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Quick Start Guide


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Contents

1. What is iCafe Manager? .................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1. Server ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. Client Terminal ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Downloading, Registering & Activating Cafe Code ......................................................................................................... 5

2.1. Downloading iCafe Manager:.................................................................................................................................. 5

2.2. Registering the Cyber Cafe: ..................................................................................................................................... 62.3. Obtaining and Activating the Cafe Code: ................................................................................................................ 6

3. Installing & Activating Server .......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1. Installing the server:................................................................................................................................................ 7

4. Running iCafe Manager Server for the First Time ........................................................................................................... 8

4.1. Welcome Screen ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.2. Activating iCafe Manager Server: ........................................................................................................................... 8

4.3. Creating a Rate Plan: ............................................................................................................................................... 9

4.4. Finishing the Startup Wizard: ................................................................................................................................ 10

4.5. Logging in to Server ............................................................................................................................................... 10

5. Installing iCafe Manager Client on a Terminal .............................................................................................................. 11

5.1. Checking Client-Server Connectivity: .................................................................................................................... 11

6. Home Screen ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

6.1. Home Screen Layout: ............................................................................................................................................ 12

6.2. Terminal States & Icons ........................................................................................................................................ 14

6.3. Remote Management ........................................................................................................................................... 15

6.4. Remote Viewer ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

7. Logging in a (Walk-in) User ........................................................................................................................................... 16

8. Adding a Registered User .............................................................................................................................................. 17

9. Closing a User Session & Creating an Invoice ............................................................................................................... 19

9.1. Credit Feature ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

10. Creating a Membership Package .............................................................................................................................. 20

11. Tickets ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21

11.1. Generate & Print Ticket .................................................................................................................................... 2111.2. Sell & Assign Ticket............................................................................................................................................ 21

11.3. Customer uses Ticket ........................................................................................................................................ 21

11.4. Search & Assign Ticket ...................................................................................................................................... 22

11.5. View Reports ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

12. Print Manager ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

12.1. Adding a Printer to iCafe Manager ................................................................................................................... 23

12.2. Configuring a Service for a Printer .................................................................................................................... 24

13. Website Tracking & Blocking..................................................................................................................................... 25

13.1. Website Blocking ............................................................................................................................................... 25

13.2. Website Tracking ............................................................................................................................................... 25

14. Bandwidth Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 27

15. Inventory Management ............................................................................................................................................ 28

15.1. Adding a Product ............................................................................................................................................... 28

15.2. Viewing Products and Services ......................................................................................................................... 29

15.3. Selling a Product/Service .................................................................................................................................. 29

16. Speed Enhancer ........................................................................................................................................................ 30

16.1. Power Saver: ..................................................................................................................................................... 30

17. Reports ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31

17.1. Daily Register Report ........................................................................................................................................ 32

18. Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 33

18.1. General .............................................................................................................................................................. 33


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18.2. Client Configuration .......................................................................................................................................... 33

18.3. Auto Close Session ............................................................................................................................................ 33

18.4. Backup and Restore .......................................................................................................................................... 33

18.5. Employees ......................................................................................................................................................... 33

18.6. Rate Plan Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 33

19. More Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 34

19.1. Notice Board ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

19.2. Lock Server ........................................................................................................................................................ 34

19.3. Switch Employee ............................................................................................................................................... 3420. More Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 35

3 Easy Steps to Get Started


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1. What is iCafe Manager?iCafe Manager is an Easy-to-use Complete Cyber Cafe Management software that is free of cost!

iCafe Manager is used in 20,000 Cyber Cafes in over 350 Cities across the world. Rich set of features help you in managing your Internet Cafe with ease and efficiency, freeing you from

monitoring and administrative tasks.

Enables your Cafe to comply with the new rules for Cyber Cafes under the IT Act 2011. Recommended by State Police Departments across India. User Registration feature in iCafe Manager prevents misuse of your Cafe and helps in contributing to national

security and overcoming terrorist threats.

iCafe Manager is a Client-Server application and is made up of two parts the Server and the Client Terminals.

