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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Opening Procedures ........................................................................................................................6
Printer Setup ..................................................................................................................................7
Poll Pad Setup ................................................................................................................................9
Poll Pad Icons .................................................................................................................................12
Processing Voters ............................................................................................................................13
Scan Barcode ................................................................................................................................14
Manual Entry ..................................................................................................................................16
Advanced Search ..........................................................................................................................19
Provisional Process ........................................................................................................................24
Vote By Mail Ballot Sent .................................................................................................................26
Vote By Mail Ballot Received .........................................................................................................27
Voted ..............................................................................................................................................28
Inactive .....................o......p.......e.......n......i...n......g....... ...p......r....o.......c......e......d.......u.......r....e......s...................29
Wrong Location .............................................................................................................................30
Curbside Voting .............................................................................................................................31
Voter Requires Assistance .............................................................................................................32
Registration Update.......................................................................................................................33
Conditional Voter Registration ......................................................................................................36
Primary Election .............................................................................................................................39
Closing Procedures ..........................................................................................................................42
Secure Poll Pad Supplies ...............................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................45
Charging Poll Pad ..........................................................................................................................46
iOS Update ....................................................................................................................................46
Opening Poll Pad ...........................................................................................................................47
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Barcode Not Scanning ..................................................................................................................47
Voter Not Found ............................................................................................................................48
Printer Not Printing ........................................................................................................................48
Lost Printer Bluetooth Connection ................................................................................................48
Advanced Functions .......................................................................................................................51
Main Menu Key ..............................................................................................................................52
Ballot Inventory ..............................................................................................................................53
Contact Support Text/Video Messages ........................................................................................55
Election Worker Sign In/Sign Out ..................................................................................................59
Add/Edit Election Worker ..............................................................................................................61
Precinct Finder ...............................................................................................................................65
Status Report ............c......l...o......s......i...n......g....... ...p......r....o.......c......e......d.......u.......r....e......s........................67
Summary Report ............................................................................................................................68
Training Materials ..........................................................................................................................69
Voter Wait Time .............................................................................................................................70
Multi Language ..............................................................................................................................72
Lead Judge Scenarios ....................................................................................................................73
Cancel Voter Check-in ..................................................................................................................74
Spoil Ballot .....................................................................................................................................76
Mark Voter Absentee .....................................................................................................................77
Reprint Receipt ..............................................................................................................................78
Admin Operations ...........................................................................................................................79
Importing Voter File .......................................................................................................................80
Importing Help Files .......................................................................................................................82
Training Mode ...........h......e.......l...p...... ...d.......e......s......k.........................................................................84
Export Voter History.......................................................................................................................86
Audit Logging ................................................................................................................................87
QR Code and Voter File Import ......................................................................................................89
Accessibility .....................................................................................................................................92
Speak Text .....................................................................................................................................93
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Multi Language ..............................................................................................................................95
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➊1 Green Case
➋2 Poll Pad
➌3 Poll Pad Base
(stand arm
& printer cords are located under base)
➍4 Lightning to
USB Cable
& USB Power
Adapter
➎5 (2) Stylus
➏6 ID Tray
➐7 Printer
➑8 Screen Cloth
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OPENING PROCEDURES | PRINTER SETUP
❶ LOCATE PRINTER
Open the transport case and remove printer,
adapter, and power cord.
❷ CONNECT TO POWER ADAPTER
Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
NOTE: Ensure secure connection.
❸ CONNECT TO PRINTER
Plug the connector into the back of the printer.
NOTE: Ensure secure connection.
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OPENING PROCEDURES | PRINTER SETUP
❹ PLUG PRINTER INTO OUTLET
Plug the printer into a wall outlet.
NOTE: Make sure your check-in table is close to the
wall outlet or you have an extension cord available.
❺ TURN PRINTER ON
The ON/OFF switch is located on the left side
of the printer. If you do not see a green power
light on the front panel, check the power cord
connections and make sure the outlet has
power.
❻ STAND ARM
To attach the stand arm to the Poll Pad shell,
press the buttons on the side of the arm
and place in circular opening. Release buttons
and rotate the arm until it clicks.
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OPENING PROCEDURES | POLL PAD SETUP
❼ CONNECT ARM TO BASE
Place stand arm into Poll Pad base. Once
attached, rotate Poll Pad making sure the
camera is on top, oriented in a landscape
position.
❽ ATTACH PHOTO ID TRAY
Attach the ID tray to the Poll Pad using the
mounting clip. Once attached, insert stylus
into the holding slot. Adjust the Poll Pad to
a suitable angle.
❾ POWER ON POLL PAD
Press the power button on the top left edge
of the unit until you see the Apple icon, then
release. The Poll Pad will power on, and the
Poll Pad application will launch automatically.
NOTE: Poll Pad will automatically power on if connected
to AC power.
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OPENING PROCEDURES | POLL PAD SETUP
❼10 APPLICATION LAUNCHES
Press the application icon at the bottom
of the screen.
When the application launches, you will be
directed to your county’s homepage.
❼11 HOME SCREEN CHECKLIST
• Name of jurisdiction
• Election name and date
• IMPORTANT: Verify polling place location is
correct
• Checkin Count = 0
• Battery life is close to full (90% or greater)
❾12 CONNECT & TEST PRINT
A green printer icon on the Poll Pad means
you are connected to the printer.
Press the green printer icon and press Print
Test Receipt and a sample receipt will print.
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OPENING PROCEDURES | POLL PAD SETUP
❾13 GET STARTED
At the bottom of the home screen, press
GET STARTED.
❼14 READY TO PROCESS VOTERS
You are now ready to begin processing voters.
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OPENING PROCEDURES | POLL PAD ICONS
PRINTER ICONS & COLORS
Poll Pad is paired with the printer. A receipt will print out for
checked-in voters and those who are in the wrong precinct.
