Starting and ending breaks
The process for starting or ending a break is very similar to the process for clocking in or out.
To record the time that you start or end your break:
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Swipe or enter your badge using one of these options and press
enter:
- Type in your badge number using the numeric keypad on the
clock.Note: If your badge number is alphanumeric (combination of letters and numbers), you cannot enter the badge number on the clock. You will have enter your badge number by swiping your card.
- Place your proximity badge on the proximity sensor of the clock.
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Swipe your magnetic or barcode badge through the card insert on the right side of the clock. Your badge number is displayed.
Your badge number is displayed.
Note: You may not have to enter a badge number if your administrator has enabled Identificationmode for biometric validation. If this is the case, only a fingerprint is required for authentication. For more information, contact your system administrator. - Type in your badge number using the numeric keypad on the
clock.
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If prompted for verification, choose an option:
- Specify your PIN and press enter on the clock keypad.
- Place your finger on the fingerprint reader.
Note: At any time you can press the clear button to return to the main badge entry screen. - Press the function key on the clock corresponding to Start Break (F2) or End break (F6).
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If your Start Break or End Break punch is:
- successful, a confirmation message is displayed.
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unsuccessful, an error message is displayed. Error messages vary depending on the type of error and the configuration of the clock. Some examples:
- Invalid ID The clock reader does not recognize your ID or badge. Ensure that you are:
- specifying your ID correctly.
- scanning your badge properly.
Try the punch again. If you receive the same error message, contact your supervisor.
- It is too early to return from break or too
early to start your break.
You are not scheduled to return from your break or start your break. Contact your supervisor.
- Invalid ID