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The U.are.U 4500 Reader is a USB fingerprint reader featuring an elegant, sleek design with a soft, cool blue glow and, of course, the unsurpassed performance DigitalPersona is known for. Made for power-users and shared environments, the 4500 is the natural choice for those that want and need the very best. Here’s a look at just some of its features and benefits blue LED, small form factor, rugged construction, super undercoating, roatation invariant, excellent image quality, and works well with dry, moist, or rough fingerprints.



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Installation & Setup

Step 1: Determine if the computer is a 32-bit or a 64-bit system.

  • Click on the Start button from your computer.
  • Locate Computer or My Computer in the menu and right-click.
  • Click on the Properties button.

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  • Under the term System, look at the System typeIf you do not see a number designated as 32-bit or 64-bit Operating System, you are running a 32-bit system.

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Step 2: Download and Install the Driver

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  • Downloads website. Locate and click on the Timekeeper folder to open it.

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  • Choose the appropriate download file depending on the model of your digitalPersona™ and type of operating system.
    • GoldIntegrator 32bit - Older fingerprint scanner
    • DigitalPersona OneTouch x64 - Newer fingerprint scanner for 64-bit systems
    • DigitalPersona OneTouch x86 - Newer fingerprint scanner for 32-bit systems

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  • Open the file and click Run.

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  • To begin the installation process, click Next on the Welcome InstallShield window.

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  • Read the license agreement. If you agree with the terms, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.

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  • If you wish to select a different location other that the one chosen for installation, click Browse and locate a different file location. When you are done, click Next

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  • You will be prompted to install a Java Runtime Environment. Click the back button and deselect Java options if you do not wish to install the Java Runtime Environment. Click Next to run Java installation.
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Failure to install Java may result in the program not functioning properly.

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  • Click Install to being the installation process.

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  • You will see installation processes running. After installation is complete, click Finish.

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It is recommended you restart your system now in order for the installation changes to take effect. Click Yes to restart the computer now or No to restart the computer at a later time.

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Step 3: Connect the fingerprint scanning device.

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From the Administration and Maintenance tab, locate Terminals. Then, select Terminal Setups.

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Step 6 includes instructions for both Serving Line and Serving Line Configs. Choose the correct section your District utilizes for setup.

 
  • Serving Line - Click on the Serving Line option.
    • In the Serving-Line Maintenance window, select a cafeteria line by clicking on a row or using the drop-down arrow and click the Edit button. If you use the drop-down arrow, be sure to select the proper serving line to install the device.

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 Setup the terminal options. Click Ok once you have established settings.

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  • Click in the Description column next to the asterisk * and enter the name.
  • Use the drop-down arrow in the Authentication Mode column and select Fingerscan.

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  • If you wish to use more than one authentication mode, click in the Allow Other Auth Modes box.
  • If you wish to show the Timekeeper icon in the WindowsTM tray, click in the Show Tray Icon box.

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  • Click in the Input Device Settings column and click the ellipsis Image Modified button.

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    • Click on Scanner Type and use the drop-down arrow and select DigitalPersona_OneTouch.

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  • Serving Line Configs - Click on the Serving Line Configs option.
    • In the Serving-Line-Configuration Maintenance window, click the Edit button.

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    • Scroll down and locate the Devices section in the parameters.
    • Once you have located the Devices section click on Customer Input Device #1, then the ellipsis Image Removed button.

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    • Use the drop-down arrow to locate and select Fingerprint Scanner.

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    • Click on Scanner Type and use the drop-down arrow and select DigitalPersona_OneTouch.

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Step 6: Test the fingerprint scanning device.

Test the digitalPersona fingerprint scanning device by starting a new meal. Ensure Newton is recognizing meals served in the system.

Enrollment & Usage

Step 1: Start the operating day.

Step 2: Start a new meal.

Step 3: Open NewtonPOS and login.

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Step 4: Serving Line window

 

Info
  • In the bottom left-hand corner, notice which device is set for the serving line.
  • In the bottom right-hand corner, the status of the device is shown. If it working properly, you should see Running. If the device is not functioning properly, you will see Error. Click on Error to review the message. 

 

  • Click Enroll to begin fingerprint enrollment.

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Step 5: Select the student by entering the student number or by selecting the student from the list.

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Step 6: Several scans will be necessary to ensure a student's identity.

  • Have the student place his/her index and middle finger on the scanning device and press firmly.

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  • As the fingerprints are captured, the status bar progresses until there are enough good scans to register the student.
  • If a student switching fingers in the middle of scanning, click the Start Over button.

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Once a student has been successfully enrolled, they must use the same finger for every meal. The scanner should recognize the print and pull up the student.

Continue the process by normal serving procedures.

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After you have finished with line servings, click the Quit Serving Line button to exit Newton POS.

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Then, click the Exit Point-Of-Sale button.

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Be sure to return to the main machine and stop the meal and post transactions for the day.

 

 

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  • select DigitalPersona_OneTouch. (If you are using the older digitalPersona scanner, choose the DigitalPersona_GoldIntegrator type.) Then, click Ok.

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Step 6: From the Administration and Maintenance tab, locate Terminals. Then, select Terminals.

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Step 7: Locate the correct terminal location and use the drop-down arrow under the Terminal Setup column to select FingerScanner. Then, click Ok.

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Step 6: Restart your computer.



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For additional instruction on enrolling employees using the palm scanner, you can view the Palm Scanner Videos.

Log into Timekeeper from the main machine.

Step 1: From the Home tab, click on Enroll Employee.

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Step 2: Select the employee to enroll from the list and click Ok.

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Step 3: In the Edit Employee Authentication window, click the Add button. If Fingerscan already exists, you can select it and click the Edit button.

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Step 4: Select Fingerscan and click Ok.

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Step 5: Click the Enroll Fingerscan button to being the enrollment process.

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Step 6: The onscreen instructions will guide you through the enrollment process.


The employee will place their finger on the scanner and follow the onscreen instructions. Several scans are necessary to ensure identity. The employee should lift the finger from the scanner window after every scan. The bars for matching and total scans will progress with every scan. Once the employee has completed enough scan for recognition, the Success window will appear. Click Ok. The following screen shots will show the entire process:

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Step 7: Test the scan by clicking the Test Palmscan button.

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Step 8: Place the finger on the device. The employee's name should appear. It may take a few test tries depending on how the employee places his/her finger on the device. Click Close once the test is complete.

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Step 9: Click Ok in the Configure Fingerscan Authentication window. Then, click Ok in the Edit Employee Authentication window.



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While in terminal mode, select the Fingerprint Scanner tab (if has not been selected) and place the employee's finger on the sensor.

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The Time Sheet window will appear for the employee. The employee should proceed with normal clock-in/clock-out, change of job codes, and travel procedures. 

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