Data Entry Modes; Function Key Descriptions - VeriFone V200c Reference Manual

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Data Entry Modes

Data Entry
Modes
The Keypad
Function Key
Descriptions
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Before you can use the keys on the front panel to enter ASCII characters, the
terminal must be in a mode that accepts keyed data entry. There are two
operating modes, each enabling you to press keys to enter data under specific
circumstances:
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Normal mode: This is the operating mode where an application program is
present in mDRAM and currently running.
•
System mode: This is a special, password-controlled operating mode for
performing a variety configuration procedures that cannot be performed when
an application is running.
The application controls how terminal keys process transactions and when you
can use specific keys to type characters or respond to prompts.
Using the keypad, you can enter up to 50 ASCII characters, including the letters
A–Z, the numerals 0–9, and the following 20 special characters: (*), (,), ('), ("), (-),
(.), (#), (%), (:), (!), (+), (@), (=), (&), (space), (;), ($), (_), (\), and (/).
Alphabetic characters are entered by pressing its corresponding number in the
keypad multiple times within a given time. Special characters can be entered by
using the asterisk (*) key or the zero number key (0). With the smaller case
character selected using the hash key (#), press the asterisk or the zero number
key continuously until the desired character is displayed. Some of the special
characters may or may not be available when terminal is on System mode.
The following are the function keys of the terminal's keypad.
The terminal's operating mode and context determine the specific action
performed when you press one of the function keys. The following descriptions
are provided solely to acquaint you with some general characteristics of these
function keys before presenting more detailed System mode procedure
descriptions.
Cancel Key
Pressing the Cancel key in normal mode when the terminal's application is loaded
and running terminates the current function or operation.
In System mode, use Cancel to perform a variety of functions. The most common
use of Cancel in System mode is to exit a System mode submenu and return to
the main System mode menu. The specific effect of pressing the Cancel key
depends on the currently active System mode menu. In the System mode login
screen, a special menu can be accessed by pressing the Cancel key — Reboot,
Run Apps, Transfer Logs, and System Info can be accessed without logging in or
entering any password.
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