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Electronic Payment Processing Software Setup Guide and User's Manual
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Simple Explanation: The simple explanations found in the PCCharge
Using This Manual
/ Technical Details: These technical details give more in-depth
( Note: A note is important information that either helps to explain a concept or
Simple Explanation: In June 2001, Visa mandated its Cardholder
CISP Requirements
( Note: Other card associations, such as MasterCard, Discover, and American
Merchant Responsibility
Data Protection Guidelines
CISP Implementation Documentation
Why Comply with CISP?
( Note: VeriFone, Inc. highly recommends that you contact whoever set up
CISP compliance penalties
More Information
System Requirements
/ Technical Details: We require that you install the latest version of
YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
THE FOLLOWING ARE OPTIONAL:
SSL Requirements
( Note: If you're using Windows XP, 2000, or 2003, you can safely ignore this
/ Technical Details: Some payment processing companies are beginning
Windows 98 SSL Upgrade Instructions
INSTALLING DCOM
INSTALLING DSCLIENT
SCHANNEL REGISTRY UPDATER
Windows NT SSL Upgrade Instructions
INSTALLING DCOM
INSTALLING DSCLIENT
SCHANNEL REGISTRY UPDATER
Upgrade Preparation
( Note: The following section pertains only to those users who are upgrading
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Upgrading PCCharge
( Note: The following section pertains only to those users who are upgrading
Installation
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License Agreement
Setup Type
Simple Explanation: Most users should simply select Complete and
Choose Destination Location
Simple Explanation: If you selected Complete as your setup type, you
Select Features
Simple Explanation: If you selected Complete as your setup type, you
Ready to Install!
Installing
Installation Completed!
The Setup Process
Starting PCCharge Payment Server
( Note: At startup, PCCharge will check to see if you're upgrading from a
/ Technical Details: If you chose to not have PCCharge added to the
Accessing the User Interface
Simple Explanation: The PCCharge Payment Server user interface does
Enabling the User Interface
Do you have a Configuration Disk?
Entering your Serial Number
Locating your Serial Number
Entering your Serial Number
Preferences
Simple Explanation: This Preferences window allows you to set up and
Configure System Options
( Note: The password is case sensitive. Letters entered in upper or lower case
Preferences
( Note: The CPS 2000 information must be entered for all non-swiped
Credit Card Company
( Note: MSV protects you from fraud related to credit cards with forged
Cards Accepted
Advanced
Advanced Configuration Setup
Simple Explanation: This Advanced Configuration Setup window
Timer Setup
TCP/IP Communications
Proxy Server Information
Encryption Information
Merchant Setup Wizard
Simple Explanation: The Merchant Setup Wizard makes it easy to
Credit Card Processing Company Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up your merchant
Setting Up Your Credit Card Processing Account
Register New Merchant License
Credit Card Processing Company Extended Data Fields
( Note: As you can see, there isn't a picture of your Credit Card Processing
Split Dial/Settle Setup
Simple Explanation: Split dial is the ability to dial directly to American
American Express Split Dial Setup
( Note: The American Express Split Dial setup window allows you to enter
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( Note: This field contains a description of the purchase associated with the
/ Technical Details: This field's value is sent to American Express during
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AMEX Settle Setup
( Note: PCCharge's AMEX Settle feature will transfer (to American Express) all
AMEX Dial-up FTP Modem Notes
How to Set up AMEX Dial-up FTP for Settlements
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Debit Card Company Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up your debit card
( Note: Not all debit card companies will be available for selection. The credit
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Debit Card Company Extended Data Fields
Simple Explanation: The following Debit Card Company Extended
( Note: As you can see, there isn't a picture of your Debit Card Processing
Check Services Company Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up your check
( Note: Not all check services companies will be available for selection. The
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Check Services Company Extended Data Fields
Simple Explanation: The following Check Services Company
( Note: As you can see, there isn't a picture of your Check Services
EBT Processing Company Setup
Simple Explanation: This EBT Card Setup window allows you to set up
( Note: Not all EBT card companies will be available for selection. The credit
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EBT Company Extended Data Fields
Simple Explanation: The following EBT Card Company Extended Data
( Note: As you can see, there isn't a picture of your EBT Card Processing
Gift Card Processing Company Setup
Simple Explanation: This Gift Card Setup window allows you to set up
( Note: Not all gift card companies will be available for selection. The credit card
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Gift Card Company Extended Data Fields
Simple Explanation: The following Gift Card Company Extended Data
( Note: As you can see, there isn't a picture of your Gift Card Processing
Company Information Setup
( Note: The company information that you enter into this Company Setup
Address Verification Setup
Simple Explanation: The Address Verification Setup window allows
( Note: This window may or may not appear, depending on which credit card
What is AVS?
