2 — and (B) — PSAM3 and SD.

<figure><img src="https://142576632-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkxOil1YNUno7kCEUA3XZ%2Fuploads%2FxyM9KUH5Zn3aw97VViGm%2Fstep-2-2.png?alt=media&amp;token=0da9558b-f8e9-4ef5-8892-cd7e7cde4e08" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Figure 3: Card slot regions (A) and (B)</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Connect the Power Cable

Route the power cable to the device and plug it into a power outlet.

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#### Connect the cable

Route the power cable through the back cover and insert the connector into the device (A). Connect the cable to the power supply (C), then plug the power supply into a power outlet.

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<figure><img src="https://142576632-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkxOil1YNUno7kCEUA3XZ%2Fuploads%2FcD85qkIlriVp8hLmtFIo%2Fstep-3-1%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=03f45c13-4b6f-4e30-afa4-f346b7d0bd58" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Figure 6: Close-up of the power connector (B)</p></figcaption></figure>
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#### Reattach the back cover

Slide the back cover into place (A) and secure it with the screw (B).

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### Power On the Terminal

Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.

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### Connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

Connect the terminal to a Wi-Fi network or pair it with a phone over Bluetooth.

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### Connect Headphones or a Speaker

The terminal has a headphone port and a speaker port on the front edge.

<figure><img src="https://142576632-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkxOil1YNUno7kCEUA3XZ%2Fuploads%2F49fFstYqZfJzdBf91FOd%2Fstep-6%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=7c2c111b-603f-4514-9ed7-0e0495159b87" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Figure 10: Headphone and speaker ports</p></figcaption></figure>
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### Take a Payment

Accept a payment using any of the following methods.

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#### Swipe

Swipe the customer's card through the side card reader.

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#### Insert

Insert the customer's chip card into the card reader.

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#### Tap

Tap the customer's contactless card or device on the screen.
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<figure><img src="https://142576632-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkxOil1YNUno7kCEUA3XZ%2Fuploads%2FjkMku1C0iElNUjImlmHh%2Fstep-7-2%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=8a964964-e145-4f14-bda8-a7686ec278cc" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Figure 12: Inserting a chip card</p></figcaption></figure>

## Full Installation Guide

For full device setup details, product information, and troubleshooting steps, refer to the [M450 Installation Guide](/hardware-products/hardware/engage-devices/m4xx-series/m450/m450-installation-guide.md).


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