1.1.ServerThe iCafe Manager application is managed from the server, and all its features and functions are available on the server

screen. It is possible to perform all tasks such as viewing the Status of the Client Terminals; viewing and managing Rate

Plans, Customer Information, Products, and Services; editing the Application Settings; viewing various Reports; and

obtaining Help on all features.

1.2.Client TerminalThe iCafe Manager client is the computer Terminal at which the user logs in to surf the internet. All client terminals

connect to the iCafe Manager server and are monitored and controlled from there. The clients lockdown screen

prevents unauthorized users from logging in to the terminal, thus providing security for your Cafe.

Desktop

The iCafe Manager Client screen is called the iCafe Manager Desktop.

In addition to the regular desktop, it has Google Search, News, Movies, Cricket scores, links to popular anduseful websites, and exciting offers for your cafe users.

It also provides shortcuts to frequently used applications on the computer such as various messenger services,internet browsers, My Computer, My Documents and My Network Places.

It prevents users from changing the terminals settings or deleting shortcuts.These features reduce your maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.

oDeep FreezeFaronics Deep Freeze is an application that freezes your computer settings so that any changes made to it will not

be permanent. This protects the computer from many problems such as viruses and incorrect driver

configurations. If such a problem occurs, simply rebooting the system immediately restores it to the state it was in

when last frozen.

Note: During auto updates, iCafe Manager prompts the cafe administrator to thaw the terminal if it is in a frozen state in

order to continue with the update.


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2. Downloading, Registering & Activating Cafe Code2.1.Downloading iCafe Manager:iCafe Manager is provided free, with no hidden costs

Go tohttp://www.iCafeManager.com, click Downloads>Download Server to download the setup file for the iCafe

Manager server to the desired location on the computer.

Click Download Client to download the setup file for only the iCafe Manager client.

OR

Click Client with Deep Freeze to download the setup file for the iCafe Manager client with Deep Freeze.

Screenshot 2.1-1 Download iCafe Manager
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2.2.Registering the Cyber Cafe:1) You need to Register and Activate your copy of iCafe Manager. This enables us to track genuine Cyber Cafe Owners

and provide free support and upgrade

2) Onhttp://www.iCafeManager.com, click Register.3) In the cafe registration form that appears, provide all the necessary information about your Cyber Cafe, and then

click Submit.

4) Please select the correct Country and City. This helps us ensure that we are complying with the laws applicable inyour region

5) Please enter a valid email ID. Your Cafe Code will be sent to this email ID. The Cafe Code is required for successfulinstallation. We use this email ID to communicate important updates to you.

Screenshot 2.2-1 Cafe Registration on iCafeManager.com

2.3.Obtaining and Activating the Cafe Code:1) After Registration, the Cafe Code will be sent to you by email.2) Click on the activation link in the email to activate the Cafe Code.3) Keep this Cafe Code handy as it is required for successful installation.

With this step you have Activated your Caf Code. During installation you have to Activate your iCafe Manager Sever

and Client installation using this Caf Code
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3. Installing & Activating Server3.1.Installing the server:1) Extract and run the iCafe Manager server setup file you downloaded.2) Follow the simple steps in the installation wizard, clicking next on each screen.3) When installation is complete, click Finish.

Screenshot 3.1-1 iCafe Manager Server Installation


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4. Running iCafe Manager Server for the First TimeStart iCafe Manager Server by clicking on the iCafe Manager Desktop shortcut.

You can also start iCafe Manager Server by clicking Start All Programs iCafe Manager iCafe Manager Server

Screenshot 4.1-1 iCafe Manager Desktop Shortcut

Before you can start using iCafe Manager you have to activate the Server and create a Rate Plan.

4.1.Welcome ScreenThe first Screen of the Startup Wizard is the Welcome Screen. It provides a summary of steps to be performed to start

using iCafe Manager Server

4.2.Activating iCafe Manager Server:In step 2 of the Startup Wizard for server activation that appears after installation, provide the activated CafeCode and

then click Verify. The Cafe Owners Name and Address is shown on the screen. Click Next, if these are correct.

If you dont have a Cafe Code:

Click the Click Here to Register button, provide all the necessary information about your Cyber cafe, and then click

Finish.