Poll Pad recognizes the printer and is currently in the process of
pairing with the device.
Poll Pad is not paired with the printer. Select the printer icon,
followed by Pair and Connect.
MULTI-PEER ICONS & COLORS
Poll Pad is currently connected and synchronizing with the other
precinct Poll Pads.
The number inside of the blue circle indicates the number of
2 precinct units the Poll Pad is connected to.
Poll Pad recognizes the presence of other precinct Poll Pads but
is not connected to or synchronizing with these units.
The Poll Pad is currently disconnected and not synchronizing
with the other precinct Poll Pads. Poll Pad will continue to
work and check in voters. Contact your Election Authority.
CLOUD SYNC ICONS & COLORS
Poll Pad is currently connected to and synchronizing with the
central election database.
Poll Pad is in the process of connecting to the central election
database.
The Poll Pad is currently disconnected and not synchronizing
with the other precinct Poll Pads. Poll Pad will continue to
work and check in voters. Contact your Election Authority.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | SEARCH BY SCAN BARCODE
❶ VERIFY VOTER'S INFO
Ask the voter to provide an acceptable form of ID.
After verifying that the voter's ID is valid, start the
check-in process by pressing SCAN BARCODE.
❷ SCAN BARCODE
A live image of the tray displays on-screen. Place
the barcode facing the camera onto the tray.
NOTE: If the camera is unable to scan the barcode the Poll Pad will
display "Barcode Not Found." If this occurs, find the voter using the
manual search method.
❸ VOTER CONFIRMATION
Once the barcode is recognized, the screen
displays the voter’s information.
Optional: Press SPEAK to play audio of voter’s
information through Poll Pad speakers.
If all information is correct, press ACCEPT.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | SEARCH BY SCAN BARCODE
❹ VOTER SIGNATURE
Rotate the Poll Pad to the voter to complete their
oath and capture signature.
Optional: Press LISTEN TO OATH to play audio
of oath through Poll Pad speakers.
Once complete, rotate back and press DONE
SIGNING.
❺ ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
The ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
screen displays. The election worker verifies and
confirms that all information is correct.
If correct, press SUBMIT.
❻ PROCESSED VOTER
Good job! You successfully processed the voter.
Follow polling place protocol to direct voter to next
polling station.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | SEARCH BY MANUAL ENTRY
❶ SEARCH BY NAME
Press MANUAL ENTRY to locate the voter by
using their first and last name.
❷ ENTER VOTER'S NAME
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the first
three (3) letters of the voter’s last and first name,
then press Search.
To narrow search results, use House Number
and Street Name fields in combination with First
Name and Last Name fields.
❸ SELECT VOTER'S RECORD
Records matching the search criteria display on-
screen.
Locate the voter's record and verify it does not
contain any exceptions, then select the voter by
touching their record.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | SEARCH BY MANUAL ENTRY
❹ VOTER CONFIRMATION
The voter’s information is displayed on-screen.
Optional: Press SPEAK to play audio of voter’s
information through Poll Pad speakers.
Verify the information is correct. If so, press
ACCEPT.
❺ VOTER SIGNATURE
Rotate the Poll Pad to the voter to complete their
oath and capture signature.
Optional: Press LISTEN TO OATH to play audio
of oath through Poll Pad speakers.
Once complete, rotate back and press
DONE SIGNING.
❻ ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
The ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
screen displays. The election worker verifies and
confirms that all information is correct.
If correct, press SUBMIT.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | SEARCH BY MANUAL ENTRY
❼ PROCESSED VOTER
Good job! You successfully processed the voter.
Follow polling place protocol to direct voter to next
polling station.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | ADVANCED SEARCH
❶ VOTER NOT FOUND
If Scan Barcode and Manual Entry have been used
and the voter cannot be found, a pop-up displays:
No Records Found.
Press Ok to go back to VOTER LOOKUP.
❷ ADVANCED SEARCH
From the VOTER LOOKUP screen,
press the ADVANCED SEARCH button.
NOTE: ADVANCED SEARCH options can be
combined along with voter’s name and address entry
fields when searching for a voter’s record.
❸ SEARCH BY
Look up the voter by using DOB (DATE OF
BIRTH),ADDRESS, LICENSE NUMBER, VOTER
ID, LOCATION CODE, or STATUS. Press DONE
on the keyboard, then Search.
If voter is found using ADVANCED SEARCH,
follow same protocol as scan barcode/manual
entry to process voter.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | ADVANCED SEARCH
❶ DOB ADVANCED SEARCH
Press the ADVANCED SEARCH button. The
ADVANCED SEARCH option bar will display.
Press DOB.
❷ ENTER DATE OF BIRTH
Enter the voter’s Date of Birth.
Press Done, then press Search.
❸ SELECT VOTER RECORD
Voter records matching the DOB will display.
Select the correct voter’s record to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | ADVANCED SEARCH
❶ ADDRESS ADVANCED SEARCH
Press ADDRESS on the ADVANCED SEARCH
option bar.
The STREET NAME* field will display. Begin
entering the voter’s address street name.
Matching entries will display in a list below.
Select the correct address.
❷ ENTER ADDRESS
The entire address will populate in the STREET
NAME* field.
Press Search.
❸ SELECT VOTER RECORD
The matching voter record will display. Press the
voter’s record to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | ADVANCED SEARCH
● VOTER ID ADVANCED SEARCH
Press VOTER ID on the ADVANCED SEARCH
option bar.
Enter the voter’s Voter ID number in the VOTER ID
field. Press Done, then Search.
Select the voter’s record to proceed.
● LOCATION CODE ADVANCED SEARCH
Press LOCATION CODE on the ADVANCED
SEARCH option bar.
Enter the precinct in the GROUP field and the split
in the SUBGROUP field.
● LOCATION CODE ADVANCED SEARCH
Press Search.
