Javelin OPOS Setup/Test Program User`s Manual
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1. J avelin OP Program Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual R1 December 1997 Javelin Systems Inc 1881 Langley Ave Irvine CA 92614 5623 U S A Text and art copyright 1997 by Javelin Systems Inc All rights reserved No part of this book including interior exterior design and icons may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any method without written consent from Javelin Systems Inc Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program is a trademark of Javelin Systems Inc All other product names mentioned within this manual may be trade names service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies LIMIT OF LIABILITY The information provided herein has been carefully prepared and is believed to be accurate Javelin Systems Inc assumes no responsibility for any errors technical or typographical that may be contained in this manual In no event will Javelin Systems Inc be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages Because of continued product developments Javelin Systems Inc reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation Table of Contents Conventions Used in this Manual ccccceccsceccecsccecsccccsceccecaccecncesens vi INTRODUCTION RD OLE2. Rename button renames the displayed Logical Device Name select Logical Device Name to changed type new name in the display box and click on this button NOTE Names are automatically sorted in alphanumeric order Clear All button deletes all Logical Device Names for the selected device Description dialog describes the testing instructions of the selected device box Test button tests the currently selected device Test Results dialog displays the test results of the selected device box Cash Drawer Status Polarity either high or low depending on the cash drawer type Adjust dialog box allows selection of the closed return status polarity to Closed High delivers a high signal when the drawer is closed Closed Low delivers a low signal when the drawer is closed once set selection remains until changed again Serial Port allows selection of serial ports for the currently selected Selection list box device for cash drawer or line display Close button exitsthe Javelin OPOS Setup Test program The J avelin OPOS Setup Test Program 9 Table 1 Program Features and Functions 10 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual USING THE PROGRAM The features and functions of the Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program are defined in this section For a summary of the control fields refer to the Table 1 on page 9 1 Torun Javelin OPOS Setup Test click on the Start button on th
3. Tor Re Fall POS N oe Ge Ee GE ee EG 1 Fe diie DE A GE dde 3 PNG ANIA SCS si oe ed ie ea EN ER Nid lobe 4 INSTALLATIONS nr se THE JAVELIN OPOS SETUP TEST PROGRAM 7 WSIS tie Prota etes se retiens ee N GE Ge N 10 UNINSTALLING THE PROGRAM esssssesessssseseesssee L5 Trin S Gal Instructions ES De ER EE st eed waar sale 15 Preface The information in this manual has been prepared to help the user understand the features of the Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program install the program and navigate through its functions Below is a summary of the sections to follow Chapter 1 Introduction defines OPOS and its architecture This section also provides general information about various OPOS systems Chapter 2 Installation provides step by step instructions for installing the Javelin OPOS Setup Test program Chapter 3 The Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program outlines and defines the various application features and provides instructions on how to navigate through the program Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Program provides step by step instructions for removing the program We recommend that you thoroughly read this manual before using the application In the event you encounter a problem contact Technical Support This is an example of a sidebar in this manual CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Throughout this booklet the following conventions are used CONVENTION DESCRIPTION lt Enter gt A key name corresponds to
4. floppy drive 2 Click on the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Run 3 Type A Setup exe on the command line and click on OK Click Next to continue 5 Atthe Select Components screen all devices are enabled for installation by default Un check each device you do not wish installed by clicking on its check box i Line Display 6 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual Click Next to continue At the Select System Model screen click on the hardware model to be installed Click on Next to begin the installation 9 When prompted remove diskette 1 from the floppy drive and insert diskette 2 10 Click on OK to continue installation 11 At finish click on OK again to exit the install program A program icon will be created for you If you installed a NexDisplay 5 on a Windows NT operating system the program will give you the option to restart the system now or later 12 To use the program click on the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Programs 13 Select the Javelin OPOS program file and then click on the Javelin OPOS icon 14 Open the README txt file for information on using this program 15 To find out the version of this setup program click on the program icon that appears on the left upper corner of the Main Menu and select About JvinOpos The following dialog box will appear The J avelin OPOS Setup Test Program The Javel
5. STRUCTIONS 1 Click on the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Settings 2 Choose Control Panel and double click on Add Remove Programs 3 On the scroll list click on Javelin OPOS to highlight it Add R emove Programs Properties FT I U ninsta I Windows 5 et pl Startup Disk ml To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM drive click Install i Ihe z folowing software can be a removed ee Add Remove Corel Applications CuteFTP DE120 JOAMONC Display Component Uninstall Internet Explorer 3 0 Internet Mail and News 1 0 I Microsoft Chat 2 0 Microsoft Exchange 16 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual 4 Click on Add Remove and then Yes to confirm removal The program will display its uninstall activity as shown below Remove Programs From Your Computer 5 At finish click on OK to close the uninstall program _ m Glossary 17 architecture software A design of application or system software that incorporates protocols interfaces for interacting with programs and for future flexibility and expandability binary The principal behind digital computers that define all input be converted into binary numbers made up of two digits 0 and 1 bit binary digit A single digit 0 or 1 in a binary system database An electronically stored collection of data files icon A small pictorial on screen representation of an
