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      1 | SmartPOS Log On/Off

      This article outlines a how-to guide to Operator Log On and Off in SmartPOS. SmartPOS is the front-end component for Bepoz which enables Operators to generate Transactions, tender Payments and perform a variety of customer-facing functions. SmartPOS is operated through a Till or monitor that support the Till functions.

      This article outlines a how-to guide to Operator Log On and Off in SmartPOS.

      SmartPOS is the front-end component for Bepoz which enables Operators to generate Transactions, tender Payments and perform a variety of customer-facing functions.

      SmartPOS is operated through a Till or monitor that support the Till functions.

      Prerequisites

      • Prior to SmartPOS Log On, an Operator will need to be created in BackOffice and be assigned an Operator Number for Basic Manual Log On

      SmartPOS Operator Log On

      • For SmartPOS log on, each Operator needs to have a unique ID created in Backoffice
      • This is required mainly because the system needs to keep a track of individual Operators for reporting purposes
        • All actions an Operator performs can be tracked through BackOffice via Audits and Key Logs
      • Access to a SmartPOS Workstation is denied until an Operator successfully logs on to SmartPOS
      • The first screen that appears when the SmartPOS software is started is the Operator logon screen which will look similar to the below example
        • The design and layout of the SmartPOS logon screen may vary as this can be  customized in BackOffice

      • An Operator can complete a Basic Manual log on by entering their Operator Number and tapping the Check-mark button
        • If the Operator has Clocking Job/s assigned, this will also Clock the Operator In upon their initial log on for the shift/day
      • Aside from a Basic Manual log on, there are several other methods that can be used to log on to SmartPOS including the following:
        • Magnetic Cards
        • Proximity Sensors
        • Fingerprint Scanner

      SmartPOS Operator Log Off

      • The Logout Function allows Operators to log off of SmartPOS and keep the Workstation & Cash Drawer secure
      • Once an Operator has logged off, the Workstation becomes unusable until another Operator logs on
      • This simple function becomes a powerful tool for cash control as it allows Management to track who is using the Workstation at all times
      • To log off of the Workstation, ensure there is not a Sale in progress and tap the Logout button


      SmartPOS Operator Auto & Timed Log Off

      • Bepoz also allows for configuring Auto & Timed Log off of the SmartPOS after a certain time period of inactivity
      • To do so, the 'Auto LogOff' and/or 'Timed LogOff' Flags in the 'Flags/Other' Tab of each Workstation Maintenance
      • By enabling a Till Flag in Workstation Maintenance, a specific Workstation can be configured to either Auto Log Off or have a Time Log Off

      • If the Auto Log Off flag is enabled, an Operator is automatically Logged Off after each transaction has been completed
      • If the Timed Log Off flag is enabled, an Operator will be Logged Off after a preset amount of time of Inactivity on the Workstation
      • The preset amount of time to pass for a Timed Log Off is default to 60 seconds but can be adjusted in the 'Main' tab of Global Settings