FDC Retail/Debit Purchasing Card Reference Manual
Post Dialing A feature that dials the host computer after all of the account and transaction information is entered into the terminal.
Power Pack A device that converts a voltage to a different level so it can be used by a particular device.
Printer A device used for imprinting records of a transaction on paper.
Prompt A message appearing on the display panel telling you what action is required or what type of information to specify.
Pulse Dialing A method of telephone dialing that specifies a phone number by the number of electrical pulses sent.
Queue A group of jobs or messages waiting for service. All insertions are made at one end of the queue and all removals and accesses at the other.
RAM Random Access Memory used to store custom applications and temporary data entered during a transaction.
RECALL Procedure used to display data in a memory location. RECALL can also be used to add or change data.
Record A collection of data handled together in transfers.
Refund Refund transaction credits a customer’s account with a refunded amount; the terms "refund" and "return" are used interchangeably.
Remote Host Computer A host computer requiring connection to the transaction system via a
Remote Host Network A network that connects the terminal to a remote host computer.
Request Data Packet A request for information from a terminal to the host computer.
Return A refund transaction which credits a customer’s account with the refunded amount.
Ringer A bell or alarm on a telephone that announces incoming calls.
ROM Read Only Memory permanently stored in the device. Contains the standard application program and operating system.
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