AVS Response Descriptions
AVS Usage Scenarios
( Note: Because all the options in the Address Verification Setup window
Card Verification Setup
Simple Explanation: The Card Verification Setup window allows you to
( Note: This window may or may not be accessible depending on which credit
What is CVV2/CVC2/CID?
CVV2/CVC2/CID Response Descriptions
CVV2/CVC2/CID Usage Scenarios
( Note: Because all the options in the Card Verification Setup window were
End of Merchant Setup Wizard
Update Configuration Disk
Simple Explanation: PCCharge's Update Configuration Disk feature
( Note: Configuration disks can be created using almost any removable media
( Note: If your software should ever be deleted due to a hard drive crash or
Simple Modem Setup
Simple Explanation: PCCharge can communicate with payment
( Note: If your payment processing company supports some communications
( Note: You will get the best results if you are using the most current modem
Manual Modem Setup
Simple Explanation: The following Manual Modem Setup information is
( Note: If you are running any other communication software (Fax program,
Locating Your Modem
Setting Up Your Modem
/ Technical Details: Most modems are Hayes compatible. This means that
Tested Modems
Advanced Modem Setup
Simple Explanation: The Advanced Modem Setup window allows you
Log Options
Performing Test Transactions
Simple Explanation: These test transactions will help you to confirm that
/ Technical Details: PCCharge is asking if the card is present to
( Note: This means that $1.00 from the credit card has been reserved or
( Note: If you think that your account is set up to process other credit card types
Basic Setup Complete
Continuing Setup
Simple Explanation: The features described in this section of the
Devices Setup
Simple Explanation: Review this section if you plan to use a card reader,
Card Reader Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up a card reader to
( Note: If you are processing debit card transactions, you'll need to have a card
Tested Card Readers
( Note: The following example text shows the correct format of a swiped
( Note: Every Ingenico 2500 was manufactured in one of two possible
Check Reader Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up a check reader to
Tested Check Readers
PIN Pad Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up a PIN Pad for
( Note: If you plan to process debit card transactions, you'll need to have a card
Tested PIN Pads
( Note: Some PIN pads will only work with certain payment processing
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Touch Screen Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up a touch screen
Tested Touch Screens
Report Printer Setup
Simple Explanation: This window allows you to set up a standard
Receipt Printer Setup
Simple Explanation: If you want the credit card number on all
Tested Receipt Printers
( Note: Windows' generic text printer drivers were used for all printers that were
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Example Receipt With Comments
( Note: In this view, the Secure Receipts option is enabled.
