Starting Read‑a‑Card

1. After Installing Read‑a‑Card software, attach your reader to the PC.

2. To run the Read‑a‑Card software either double‑click the Read‑a‑Card icon on the Windows desktop, or select the program in the Windows Start menu.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions for your license type. Choose your situation from the options below.

   If you have a reader‑based e‑license:

   1. Use the    Install license    button.

   2. Choose Fetch license from server and then use    OK   .

   You can repeat this process on any number of PCs, but the licensed reader must always be attached to the PC when Read‑a‑Card is run.

   Note: To activate Read‑a‑Card with a non‑PC/SC‑compliant reader (such as the ACS ACR120):

   1. Use the    Cancel    button and enter trial mode initially.

   2. On the Reader Type tab select the appropriate reader type.

   3. Then, close Read‑a‑Card.

   The next time you run Read‑a‑Card you will be able to use your reader for software activation.

   If you have a PC‑based license:

   1. Present your activation card or tag, which is supplied in the box, to the reader.

   When complete, keep the activation card or tag safe – you will need it if you ever move the software to another PC!

   If you have a reader‑based SAM license:

   1. If you received a SIM‑sized smart card license, insert it into a compatible SIM reader or contactless reader with SAM slot. (If you bought the license and reader together your reader or USB token may already have the SAM inside.) This reader must be connected to your PC.

   2. Read‑a‑Card will automatically detect the SAM license in an attached reader whenever it is run.