User's Manual

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1. About This Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID on Windows and iOS and contains also all the necessary information for
application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps.
1.1. Who Should Read This Guide
The guide is intended for users of the AirID on Windows and for app developers who want to integrate AirID in their smart card aware environment or
software.
1.2. Typographical Conventions
The following kinds of text formatting and icons identify special information in the document:
Code
Code and or command line examples
Menu, Buttons
Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons, or items in a list. Example: Go to the tab.System
Parameters
Parameter and attribute names
2. Device Layout
2.1. Overview
Device Description
AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication.
Warning
Warnings mark situations where loss of data or misconfiguration of the device is possible if the instructions are not obeyed
Note
Notes provide additional information on a topic and emphasize important facts and considerations
Tip
Tips provide best practices and recommendations