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Screenshot 4.2-1 Cafe Activation

Screenshot 4.2-2 Cafe Registration

4.3.Creating a Rate Plan:Rate Plan: A Rate Plan is a fixed amount that your Cafe charges for a specific duration of internet browsing. For

example, Rs. 10 for 30 minutes of internet browsing. Rate Plans can be defined for multiple browsing durations.

In step 3 of the Startup Wizard for server activation that appears after installation, select the duration of the browsing

session, enter the price to be charged for that duration, and then click Add. After this Click Next.

Note: To change the rate plan later, access it from the Rate Plan tab on the server screen.


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Screenshot 4.3-1 Create Rate Plan

4.4.Finishing the Startup Wizard:Step 4 of the Startup Wizard requests you to install iCafe Manager Client on your Cafes Terminals. Please see Installing

iCafe Manager client on a terminal, It also shows the location of the Help button on the Server Screen. Click Next.

4.5.Logging in to ServerPlease enter the default Employee Name: admin and default password - password on this screen to login to the server.

You must change this password as soon as you login.

1) Click on Settings.2) Select Employees from the list.3) Select Admin and click the Edit button to change the default password.


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5. Installing iCafe Manager Client on a Terminal1) On the computer terminal, extract and run the iCafe Manager client setup file that you downloaded .2) In the Wizard that starts installing the iCafe Manager client on the terminal, keep providing the necessary

information and clicking Next. When the client is successfully installed, click Finish.

3) In the confirmation box that appears, click OK to Restart the computer and complete the installation.4) In the activation window that appears when the computer restarts, provide the CafeCode and click Verify to

activate the client on the terminal. Upon cafe verification, click Activate.

Note: Repeat these steps on all the terminals thatwill act as an iCafe Manager client.

5.1.Checking Client-Server Connectivity:In the upper-right corner of the client login screen, check the connection status of the terminal with the server.

Screenshot 5.1-1 iCafe Manager Client Lockdown Screen

Login for Members &

Registered Users

Login for Users / Walk-in Client-Server Connectivity


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6. Home Screen6.1.Home Screen Layout:

You can perform all tasks of managing your Cafe from the Home Screen.

The servers Home screen is made up of the following sections:

Screenshot 6.1-1 iCafe Manager Server Home Screen

Left Quick Access Menu

Bottom Updates Pane

Right Click for Remote

Management

Top Menu Bar

Switch EmployeeCentre Pane for Terminals


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Top Menu Bar:

The menu bar appears at the top of every screen of the server and provides links to screens for different tasks and

features of iCafe Manager.

Left Quick Access Menu:

The Quick Access Menu appears on the left of every screen and is contextual; it changes according to the Feature you

click on the Top Menu. It provides links to the most frequently used tasks and features of iCafe Manager. These features

are also available on other screens of the server.

Centre - Pane for Terminals:

The central area of the screen displays all the Terminals in your Cafe network that have the iCafe Manager client

installed, and allows you to manage them.

This section can be displayed in two ways by selecting either the Icon View or the Table View in its upper-right corner.

Icon View: The terminal name and the customer name is displayed for each terminal. A different icon is used to

show different states of the terminals. These icons are explained in the following section. A summary section at

the bottom of the terminals pane displays additional information like the number of total, connected,

disconnected, busy, and idle client terminals in the cafe.

Bottom - Updates Pane:

The updates pane at the bottom of the Home screen has the following three tabs:

Terminal Information This section does not appear if the terminals pane is displayed in table view and theQuick Help section is collapsed. It provides details about all the active terminals, including the terminal name;

the name and type of the user; the amount charged separately for internet usage and other

products/services purchased; the total amount payable by the user; the sessions login time, duration, and

time remaining; and the amount of data downloaded at the terminal during the session.

Closed SessionsThis section is updated whenever a customer logs out from a terminal and the session isclosed. It provides details about all the closed sessions, including the name and type of the user; the terminalname; the sessions login and logout time as well as duration; and the amount charged for the session. It also

provides a link to the invoice for the internet usage.

