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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Version 1 : Jan’ 11 How to Install uniCenta oPOS…
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Some Facts

 uniCenta oPOS is
 In 2010 (May-December) it was
Downloaded over 4,000 times
 ...by users in 66 Countries

 It will always be closely aligned

to Openbravo POS
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Some More Facts

 Its own dedicated website since
June 2010 www.unicentaopos.co.uk
 Sourceforge.net
since April 2010
 Regular bug-fix & upgrade
schedule
 Source Code will always be
available on request
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Essential Ingredients

 Coded in Java
 Developed using Netbeans

 Only proven Open Source

components used
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3 Simple steps
1. Download and Install Java
2. Download and Install uniCenta oPOS

3. Configure to suit your needs

But first, watch the video on the next page

too see how simple the install is…
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Install Video

 Click on the image to

start the video
 It’s shows you “How To…”
in real-time
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Step 1 : Get Java runtime

 Go to www.java.com and
get your Java download
 Runs across hundreds of
different types of devices
and Operating Systems
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Step 2 : Get uniCenta oPOS

 Go to uniCenta oPOS
www.unicentaopos.co.uk
 Click on “FREE TO
DOWNLOAD”
 Whilst you’re here you
might want to get the
latest Manuals
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Step 2 : continued
 Run the Installer  Select Install Language
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Step 2 : continued
 Click Next  Accept the License
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Step 2 : continued
 Install Directory  Click Next

Suggest you install in

this directory
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Step 2 : continued
 Install Running…  Install Complete!

Always a good idea to read the

Readme file as it has info’ about
the current release
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Step 3 : Running uniCenta oPOS

 Look for new icon on
your Desktop
 New Folder in your
Start>Programs
 First: you need to
Configure uniCenta
oPOS
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Step 3 : Configuration - Database

database driver library location

database driver in use

location of your database

Only needed if you
use another database
such as MySQL & etc

These are Default settings created during the Install.

Leave “as is”, unless you installed in another directory or intend using a different database
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Step 3 : Configuration - Register

…the name of this terminal
…the “look & feel” – colour; buttons; fonts & etc
…run in a Window or Full screen
…simple; standard or restaurant
…customer facing display
…usually the receipt/ticket printer at the POS
…could be a kitchen, inventory, pick-list & etc., printer
…any other printer
…weighing scales
…barcode scanner
…printer for report output such as laser or inkjet

These are Default settings created during the Install

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Step 3 : Configuration - Locale

Locale (Language/Country) is usually

the only option you will need to
change here.

The others use the Regional settings

format of your Operating System.

These are Default settings created during the Install.

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Step 3 : Configuration - Payment

…type of card reader attachment

Payment Gateways are discussed

in another document

These are Default settings created during the Install.

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Install and Configure. Done!

 Configuration Saved  Run uniCenta oPOS

* Configuration changes you make later

usually require a restart of uniCenta
oPOS
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Running for the First Time

 The first time uniCenta
oPOS is run, it looks for
a database
 Click “Yes” to create…
getting itself ready
could take several
minutes
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Up & Running!

 …when the
Database build is
complete; the Main
Screen is displayed
 Click Administrator
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You’re Good to Go!

 Sales screen
 Sidebar
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Sidebar

 Functions just a click

away
 If you need to make Open
changes… use Sidebar

Configuration
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Available Manuals
 Installation Guide
 Hardware Installation
 Administrator Guide
 FAQ
 User Guide
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END OF INSTALLATION GUIDE

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