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Updated October 31, 2007
S1
Figure 123. Location of system function keys
See Figure 123 to locate the system function keys S1 and S2. Refer to your local
procedures or ask your manager for the details of these functions.
Entering data at your terminal
The following sections show how to enter sales transaction data at your terminal
using the card reader, and barcode readers and scanners.
Operating card readers
The card reader is also referred to as a magnetic stripe reader (MSR). To enter
data:
Figure 124. Reading a magnetic stripe card
1. See Figure 124. Hold the magnetic stripe card horizontally with the stripe at the
2. Place the card in the card reader.
3. With a steady, smooth motion, pass the card through the reader. You can pass
The response you receive is controlled by the application program for your store. If
the data was not accepted, verify that the card was inserted correctly. If it was not
inserted correctly, turn the card to the correct position. Pass the card through the
reader again with a steady, smooth motion.
Cleaning the card reader
If you are using the card reader correctly and receive a large number of misreads,
you may need to clean the read head with an MSR cleaning card. The cleaning
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bottom and facing you.
the card through the reader in either direction from the left or from the right.
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