Using the C250 Keyboard
Using the Keyboard on C250 Clocking Terminals
The C250 Terminal Keyboard can be used to enter network information such as an SSID and Password in order to configure the Terminal for your Wireless network.
You will need: your Admin Card and the SSID (network name) and password of the WiFi network you'd like to connect to. You may also need a valid IP address for the Clocking Terminal, though our default IP (192.168.1.201) will work in most cases.
(Please consult your network administrator if you're unsure about your SSID, Password, or which IP address to use. Click here for info on how to determine an IP Address for yourself)
If your clocking system was purchased after October 2019 please see our updated keyboard guide.
The Keyboard has 3 Modes
Move between modes using the * key.
Modes are ordered [Number]---[Alphabet]---[Symbol] and will cycle back to [Number]
The current mode is displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen when using the keyboard
Number
This is default keyboard mode. To enter a number, simply press the corresponding number key. For example: '1234' is entered by pressing the 1, 2, 3, and 4 keys in sequence.
Alphabet
Press the * key to put the keyboard into Alphabet mode. A box containing the word [English] will appear
at the bottom of the screen.
Press the key corresponding to the letter you wish to enter to bring up options for upper or lower case. For example: 8 = TUV, and will result in the options 0=t, 1=u, 2=v, 3=T, 4=U, 5=V
Finally, press the number key that appears next to the character you would like to enter. For example: pressing '3' would enter 'T'.
Repeat these steps for each of the letters you wish to enter.
Symbol
To enter Symbol mode, press the * key once from Alphabet mode, or twice from Numeric mode. A box containing the word [Symbol] will appear at the bottom of the screen, along with a list of options.
Press the number on the keyboard that appears next to the character you would like to enter. For example: pressing '1' would enter the '!' symbol.
For additional symbol options, press the right hand arrow key.
Press the * key to put the keyboard back into Number mode.
Example Password Entry
In this example we'll use the password: 1234TEST!
1. Press the M/ button
2. Scan the Clock with the Admin Card
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ‘Comm’ Icon and press M/.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ‘Wireless Lan’ Icon and press M/
5. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the list of available networks to find the one you'd like to connect to
6. Press M/ to select the appropriate network and open the Network Setup Screen
7. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the 'Pass.' box and press M/.
8. Press the 1, 2, 3, and 4 keys in sequence
9. Press the * key to enter Alphabet mode.
10. Press the 8 key to bring up entry options for T, U, and V. Press the 3 key to enter 'T'.
11. Press the 3 key to bring up entry options for D, E, and F. Press the 4 key to enter 'E'.
12. Press the 7 key to bring up entry options for P, Q, R, and S. Press 7 key to enter 'S'
13. Press the 8 key to bring up entry options for T, U, and V. Press the 3 key to enter 'T'.
14. Press the * key to put the keyboard in Symbol Mode. Press the 1 key to enter '!'.
15. Finally, press M/ to save changes.
16. Use Esc to exit the menus, and watch for the 'W' on the home screen to turn Green.