1. Get Started with DX Point of Sale System
Welcome to DX Point of Sale (POS), your solution for selling tickets to events seamlessly! This chapter will guide you through the initial setup process, ensuring you're ready to provide an exceptional ticketing experience to your customers.
1.1 Where to Find Help?
We're here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you're exploring this manual or need personalized assistance, our team is just a message away.
Reach out to us via our DX Help Center for expert guidance.
1.2 Configuring Hardware: Your Ticket to Smooth Operations
Let's start by configuring your hardware settings to ensure a robust ticketing process.
1.2.1 Configuring the Payment Terminal
Navigate to Setup: Click on Setup at the bottom of the left-side menu to access the settings.
Select Your Payment Terminal: From the dropdown menu, choose your payment terminal.
Automatic Configuration: DX will seamlessly connect to your payment terminal and configure it for immediate use.
Connection Status: Once you see Connection Status: Connected, your payment terminal is primed and ready for transactions.
Tip: A connected payment terminal ensures secure and swift payments for your customers.
1.2.2 Configuring the Ticket Printer
Navigate to Setup: Click on Setup at the bottom of the left-side menu to access the settings.
Choose Your Ticket Printer: From the dropdown menu, select your ticket printer.
Automatic Configuration: DX will handle the connection process, configuring your ticket printer effortlessly.
Connection Status: Keep an eye out for Connection Status: Connected to confirm that your ticket printer is online and operational.
Tip: A connected ticket printer ensures seamless ticket printing, enhancing your customers' experience.
With your hardware configured and ready, you're all set to dive into the world of DX POS! Happy ticketing! 🎟️
2. The Login Form: Your Key to the DX Universe
Logging into DX is your gateway to effortless event ticketing.
Let's guide you through the process with security and ease.
When you open the login page, you'll encounter a user-friendly login form, tailored just for you. Here's what it includes:
ID: This is where you enter your unique user identification, whether it's your username or email address.
Password: Your secret passcode goes here. Remember, it's case-sensitive and top-secret!
Sign in Button: Click here once you've entered your ID and password to access DX POS.
Forgot Password? Link: Uh-oh, forgot your password? Click here to initiate the password recovery process.
2.2 Enter Your ID and Password: Your Secret Code
ID Field: Type in your unique user identification, whether it's your username or email address.
Password Field: Safely input your password here. Keep it confidential; it's your ticket to the DX world.
Note: Your user account is your personal space. Never share your login credentials with anyone.
2.3 Click the Sign in Button: Your Access Pass
Once your ID and password are securely entered, click on Sign in. This action initiates the login process, granting you access to DX POS.
If your credentials are correct, you'll be swiftly redirected to the main screen of DX POS.
2.4 Password Recovery: A Helping Hand When Needed
Forgot your password? No worries! Here's what you do:
Click on the Forgot password? link on the login page.
This will lead you to a password recovery page.
Provide your registered email address or follow the instructions provided to reset your password.
Follow the steps to regain access to your account.
2.5 Important Security Tips: Guarding Your DX Experience
Security is our priority. Here are some crucial security tips:
Confidentiality: Guard your login credentials like a treasure. Never share them.
Password Complexity: Create robust passwords, combining letters, numbers, and special characters.
Suspected Unauthorized Access: If you smell something fishy, change your password pronto.
Logout: Always log out when you're done, especially on shared or public computers.
By following these best practices, your DX experience remains secure and smooth.
After successfully logging in, prepare to be redirected to the vibrant main screen.
Enjoy your time with DX POS. 🚀
3. Exploring the DX POS Main Screen
Welcome to the heart of DX POS! Our main screen is your ticketing command center, designed for efficient ticket sales and management.
Let’s explore the components of the interface to ensure you make the most out of your ticketing management process:
3.1 Menu Bar (Left Side): Your Navigation Hub
Tickets: Dive into the ticket-selling section. Here, you can select and sell tickets for cinema screenings, making sure your customers get the best seats in the house.
Drinks: Enhance the cinema experience by selling concession items like snacks and beverages. Treat your customers to delightful refreshments.
Orders: Manage previous orders with ease. Stay organized and keep track of all customer transactions effortlessly.
Options: Tailor your experience with customization and preferences settings for your user account. Make DX POS uniquely yours.
Setup: Access administrative functions for system configuration and management. Ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Logout: Prioritize your account security by logging out of your current session when you're done. Your privacy matters.
3.2 Date Selector (Top): Planning Ahead Made Easy
At the top, you'll find a date selector for the upcoming week. This nifty feature enables you to choose the specific day and date for which you want to sell tickets. Plan ahead and view screening availability for different days effortlessly.
3.3 Main Page (Center): Your Ticket to Movie Magic
The central portion of the screen is where the movie magic happens. Here, you'll find all cinema screenings and showtimes available for the selected date. Browse through a list of movies, view their showtimes, and select the screening you want to sell tickets for. Your customers deserve the best cinematic experience, and this is where it all begins.
3.4 Order Summary (Right Side): Streamlining Your Sales
On the right side of the screen, you'll find your order summary. This is where all selected tickets and concession items are added as you make your selections. It provides a real-time summary of your order, including quantities and prices. Feel free to review and make changes to your order here, adding or removing items before proceeding to checkout. Your customers' satisfaction is just a few clicks away.
3.5 Date and Time (Bottom Left): Staying On Schedule
At the bottom left corner, you'll find the current date and time. This serves as a reference point, ensuring you and your customers are aware of the time while making selections. Stay on schedule and provide a seamless ticketing experience.
User Experience: The main screen of the ticketing system is designed with user convenience in mind. It helps you explore available movie screenings, select showtimes, add tickets and concessions to the shopping cart, and effortlessly process payments.
Your customers deserve nothing but the best, and DX POS ensures their ticketing journey is smooth, delightful, and memorable. 🎥🍿
4. Making Ticket Sales a Breeze with DX POS
Congratulations! You've reached the exciting part: selling tickets with DX POS. Get ready to deliver a seamless experience to your customers. Let's walk through the process step by step:
4.1 Accessing Movie Selection
Start by clicking on Tickets in the left-side menu. This opens the calendar view of movies, displaying all films scheduled for today. Need to explore other days? Use the intuitive calendar buttons or the Calendar icon for quicker navigation.
4.2 Selecting a Screening
Once you've picked a date, you'll see all movies scheduled for that day. Each movie comes with essential details: duration, age limit, and multiple screenings. Click on the screening you wish to sell tickets for. Set the number of tickets for each ticket type, and you'll see a summary at the bottom.
Click Confirm to proceed. For screenings with seat selection, you can modify seat choices by unchecking automatically selected seats and clicking on desired seats instead. Confirm your choices to add tickets to the shopping cart.
4.3 Editing Orders
Need to edit an order? Click on the Pencil icon in the top right of the Order Summary. Adjust ticket quantities in the ticket category selection view.
4.4 Canceling an Order
Changed your mind? To cancel an entire checkout, click the Cancel button at the bottom of the shopping cart.
4.5 Applying Discounts
Discounts enhance customer satisfaction. Apply one by clicking on Add Discount during checkout. A variety of discounts are available.
4.5.1 Company Ticket Discount
To apply a Company Ticket discount, select Company Ticket. Enter the ticket code in the provided field. DX instantly validates the code. Remember, you must enter the code for each ticket eligible for the discount.
4.6 Sending Tickets Electronically
After payment, enter the customer's email address during checkout to send tickets electronically. Convenience at its best!
4.7 Automatic Ticket Printing
Once payment is completed, tickets are automatically printed, provided you've configured a receipt/ticket printer. Ensure your hardware setup is ready for a seamless ticket printing experience.
Delivering an outstanding cinematic experience has never been this effortless. 🎥✨
5. Effortless Order Management with DX POS
Managing orders is a breeze with DX POS. Let's dive into the details of order management, ensuring every transaction is smooth and customer-friendly:
5.1 Accessing Order Management
To get started, simply click on Order in the left-side menu. Here, you have a comprehensive overview of all managed orders. The latest transaction is conveniently displayed at the top.
Need to find a specific order? Utilize the search bar by inserting the Order ID, customer name, email, or mobile phone number.
5.2 Printing Receipts
Need a hard copy of a receipt? Follow these simple steps:
Click on Order in the left-side menu.
Locate the sale you're interested in, either by searching or navigating the list. Click on it to access the order details.
Hit Print Order.
Voilà! Your receipt is ready. A printed copy provides customers with a tangible record of their purchase.
5.3 Hassle-free Refunds
Occasionally, refunds are necessary. DX POS simplifies this process:
Click on Order in the left-side menu.
Find the specific order to cancel, then click to open the order details.
Double-check that this is the correct order for cancellation.
Click Annul Order to initiate the refund process.
Upon successful refund, a confirmation popup appears, and a receipt is automatically printed. In case of an unsuccessful refund, an error message will guide you, ensuring clarity and transparency in all transactions.
Your customers' satisfaction is just a click away! 🎉✨
6. Flexible Payment Methods Tailored for You
DX POS offers versatile payment methods, ensuring transactions are convenient and hassle-free. Let’s explore all the payment options available to you:
6.1 Card Payments: Secure and Swift
DX simplifies card payments, providing an easy experience for both you and your customers:
Integration with Stripe: DX integrates with Stripe, a trusted payment gateway, ensuring secure card transactions.
To process a card payment, follow these steps:
Click on Checkout.
Select the payment method Card.
Click Confirm to finalize the transaction.
Rest easy knowing your customers' card payments are processed swiftly and securely through the reliable Stripe card reader terminal.
6.2 Receiving Cash Payments
Processing cash payments is straightforward:
Click on Checkout.
Select Cash as the payment method.
Click Confirm to complete the transaction.
With DX POS, handling both card and cash payments is smooth, providing you with the flexibility you need for efficient and secure transactions.
Elevate your payment experience with DX! 💳💵
6.3 Cash Payments: Managing Your Petty Cash
DX supports cash payments, allowing you to efficiently handle trasactions in cash.
Here's how:
Stay organized by managing your petty cash balance in a few easy steps:
Navigate to Options.
Click on Petty Cash to view the current balance.
To update the balance, click Edit Petty Cash.
Enter the new amount and click Save Changes.
Your petty cash balance is now accurately maintained, ensuring financial clarity in your transactions.
7. Insightful Reporting for Informed Decisions
DX POS empowers you with comprehensive reporting tools, providing valuable insights into your business operations. Let’s dive into the reporting features available to you:
7.1 The Z Report: Financial Summary at Your Fingertips
The Z report offers a concise overview of your day’s sales and transactions, ensuring financial transparency and accountability. Here’s how you can generate the Z report in DX:
Navigate to Options in the left-side menu.
Click on Run Z Report.
The Z report includes critical information such as:
Date and time of the report generation.
Total number of transactions processed.
Comprehensive sales data, encompassing total sales, returns, and applicable discounts.
Detailed breakdown of payment methods used, along with corresponding amounts.
Once generated, the Z report is signed, ensuring its integrity and preventing any retrospective changes. Running the Z report at the end of your business day or designated accounting period provides you with a clear financial snapshot.
Pro Tip:
It’s advisable to run an X report as a preliminary step to ensure accuracy before generating the Z report.
7.2 The X Report: Your Pre-Z Report Assurance
Consider the X report as your pre-Z report check, allowing you to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors before finalizing your day’s transactions. Here’s how to generate an X report in DX:
Navigate to Options in the left-side menu.
Click on Run X Report.
The X report serves as a test run, providing you with insights into potential issues that need attention. By addressing discrepancies beforehand, you can ensure the accuracy and integrity of your Z report.
With DX’s robust reporting capabilities, you can make informed decisions, track your business’s financial health, and plan for future success.
Harness the power of data to drive your business forward! 📊💼
8. Logging out of DX
As your DX POS session concludes, follow these steps for a secure exit:
8.1 Logging Out Safely
To exit DX, simply click on Logout located at the bottom of the left-side menu. Logging out is crucial, especially when leaving the Point of Sale unattended. By logging out, you ensure the security of your account and sensitive business data.
Remember: Security is a shared responsibility. Always log out when your session is complete.
9. Country-specific features for Sweden
9.1 Bioguiden integration
9.1.1 What is Bioguiden?
In order for a Point of Sale system to be considered compliant in Sweden, it has to have several integrations with Bioguiden. DX supports all of these, including admission reporting, movie import, schedule export, etc.. From a Point of Sale perspective, the free tickets is the most important one.
9.1.2 Selling free tickets in DX
To sell a free ticket in DX, you simply select the ticket type Free ticket (or equivalent) when you are selling tickets to a screening.
When you select a free ticket, a dropdown box will appear for you to select the reason for selling the free ticket. This will be included in a report sent to Bioguiden.
You have to select one of these options:
Passepartout
Personal
Press
Cinema Owners
Distributors
Other
After selecting the reason for the free ticket(s), click on Confirm to continue with the sale process.
9.2 Introducing Biopasset: Enhancing Customer Loyalty
9.2.1 What is Biopasset?
Biopasset is a Swedish loyalty program designed to reward cinema-goers with monthly ticket discounts upon purchasing Biopasset.
9.2.2 DX and Biopasset Integration
DX seamlessly integrates with Biopasset, enhancing your customer loyalty initiatives. Here's how you can apply Biopasset discounts:
During the checkout process, click on Add discount.
Select Biopasset from the options provided in the popup window.
Enter the customer's Biopasset code when prompted.
DX will instantly validate the Biopasset code. If the code is valid, the corresponding discount will be applied to the shopping cart, providing your customers with valuable savings.
Embrace the power of Biopasset to enrich customer experiences and foster loyalty among your cinema patrons. Elevate your offerings with DX’s seamless integration of this innovative loyalty program.
Thank you for choosing DX for your cinema management needs! Enjoy smooth operations, satisfied customers, and thriving business with DX POS.