5 • Adding Postage/Connecting to Data Centre

Connecting to the Data Centre (other than for Postage)

If you need to connect to the Data Centre for purposes other than adding or checking postage, follow these steps.

NOTE: Machine must be connected to an analogue phone line.

Check for Updates

Use this feature to connect to the Data Centre for software downloads, new updates etc.

1.Press Options.

2.Press Page Down if necessary to scroll through the menu.

3.Select "Data Centre Options".

4.Select "Check for Updates".

5.The system dials into the Data Centre (this may take a few moments). Various screens display, letting you know the status of the process.

6.After connection is made, if a software/postal update or download is available, a message displays.

A.If a download is not mandatory, you will be prompted with either “Download Now” or “Skip; Return Home”. Select the option desired.

B.If a download is mandatory, only “Download Now" displays and you must perform the download.

7.After the download has completed, a confirmation message displays.

A.If you need to restart the system, the prompt "Restart now". displays. Select this to restart the system.

B.If no restart is necessary, simply select "Return Home" to return to the Data Centre menu.

NOTE: When selecting an Ad, the menu option “Install an Ad”. will be available. Selecting this will cause the system to connect to the Data Centre in exactly the same way as described above.

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