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1 Quick Start

Connecting and Powering On

  1. Connect the terminal to the monitor with an HDMI cable and switch the monitor's input source to the matching HDMI port.
  2. Prefer a wired LAN connection. The terminal supports Wi-Fi, but wired is more stable for long-term operation.
  3. Power on the terminal.
  4. To configure Wi-Fi directly on the device screen, prepare a USB keyboard; connect a USB mouse when pointer input is needed.

First boot takes about 30~60 seconds. The screen may briefly show black or terminal text during startup, then enter the publishing display, a blank canvas or the network setup view.

What the Screen Shows After Boot

ScreenMeaningWhat to do
Configured columns and numbersTerminal normal, onlineOpen the management address in a browser and start editing
Dark blue background, no columnsTerminal normal, but no columns added yet, or "clear all" was usedLog in and add columns and numbers
Wireless network setup viewDevice offline, in setup modePick Wi-Fi with keyboard/mouse, or plug in a network cable
Black screen, no signalMonitor receives no pictureCheck power, HDMI cable, monitor input source
Terminal interfaceDisplay abnormalityPower-cycle; contact the supplier if it persists

The default background is dark blue — not pure black — so "no background image set" stays distinguishable from "black screen".

Finding the Management Address

The management page defaults to:

http://device-IP:8080

The device IP can be found through:

  • the delivery checklist or the address provided by deployment staff;
  • the client list of the router or DHCP server;
  • the device screen showing the new service address after a successful Wi-Fi switch;
  • a known historical address — just open http://old-IP:8080.

The managing computer or phone must be on the same LAN. After a Wi-Fi switch the old address may be invalid — trust the new address shown on the screen.

First-Time Account Initialization

The device ships with no default password; create the account first:

  1. Open http://device-IP:8080 — an uninitialized device redirects to the initialization page.
  2. Set a username and password: username 2~32 characters, password 6~128 characters.
  3. Submit — you are logged in automatically and land in the editor.

Initialization happens exactly once; initialized devices go to the login page. If the supplier initialized the device before delivery, use the delivered account instead. The account is single-user, with no admin/operator distinction.

Three Steps to the Screen and a Checklist

  1. After login, click an empty area of the canvas to deselect; the right panel shows "Overall Settings".
  2. Click "+ Add Column" — a column box appears on the canvas.
  3. Double-click inside the column (or select it and press Space) to add a number, then type and confirm.

Every change auto-saves and pushes — the screen updates within roughly 0.2~0.3 seconds, no "save" button. If the screen lags, use "Push to Screen" on the top bar to force a re-render and push.

After getting started, check that:

  • the screen matches the canvas layout;
  • editing a number updates the screen in about 0.3 seconds;
  • uploading a background changes the screen background too;
  • the management page opens in a phone browser;
  • the device returns to the publishing display after a restart.

If any check fails, troubleshoot via the FAQ chapter first; contact the supplier if it persists.