Event Log This section displays a record of events that occur on the terminals, including a description of theevent and the date and time when it took place.

Screenshot 6.1-2 Home Screen Updates Pane


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6.2.Terminal States & IconsThe different states of the terminals are represented by different icons depending on the type of User accessing the

Terminal and the state of the Terminal.

User Type Description Icon

User

Any customer who visits the cafe even once and whose name is

stored in the cafes local database is considered a user even if the

person provides no other information.

Registered User

A user who provides additional information like address & phone

number and has a Login ID and Password for logging in at your

Cyber Cafe. A Registered User can directly use a Terminal with the

Login ID and Password and does not have to be verified on the

Server machine every time.

MemberA Registered User who buys your Cafes Membership Package is a

Member

The Icons shown below are a combination of the type of User accessing the Terminal and the state of the Terminal.

Terminal State Description Icon

Idle When the terminal is connected but no one has logged in

Switched Off When the terminal is not connected to the server

Busy When someone is logged in at the terminal

Awaiting Re-login When the terminal is awaiting re-login

Session FinishedWhen a user or registered user has logged out of a session and has

still not paid the amount due

Abnormal OffWhen a customer is logged in at the terminal and it disconnects

from the server

Restarted After

Abnormal OffWhen the terminal restarts after an abnormal OFF state

The colour of the user on the icon will change to Green for Registered User and Blue for Member


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6.3.Remote Management Using iCafe Manager you can control all the client terminals from a single system, i.e. the server. Each terminal is displayed either as an icon or as a row of a table on the servers Home screen. Upon selecting the necessary terminal, you can perform different tasks such as user re-login, closing an invoice,

adding a sale, user logoff, changing security settings, and terminal shutdown.

This feature of iCafe Manager makes it easy for the cafe owner or server administrator to manage a number of client

terminals from one location without having to be present at each terminal when needed.

6.4.Remote ViewerManage all Caf Terminals sitting at the Server.

Remote Viewer feature enables Caf Owner to remotely manage all Terminals Changing Window settings, Installing Software, and all other administration tasks on all Terminals can be done

sitting at the Server

iCafe Manager allows Remote Viewing of any Terminal that is not busy, not being used by a customer. This isdone to protect the Customers privacy

Step by Step Guide to use Remote Viewer

1) For performing administrative tasks on a Terminal Right click the Terminals icon on the Server Home screen

Screenshot 6.44-1 Terminal icon on Home Screen

Login as Administrator Remote Session is started and the Terminal Desktop is seen on the Server screen The physical Terminal Desktop is locked so that nobody else can use it Perform required administrative tasks like changing settings, stopping services Logoff from remote session - Terminal is disconnected and it shows Windows Login Screen To start Caf Client login Select Remote View again and login as Restricted User Close the Remote View Window


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2) For performing other tasks that do not need Administrative Rights Right click the Terminals icon on the Server Home screen Login as Restricted User Remote Session is started and the Terminal Desktop is seen on the Server screen The physical Terminal Desktop is locked so that nobody else can use it Perform required tasks Close the Remote View Window no need to Logoff from session Enter password in the dialog shown, to unlock remote terminal and start iCafeManager Client

Error Conditions

Remote Sessions may not start due to the following error conditions:

1. Windows XP SP2 is required.2. Not support on Windows 7 Home Edition.3. Terminal & Server should be in same Workgroup.4. Network connection is lost when Remote View window is open.5. Password is not set or left blank.6. Incorrect password.7.

Attempting to Login remotely with a User account, who has never logged in interactively on that Terminal.

8. Attempting to login with different Restricted user account when Restricted User or Administrator has alreadylogged in.

9. Attempting to login in with Administrator account, when another Administrator has already logged in andsessions is active a delay of 30 seconds is observed.

The Server software should be installed on only one computer in your Cafe.

This is the control station which only the Cafe Owner or Administrator can use.

