SAM4s SPS-500 series Operators Manual.pdf

Alpha Check NumberTraditionally, check numbers are numeric, either manually entered or assigned by the register. However, theSPS-500 has the capability of using an alphanumeric name for a check. (Alpha check numbers are set with PMode System Option/Tracking File Option #17.)Alpha check numbers are especially useful for ordering systems where the customer is called by name whenthe order is ready. When alpha check numbers are used, the alpha name is limited to nine characters.Manual Previous BalanceNOTES: Neither the new balance or transaction items are stored in memory and neither can berecalled when using manual previous balance posting. You must set memory allocation to “Hard”check to post manual balances.Although not commonly used, the SPS-500 has the capability of manual previous balance operations. Manualprevious balance means that the balance amount is entered through the numeric keypad. New items enteredare added to the previous balance and the new balance is computed when the transaction is finalized. Any ofthe four STORE 1-4 keys may be used to service the transaction.Function Key Notes:• Use the P/BAL key (function key code #148) to enter the previous balance amount.Opening a Check1. Enter zero, touch P/BAL.2. Enter items.3. Touch any one of the four store check functions, i.e. STORE #1.Adding to a Check1. Enter amount, touch P/BAL.2. Enter items.3. Touch STORE #1.Paying a Check1. Enter amount, touch P/BAL.2. Touch CASH, or enter the amount tendered and touch CASH, orTouch CHECK, or enter the amount tendered and touch CHECK, orTouch one of the miscellaneous tender keys, or enter the amount tendered and touch of themiscellaneous tender keys.Note: If tender is less than balance, touch STORE #1 to finalize.Hard Check PostingWith "hard check" posting, only current balances are stored in memory.66 • Advanced Application Operations SAM4s SPS-500 Operator Manual prelim