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This section describes the conventions and acronyms used in this guide.
Various conventions are used to help you quickly identify special formatting.
Table 1 describes these conventions and provides examples of their use.
Table 1Document Conventions
ConventionMeaningExample
BlueText in blue indicates terms that
are cross referenced.
ItalicsItalic typeface indicates book
titles or emphasis.
CourierThe courier type face is used
while specifying onscreen text,
such as text that you would
enter at a command prompt, or
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The pencil icon is used to
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You must install a roll of thermalsensitive paper in the printer.
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The device is not waterproof or
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Various acronyms are used in place of the full definition. Table 2 presents
acronyms and their definitions.
Table 2Acronym Definitions
AcronymDefinitions
ACAlternating Current
ARMAcorn RISC Machine
EMVEuropay MasterCard and VISA
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
NFCNear Field Communication
MRAMerchandise Return Authorization
PCIPayment Card Industry
PEDPIN Entry Device
PINPersonal Identification Number
USBUniversal Serial Bus
VPNVerifone Part Number
The lightning symbol is used as
a warning when bodily injury
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Device Overview
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CHAPTER 1
This chapter provides a brief description of the e280 device.
The e280 is a secure wireless handheld mobile payment device that allows
merchants to process credit card transactions anywhere. The e280 supports a
variety of use cases and integrates with Verifone’s estate management solution
enabling clients to remotely monitor, manage, and update their device. The e280
also supports Bluetooth BLE and WiFi, and meets PCI 5.X SRED requirements for
maximum security.
The e280’s small, sleek, design makes it easily pocketable while supporting all
payment methods - Magstripe, EMV, and NFC/CTLS, including Apple Pay,
GooglePay, and Samsung Pay mobile wallets. The easy to read color touch
screen supports all payment related user interactions, including secure PIN entry.
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DEVICE OVERVIEW
Features and Benefits
Key Features and Benefits
Features and
Benefits
BT and WiFi
Performance
Modern Application
Environment
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• Fast 300 MHz processor to support a ll
your encryption needs.
• Embedded 1660 m Ah battery
provides 300 CTLS transactions over
10.5 hrs.
• 3.5" HVGA Color Touchscreen for easy
interaction, including PIN entry.
• Sleek, modern, design, drop rated to
1.5M
The e280 provides the right combination of features and functions including a
triple-track magnetic-stripe card reader, smart card reader, digital PINpad and
contactless/NFC support.
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fewer dropped transactions and flexible point-of-sale options.
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• PC1 5.X Certified.
• Small, lightweight dimensions
support multiple mobile use cases
for maximum flexibility.
• MFi Certified
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mobile wallets along with a 3.5-inch color touch screen with digital PIN pad
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•The lightweight, compact, stylish, and ergonomic balance provide a
convenient payment experience for the user.
•Horizontal, bi-directional, magnetic stripe card reader at the top of e280
features an enlarged card entrance and delivers optimal card swiping and
reading.
•Easy to hold, easy to carry. e280's compact size allows it to easily fit in your
pocket and provides lanyard holes, on both sides of the device, to attach wrist/
neckbands.
•Secure and powerful 300 MHz processing encrypts and completes
transactions quickly.
•High-capacity, embedded, lithium-ion battery pack (3.8 V / 1660 mAh) that
easily supports a full 10-hour business day on a single charge.
•The USB-C port allows for convenient product charging as well as connection
to accessories, and Android, iOS, and Windows devices.
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•Drop-tested up to 1.5m onto concrete surfaces.
•256MB Flash, 128MB SDRAM of memory
DEVICE OVERVIEW
Features and Benefits
Security
Connectivity
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•SSL protocols
•Direct key injection using industry standard HSMs