Voter records matching the criteria will display
below.
Select the correct voter’s record to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | ADVANCED SEARCH
● STATUS ADVANCED SEARCH
Press STATUS on the ADVANCED SEARCH
option bar.
Select a STATUS and/or ABSENTEE STATUS.
Press Search.
● STATUS ADVANCED SEARCH
Voter records matching the criteria will display
below.
Select the correct voter’s record to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | PROVISIONAL PROCESS
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter’s record using either the SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions. The
election worker will confirm all information on the
screen.
If the voter fails to meet requirements to be
processed, they must vote a special ballot.
Press Provisional.
❷ PROCESS AS PROVISIONAL
Select a reason from the drop-down and, if
available, enter voter’s phone number. Phone
number is NOT a required field.
When finished, press APPLY.
❸ VOTER CONFIRMATION
A new screen will display with a PROVISIONAL
red banner. The election worker will confirm all
information on the screen.
Optional: Press SPEAK to play audio of voter’s
information through Poll Pad speakers.
Press ACCEPT to continue voter checkin.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | PROVISIONAL PROCESS
❹ SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION
Rotate the Poll Pad to the voter to complete their
oath and capture signature.
Optional: Press LISTEN TO OATH to play audio
of oath through Poll Pad speakers.
Once complete, rotate back and press DONE
SIGNING.
❺ ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
The ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
screen displays. The election worker verifies and
confirms that all information is correct.
If correct, initial in provided field and press
SUBMIT.
❻ PROCESSED VOTER
Good job! You successfully processed the voter.
Follow polling place protocol to direct voter to next
polling station.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT SENT
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter's record using either SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
❷ LOCATE VOTER'S RECORD
Records matching the search criteria display on-
screen. The voter's record contains a status that
reads VBM Ballot Sent.
Press voter record.
❸ FOLLOW PROMPT
A prompt will display with instructions on how to
process the voter. Select the appropriate button
option to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT RECEIVED
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter's record using either SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
❷ LOCATE VOTER'S RECORD
Records matching the search criteria display on-
screen. The voter's record contains a status that
reads VBM Ballot Received.
Press voter record.
❸ FOLLOW PROMPT
A prompt will display with instructions on how to
process the voter. Select the appropriate button
option to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | VOTED
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter's record using either SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
❷ LOCATE VOTER'S RECORD
Records matching the search criteria display on-
screen. The voter's record contains a status that
reads Voted.
Press voter record.
❸ FOLLOW PROMPT
A prompt will display with instructions on how to
process the voter. Select the appropriate button
option to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | INACTIVE
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter's record using either SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
❷ LOCATE VOTER'S RECORD
Records matching the search criteria display on-
screen. The voter's record contains a status that
reads Inactive.
Press voter record.
❸ FOLLOW PROMPT
A prompt will display with instructions on how to
process the voter. Select the appropriate button
option to proceed.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | WRONG LOCATION
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter's record using either SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
❷ LOCATE VOTER'S RECORD
If the voter is at the wrong polling location, their
record will be highlighted in gray and contain a
status that reads Wrong Location.
Press voter record.
❸ PROVIDE DIRECTIONS
The Wrong Location screen displays stating,
“[Voter’s Name] is in the Wrong Location”.
Correct polling place name and address
are displayed. Use the buttons on the right
to provided voter with correct polling place
information. Press GO BACK then START OVER
on the following screen.
Note: A map will display if using Wi-Fi connectivity at
polling place.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | CURBSIDE VOTING
❶ CURBSIDE VOTING
If a voter must vote curbside, a Curbside
checkbox is found on the ELECTION WORKER
CONFIRMATION screen.
Press the Curbside checkbox. Continue voter
checkin.
❷ PROCESSED VOTER
Good job! You successfully processed the voter.
Follow polling place protocol to direct voter to next
polling station.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | VOTER REQUIRES ASSISTANCE
❶ VOTER ASSISTANCE
If a voter requires assistance, an Assistance
Required checkbox is found on the ELECTION
WORKER CONFIRMATION screen.
Press the Assistance Required checkbox.
❷ ASSISTANT SIGNATURE
A pop-up will instruct the assistant to sign in
the box below. Once signed, the election worker
presses CONTINUE. The election worker then
verifies the voter’s information and ballot style.
Optional: Press LISTEN TO OATH to play audio
of oath through Poll Pad speakers.
If all is correct, press CONTINUE.
NOTE: The signature pop-up is an optional feature.
❸ PROCESSED VOTER
Good job! You successfully processed the voter.
Follow polling place protocol to direct voter to next
polling station.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | REGISTRATION UPDATE
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter’s record using either the SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
The election worker confirms all information on
the screen.
If the voter’s name or address information needs
to be updated, press Update Registration.
❷ ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION
The voter’s information will automatically
populate. Update the voter’s information if
needed. Press Scan to scan voter’s ID using the
camera.
Press Next.
* Indicates a required field.
❸ VOTER ADDRESS AND MAILING ADDRESS
The voter’s address will automatically populate.
Update the voter’s address if needed. Select the
appropriate answer for Same Mailing Address.
If applicable, enter voter’s Mailing Address.
Press Next.
* Indicates a required field.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | REGISTRATION UPDATE
❹ RESIDENCY VERIFICATION
Select the voter’s identification type and proof of
residence document using the drop-down menus.
Press Next.
❺ PREVIOUS VOTER INFORMATION
If the voter has updates to their previous
registration, such as name or address change,
enter their previous information.
Press Next.
NOTE: If there are no registration updates, skip form
by pressing Next.
❻ CONFIRM AND SIGN
The election worker verifies and confirms that all
information is correct.
If correct, sign in provided field and press Submit.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | REGISTRATION UPDATE
❼ CONTINUE PROCESS
A pop-up will display: Updated [Voter’s name].
