Data Entry Modes; Keys The Keypad; Function Key Descriptions - VeriFone P200 Reference Manual

Data Entry Before you can use the keys on the front panel to enter ASCII characters, the
Modes PINpad must be in a mode that accepts keyed data entry. There are two PINpad
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 PINpad keys process transactions and when you
can use specific keys to type characters or respond to prompts.
The Keypad You can enter up to 44 ASCII characters, including the letters A–Z, the numerals
0–9, and special characters: (,), ('), ("), (:), (-), (<space>), (/), and (+) using the
keypad.
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.
Function Key
The following are the function keys of the PINpad's keypad.
Descriptions
The PINpad's operating mode and context determine the specific action
NOTE
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 PINpad'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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