Cashier Privileges Setup
Simple Explanation: PCCharge Payment Server has the ability to
Adding a Cashier
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Logging in and Out of a Cashier's Account
( Note: If a cashier tries to access a function and has not been granted access
Editing a Cashier's Account
Deleting a Cashier's Account
( Note: You cannot delete the System user. To disable this user, delete the
Users Setup
Simple Explanation: PCCharge Payment Server has the ability to
( Note: When Show at Startup option is checked, the User that is highlighted in
Adding a User
Deleting a User
( Note: After removing a user, your maximum number of users will remain the
Private Label Card Setup
Simple Explanation: The Private Label Card Setup window allows you
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Remove TID Number
Simple Explanation: The Remove TID Number window allows you to
Numbers Setup
Simple Explanation: The Sequence Numbers window allows you to re-
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Main Window
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Icon Bar
Menu System
( Note: An import file allows you to make a list of transactions to be processed
File Menu
Setup Menu
Help Menu
Credit Card Processing
Process Offline
All about Credit Card Transactions
Background
( Note: Even after settlement, your money will not immediately be transferred to
Transaction Types
( Note: There is no action to void a Pre-Auth. This is because you cannot void
Using Credit Card Transaction Processing
Selecting a Merchant Account
Non-Sale Transaction Types
Process or View List
( Note: The Select Transaction window can be used with any credit card
Select Transaction Column Headings
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Credit Card Processing -- A Typical Day
All about Restaurant Transaction Processing
Using Restaurant Transaction Processing
Server ID
Authorization Expansion Factor
All about Commercial Card Processing
Using Commercial Card Processing
All about Voice Auth Processing
Using Voice Auth Processing
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Debit Card Processing
Action Buttons
Debit Card Number:
Card Member:
Exp. Date (MMYY):
Ticket Number:
Amount $:
Cash Back:
Total:
All about Debit Card Transactions
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Debit Card Processing -- A Typical Day
Check Processing
( Note: Your Check Services window may look slightly different depending on
( Note: Some of the following fields may not appear in your Check Services
( Note: If you perform check truncation/conversion, you'll need to close your
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All about Check Verification/Guarantee
All about Check Conversion/Truncation
( Note: The important thing to remember is that without re-transmission of the
Check Conversion Up-Close
All about ECC Check Transactions
Saving Check Images
About Stored Check Images
Uploading Check Images
EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) Processing
Action Buttons
EBT Card Number:
Card Member:
Exp. Date (MMYY):
Ticket Number:
Amount $:
Cash Back:
Total:
All about EBT Card Transactions
Cash EBT Transactions
Food Stamp EBT Transactions
Food Stamp Credit EBT Transactions
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Processing EBT Transactions -- A Typical Day
Gift Card Transaction Processing
Action Tabs:
Certificate Number:
Exp. Date (MMYY):
Validation Code:
Ticket Number:
Amount $:
Increment Amount $:
All about Gift Card Transactions
Processing Gift Card Transactions -- A Typical Day
Offline Processing and Import Files
Simple Explanation: PCCharge Payment Server can load files created
Offline Processing
Simple Explanation: Offline processing allows you to enter all the
( Note: If your connection to the processing company is still available and you're
How to Process Offline Transactions
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File Import
Simple Explanation: PCCharge allows you to import files containing
( Note: The default directory displayed is the PCCharge directory. If your files
Processing an Import File
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Utilities Menu
Simple Explanation: The Utilities menu provides you with some
Configuration
Simple Explanation: The Configuration Disk Maintenance window
( Note: The difference between the configuration disk and the backup/restore
Updating/Creating a Configuration Disk
Restoring from a Configuration Disk
Backup/Restore
Simple Explanation: PCCharge provides users with the ability to back up
( Note: We HIGHLY recommend that you not back up to your own hard drive,
Backing Up Your PCCharge Files
( Note: The PCCharge backup function defaults to saving the information
Restoring PCCharge Backup Files
Transferring PCCharge to a Different Computer
( Note: This procedure will not allow you to use PCCharge on two different
Transaction Database Archiving
Simple Explanation: During daily use, PCCharge automatically stores in
( Note: The Transaction Database Archive is currently only intended for use
Simple Explanation: PCCharge scans its program directory during
Setting Up Transaction Database Archiving
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( Note: Even if you set Keep Transactions to 0, PCCharge will not archive