Press Accept.
Continue with voter check-in process on following
screen.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | CONDITIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION
❶ VOTER REGISTRATION
If a voter needs to be added or cannot be found
using either lookup method, the voter registration
process will need to be completed.
Press Register Voter from the MENU screen, or
REGISTER on the LOOKUP screen to begin the
registration process.
❷ ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
The Eligibility Verification screen will display to
begin the steps for voter registration.
Ask the voter the presented questions. Answer
the questions.
Press Next.
❸ VOTER REGISTRATION
Enter the voter’s information. Press Scan to scan
voter’s ID using the camera.
Press Next.
* Indicates a required field.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | CONDITIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION
❹ VOTER ADDRESS
Enter the voter’s address information. Entering
the street name will display matching address
information, choose correct address from list.
Select the appropriate answer for Same Mailing
Address. Press Next.
If applicable, enter voter’s Mailing Address.
Press Next.
* Indicates a required field.
❺ RESIDENCY VERIFICATION
Select the voter’s identification type and proof of
residence document using the drop-down menus.
Press Next.
❻ PREVIOUS VOTER INFORMATION
If the voter has updates to their previous
registration, such as name or address change,
enter their previous information.
Press Next.
NOTE: If there are no registration updates, skip form
by pressing Next.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | CONDITIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION
❼ CONFIRM AND SIGN
The election worker verifies and confirms that all
information is correct.
If correct, sign in provided field and press Submit.
Primary Election
❽ CONTINUE PROCESS
A pop-up will display: Added [Voter’s name].
Press Accept.
Continue with voter check-in process on following
screen.
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Primary Election
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PROCESSING VOTERS | PRIMARY ELECTION
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter's record using either the SCAN
BARCODE or MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
❷ VOTER CONFIRMATION
The voter’s information is displayed on-screen.
Optional: Press SPEAK to play audio of voter’s
information through Poll Pad speakers.
Verify the information is correct. If so, press
ACCEPT.
❸ PARTY SELECTION
Rotate screen to voter for party selection.
If applicable, have the voter select a Ballot
Language. Press NEXT. Then have the voter
select a party from the PARTY SELECTION
screen.
Once a party has been selected, have voter press
ACCEPT.
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PROCESSING VOTERS | PRIMARY ELECTION
❹ SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION
Rotate the Poll Pad to the voter to complete their
oath and capture signature.
Optional: Press LISTEN TO OATH to play audio
of oath through Poll Pad speakers.
Once complete, rotate back and press DONE
SIGNING.
❺ ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
The ELECTION WORKER CONFIRMATION
screen displays. The election worker verifies and
confirms that all information is correct.
If correct, press SUBMIT.
❻ PROCESSED VOTER
Good job! You successfully processed the voter.
Follow polling place protocol to direct voter to next
polling station.
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CLOSING PROCEDURES | SECURE POLL PAD SUPPLIES
❶ POWER OFF & UNPLUG PRINTER
Power off the printer and unplug from outlet.
Disconnect printer cable from adapter box
and printer.
NOTE: Keep Poll Pad powered on.
❷ FOLD STAND ARM
After disconnecting hardware from the Poll Pad,
place components back in carrying case. Once
the stand arm has been removed from the Poll Pad
and stand base, fold the stand arm backwards to
fit in the case.
NOTE: Keep Poll Pad powered on.
❸ POWER OFF POLL PAD
Turn off Poll Pad by holding the power button
and the home button (pictured) simultaneously
until the screen goes black. Place Poll Pad in the
carrying case.
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CLOSING PROCEDURES | SECURE POLL PAD SUPPLIES
❹ PACK POLL PAD CASE
Disassemble the Poll Pad and return the
supplies to the Poll Pad case.
Close the lid and secure.
2
9 ❶ Green Case
❷ Poll Pad
3 4
1 ❸ Poll Pad Base
7
❹ Stand Arm
8 6 5
❺ Power Cube and Cord
❻(2) Stylus
❼ Photo ID Tray
❽ Poll Pad Screen Cloth
❾ Printer and Cords
❺ RETURN SUPPLIES
Return Poll Pad case to the election's
office on election night, along with other
precinct supplies.
NOTE: To ensure accuracy, remember to place the
Poll Pad supplies in the appropriate case/tote.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHARGING POLL PAD
❶ Plug USB end of power cable into power cube.
❷ Plug power cube into an AC wall outlet.
❸ Plug power cable into lightning connector on Poll Pad.
❹ Wait about five minutes for the Poll Pad to charge.
❺ With sufficient power, Poll Pad will auto power on.
❻ Resume normal operations.
NOTE: To confirm your unit is charging, verify battery
icon is green and lightning bolt is displayed.
POLL PAD CHARGING ICON
If the battery indicator is not green or a charge
icon does not appear, verify the following:
❶ Power cable is connected to the Poll Pad.
❷ Power cube is plugged into the surge protector.
❸ Surge protector is plugged into a wall outlet.
❹ Power switch on the surge protector is set to
the on position.
iOS SOFTWARE UPDATE
DO NOT perform a software update on the Poll
Pad. In the unlikely event that an iOS update
prompt displays on the device, perform the
following steps:
❶ From the list of on-screen options, select
Close.
❷ Press the Home button and verify Poll Pad app
remains open.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
OPENING POLL PAD
❶ If application does not automatically launch
when powered on, touch the Poll Pad app at the
bottom of the Home screen.
❷ Verify the correct home page displays.
POLL PAD SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE
If the Poll Pad screen is unresponsive, perform the
following steps:
❶ Unplug unit from power source.
❷ Hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons
simultaneously.
❸ Release both buttons once the Apple logo displays on-
screen.
❹ After application launches, return to previous activity.
BARCODE NOT SCANNING
❶ Not lined up properly: Place ID bar code within
the frame on the Poll Pad screen.
