Instruction manual

APPENDIX A—PROMPTS
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DECLINED
The card has been declined by the host computer.
DEMONSTRATION ONLY!
NOT AN ACTUAL SALE
Prompts at the beginning of each demo transaction.
DIALING...
This message is displayed when the terminal begins dial out.
DINE IN
The entry method defining a sale where the customer dines
within the establishment.
ENTER APPL. ID
This message prompts during the download request.
ENTER LAST 4 DIGITS
Card fraud protection prompt displayed after a card is swiped.
ENTER PASSWORD
This message prompts when a password is required to access a
function or transaction.
ENTER PHONE NUMBER
This message prompts during the download request.
ENTER TERMINAL ID
This message prompts during the download request.
ERROR!...NO MATCH
The 4 digits entered do not match the last 4 digits encoded on
the magnetic stripe of the card. Attempt to re-enter the last 4
digits. If there is no match again, the terminal will return to the
READY message.
EXPIRED CARD
The expiration date sent with the authorization request
indicates that the card has expired. If the card is not expired,
the terminal may be programmed with the incorrect date.
EXPIRY DATE? (MMYY)
This message prompts after the keyed entry of the cardholder’s
account number.
FOOD AND BEV TOTAL?
The prompt requesting the total amount of the sale without the
decimal point.
IMPRINT REQUIRED IF
CARD PRESENT!
This message prompts for approximately four seconds after the
card number and the expiration date are keyed.
INCORRECT AMOUNT
The terminal allows a maximum amount entry of nine positions
including the decimal point ($123456.78) or a minimum amount
entry of $.01. The amount entered does not fall within these
parameters.
INVALID AMOUNT
This message displays when a zero amount is entered for credit
card transactions.
INVALID CARD NUMBER
The cardholder’s account information transmitted to the host
computer is not valid (i.e., sending incorrect magnetic stripe
data).