There are “hidden” functions in the cash registers of Biedronka. Only one of them is still active

Self-service checkouts are a great convenience for customers. Although they do not always operate fully efficiently, they significantly reduce the time of shopping. It is a very convenient form of settlement with the store, especially for those who have few products in their basket. However, it should be emphasized that self-service cash registers only offer non-cash payments.

Biedronka self-service checkouts had four additional functions. Only one of them is active

For customers, the most important elements of self-service checkouts are: barcode reader, weight, packing area, touch screen and pin-pad keyboard. however, she tested more functions at the beginning, which probably turned out to be redundant over time.

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Self-service checkout of the Biedronka network. Photo Adam Stępień / Agencja Wyborcza.pl

There were four of them in total, but currently only one is operational. The first button on the right seen in the photo above still allows the customer to tare the scale at the self checkout. But what does it mean? This function guarantees that the device weighs the products correctly.

Ladybird. The three cash register buttons have been excluded from use

The other solutions apparently failed. What could we do thanks to them?

• the first button from the left is the speaker. After clicking, it was possible to increase the volume of messages issued by the self-checkout;
• the second button is a triangle with an exclamation point. With its help, the customer could send a signal to the store employees when he encountered an error or simply needed the help of the store staff;
• the third button from the left allowed you to scan the “My” card to take advantage of the discounts.