6. a key on the keyboard lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt A plus sign indicates that the keys on either side of it must be pressed simultaneously Commands to be entered as well as messages that appear on your monitor are printed in ARIAL font Javelin OPOS Setup Test Names of publications and files are italicized Program User s Manual 1 Connect the cable Numbered text lists step by step instructions 2 Power on the system e power cable Bulleted text lists items of no particular order e video drivers OPTIONS Options to select are boldfaced and enclosed in square brackets example shown on outer margin Sidebars provide critical information Caution Warning and Important notices WARNING Turn off the system appear in shaded boxes before performing service Introduction OLE FOR RETAIL POS Object Linking and Embedding OLE for Retail Point of Sale POS or OPOS is an automated touchscreen oriented retail management system consisting of both software and hardware that capture data at the time and place of sale The OPOS software is defined by a standard programming interface specification initiated by four major retail industry vendors Epson ICL Retail Systems Microsoft Corporation and NCR Corporation along with various international manufacturers comprising the OPOS Europe and OPOS Japan committees A diagram of OPOS architecture is shown on page 2 OPOS hardware consists of all POS peripheral d
7. e Windows Task Bar and select Programs 2 Select the Javelin OPOS program file and then click on the Javelin OPOS icon The Main Menu see Figure 2 will be displayed DEVICE SELECTION This control field lists all installed devices in the scroll list The device name that appears in the list box is the currently selected device Device Selection ila sh Dra WET To select another device scroll down the list and click on the device you wish to test LOGICAL DEVICE NAME This control field lists all the names if any for the currently selected device The name displayed if any on this list box is the currently selected logical device name for the currently selected device see Device Selection above To select another logical device name scroll down the list and click on the name desired F Logical Device Mame i The J avelin OPOS Setup Test Program 11 This field also allows the user to add remove rename as well as clear all names for the currently selected device The button features are defined as follows Add allows the user to add a name for the currently selected device Names are automatically sorted in alohanumeric order 1 Click on the Logical Device Name list box 2 Type the name desired maximum 20 characters 3 Click on the Add button Remove allows the user to remove the displayed Logical Device Name for the currently selected device Remove 1 Ifthe name
8. evices including computers touchscreens printers receipt printers magnetic strip readers cash drawers registers pole displays coin dispensers video displays etc The use of touchscreen systems in a retail environment was first implemented in 1981 Highly superior to any other order entry method the technology application was so well received that it gained unprecedented popularity and demand in the retail industry 2 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual Application BET Interface N l OLE ood Menous lt Events Control Properties a Control Object One per Device Class Device Independent Registry Mapping Parametar MALI EG dO Selvice Object Device Dependent Figure 1 OPOS Architecture _ m Introduction 3 FEATURES OPOS systems use computers designed with touchfields for easy touch operation as well as graphical menus and text for easy readablity OPOS systems typically employ Windows 95 and or Windows NT for the operating system s An OPOS system may consist of a single computer for the smaller businesses or multiple stations linked together in a local area network LAN for larger companies A properly designed OPOS system is essentially a floor management system supporting all standard cash register transactions as well as other critical retail related functions Provide easy set up and operation Accept entry of all customer orders incl
9. in OPOS Setup Test program is designed to support devices such as cash drawers line displays and magnetic strip readers that are used with OPOS applications Use the Javelin OPOS Setup Test program for the following functions e Add rename and remove a Logical Device Name e Clear all Logical Device Names Test and check status of each device e Set cash drawer status Logical Device Name EE Cash Drawer Status Polarity Adjust ON Closed High Cc Closed Low Rename Clear All Es Drawer status indicates Closed EE 1 Dran ee ha TM y 10 Secon ds to close the drawer EE comp lete the test Test Results Figure 2 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Main Menu Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program Users Manual Javelin OPOS Setup Test provides the following control fields in the MAIN dialog box shown below For detailed definition of the control fields refer to page 10 Using the Program FEATURE FUNCTION Device Selection lists all the devices installed and displays the currently list box selected device Logical Device displays the Logical Device Name if any for the Name selected device list box allows selection of another Logical Device Name from the scroll list Add button adds a Logical Device Name to the list for the currently selected device type the name in the display box and click on this button Remove button removes the displayed Logical Device Name from the Logical Device Name list
10. ly selected device The J avelin OPOS Setup Test Program 13 CASH DRAWER STATUS Most cash drawers have the capability of reporting drawer status drawer closed or open This status may be reported as either a HIGH or LOW signal depending on the manufacturer Javelin OPOS drivers have software selectable cash drawer status polarity which can be set to accept either a high or low signal to indicate a closed cash drawer e High 5 Volts e Low 0 Volt ground To adjust the status polarity of the cash drawer click on Closed High or Closed Low If your cash drawer is set appropriately the message in the display box should reflect the physical status of your cash drawer open or closed If not then select the other status polarity setting IMPORTANT Clicking the Test button does not affect the Cash Drawer status cr on no on on on nt The Serial Port Selection box is for the cash drawer and line display SERIAL PORT SELECTION This control field allows the user to select the serial port COM1 through COM6 on which to connect the device To select a COM port scroll down the list and click on the desired port 14 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual _ CLOSE Clicking this button exits the Javelin OPOS Setup Test program Uninstalling the Program The Javelin OPOS Setup Test must be properly uninstalled to ensure complete removal of the program files from your system UNINSTALL IN
11. object file program disk etc used in graphical interface applications interface The connection and interaction between hardware software and the user LAN Local Area Network A communications network within a defined geographical area that consists of servers workstations a network operating system and a communications link NexDisplay 5 NexDisplay LC Point of Sale solution products that are network ready fully integrated touchscreen systems in various hardware configurations manufactured by Javelin Systems Inc OLE Object Linking and Embedding Window s compound protocol that allows one document to be embedded within or linked to another operating system The master control program that runs the computer It is the first program loaded when the computer is turned on The operating system sets the standard for the application programs that run in it polarity The direction of charged particles that determine the binary status of a bit protocol Rules governing exchange transmission and receipt of data 18 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual scroll The smooth and continuous movement forward backward and sideways through images on a computer screen or within a window one line character or pixel at a time serial port A socket on computer used to connect serial interface devices such as printers modems scanners etc setup program Software that configures a system for a particular envir
12. onment It is used to install a new application and modify it when the hardware changes unInstallShield A utility that safely removes software applications from a computer by deleting specified files and restoring the Autoexec bat Config sys and System ini files volt A unit of measurement of force or pressure in an electrical unit For example the common voltage of an AC power line is 120 volts of alternating current A architecture 1 4 15 B binary 15 bit 15 C cash drawer 1 7 8 COM port See serial port control fields 8 D database 15 drivers 5 F floor management system 3 I icon 9 15 interface 15 J Javelin OPOS Setup Test Main Menu 7 L liability 1 line display 7 local area network 3 Logical Device Name 8 M magnetic stripe reader MSR 11 Microsoft Windows 95 3 Windows NT 3 N NexDisplay 1 15 O OLE 1 15 operating system 15 OPOS v 1 3 4 5 7 8 13 OPOS committees 1 P point of sale 1 4 polarity 8 12 15 POS hardware 1 protocol 15 R readme txt file 6 S scroll list 8 serial port 8 12 16 setup program v signal 8 12 T testing the program 8 touchscreen U unInstallShield 16 V version program 6 version user s manual il volt 12 16 W Windows Control Panel 13 Windows Task Bar 5 6 9 13
13. uding any modifiers or special handling requirements Transmit all orders to the appropriate output devices video displays printers etc Handle multiple tenders Allow easy interfacing to other POS programs and devices Support database development and tracking of customer and inventory records OPOS systems can be configured for simple stand alone modes or complex integrated systems with various functions such as General ledger and Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Inventory Control etc 4 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual ADVANTAGES The use of OPOS systems in a retail environment offers veritable advantages e Fast response and processing at the point of sale e User friendly interface for easy learning and operation e Higher volume management with minimal labor e Modular design to support future upgrades e Standard architecture for flexibility in available options Point of sale automation is rapidly becoming a necessity to keep retail companies competitive and profitable In the same pace manufacturers and developers of OPOS systems are continually improving their products to keep up with the demand yielding even more efficient and reliable systems The resulting trend OPOS systems a critical resource no retail industry should do without Installation This procedure requires Javelin OPOS Drivers Install Diskettes 1 and 2 1 Insert the Javelin OPOS Drivers diskette 1 into the
14. you wish to remove is not displayed scroll down the list and highlight the name desired by clicking on it 2 Click on the Remove button Rename allows the user to change the name s of the currently selected device 1 Ifthe name you wish to change is not displayed scroll down the list and highlight the name desired by clicking on it Once selected the name appears highlighted in the list box Type the new name in the box Click on the Rename button Clear All allows the user to remove all Logical device names for the currently selected device 4 Ifthe name you wish to change is not displayed scroll down the list and highlight the name desired by clicking on it Once selected the name appears highlighted in the list box 5 Type the new name in the box Click on the Rename button 12 Javelin OPOS Setup Test Program User s Manual DESCRIPTION This control field describes the testing instructions of the currently selected device TEST When clicked the Test button runs the test procedures for the currently selected device The Test field does not affect the Cash Drawer status When testing the magnetic stripe reader MSR slide the card through the MSR to display the customer information dialog box as shown below MSR CheckH ealth Interactive ta 1123123123 USERNAME 8 4 09876543211 AAR K 4444 9999 TEST RESULTS This field displays the test results of the current
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