7. Logging in a (Walk-in) User1) Click the Add User button on the Left Quick Access Menu or Right Click a free Terminal and Select Add User /

Walk-in

2) On the Add User Form, type the users name in the Name box.3) To assign a client terminal to the user, select a terminal in the SelectTerminal box.4) You can enter the Session Time to limit the amount of time the User can access this terminal5) All other details on this form are optional6) You cannot enter Login ID and Membership Package for aUser7) Click Start Session.Session: The time duration for which a User uses a Terminal is referred to as a session.

A session starts when a User is assigned a Terminal and Logs in to the TerminalA session ends when a User Logs out or the Session Time is over

A session is closed when you create an Invoice for the user and collect money.

Transferring a Session: If a User wants to change the Terminal, you can use the "Transfer Session" feature to assign a

different Terminal. Right click on the User's Terminal and select "Transfer Session". His Session Time will continue on the

newly assigned Terminal

Renewing a Session: If a User wants to use the terminal for more time, you can increase the Session Time. Right Click on

the Terminal icon & select Renew Session Time and enter additional time.


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8. Adding a Registered User8) In the left panel of the iCafe Manager servers Home screen, click Add User.9) In the Add User dialog box that appears, provide the details of the user.

Note: The Name and Login ID fields are mandatory and cannot be left blank.

10) To assign a client terminal to the user, select a terminal in the SelectTerminal box.11) Optionally, you can add pictures of the user and the photo ID from a disk/drive or by using a webcam.12) Optionally, you can fill in other details for the user13) Click Finish.14) The Users Login ID will appear in the Login ID box on the Client Login Screen (Lockdown)15) The User must set his password and security question before starting his browsing session

Creating Registered Users and Members help you manage user accounts for frequent customers in your Cafe. Once a

user is registered, you can quickly search the user in your database and assign a Terminal. This saves your time.


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Screenshot 8.1-1 Add User, Add Registered User and Add Member

You can allow Users (Walk-in) and Registered Users to directly Log in to Terminals. These options can be set in the

Client Configuration section ofSettings tab


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9. Closing a User Session & Creating an Invoice1) On the Home screen of the iCafe Manager server, right-click the terminal whose user session is to be closed and

then click Close Session

2) The Close Session dialog box appears with information about the User, Invoice No., Terminal, Date, and the Total(Rs.) that the customer has to pay.

3) In the dialog box, add any products or services purchased by the client besides internet usage.4) Click Pay.9.1.Credit FeatureYou can offer Credit facility for regular Customers in your Cafe.

To use this feature, please enter the credit amount in the Credit box on the Close Session screen.

The credit balance can be seen in the Previous Balance box.

The total Credit Balance for a User is also available in the User List on the Users screen.

You can clear the Credit Balance, after collecting the amount from the customer from the Credit Report

Screenshot 9.1-1 Close Session


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10.Creating a Membership PackageA Membership Package offers users a discount, i.e. a longer duration of Internet browsing at less cost. For example,

while a regular user pays Rs. 10 for 30 minutes of internet browsing, a member can browse the internet for 10 hours

through advance payment of only $/Rs. 100. Such a plan is valid only for a fixed number of days, and the available

internet hours should be used up within this duration. By purchasing a Membership Package at your cafe, a registered

user becomes a member of the cafe. Frequent users can benefit from Membership Packages.

1) On the menu bar of iCafe Managers server screen, click Rate Plan.2) In the left panel of the Rate Plan screen that appears, click Add New Membership Package.3) In the Add Membership Package panel that appears, provide details of the rate plan.

Note: In the dialog box, the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and cannot be left blank.

4) Click Add.

Screenshot 10.1-1 Add Membership Package


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11.TicketsPrevent losses, simplify accounting and eliminate user account creation.

Tickets feature enables Caf Owner to Print & Sell Tickets with different Internet surfing minutes and expirydates

Caf Owner can hand over Tickets to Caf Administrators, and collect cash equivalent to the Tickets fromAdministrators. This will prevent losses and simplify accounting

Every Ticket has a unique Ticket Number, an optional Password, Internet Surfing time, Expiry Date, and PriceStep by Step guide to use Tickets

11.1. Generate & Print Ticket1) Login as an Administrator and Click Tickets icon on the Home screen (as indicated in 1).2) Click Generate Tickets on left-hand side menu, enter the details, and click Save & Print button to print the ticket (as

indicated in 2).

