# How to use the MTNET Demo

The following instructions detail how to use the MTNET Demo on Windows PC via USB interface. Same instructions apply to the other interface types.

MTNET Demo queries for device features upon connecting. Some demo features are disabled based on what is supported on the device. MTNET Demo does not automatically set MSR power or set Time. 

* Connect the device to the USB port of the Windows PC. 
* Launch the MTNET Demo, select USB as the device type in the Type list box, and press the Scan button to display a list of available devices.

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* Select the Device ID and press the Connect button to open the device.

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* Swipe a magnetic stripe card to read the card data.

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* If you want to send a command to the device, enter the command in the command text box and press the Send button.

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* To retrieve device information, press the Device Info button

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* To set the MSR On for the device, press the Set MSR On button.

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* To set the MSR Off for the device, press the SET MSR off button. Device will not send card data after swiping a magnetic stripe card but will during an EMV transaction.

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* To configure the current PC date and time in devices which require a Date/Time be set after power up, press the Set Time button before performing an EMV transaction.

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* To retrieve the battery level of the device, press the Battery button. Note: When powered by USB, the level returns as 100%.

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* If you have an EMV device and want to read a chip card, select from the Transaction Types, Response, Options, Timeout, and then press the Start button to begin an EMV transaction

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* If you want to cancel the EMV transaction, press the only work before the card is presented.

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* To clear the screen, press the Clear button.

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* To close the device, press the Disconnect button.

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