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    Time and Attendance System S E R I A L / U S B Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E[...]

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    ©2009 Pyramid T echnologies, LLC. All rights reserved. PYRAMID TIMETRAX MOBILE SERIAL QUICK ST ART GUIDE WHA T’S IN THE BOX? • Pyramid TimeT rax time recorder • AC Power supply • TimeT rax Software CD • Quick Start Guide • 7’ communication cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends • Diagnostic (loop-back) plug – DO NOT DISCARD – [...]

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    1 PYRAMID TIMETRAX MOBILE SERIAL QUICK ST ART GUIDE INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE NOTE: Prior to installing the software, it is recommended that you disable all anti-virus and firewall software so it does not interfere with the installation. It can be tur ned back on immediately after the installation. Place the Pyramid TimeT rax Software CD into your [...]

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    PYRAMID TIMETRAX MOBILE SERIAL QUICK ST ART GUIDE When installation is complete, click FINISH and Restart your computer . CABLE INST ALLA TION P ARTS REFERENCE Central PC RJ45 to 9-pin (DB9) Adapter (included) USB to RS232 Adapter (included) 7’ RJ45 Communication Cable (included) TWO AV AILABLE OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING THE PYRAMID TIMETRAX SERIAL/U[...]

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    3 PYRAMID TIMETRAX MOBILE SERIAL QUICK ST ART GUIDE OPTION 2: PC DOES NOT HAVE an available open Serial 9-pin (COM) port -or- only equipped with a USB port. Connect the AC power supply ( Fi g. F) to a standard wall power outlet (Fig . G ) and to the T imeT rax terminal (F ig . E) . Connect the white RJ45 communication cable (F ig . D) to the RJ45/D[...]

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    4 PYRAMID TIMETRAX MOBILE SERIAL QUICK ST ART GUIDE LOGGING INTO THE SOFTW ARE FOR THE FIRST TIME At this point, the Reference Guide and online software wizards will walk you through steps to get you up and running. They will also teach you how to set the time and date on the terminal, create your employee database, print reports and manage your ti[...]

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    5 PYRAMID TIMETRAX MOBILE SERIAL QUICK ST ART GUIDE USING THE TIME RECORDER The Pyramid T imeT rax Mobile T ime Recorder is powered by battery and can easily be moved from job site to job site so your Time Recorder is where your employees are! For employees traveling between multiple job sites, employees can swipe in at one location and swipe out a[...]

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