PM How to Set System Parameters

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Overview

• System parameters store information about the hardware used by the program and environmental settings, such as default currency type and the time zone.
• When a parameter is selected, the bottom of the screen displays a brief explanation of the parameter.

Procedure

1. Sign in with an Administrator User ID.
2. Main Menu > Parameters.
3. Select one of the following:

System Level Parameters

Computer Based Parameters

4. Select a Name in Parameter Group. Possibilities are Card Reader, Internet, PIN Device and System.
5. A list of Parameters belonging to that group is displayed.
6. Select the Name from Parameters and click in Value to change the setting of the parameter.  
7. Click Save.

Example

Let's say I bought a new USB Magtek MiniMag magnetic stripe reader. I currently use a card reader that uses keyboard emulation on all workstations. I want to swap the old device out in favor of the new device on just one of my workstations. I'll use Computer Based Parameters to do this.

1. Sign in with an Administrator User ID.
2. Main Menu > Parameters.
3. Select Computer Based Parameters.
4. Select a workstation from Parameter Scope.
5. Select Card Reader from Parameter Group.

6. Select CCReaderModel from Name in Parameters.

7. Check Scoped.

8. Choose Magtek - MiniMag from Value drop-down.

9. Review the settings of the other card reader parameters as well and make any necessary changes.

10. Click Save.

Created: 2/13/13

Revised:

Published: 04/13/2016