❷ Lighting glare: Adjust the ID or move the stand
and resume.
❸ Barcode is damaged: Use manual lookup
procedure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
VOTER NOT FOUND
❶ Record does not match the Registration record
(example: Bill/William).
❷ Check that names are typed correctly. Use fewer
letters of the Voter’s name, or search by First or Last
name only.
Still having trouble? Refer voter to the Specialist
within the polling place or call the Election office.
NOT PRINTING / STOPS PRINTING
❶ Make sure the printer is turned on.
Connected ❷ Confirm the printer is plugged into outlet and
cords are securely connected.
❸ Verify paper is installed correctly.
❹ Confirm connection with Poll Pad (green icon).
Not
Connected
CHANGING PAPER
❶ Open printer.
❷ Reload paper with the paper flap toward you,
feeding from the bottom/underneath roll.
❸ Close and Print Test Receipt.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
LOST PRINTER CONNECTION
Printer icon will turn red if printer has lost
connection to Poll Pad. Press the printer icon,
a status box will display, Printer Status: Not
Connected.
❶ Close and reopen Poll Pad app, by double
clicking the Home button and swiping the app up
or by navigating to Exit Application on the MENU
screen.
PRINTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
If previous troubleshooting steps do not
reestablish printer connection, check Bluetooth
settings.
❶ Navigate to the Home screen and select the
Settings app.
Note: If Poll Pad is in guided access mode you will
need to end guided access mode in order to access
home screen.
PRINTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
❷ Select Bluetooth from the left, verify Bluetooth
toggle switch is on. Turn on if toggle switch is off.
❸ Check the status of the Star Micronics printer.
If Not Connected, press on Star Micronics to
attempt reestablishing bluetooth connection to
printer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PRINTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
❹ On the back of the printer, PRESS and HOLD
the “Pair” button for approximately six (6)
seconds. The green LED will flash. Release the
Pair button; the LED will continue to flash green,
then change to flashing blue.
❺ From the Bluetooth settings, select the Star
Micronics printer. The light will change to solid
blue when connection is successful.
PRINTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
❻ In the Bluetooth settings the Star Micronics
printer will now display Connected.
❼ Open the Poll Pad app and verify printer icon is
green. Complete a Test Print to ensure printer is
working.
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POLL PAD | MAIN MENU KEY
Home - Access to the Get Started screen.
Register Voter - Access to election day registration process.
Election Workers - Access to election worker sing-in/sign out and add/edit tool.
Contact Support - Access to video and/or text messaging communications.
Ballot Inventory - Access to ballot increasing or decreasing ballot inventory.
Tools and Settings - Password-protected access to pre-election, post-election, and tools.
Training Materials - Access to election day help guides.
Absentee Scanner - Used to scan absentee status updates.
Voters - Access to voter lookup screen.
Summary Report - Password-protected (optional) access to localized reports.
Status Report - Access to polling place information.
Precinct Finder - Access to polling place locater for a voter’s address.
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POLL PAD | BALLOT INVENTORY
❶ LOCATE BALLOT INVENTORY
Navigate to the main MENU, then press Ballot
Inventory.
❷ INVENTORY REPORT
On the INVENTORY REPORT screen, use the
Ballot Style Filter drop-down to select a ballot.
The selected ballot INVENTORY REPORT will
display.
❸ ADJUSTMENTS
Press Adjustment Type, choose the type of
adjustment from the list.
Press Ballot Style, choose the ballot style being
adjusted from the list.
NOTE: Adjustment types can be customized in
ePulse.
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POLL PAD | BALLOT INVENTORY
❹ ADJUST BALLOT COUNT
Use the Subtract or Add button to enter the
amount of ballots being adjusted, or enter a
number manually using the Ballot Count field.
Optional: Add notes in the Adjustment Notes
field.
Press Save.
❺ CONFIRM
A pop-up will display, Confirm, Are you
sure you want to increase/decrease your
inventory by [number] ballots?
Press OK.
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CONTACT SUPPORT | TEXT MESSAGE OUTGOING
❶ CONTACT SUPPORT
Navigate to the main MENU, then press
Contact Support.
❷ TEXT MESSAGING
Use the text module on the right side to create
and send a text message to the Command
Center.
NOTE: To expand the module to full screen, press the
arrows next to the New Message field.
❸ SEND A NEW MESSAGE
Press New Message field to create a new
text message. The keyboard will automatically
display.
Enter a new message, then press Send.
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CONTACT SUPPORT | TEXT MESSAGE INCOMING
❶ NEW INCOMING MESSAGE
An incoming text message notification will
appear as a yellow banner at the top of the
screen and a red number badge will appear on
the envelope icon.
❷ MESSAGE NOTIFICATION
To view new messages, press the envelope
icon in the Poll Pad tool bar. A pop-up will
display the new message.
Press Quick Reply to send a message from the
pop-up.
Press JOIN CHAT to view full message thread.
Press MARK ALL AS READ to clear all
notifications.
❸ VIEW MESSAGE
The Contact Support screen will display
message thread when selecting JOIN CHAT.
Press New Message field to create a new text
message.
Press HOME to exit Contact Support.
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CONTACT SUPPORT | VIDEO CHAT OUTGOING
❶ LOCATE CONTACT SUPPORT
Navigate to the main MENU, then press
Contact Support.
❷ START VIDEO CHAT
Use the video module on the left side to start a
video message to the Command Center.
Press Click to Start.
❸ VIDEO CHAT
The video chat will start and connect to the
Command Center. To exit, press HOME.
Video Chat icons:
Reverse Camera Expand to full screen
End Chat
Return to Messages
Mute Chat
(when in full-screen view)
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CONTACT SUPPORT | VIDEO CHAT INCOMING
❶ NEW INCOMING VIDEO CHAT
A pop-up will display “Incoming Call from
Command Center” on-screen when a new
video chat has been requested.
