When you install the original 2011 distribution (typically version 2.8.x or 3.x.x), you are greeted by a utilitarian interface that prioritizes function over form. Here is the specific feature set that made it legendary:

Define the and Ending Out windows for leaving work. Click Save . 3. Setting Shifts and Assigning Schedules Go to Time Attendance -> Shift Management . Click Add to name your shift (e.g., "Regular Day Shift").

The application communicates with hardware terminals via TCP/IP (Ethernet), serial connections (RS232/RS485), or offline USB flash drive data transfers.

Select employees or entire departments, click , choose your shift, and set the valid date range. Troubleshooting Common Errors "Communication Fragment Error" or "Connection Failed"

Always run both the installer and the application with admin privileges to allow the software to write to the Access database.

[Connect Device to PC/Network] │ ▼ [Add Device in Software via IP/USB] │ ▼ [Download User Logs & Biometric Data] │ ▼ [Set Up Shifts, Timetables, & Rules] │ ▼ [Generate and Export Attendance Reports] 1. Connecting Your Biometric Device

Week 1: Install devices and software; enroll admin accounts. Week 2: Enroll 25% of employees; test shifts and reporting. Week 3: Full enrollment; run parallel payroll checks with old system. Week 4: Cutover to new system; collect feedback and tweak rules.

Open the Windows Command Prompt and type ping [Device IP] . If there is no response, check your ethernet cabling or network switch.

: Combine your time zones into shifts under Shift Management . Assign allowable thresholds for late arrivals (e.g., a 5-minute grace period).

If your organization expands across multiple physical branches, consider migrating your legacy att2000.mdb database into ZKTeco’s modern web-based platforms, such as or ZKTime.Net . These newer options offer centralized browser management, real-time sync, and robust API integrations for modern payroll systems.

Built-in tool to input national and company-specific paid or unpaid holidays. 3. Reporting and Exporting

While we have moved on to and web-based platforms like BioTime 8.0 , the 2011 version remains a classic example of "software that just works." For many IT veterans, the familiar blue-and-white interface of ZKTime 5.0 was their first introduction to the world of biometric workforce management.

The software follows a standard workflow to automate attendance tracking: Employee Maintenance: Add or modify employee names and ID numbers. Department Management: Assign employees to their respective departments. Shift Setup: Maintenance Timetable: Define work hours (e.g., 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Shift Schedules: Group timetables into shifts. Employee Schedule: Assign specific shifts to individuals or groups. 4. Data Synchronization

Define the and Ending In windows. This dictates the valid timeframe during which an employee can punch in for the shift.

Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit). Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or higher. RAM: Minimum 1 GB (2 GB or more recommended).

Follow these steps to set up the software properly on a Windows environment: