118 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S NR-500 Series Manual
Descriptor Programming Methods
Descriptors can be programmed for PLUs, function keys, groups, clerks and the
logo/messages. Two methods are available to program descriptors, the Program Overlay
Method and the Descriptor Code Method. This chapter describes both methods. Refer
to each program area for specific steps for programming PLUs, groups, function keys, etc.
Descriptor Overlay Method
This method is the default descriptor program method. When the descriptor field is selected
on the program screen, you can simply type the descriptor placing a copy of the overlay
over the keyboard. Press CASH to finalize your descriptor.
Program Example
To program the descriptor "20%" type:
SHIFT
2 0 E %
To use BACK and program the descriptor "Apple" type:
P ,
A ! CAPS P , P , BACK L + E %
To program the descriptor "Apple" type:
P ,
A ! CAPS P , L + E %
NOTE: Use the CAPSkey to toggle between upper and lower case descriptor options.
To program the descriptor “APPLE” with DOUBLE (wide) characters type:
P ,
DOUBLE A ! P , L + E %
NOTE: Use the DOUBLEy to toggle to between double and normal size descriptor
options.