Header Bar
When the terminal is powered on, the screen displays a status Header bar consisting of 4 segments:
- Segment 1: indicates status of 3G connectivity and signal strength if enabled
- Segment 2: displays Ethernet status
- Segment 3: shows status of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity and signal strength if enabled
- Segment 4: provides terminal information such as System Date and Time, Power and Battery condition
3G
When GPRS communications is enabled, the status of the modem is displayed in segment 1:
Is displayed when the terminal is powered on to indicate 3G communications is supported.
As the terminal attempts to register with the mobile communications provider this icon is displayed.
When terminal registers with the network provider it will display this icon. A 3G signal strength indicator is also displayed.
Other 3G conditions that may be displayed: SIM card not detected, SIM card locked and entry of code is required.
Ethernet
The status of ‘Ethernet’ communications is displayed in segment 3 of the status header:
Ethernet is configured but not enabled.
Ethernet communications enabled.
Bluetooth
The EFTPOS terminal supports Bluetooth communications to pass and receive data with the base/ docking station.
To provide the status of the Bluetooth link, the following icons will be displayed in the status header:
Note: Bluetooth Connectivity complies with Bluetooth v2.1 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) – Class. Operating range is subject to site location and prevailing conditions: Indoor, up to 70m typically; Outdoor, up to 250m with clear line of sight.
If the terminal exceeds maximum operating range from its base this icon will be displayed to indicate the Bluetooth link is broken.
When the terminal is within range of its base and the Bluetooth link has been interrupted, this icon will be displayed until the connection is re-established.
When the terminal has established a Bluetooth link with its base this icon will be displayed.