3) Sample ticket is generated showing all the details.

Screenshot 11.1-1 Generate & Print Ticket

11.2. Sell & Assign Ticket1) After tickets are printed, Caf Owner or Administrator sells a ticket to a user, and collects cash from the user.2) To sell a Ticket to a new Customer - click Assign Ticket on left-hand side menu, provide required details in Assign

Ticket dialog box, and click Assign button.

3) To sell a Ticket to a Registered User, on Users tab right click the user in User list, click on Assign Ticket.11.3. Customer uses Ticket1)

To access a Caf Terminal, User enters the Ticket number and password (if present on ticket) on the Client Terminalin the Registered Users section.

2) When User logs off, the time for which the Terminal was used is deducted from the Ticket.


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11.4. Search & Assign Ticket1) To search a specific ticket, click Search Ticket on left-hand side menu, provide required details, and click Search

Ticket.

2) The Ticket can then be sold to a Customer.11.5. View Reports1) Caf owner can get status of total number of Tickets printed by viewing the Ticket Detail Report from the left-hand

side menu.

2) Ticket Summary report on the left-hand side menu to view a ticket summary.


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12.Print ManagerYou can use the Print Manager feature to monitor all printers in your cafe and collect money from users for their

printouts. The Print Manager feature of ICafe Manager enables you to track printouts automatically and save money

Printing charges can be automatically added to the user's Invoice, which ensures that no print charges are missed out

Using this feature, you can track multiple printers in your cafe and configure different rates for different types of

printers.

12.1. Adding a Printer to iCafe Manager1) On the menu bar of iCafe Managers server screen, click Print Manager.2) In the left panel of the print jobs screen that appears, click Print Manager Settings.3) In the Print Manager Settings panel that appears, select the printer to be added to iCafe Manager and then select

Enable print manager on this printer.

4) Click Save.

Screenshot 12.1-1 Add Printer


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12.2. Configuring a Service for a Printer1) On the menu bar of iCafe Managers server screen, click Print Manager.2) In the left panel of the print jobs screen that appears, click Print Manager Settings.3) In the Print Manager Settings panel that appears, choose a printer on which the print manager is already enabled,

or choose a printer and then select Enable print manager on this printer.

4) Select Automatically add Print charges to users invoice.5) In the Select a Service box, select the service to be automatically added to the users invoice when the printer is

used.

Note: If no service appears in the Select a Service box, selectAdd New Service and then define a new service.

6) Click Save.

Screenshot 12.2-1 Configure Printer Service


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13.Website Tracking & Blocking13.1. Website BlockingSome websites have adult or objectionable content or are banned under government rules. Using Website Blocking you

can prevent users from surfing these unwanted websites in your cafe. This feature lets you block a complete website

and avoid potential legal problems. It also helps maintain a clean environment in your cafe, in which all types of users

are comfortable surfing.

1) On the top menu of the servers Home screen, click Track &Block Websites.2) On the Block Websites screen that appears, select Enable Website Blocking.3) In the Site box, type the URL of the website to be blocked, and then click Add.4) To block more websites, repeat step 3.5) To unblock a website, select it in the Blocked Websites grid and then click Remove, or click Remove All to unblock

all the websites.

6) Click Save to enable this on all terminals.Note: This will not block websites from the server.

13.2. Website TrackingWebsite Tracking allows you keep a record of all the websites visited by users in your cafe. This is required under somegovernment rules. Please check the privacy laws applicable in your country before using this feature.

1) On the top menu of the servers Home screen, click Block Websites.2) On the Block Websites screen that appears, select Enable Website Tracking.3) To track the full URL, for example www.tracked.com/dir/page.html, select Complete Website Address.

OR

4) To track only the server part of the address, for example www.tracked.com, select Only Website.5) Select a folder to store the websites visited by users.6) Enter the number of days for which you want to store the records.7) Click Save to enable this on all terminals.Note: This will not track websites visited from the server.