To start video chat, press Accept.
❷ VIDEO CHAT
The video chat will start and connect to the
Command Center. To exit, press HOME.
Video Chat icons:
Reverse Camera Expand to full screen
End Chat
Return to Messages
Mute Chat
(when in full-screen view)
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ELECTION WORKERS | SIGN IN
❶ ELECTION WORKERS
Navigate to the main MENU, then press Election
Worker.
NOTE: Election Worker menu may be password
protected.
❷ FIND ELECTION WORKER
Have the election worker find and select their
name from the list on the left.
❸ ELECTION WORKER SIGN IN
Election worker will need to read the oath
presented and sign their name.
Press SIGN IN.
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ELECTION WORKERS | SIGN OUT
❶ ELECTION WORKERS
Navigate to the main MENU, then press Election
Workers.
NOTE: Election Worker menu may be password
protected.
❷ FIND ELECTION WORKER
Have the election worker find and select their
name from the list on the left.
❸ ELECTION WORKER SIGN OUT
Election worker will sign their name.
Press SIGN OUT.
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ELECTION WORKERS | ADD ELECTION WORKER
❶ ADD ELECTION WORKER
Navigate to the main MENU, then press Election
Workers.
Press ADD ELECTION WORKER.
NOTE: Election Worker menu may be password
protected.
❷ PERSONAL INFO
Enter election worker personal information.
Press SCAN to capture election worker informa-
tion from a driver’s license.
Press NEXT.
* Indicates required field
❸ ADDRESS INFO
Enter election worker address information. Enter
Mailing Address if necessary.
Press NEXT.
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ELECTION WORKERS | ADD ELECTION WORKER
❹ ROLE AND PARTY INFO
Select election worker Role and Party from drop-
down menus. Enter additional information in the
Type Note filed.
Press CREATE.
NOTE: If you do not require your election workers to
declare a party, they should select Unaffiliated.
❺ SUCCESS
A success pop-up will display, Election Worker
Created.
Press Ok.
❻ ELECTION WORKER ADDED
Election worker will now be listed in left pane
column.
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ELECTION WORKERS | EDIT ELECTION WORKER
❶ EDIT ELECTION WORKER
Navigate to the main MENU, then press Election
Workers. Select the election worker’s name from
list.
Press EDIT INFO
NOTE: Election Worker menu may be password
protected.
❷ PERSONAL INFO
The election worker’s personal information will be
populated. If needed, update the election worker’s
information.
Press SCAN to capture election worker
information from a driver’s license.
Press NEXT.
* Indicates required field
❸ ADDRESS INFO
Enter or update the election worker’s address
information. Enter Mailing Address if necessary.
Press NEXT.
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ELECTION WORKERS | EDIT ELECTION WORKER
❹ NOTES
Enter any relative notes in the Type Notes field.
Select the Mark for Correction checkbox.
Press SAVE.
❺ SUCCESS
A success pop-up will display, Election Worker
Edited.
Press OK.
❻ ELECTION WORKER EDITED
Election worker’s record will now display updated
information.
Proceed with election worker sign in.
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POLL PAD | PRECINCT FINDER
❶ LOCATE PRECINCT FINDER
Navigate to the main MENU, then press
Precinct Finder.
Precinct Finder helps direct a voter to their
correct polling location determined by the
voter’s address.
❷ ENTER ADDRESS
Enter the voter’s residential address. Once
the house number and first 3 characters of
street name are entered, the address will auto-
populate. Select the correct address from the
populated drop-down list. Select transportation
method from the drop-down list.
Press SEARCH.
❸ DIRECTIONS
Direction steps and map will display on-
screen. Select delivery method for directions to
destination from the available buttons on the
right.
To print driving direction steps, press
PRINT LOCATION.
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POLL PAD | PRECINCT FINDER
❹ TEXT LOCATION
A Send Text pop-up will display, “Enter the
voter’s phone number and a text message will
be sent to the voter with the address to the
correct location.”
Enter voter’s phone number in the field, then
press Done.
❺ EMAIL LOCATION
A Send Email pop-up will display, “Enter the
voter’s email address and a message will be
sent to the voter with the address to the correct
location.”
Enter voter’s email address in field, then press
Done.
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POLL PAD | STATUS REPORT
❶ LOCATE STATUS REPORT
Navigate to the main MENU, then press Status
Report.
❷ STATUS REPORT
The STATUS REPORT screen displays the
following information:
• Account
• Precincts
• Polling Place name and address
• Ballots
• Processed voters
• Number of devices connected to Pollpad unit
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POLL PAD | SUMMARY REPORT
❶ LOCATE SUMMARY REPORT
To access Summary Report on Poll Pad, press
MENU then Summary Report.
❷ SUMMARY REPORT
SUMMARY REPORT data can be filtered by
type using the headers across the top of the
screen. Headers:
• SUMMARY • CHECK-INS
• ABSENTEE • PROVISIONAL
• ALL VOTERS • REGISTRATIONS
❸ CONFIGURE SUMMARY REPORT
Use the CONFIGURE button at the bottom
of the screen to sort and print the desired
information.
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POLL PAD | TRAINING MATERIALS
❶ LOCATE TRAINING MATERIALS
To access Training Materials on Poll Pad, press
MENU then Training Materials.
Note: Training Materials are originally uploaded in
ePulse under Account Settings > Help Menu.
❷ HELP SECTION
HELP FILES will be found in the left panel.
Select a HELP FILE to view contents.
❸ HELP CONTENT
View selected HELP CONTENT.
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POLL PAD | VOTER WAIT TIME
❶ PRINT TOKEN
The Voter Wait Time feature on Poll Pad can
help calculate the average wait time for voters.
The information is then synced to ePulse.
Press the counterclockwise clock icon.
