Learn how to switch on your Donation Station Pro and launch the software. Also, how to exit the software and turn it off safely
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🔶 1. Turning on the Donation Station Pro
🔸a. Plug in to mains power using the cable and plug provided.
🔸b. Turn the device on using the thin black key. This is found on the GWD Lanyard that came with your Donation Station.
🔸There is a discreet hole on the underside or top left of the Donation Station Head.
🔸Carefully slide the tool in all the way at a perpendicular angle to the floor. Press lightly and you should feel a light click and the on/off button depress slightly.
🔸c. Hold down for 5-10 seconds until you see either American Megatrends or Linx logo appear on the screen.
🔸d. Log in to Windows 10 (if there is no “Sign in” button swipe up on the screen and it will appear).
Next step? Read: How to launch the software and make a donation
🔶 2. Turning off the Donation Station Pro
⚠️To safely switch off your device you will need to exit the app and then turn the Donation Station off.
🔸a. Tap the screen using this “secret touch” sequence:
1. top middle, 2. right middle, 3. bottom middle, 4. left middle.
🔸b. A login panel will appear with two tabs and select “Local Login”
🔸c. Enter the Password. Your Local Login password can be found in the quick start guide issued with your device.
If you no longer have this, please contact support to request it.
Tip: When entering the password, if you do not see dots appear in the field when using the on-screen keyboard, you need to tap within the password box first.
🔸d. Select "Exit Genkiosk" and then "Continue"
🔸e. You will then be presented with the Windows Sign in screen.
Press the "Sign In" button to log in to the standard Windows Desktop.
Tip: If you do not see the button, swipe upwards on the screen to reveal it.
🔸f. Tap the windows symbol and select shutdown.
Next step? Read: How to make a donation