VeriFone V200c, Reference Manual

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System Mode
This chapter describes
System Mode Operations
. System mode is used
exclusively by those responsible for configuring, deploying, and managing on-site
terminal installations.
When to Use
System Mode
Use the System mode functions to perform different subsets of related tasks:
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Application programmers : Configure a development terminal, download
development versions of the application program, then test and debug the
application until it is validated and ready to be downloaded to other terminals.
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Deployers of terminals to end-user sites : Perform the specific tasks
required to deploy a new terminal on-site, including configuring the terminal,
downloading application software, and testing the terminal prior to
deployment.
•
Terminal administrators or site managers : Change passwords, perform
routine tests and terminal maintenance, and configure terminals for remote
diagnostics and downloads by telephone.
To perform the subset of tasks that corresponds to a job, select the appropriate
System mode menu(s) and execute the corresponding procedure(s).
Local and
Remote
Operations
The System mode operations available on a terminal can be divided into the
following two categories or types:
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Local operations : Addresses a stand-alone unit and do not require
communication or data transfers between the unit and another terminal or
computer. Perform local System Mode operations to configure, test, and
display information about the terminal.
•
Remote operations : Requires communication between the unit and a host
computer (or another terminal) over a telephone line or a cable connection.
Perform remote System mode operations to download application software to
the terminal, upload software from one terminal to another, or download over
the phone line using a modem dongle from VeriCentre or from another
download host.
This chapter contains descriptions on how to perform local System mode
operations. For information on performing remote operations, such as downloads,
refer to
Performing Downloads for more information.