Press PRINT TOKEN.
❷ TICKET PRINTS
A ticket will print with a QR code and
instructions: “Please hand this ticket to the
last voter in line. Once returned, scan to
calculate wait time.”
❸ SCAN TOKEN
When the voter with the ticket arrives to the
checkin table press the counterclockwise clock
icon.
Press SCAN TOKEN.
The rear camera will launch. Place the ticket on
the ID tray to scan QR code.
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POLL PAD | VOTER WAIT TIME
❹ SUCCESS
A Success pop-up will display.
Press OK.
❺ SAVE NEW TIME
To set a new average wait time press the
counterclockwise clock icon, then press SAVE
NEW TIME.
A Confirm pop-up will display.
Press Save.
❻ SUCCESS
A pop-up will display, Success New Wait
Time Added.
Press OK.
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POLL PAD | MULTI LANGUAGE
❶ DEFAULT LANGUAGE DISPLAY
English is the default language of the Poll Pad
application. Multiple languages can be enabled
and configured in ePulse.
❷ CHANGE LANGUAGE
If a voter does not speak or read English, press
the chat bubble with a globe icon.
Choose a language from the list.
❸ ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE
Information on-screen will now display in the
chosen language.
To change the language back, press the icon
and choose English.
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LEAD JUDGE
LEAD JUDGE
SCENARIOS
SCENARIOS
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LEAD JUDGE SCENARIOS | CANCEL VOTER CHECK-IN
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Look up the voter checkin record that need to be
canceled by MANUAL ENTRY instructions.
P r e s s t h e S e t t i n g s i c o n n e x t t o t h e v o t e r ’ s n a m e .
❷ ENTER PASSWORD
Enter the Extra Functions Password (password
will be provided by the election authority).
❸ CANCEL THE CHECK-IN
T h e E x t r a F u n c t i o n s m e n u w i l l d i s p l a y i n p l a c e o f
voter’s record.
P r e s s C A N C E L V O T E R C H E C K I N .
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LEAD JUDGE SCENARIOS | CANCEL VOTER CHECK-IN
❹ ELECTION WORKER NAME & REASON
The Election Judge Authority canceling the voter
c h e c k - i n s h o u l d e n t e r t h e i r n a m e . F r o m t h e d r o p -
d o w n m e n u , s e l e c t t h e r e a s o n f o r c a n c e l i n g t h e
check-in. If you choose Other for reason, you must
type details in the box provided to proceed.
Press NEXT.
❺ REVIEW, SIGN & SUBMIT
Election Judge must sign using their FULL NAME
t h e n p r e s s S U B M I T .
❻ C H E C K - I N C A N C E L E D
Voter will be removed from check-in count.
Voted status will be removed.
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LEAD JUDGE SCENARIOS | SPOIL BALLOT
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Lookup the voter's record using MANUAL ENTRY
instructions.
Press the Settings icon next to the voter’s name
and enter the password.
❷ SELECT SPOIL BALLOT
The Extra Functions menu will display in place of
voter’s record.
Press SPOIL BALLOT.
❸ SELECT SPOIL REASON
A new screen will appear, select reason for
spoiling ballot. Press SPOIL BALLOT to complete
the process.
NOTE: During primary elections, select party of re-
issued ballot.
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LEAD JUDGE SCENARIOS | MARK VOTER ABSENTEE
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Lookup the voter’s record using MANUAL ENTRY
instructions.
Press the Settings icon next to the voter’s name
and enter the password.
❷ MARK VOTER ABSENTEE
The Extra Functions menu will display in place of
voter’s record.
Press Mark Voter Absentee.
Select VBM Ballot Received or VBM Ballot
Sent.
❸ CONFIRM
A pop-up will display, press OK.
The Voter is now marked either VBM Ballot
Received or VBM Ballot Sent.
Press START OVER.
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LEAD JUDGE SCENARIOS | REPRINT RECEIPTS
❶ LOOK UP VOTER
Lookup the voter’s record using MANUAL ENTRY
instructions.
Press the Settings icon next to the voter’s name
and enter the password.
❷ REPRINT VOTER RECEIPT
The Extra Functions menu will display in place of
voter’s record.
Select REPRINT VOTER RECEIPTS.
❸ CONFIRM
A pop-up will display “Printing... Please Wait”.
A duplicate receipt will automatically print.
NOTE: Printed receipt will be marked “DUPLICATE”.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | IMPORTING VOTER FILE
❶ TOOLS AND SETTINGS
Navigate to the main MENU, press Tools and
Settings.
❷ ENTER PASSWORD
A pop-up will display, Enter Password.
(Password provided by election authority).
Press Done.
❸ IMPORT VOTER FILE
From the left panel, press PRE ELECTION, then
IMPORT VOTER FILE.
A new screen will display, press IMPORT NEW
ELECTION VOTER FILE.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | IMPORTING VOTER FILE
❹ DOWNLOAD VOTERS
A pop-up will display, Download Voters?
Download initial voter data from ePulse?
Press Yes.
❺ FILES DOWNLOAD
Progress bars of the election voter file will display
on-screen. Wait for all files to finish downloading.
❻ SUCCESS
When complete, a Success pop-up will display.
Verify the number of Total Voters Imported and
press Ok.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | IMPORTING HELP FILES
❶ TOOLS AND SETTINGS
Navigate to the main MENU, press Tools and
Settings.
❷ ENTER PASSWORD
A pop-up will display, Enter Password.
(Password provided by election authority).
Press Done.
❸ DOWNLOAD HELP FILES
Press TOOLS, then press Extra Files
Downloader.
Press DOWNLOAD HELP FILES.
NOTE: Downloading new files will erase current ones.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | IMPORTING HELP FILES
❹ REPLACE HELP FILES
A pop-up will display, Replace Help Files?
Press OK.