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Screenshot 13.2-1 Website Tracking & Blocking


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14.Bandwidth Monitor iCafe Manager lets you monitor the bandwidth used by every terminal in your cafe. It tracks the amount of data being downloaded by the user at each terminal and displays this information on the

server.

You can set download limits for terminals, after which the percentage of download limit utilized on theterminals is highlighted on the server using different colours.

You can even set an alert to inform the users whenever their download reaches 90% of the download limit.

Screenshot 14.1-1 Configure Bandwidth Monitor


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15.Inventory ManagementiCafe Manager also acts as an inventory management system for your cafe. It maintains an inventory of products such as

CDs, pen drives, other computer peripherals, snacks, etc. that your cafe sells besides providing internet services.

It also allows you to define additional services that your cafe offers such as printing, scanning, and CD writing.

Every purchase of a product or service is accounted in the system against an invoice. The purchase cost, quantity, and

selling price is maintained for each product.

Product: Products are items other than internet surfing time that you sell at your cafe. For example, CDs, computerperipherals, coffee, soft drinks, and snacks.

Service: Services are facilities other than internet surfing that you sell at your cafe. For example, printing, CD writing,

and scanning.

Warning Level: If a warning level is set for the in-stock quantity of a product, an alert is raised whenever this level is

reached.

Detailed Inventory Reports: Reports are also generated that help in making better purchase decisions and enhancing

profitability.

15.1. Adding a Product1) On the menu bar of iCafe Managers server screen, click Products & Services.2) In the left panel of the products and services screen that appears, click Add New Product.3) In the Add Product dialog box that appears, provide details of the product.

Note: In the dialog box, the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and cannot be left blank.

4) The total cost (Quantity x Cost) is automatically calculated and displayed in the Total Cost (Rs.) field.5) Click Finish.

Screenshot 15.1-1 Add Product


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15.2. Viewing Products and ServicesOn the menu bar of iCafe Managers server screen, click Products & Services to seeall the Product & Services that have

been added

Screenshot 15.2-1 All Products and Services

15.3. Selling a Product/ServiceOn the Home screen of the iCafe Manager server, do the following:

1) To sell a Product/Service along with internet usage, in the Terminals Pane right-click the terminal to whose user youwant to sell the product/service.

OR

To sell a product/service alone, in the left panel of the screen, clickAdd a Sale.

1) In the Add a Sale dialog box that appears, provide details of the sale.Note: In the dialog box, the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and cannot be left blank.

The total amount to be paid by the user is automatically calculated and displayed in the Total (Rs.) field.

2) Click Add to Invoice.

Screenshot 15.3-1 Sell a Product or Service


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16.Speed EnhanceriCafe Manager enhances the performance of your Cafe Terminals and secures terminals from misuse by Users. With the

Speed Enhancer feature you can control 25 settings to on Client Terminals to boost performance.

These settings enable you to: Reduce Start-up & Shutdown times, Block access to Disk drives & USB connections, Block

access to system settings & configurations, Prevent downloading of files, Prevent changes to Internet Browser and

Network settings. This ensures that you get the best system performance, always.

To use this feature Right Click a Terminal and Select iCafe Speed Enhancer

Each Button on this screen has two links Enable (or Disable) and Help.

Click on Enable to enable a feature. The link changes to Disable

Click on Disable to disable a feature. The link changes to Enable

16.1. Power Saver:Reduce Power consumption with the Power Save Feature. With a single click you can ensure that your terminals

consume the least power when not in use. You can set the time limit for entering the Power Save mode.

Screenshot 16.1-1 Speed Enhancer


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17.ReportsA variety of reports can be generated on iCafe Manager to quickly view and understand useful information about your

cafes operations. This helps you in planning and maximizing your business. The reports are categorized as follows:

Financial reports to view daily collections, purchases, and other cash transactions of your cafe User reports to view user details, sessions details, historical user data, and other information that is mandatory in

some countries as per government laws

Product and service reports that help in making better purchase decisions and enhancing profitability Cafe management reports that provide details about the usage of cafe terminals, including the server Printer reports that track the usage of each printer in your cafe Internet usage reports that provide details of bandwidth usage and websites blocked in your cafeThese reports can be generated for specific dates or durations, specific users & specific products.

