VeriFone VX 600 Bluetooth Agnostic User manual

VeriFone Part Number DOC087-013-EN-A, Revision A.5
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VX 600 for the iPhone 3G/3Gs
Installation Guide

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VeriFone Part Number DOC087-013-EN-A, Revision A.5
VX 600 for the iPhone 3G/3Gs Installation Guide
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WARNING The VX 600 uses an internal lithium-ion polymer battery. Do not dispose the VX 600 in a fire.
lithium-ion polymer batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of
lithium-ion polymer batteries in municipal waste sites.

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CONTENTS
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conventions and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CHAPTER 1
Device Overview Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Exceptional Ease of Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Performance and Durability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contactless Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Communication Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CHAPTER 2
Device Setup Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Environmental Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Personal Security Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unpacking the Shipping Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Examining Device Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Micro-USB Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing/Removing an iPhone into the VX 600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing/Replacing MSAM Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manual Startup and Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the VX 600 to a
Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the iPhone to a Host Computer via Micro-USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery Behavior (No Power Cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Conducting Wireless Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using a Smart Card to Conduct Transactions (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the CTLS Reader (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Barcode Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CHAPTER 3
Specifications Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
External Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CHAPTER 4
Maintenance Cleaning the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Device Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

CONTENTS
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Smart Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CHAPTER 5
VeriFone Service
and Support Returning a Device for Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Accessories and Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CHAPTER 6
Troubleshooting
Guidelines Device Does Not Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Device Display Does not Show Correct/Readable Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Blank Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Keypad Does Not Respond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Transactions Fail To Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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PREFACE
This guide is your primary source of information for setting up the VX 600.
Audience
This guide is useful for anyone installing a VX 600 device. Basic descriptions of
the device features are also provided.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Device Overview. Provides an overview of the VX 600.
Chapter 2, Device Setup. Explains how to set up and install an iPhoneinto the VX
600. It tells you how to select a location, establish power connection, and install
SIM and MSAM cards.
Chapter 3, Specifications. Discusses power requirements and dimensions of the
VX 600.
Chapter 4, Maintenance. Explains how to maintain your VX 600.
Chapter 5, VeriFone Service and Support. Provides information on how to contact
your local VeriFone representative or service provider, and information on how to
order accessories or documentation from VeriFone.
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting Guidelines. Provides troubleshooting guidelines,
should you encounter a problem in device installation.
Related
Documentation
To learn more about the VX 600, refer to the following set of documents:
VX 600 Certifications and Regulations Sheet VPN DOC087-011-EN-A
VX 600 Quick Installation Guide VPN DOC087-012-EN-A
VX 600 Reference Manual VPN DOC087-014-EN-A
VX 600 Web site www.paywaremobile.com

PREFACE
Conventions and Acronyms
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Conventions and
Acronyms
This section describes the conventions and acronyms used in this guide.
Various conventions are used to help you quickly identify special formatting. Table
1describes these conventions and provides examples of their use.
Various acronyms are used in place of the full definition. Table 2 presents
acronyms and their definitions.
Table 1 Document Conventions
Convention Meaning Example
Blue Text in blue indicates terms that
are cross referenced. See Conventions and Acronyms.
Italics Italic typeface indicates book
titles or emphasis. You must install a roll of thermal- sensitive paper in the printer.
Courier The courier type face is used
while specifying onscreen text,
such as text that you would
enter at a command prompt, or
to provide an URL.
http://www.verifone.com
The pencil icon is used to
highlight important information. RS-232-type devices do not work with the PINpad port.
The caution symbol indicates
possible hardware or software
failure, or loss of data.
The device is not waterproof or
dustproof, and is intended for
indoor use only.
The lightning symbol is used as
a warning when bodily injury
might occur.
Due to risk of shock do not use the
device near water.
Table 2 Acronym Definitions
Acronym Definitions
AC Alternating Current
EMV Europay MasterCard and VISA
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
MRA Merchandise Return Authorization
MSAM Micromodule-Size Security Access Module
PED PIN Entry Device
PIN Personal Identification Number
SD Secure Digital
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
USB Universal Serial Bus
VPN VeriFone Part Number
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING

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CHAPTER 1
Device Overview
This chapter provides a brief description of the VX 600, the smallest
micro-merchant and convenience retailing mobile payment solution in the
industry. This payment solution seamlessly blends the industry standard, secure
Vx operating system and Trident hardware architecture with the Apple OS
allowing for an endless variety of vertical applications and secure payment
combinations to suit today’s dynamic and innovative retailing needs. This solution
packs a wallop: familiar color/touch display interface via an iPhone, blazing fast
processor, abundant memory, the latest PCI 2.0 security, integrated 2D barcode
scanner, capacitive touch encrypted PINpad, integrated contactless and NFC
ready, all in the smallest most versatile form factor available.
The VX 600 is a portable, battery-powered device designed to fit your hands
comfortably and is ideal for consumer-facing and merchant facing retail integrated
applications. It features a crisp 128 x 32 display and a spill-resistant capacitive
keypad. It supports a variety of communications technologies via the host iPhone
including: 802.11g Wi-FI with WPA2 security support, GPRS, Bluetooth® wireless
technology, and CDMA.
Figure 1 The VX 600 Device
NOTE VeriFone ships variants of the VX 600 for different markets. Your device may
have a different configuration supporting a different Apple device. The following
devices may or may not be present: a smart card reader, contactless, barcode
scanner.

DEVICE OVERVIEW
Features and Benefits
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Features at a glance
Features and
Benefits
VX 600 devices provide the right combination of features and functions including a
triple-track magnetic-stripe card reader, smart card reader, integrated PIN pad,
color/touch display, optional 2D barcode reader, and optional contactless/NFC
support.
Exceptional Ease of
Use
•The lightweight (less than 1 pound), compact, stylish and ergonomic balance
allows convenient device hand-off to the consumer for PIN entry or other
input.
•Integration with the Apple OS enables rapid backend development and
complex system integration in a short period of time.
•Large, well-placed, capacitive keys provide a continuity of user experience
between the VX 600 and iPhone.
•Horizontal magnetic stripe card reader with an enlarged card entrance delivers
optimal card swiping and reading without the need to visually guide the card.
•iPhone touchscreen allows for icon-based applications or electronic signature
capture support
•The VX 600 size is easily able to be dropped in any pocket, or an optional
hands-free holster is available that fits the server’s or clerk’s belt so that the
POS device can be quickly removed and easily handed to the customer
•400 mHz ARM11 RISC processor
delivers power and usability in a
convenient “hand-over” design
•Securely supports and runs payment
and value-added applications
•Multi-application operating
environment •Offers unsurpassed performance on EMV smart card transactions
•Advanced memory architecture to
meet tomorrow’s needs with support
for 160 MB standard
•Backward compatibility with VeriFone
VX solutions and the flexible Apple OS
helps reduce development cost and
time to market
•Touchscreen capabilities to the
smallest purpose-built wireless
payment device
•Multiple connectivity and
contactless options
•32-bit processing and multi-tasking
capabilities •Spill-resistant design prevents liquid from entering the solution by forcing it
down and off the front of the device
•Security architecture exceeds
specifications for PCI-PED and
sophisticated file authentication
•Dock mechanism firmly secures the
iPhone with the VX 600 and quickly
disengages for easy iPhone removal

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Performance and
Durability
•Powerful 400-mHz ARM11 processing completes transactions in seconds
•High-capacity lithium-ion polymer battery can rapidly charge and offer 10+
hours of PIN pad and host device power.
•Standard Micro-USB port allows for convenient product charging, or optional
full-featured Gang Charging base allows for multiple units to charge at once.
•Rounded corners and drop resistant to 3 feet on concrete floor to minimize
breakage
•160 MB of memory standard
Security •PCI PED 2.0 approved for debit and other PIN-based transactions
•EMV Level 1 and 2 Type Approval
•Tamper-resistant construction, SSL protocols, and VeriShield file
authentication
•Supports VeriShield Protect encryption implementations
Contactless
Capability
•Advanced contactless architecture that future-proofs investment with a single
contactless interface (SingleCl), SoftSAMs, and side-by-side application
architecture
•Large tap zone (CTLS logo) that encompasses the PINpad optimizes user
experience
•Contactless version accepts EMV in addition to magnetic stripe contactless
payments as well as PIN-based transactions
Communication
Technology
•VX 600 works seamlessly with the attached iPhone to provide a variety of
communications including:
•GPRS, 3G: Long-range wireless payment for retailers that have no
physical location limitations.
•Wi-Fi: Ideal for retailers that need multiple wireless devices and
traditionally have an existing IP infrastructure.
•Bluetooth® : Simple, plug-and-play installation for locations that need
short-range wireless capability.

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