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How to delete the password on the Seiko TP-5

Seiko Precision
Thursday, 6 June 2019
The Seiko TP-5 allows an optional four digit password to be programmed to protect against unauthorised changes to the settings.

You may only delete this password if you know the current password.


If you have forgotten the password, your Seiko TP-5 will have to be reset to factory default and reprogrammed.

To delete the four digit password, follow the procedure below.


In this example, the current password is 1234.

  1. If you haven't already done so, with power applied to the Seiko TP-5, unlock and remove the top cover.

    2. Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (open top cover)

  2. Press the SELECT button once to enter program mode.

    3. Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 2)

  3. When entering program mode, if a password has been set the display will show "9999".

    4. Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 3)

  4. Initially, the first and second digits of the password will be flashing.  Press the CHANGE button to alter the first two digits.

    Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 4)

    Press the SET button to proceed to the third and fourth digits.


  5. The third and fourth digits of the password will now be flashing.  Press the CHANGE button to alter the last two digits.

    Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 5)

    Press the SET button to complete the procedure and submit the password.

    6. Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 5a)

  6. If the password is correct, the Seiko TP-5 will enter program mode.  The screen will change and the first programming option will be selected.

    7. Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 6)
    If the password is incorrect, the Seiko TP-5 will briefly display error E-40 and the display will return to "9999".


  7. To delete the password, you must program the new password as 0000.

    Press the SELECT button as required to position the "" mark above the PASSWORD option.

    8. Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 7)

  8. Initially, the first and second digits of the password will be flashing.  Press the CHANGE button to alter the first two digits to read 00.

    Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 8)

    Press the SET button to proceed to the third and fourth digits.


  9. The third and fourth digits of the password will now be flashing.  Press the CHANGE button to alter the last two digits to read 00.

    Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 9)

    Press the SET button to complete the procedure and delete the password.

    Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (delete password - step 9a)

    The password has now been deleted.


  10. Press SET one more time to ensure you have exited program mode.

    11. If you don't press the SET button to complete programming, the TP-5 will remain in program mode and will not accept time cards or documents.


  11. Replace and lock the top cover.


    12. Seiko TP-5 Time Clock (closing cover)

         
Last updated on Thursday, 6 June 2019

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