Overview of the POSey System

The POSey System is the most in-depth and comprehensive software
available for the IBM compatible point-of-sale market.__Complex in its
capabilities, it makes setup and data entry easy compared to the
conventional electronic cash register.__The POSey dealer package also
contains demo data files which allow you to quickly install and run the
software with a minimum of programming.

POSey Point of Sale centers around a full-function computer cash register
system which may include inventory control, open account/accounts receivable
processing, time and attendance record keeping, and a host of other
features.

Using This Manual

This manual is your first step in understanding the POSey System.__It
contains information about every part of the POSey software, and is
designed to answer as many questions as possible.

POSey Point of Sale is a computer based system which runs under the
MS-DOS operating system.__This manual is intended to instruct you in the
installation, setup, and operation of the POSey software.__It is assumed
that you already have an understanding of the MS-DOS operating system . . .
if necessary, refer to your DOS manual.__You should also have some working
knowledge of cash register functions.

One of the features of the POSey package is that it may be customized and
programmed by the dealer for specific customer applications.__Therefore, in
addition to this manual, the dealer may find it beneficial to prepare a user
manual for his customer, describing how the system is programmed and
outlining specific procedures that should be followed.

Hardware Requirements

The POSey System may be run on hardware provided by POSitive Systems Inc.__Or
you may elect to use any PC compatible system with the following minimum
requirements;

____* 80286, 80386, 80486, or Pentium based PC compatible computer with the
______MS-DOS operating system installed.

____* VGA or SuperVGA graphics adaptor (standard equipment with most PC
______compatible systems sold).

____* POSey security block (provided with the POSey software) plugged into
______parallel printer port.

____* One megabyte or more of RAM memory, with a minimum of 577K of
______conventional memory free for executable programs.

____* One 3.5" floppy disk drive for loading the POSey software.

____* Hard disk drive with a minimum of 20 megabytes of free disk space.
______Additional disk space may be required, depending on the individual
______needs of the customer.

____* A cash register style keyboard or touch screen system.
______Alternatively, the POSey cash register may be operated with a
______light pen or mouse.

The recommended configuration of a POSey Point of Sale terminal consists
of at least a 33Mhz 486 computer with two megabytes of RAM. The hard
disk should have an average access time of 19ms or less, and a disk
cache such as SmartDrive should be installed.

POSey supports__many IBM compatible POS terminals such as the IBM 4655,
IBM 4694, IPC, Kingtron, TEC, Uniwell, CyberData, and JPC Touch
Register. Call JPC tech support for information on installing any other
POS terminal.

Many peripheral devices can be interfaced to the POSey system,
including;

____* 40 column receipt or slip printer
____* 80 column invoice and report printer
____* 40 column kitchen or redirectional kitchen printer
____* Kitchen screens
____* Customer pole display
____* Scale
____* Magnetic stripe reader
____* Barcode reader (wand, laser, omni or in-counter style)
____* Cash drawer
____* Coin dispenser
____* VendaCard reader
____* POSey Intellicard reader
____* POSey Ray Gun optical sensor
____* Gas pumps

POSitive Systems Inc. maintains an Internet web site at http:\\pos-ey.com,
from which the latest version of POSey software may be downloaded.