When you first receive the device, install the battery. With the back of the device facing you, lift from the indentation at the bottom left corner to detach the back cover. Insert the battery by sliding it into the exposed slot with the gold connectors at the top aligned. After the battery is in place, charge the reader using an outlet or the optional ethernet dock. Connect the reader to power by plugging the provided cable into the port with the lightning bolt symbol.
After the reader is fully charged, hold down the right side's power button until the screen turns on. After the device powers on, press the power button to sleep or wake the device. Hold the power button to fully power off the device until the power off option is shown on the screen, then select it.
In a countertop deployment, leaving the device on for extended periods is expected. You can expect the battery to last about eight hours with a full charge.
Note
Even when not in use, leave the BBPOS WisePOS E plugged in and powered on to receive automatic software updates.