❺ SUCCESS
A pop-up will display, Success Help Files
Downloaded.
Press OK.
❻ TRAINING MATERIALS
The downloaded HELP FILES will now be
available to view within the Training Materials
menu.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | TRAINING MODE
❶ TOOLS AND SETTINGS
Navigate to the main MENU, press Tools and
Settings.
Enter password when prompted.
❷ TURN TRAINING MODE ON
Press PRE ELECTION, then press Training.
Toggle on Training Mode.
NOTE: A purple banner will appear at the top of the
Poll Pad screen indicating Training Mode is on.
❸ RESET TRAINING MODE
At the conclusion of each training session, press
Reset at the top right corner of the screen to reset
the Poll Pad for the next training class.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | TRAINING MODE
❹ TURN TRAINING MODE OFF
Navigate to the Tools and Settings menu. Press
PRE ELECTION, then press Training.
Toggle off Training Mode.
❺ RESET DEMO DATABASE
A pop-up will display, Reset Demo Database?
You are exiting training mode. Do you want to
reset the demo database?
Press Yes.
NOTE: When Training Mode is toggled off, the purple
banner will disappear.
❻ SUCCESS
A pop-up will display, Success! Demo Database
Reset.
Press OK.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | EXPORT VOTER HISTORY
❶ TOOLS AND SETTINGS
Navigate to the main MENU, press Tools and
Settings.
Enter password when prompted.
❷ EXPORT VOTER HISTORY
Press POST ELECTION, then press Export Voter
History.
A new screen will display, press EXPORT VOTER
HISTORY.
❸ SUCCESS
A pop-up will display, Success RECORDS UP:
and will list the voter history records.
Press OK.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | AUDIT LOGGING
❶ TOOLS AND SETTINGS
To access the device specific Audit Logs
contained in the Poll Pad, navigate to the main
MENU, then press Tools and Settings.
Enter password when prompted.
❷ ENTER PASSWORD
Enter the Menu Password (password will be
provided by Election Authority.)
Press Done.
❸ LOG VIEWER
Press TOOLS, then press Log Viewer.
Audit Logs will be displayed on the right .
Logs are divided into several options:
System, User, Error, Authorization, Pollprint.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | AUDIT LOGGING
❹ UPLOAD ALL LOGS
To sync Audit Logs to ePulse press UPLOAD
ALL LOGS at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: Poll Pad must be connected to Wi-Fi
to successfully upload Audit Logs.
❺ SUCCESS
A pop-up will display, Success Successfully
synced log files with ePulse.
Press OK.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | QR CODE AND VOTER FILE IMPORT
When a Poll Pad application has been updated from Meraki’s MDM network, it will
need to re-establish secure server communication with ePulse by scanning a QR
code.
❶ GENERATE QR CODE
• Navigate to ACCOUNT SETTINGS > GENERAL
• Click SECURITY KEYS
• Under QR CODE, click GENERATE CODE
ePulse will generate a code to be scanned by the Poll Pad.
The code can be scanned from the computer screen, or printed off and scanned.
Note: QR codes expire after 24 hours. Repeat steps 1 -3 to generate a new code as needed.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | QR CODE AND VOTER FILE IMPORT
❷ SCAN QR CODE
On each Poll Pad:
Scan Authorization Code: Press RESCAN, use
camera to scan QR code, then press COMPLETE.
Poll Pad will authenticate and retrieve settings.
When authentication is complete, a green
Settings Imported success screen will display.
Press Ok.
❸ IMPORT NEW VOTER FILE
The Poll Pad screen will display a purple banner
at the top. A pop-up will display, New Voter File
Available, A new voter file is available. Tap
Import Voter File to continue.
Press Import Voter File.
❹ IMPORT VOTER FILE
A pop-up will display, Import Voter File? You
cannot undo this operation. All unsynced
checkins and changes to the database will be
reset.
Press Import.
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ADMIN OPERATIONS | QR CODE AND VOTER FILE IMPORT
❺ DOWNLOAD VOTERS
A pop-up will display, Download Voters?
Download initial voter data from ePulse?
Press Yes.
❻ SUCCESS
A pop-up will display, Success Total Voters
Imported:
Press OK.
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ACCESSIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY
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ACCESSIBILITY | SPEAK TEXT
❶ SPEAK TEXT
Poll Pad is configured to meet the needs of
visually impaired voters. Poll Pad can speak the
voter’s information on-screen.
Press SPEAK on the Voter Confirmation screen
to play spoken audio of the voter’s information
through the Poll Pad speakers.
❷ SPEAK OATH
Press LISTEN TO OATH on the Signature
Confirmation screen to play spoken audio of
oath through Poll Pad speakers.
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ACCESSIBILITY | VOICE OVER
❶ ENABLE VOICE OVER
VoiceOver is an Apple iPad OS Accessibility
feature that can be enabled in the Settings
application under Accessibility.
VoiceOver speaks whatever is selected on-screen
and uses simple gestures for navigation.
It is important to read and understand how to use
VoiceOver before enabling.
❷ SELECT ITEM
A black box appears around selected text or
button being read.
Tap once on text or button to read, double-tap to
select or advance.
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ACCESSIBILITY | MULTI LANGUAGE
❶ CHANGE LANGUAGE
Poll Pad can be configured to display multiple
language translations. To switch between
languages, press the Globe Speak Bubble icon
then choose a language.
The text on-screen will switch to translated
language text.
Note: Multiple language translations are produced
by county.
❷ BALLOT LANGUAGE
If ballots are available in multiple languages, the
Ballot Language screen will display regardless of
text language chosen.
The voter follows on-screen instructions and
chooses a ballot language.
❸ TRANSLATED OATH
The voter’s oath on the Signature of
Confirmation screen can also be displayed in
multiple languages.
Optional: Press LISTEN TO OATH to play audio
of oath through Poll Pad speakers.
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