VeriFone VX 820 Installation Guide

SETUP
Smart Card Reader Use
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Smart Card
Reader Use
The smart card transaction procedure can vary depending on the application.
Verify the proper procedure with your application provider before performing a
smart card transaction.
To Conduct a Smart
Card Transaction
1 Position the smart card with the gold contacts facing upward (see Figure 15).
2 Insert it into the smart card reader slot in a smooth, continuous motion until it
seats firmly.
3 Remove the card when the display indicates the transaction is completed.
Figure 15 Smart Card Reader Use
Magnetic Card
Reader Use
The VX 820 has a magnetic card reader that uses a triple track stripe reader. This
gives the unit greater reliability over a wide range of swipe speeds and operating
environments.
To Conduct a Credit/
Debit Card
Transaction
1 Position a magnetic card with the stripe facing the keypad.
2 Swipe it through the magnetic card reader.
Figure 16 Magnetic Card Reader Use
CAUTION
Leave the smart card in the card reader until the transaction is completed.
Premature removal can void the transaction.

VeriFone VX 820 Specifications

General

Display	3.5 inch color touchscreen
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB, RS-232
Processor	400 MHz ARM11
Memory	128 MB Flash, 32 MB SDRAM
Card Readers	Magnetic stripe, contactless
Security	PCI PTS approved
Weight	320g