KEYS AND SWITCHES

1Mode switch and mode keys

The mode switch can be operated by inserting one of the three supplied mode keys – manager (MA), submanager (SM), and operator (OP) keys. These keys can be inserted or removed only when the switch is in the “REG” or “OFF” position.

Operative range

• Manager key (MA)

• Submanager key (SM)

 

MA

SM

 

 

• Operator key (OP)

The mode switch has these settings:

OP

 

 

 

OFF:

This mode locks all register operation.

 

 

 

 

 

No change occurs to register data.

 

 

OP X/Z: This setting allows cashiers to take X or Z reports for their sales

 

 

 

information. It can also be used for displaying the date/time and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printing the employee’s arrival/departure times. And it can be used to toggle receipt state “ON” and

 

“OFF” by pressing the qkey. (This setting may be used only when your register has been

 

programmed for “OP X/Z mode available” in the PGM2 mode.)

 

 

REG:

For entering sales

 

 

PGM1: To program those items that need to be changed often: e.g., unit prices of departments, PLUs or UPCs, and percentages.

PGM2: To program all PGM1 programs and those items that do not require frequent changes: e.g., date, time, or a variety of register functions.

MGR: For manager’s and submanager’s entries

The manager can use this mode to make entries that are not permitted to be made by cashiers – for example, after-transaction voiding and override entries.

X1/Z1: To take the X/Z report for various daily totals.

X2/Z2: To take the X/Z report for various periodic (weekly or monthly) consolidation of totals.

2Drawer lock key

This key locks and unlocks the drawer. To lock it, turn 90 degrees counterclockwise. To unlock it, turn 90 degrees clockwise.

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Sony ER-A410, ER-A420 instruction manual Keys and Switches, Mode switch and mode keys, Drawer lock key

ER-A420, ER-A410 specifications

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