Using Transaction Database Archiving
( Note: No matter what you select in the Transaction Archive window,
/ Technical Details: If you click Yes, PCCharge will first check to see how
Transaction Database Purging
Simple Explanation: In response to the recent CISP requirements from
( Note: You can get the most current information regarding CISP by visiting
Setting Up Transaction Database Purging
Using Transaction Database Purging
( Note: No matter what you select in the Transaction Archive window,
Manual Transaction Database Purging
Repair/Compact Database
Simple Explanation: The Repair/Compact database functions allow you
( Note: These two functions should be used together. Always perform a Repair
Repairing and Compacting the PCCharge Database
Retrieve Account Number
Simple Explanation: PCCharge masks your customers' account
( Note: Access to this powerful feature can be restricted by setting up cashier
Batch Functions
Simple Explanation: When PCCharge processes transactions
(
Close
Simple Explanation: The End-of-Day Batch Management window
( Note: With a host-based system, the Close button may be grayed out. This
Closing Your Batch
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Inquire
Simple Explanation: One of the advantages of host-based systems is
Performing a Batch Inquiry
( Note: Currently, no gift card processing companies require that you manually
( Note: The window shown here is only one of several possible End-of-Day
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Settle
Simple Explanation: The End-of-Day Batch Management window
( Note: Currently, the Settle Batch window can be used to settle batches for
Settling Your Batch
( Note: If you've selected the Credit tab and you process credit card
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Batch Management
Simple Explanation: PCCharge has new batch management tools that
( Note: The tools in the Batch Management Utility are only available for
( Note: If you encounter indeterminate Amex batches while using the Amex
Installation of Batch Management Utility
( Note: In rare instances, you may want to settle the same transactions
QD (Quit Duplicating) Error
RB (Rejected Batch) Error
Simple Explanation: This tool allows you to view a detailed list of those
Batch File Details
( Note: Only a portion of the batch table is displayed at one time. To view the
Batch Details
Indeterminate Batch
Simple Explanation: This tool displays the indeterminate batch (if one
Batch History
Simple Explanation: This tool allows you to view a detailed list of all
( Note: You can sort the batch table by a specific column. To do so, click the
( Note: If you've archived your PCCharge database, you won't see those older,
( Note: Only a portion of the batch table is displayed at one time. To view the
Amex Batch Management
Simple Explanation: PCCharge has new American Express batch
Simple Explanation: This section gives a typical usage scenario for the
Installation of Batch Management Utility
Usage of Amex Batch Management Tools
Simple Explanation: This tool allows you to view a detailed list of those
Open Amex Batch Editor
Batch Table
Simple Explanation: Only a portion of the batch table is displayed at one
Batch Details
Amex Batch Archive
Simple Explanation: The American Express Batch Archive window
( Note: You should not use this feature unless directed by a Technical Support
Settle Amex Batch
Simple Explanation: This feature will settle all AMEX transactions for the
Amex
( Note: Alternatively, you may click the Load Archive button to re-settle a
Auto-Settle Utility
Simple Explanation: PCCharge includes a utility that allows you to have
/ Technical Details: The PCCharge Auto-Settle utility will create a log of
( Note: The Auto-Settle utility is primarily intended for use with one account.
Installing and Using the Auto-Settle Utility
( Note: It may be convenient to create a shortcut to this file on your desktop.
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Upload Check Images
Simple Explanation: If you've selected the RDM EC5002i or eN-Check
( Note: Check uploading is often required for those merchants that are
How to Upload Check Images
( Note: Consult the section All about ECC Check Transactions for information
Reports
Simple Explanation: This section explains how to access each report
( Note: Not all Reports windows selectable from the Reports menu will have
Report Type
Print To
Report Filters
( Note: Enter the first four digits of the credit card number, eight periods, and
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Viewing a Report
( Note: Some reports are larger than your viewable window. Use the scroll bars
Report Window Buttons
Report Window Buttons -- continued
Daily Transaction Summary
Credit Card Detail
Debit Summary
( Note: This report is only available in a debit-processing environment.
Check Detail
( Note: This report is only available in a check-processing environment.
EBT Summary
( Note: This report is only available in an EBT-processing environment.
Batch Pre-Settle
( Note: The Batch Pre-Settle report is only accessible if the active merchant
Batch Post-Settle
( Note: The Batch Post-Settle report is only accessible if the active merchant
Cashier Audit
Cashier Name
Supervisor Name
Restaurant Pre-Settle
Restaurant Detail
Gift Card