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M argin*Plus

PO SiPal - Handheld RF Term inal

Copyright © 2003

Training

September 2003

POSitec Solutions Inc.

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Margin*Plus POS

POSiPal - Handheld RF Terminal

Introduction

The POSiPal handheld radio frequency (RF) term inal provides a portable, wireless, on-line connection to your
Margin*Plus POS database.  It allows for instant access and updating of m any POS functions.

Features:

Add Shelf Labels to the Shelf Label W ork File

Perform  a Physical Inventory Count

Perform  Inventory Adjustm ents

Create Purchase Order Tag files

Perform  Price/Cost/Base GM changes

Add item s to a Prom o

User Information

Using the Stylus

The stylus is a pen-shaped pointing instrum ent, used to select item s and enter
inform ation.  Tap the screen once to select an option or a field.  Tap the screen twice in
quick succession ('double tap') to select an item  from  an alpha list.

Note: You should never use a regular pen or any other item in place of the stylus, as this
could damage the screen.

Using the Scanner

To scan bar codes, m ake sure the scanner is enabled then aim  the scanner at the bar
code.  Press either the right, left or center scan trigger.  Make sure that the red scan
beam  covers the entire bar code.  A green light and a beep will indicate a successful
scan.

Controlling the Contrast/Back light

The Function button (bottom  right) allows you to adjust the contrast of the screen and
control the back light.

To adjust the contrast:

1.

Press and hold the Function button (bottom  right).

2.

Press the 'up' scroll button at the top of the term inal to lighten the screen,
or the 'down' scroll button to darken the screen.

To turn the back light on or off:

1.

Press and hold the Function button (bottom  right).

2.

Press any application button.

Resetting your POSiPal

A soft reset will restart the term inal, while saving all stored records and entries.  To
perform  a soft reset, hold down both the 'up' and 'down' scroll buttons (top right), then
press the App 4 button (located above the Function button).

Summary of Contents for POSiPal

Page 1: ...a regular pen or any other item in place of the stylus as this could damage the screen Using the Scanner To scan bar codes make sure the scanner is enabled then aim the scanner at the bar code Press...

Page 2: ...r button to turn it back on then tap the screen to return to where you left off Initializing the POSiPal Software W hen you first turn on your POSiPal it will load the My Info screen Tap the screen wi...

Page 3: ...r form Using the Alpha Keypad Using the stylus tap the keyboard icon on the bottom task bar to access the Alpha Keypad Tap the letters one at a time to enter alpha characters into an input prompt Tap...

Page 4: ...on to take your Clerk ID out of POSiPal and return to the Logon screen Item Functions This button is not currently active Procedures Use this button to select the POSiPal Procedures Menu The available...

Page 5: ...one label Modify this field if you require more than one shelf label for this item Type This will default to the current Label Type for this item You can modify this field by tapping the Down Arrow at...

Page 6: ...ogram allows you to enter an inventory count which can then be processed using M P After entering the program select the first item to count using any of the techniques discussed on page 3 You will se...

Page 7: ...nt Use this field to enter your counted quantity Tap Enter when complete or Exit to cancel counting this item Continue counting all items W hen you re done follow the instructions in your Margin Plus...

Page 8: ...wing Enter your count using one of the following methods Adjust Enter the value you want to adjust by The system will figure out the New On Hand value New O H Enter the New On Hand value The system wi...

Page 9: ...you exit the program Use the stylus to select a Tag from the drop down window or tap New to create a new Tag If you select New you will be prompted to enter the new Tag name This can be up to six alp...

Page 10: ...e Change Update in Margin Plus Use one of the techniques from page 3 to select the first item This will produce the following screen Use the Stylus to select whether you want the Price Changes to be u...

Page 11: ...utton will set all fields back to their original values If you change the Retail price POSiPal will automatically change the Label field to 1 You can also select a different Label Type or Scanner for...

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