Screenshot 17.1 Reports


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17.1. Daily Register ReportFor example, the Daily Register Report provides details of all the users who visited your cafe on the date that you

specify. To generate a Daily Register Report:

1) On the iCafe Managers server screen, click Reports.OR

If you are already on the reports screen, in the left panel of the screen click Daily Register Report.

2) In the Date box of the Daily Register Report screen that appears, select the date for which you want to view thedaily register report.

3) Click Show.

Screenshot 17.1-1 Daily Register Report


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18.SettingsThe Settings feature provides different options to customize iCafe Manager in your Cafe

Click on Settings on the Top Menu Bar to view and change these settings

18.1. GeneralTo close all applications opened by a User after the user logsout, enable the "Close Application on User logout" option

in the General section.

18.2. Client ConfigurationTo allow Registered Users to directly Log in to Terminals, select the option "Enable Registered User & Member Login".

To allow Walk-in Users to directly Log in to Terminals in your cafe, select the option "Enable Login without Registration

& Password". Either one of these options must be selected for Log in from Client terminals.

18.3. Auto Close SessionUser session management in iCafe Manager can be automated using the Auto Close option, avoiding the need for

manually closing every user session. When this feature is enabled, the invoice for the session is also automatically

generated as soon as the user logs out.

18.4. Backup and RestoreYour cafe data can be protected in iCafe Manager by taking manual or scheduled automatic backups of the database and

user photos. You can also enable backups to be taken every time the server is closed. All the data can easily berecovered using the Restore feature. Click on the Backup or Scheduled Backups button on the Left Quick Access Menu

to access these features

Please enter the file name and location for storing the backup on the Backup Screen.

Please provide the time for Backup on the Scheduled Backup Screen

Screenshot 18.4-1 Manual Backup

18.5. EmployeesiCafe Manager avoids unauthorized access of the application by providing unique logins to every employee working in a

cafe. Unlimited number of logins can be created for employees. Permissions for the application can be individually

granted to each Employee. Unauthorized use of the client or server application can be avoided by setting the

appropriate permission for each employee.

Click on Add Employee to create an account for an Employee and assign permissions to this account

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Pulse based Membership

If pulse based membership is enabled in iCafe Managers application settings, minutes are deducted from the users

Membership Package at fixed intervals. This interval of a fixed number of minutes is the pulse defined for all the

Membership Packages of the cafe. For example, if the pulse time specified in the settings is 5 minutes, then 5 minutes is

1 pulse, and for each pulse (i.e. every 5 minutes) a deduction takes place from the usersmembership package.

19.More Features19.1. Notice BoardThe Notice Board is an informational page that provides information such as the iCafe Managers new features and

product releases. On the day when new information is to be conveyed, the notice board becomes the default screen on

the server. The Notice Board colour changes to orange for the next five days. After that, the Notice Board tab returns to

its normal state.

Screenshot 19.1-1 Notice Board

19.2. Lock ServerThe Lock Server feature locks the iCafe Manager server and disables all its features and buttons. In the locked state, it is

not possible to perform any tasks on the server expect selecting a terminal to view its information. This prevents

unauthorized use while you are away from the server.

To lock the server, click Lock Server on the Top Menu Bar of the server screen. This changes the Lock Server button to

Unlock Sever.

To unlock the server, click Unlock Server and provide a valid Employee Name and Password to login.

Screenshot 19.2-1 Lock/Unlock Server

19.3. Switch EmployeeYou can login with a different employee account, without restarting iCafe Manager using the Switch Employee

feature. The Switch Employee box is available on the Left Quick Access Menu of all screens. Select your account from

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20.More InformationYou can get additional information on iCafe Manager on our website

www.iCafeManager.com/support

FAQ

Frequently asked questions on Installation and Usage.

Download Quick Start Guide

A quick guide to the terminology and features of iCafe manager. A step by step guide, with

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Complete Document from Installation to Backups. All features and processes explained indetail with appropriate screenshots and notes.

Knowledge BaseA collection of Knowledge Articles which provides solution to common issues faced in cafes.

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