Card reader
You can use your ID-software with any card reader that can retrieve data from Estonian ID-card, digital ID and other cards. In this section, we have compiled some instructions about solutions you can try out if your ID-card reader is malfunctioning.
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Useful information about smartcard readers
Chip cards may behave differently depending on the operating system. The following lists the basic requirements of each operating system and tested card readers.
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Using PinPad Card Reader Drivers
Electronic ID-card use may not be possible, if you use one of the following PinPad (keypad) card readers: • Gemalto CT710 Ezio• OmniKey CardMan 3821 To use the PinPad card reader in Windows, the driver…
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ID-card and card reader: checking the functionality of your ID-card reader
To check the functionality of the ID-card reader, insert your ID-card into the card reader, connect it to the computer and open the DigiDoc4 Client.
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Replacing card reader manufacturer’s driver with standard Windows drivers
When keypad card readers are used, problems in a manufacturer’s driver may interfere with use of the ID-card. To solve the problem, replace them with Microsoft WUDF drivers.
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Problem: mini-PC switches off ID-card reader to save power
What to do if the computer switches off the ID card reader to save power?
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Internet connection lost on MacBook Air when connecting a card reader to the computer
If your computer is a MacBook Air and you are establishing a hard-wire connection using Apple USB Ethernet Adapter, your internet connection is cut off when you connect the card reader to the computer’s USB.
