6 • System Options

Connecting to the Data Centre

You can modify the phone connection settings on your machine, from basic settings (dial prefix, etc.) to advanced settings such as user ID, password, and server IP address. The Data Centre menu choices are:

Check for Updates

Phone Settings

Distributor Settings

CAUTION: Do not change these parameters unless directed to do so by a representative of the company you purchased the system from.

Check for Updates

Use this feature to connect to the Data Centre for software downloads, new updates, etc. See also Chapter 5, Adding Postage/ Connecting to Data Centre for more information on this feature.

1.Press Options.

2.Press Page Down.

3.Select "Data Centre Options".

4.Select "Check for Updates". The system automatically dials in to the centre.

NOTE: Make sure the machine is connected to a phone cord that is attached to an analogue phone line (the type your Fax machine uses).

5.After connection is made, if a software, postal update or download is available, a message displays to inform you.

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

B.If a download is mandatory, on “Download Now” displays. Select this to restart the system.

6.After the download has completed, a message stating so displays.

7.If you need to reboot the system, the prompt “Restart Now” displays If no rebooting is necessary select “Return Home” to return to the home screen.

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