
                            INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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    1.  Read the entire manual through one time for content only, then use 
        it extensively as you bring the system up.  Use it as needed after 
        you become familiar with the system.

    2.  Before you install the programs on the hard disk, you must create a 
        file on the hard disk as follows at the DOS drive 'C' prompt.

        COPY CON:CONFIG.SYS       ->(strike RETURN at the end)
        DEVICE=ANSI.SYS           ->(type as you see it)
        ^Z                        ->(depress the CTRL key and Z key
                                    simultaneously then strike RETURN)

        After this is completed you must reboot the operating system to 
        force DOS to look for the CONFIG.SYS file and load the extended 
        screen codes into the DOS work area.  This enables the MICRO-
        RETAILER <tm> to access these codes and perform screen management 
        functions.  You can reboot the computer by depressing the CTRL, 
        ALT, and DEL keys simultaneously.

    3.  Insert the MICRO-RETAILER <tm> master program diskette #1 into 
        drive 'A' and type and enter 'INSTALXT' at the DOS drive 'A' 
        prompt.  This is a batch file that contains all the commands 
        necessary to copy the programs to the hard disk drive.  Follow the 
        instructions on the screen and you can't go wrong!

    4.  After the programs are copied to the hard disk drive, then place 
        the master program diskettes in a safe off-site location.  A bank 
        vault box is recommended.  This will protect your investment in 
        case of a disaster at the store.

    5.  Select the 'RETAIL' sub-directory on drive 'C' by typing and 
        entering the following at the DOS drive 'C' prompt:

        CD C:\RETAIL

    6.  Type and enter the program name 'CAINSTAL' at the DOS drive 'C' 
        prompt.  This program will establish the global system wide 
        parameters.  

    7.  Type and enter the program name 'CAFILCRE' at the DOS drive 'C' 
        prompt.  This program will create and initialize all the database 
        files.
    
    8.  Type and enter the program name 'CARUN' at the DOS drive 'C' 
        prompt.  This program will load the MICRO-RETAILER <tm> system and 
        will walk you through selection menus from this point on.  

    9.  Select function number '9' (Generate Price Tag Format) from the 
        Report Function Menu and custom format the price tags.  You will 
        want to do this right away so that you can contact a forms company 
        to have the tags developed and delivered as quickly as possible.  
        The price tag contains two parts, and the system prints three tags 
        across on the printer.  Custom printed price tags is not required
        for the system to function successfully.

   10.  Select function number '6' (System Codes Maintenance) from the 
        System Function Menu and add the codes and descriptions for all 
        stores, departments, seasons, vendors, and colors.  Print a listing 
        of all    the codes to the printer after you finish so that you 
        will have a hard copy for reference.  

   11.  Select function number '5' (Season Code Maintenance) from the Open-
        To-Buy Function Menu and add the season codes to each store and 
        department combination.  Print a listing of all the codes to the 
        printer after you finish so that you will have a hard copy for 
        reference.  

   12.  Select function number '1' (Add Three Year History Data) from the 
        Open-To-Buy Function Menu and establish a history record for each 
        Store/Profit Center and Department combination.  If you do not have 
        the history readily available at this time, then respond with zero 
        when you are asked for the number of years you want to enter.  This 
        will still establish a history record.  You can come back at a 
        later date and add the history data to the file through the modify 
        history file function.  

   13.  Perform a physical inventory of your in-house stock.  You will most 
        likely want to do this one department at a time on a staggered time 
        frame.  As you identify the in-house stock you will select function 
        number '2' (Post Daily Receivings) from then system function menu 
        and post the inventory data to the system as if you were receiving 
        it for the first time.  You will need the quantities, unit retail 
        price, and unit cost figure for each inventory item.  

   14.  As you load the in-house inventory you will want to select function 
        number '1' (Print Daily Receiving Journal) from the report function 
        menu and print a hard copy listing on the printer of the items 
        entered into the system.  This is to be used for verification and 
        future reference.  This journal should be printed prior to the 
        printing of the price tags.  

   15.  After the daily receiving journal is printed you will want to 
        select function number '2' (Print Price Tags) from the report 
        function menu and print the price tags on the printer.  Be aware 
        that three, two-part, price tags will be printed across the width 
        of the printer, even though you see only one on the custom price 
        tag format screen.

   16.  As you load the in-house stock and begin affixing price tags to the 
        merchandise, you will begin to see price tag stubs appearing at the 
        registers.  You can now begin posting sales activity to the system.  
        Select function number '3' (Post Daily Sales) from the system 
        function menu and begin entering daily sales data.  This can be 
        done as often as you desire since the system is on-line transaction 
        oriented and updated dynamically.  

   17.  As you load the in-house stock you will most likely be placing 
        orders for additional merchandise.  This will be a good time for 
        you to select function number '8' from the system function menu and 
        begin posting the on-order data.  You will need quantities, unit 
        retail price, unit cost, and re-order quantity figures for each 
        inventory item ordered.  BE AWARE that all merchandise received 
        into  the system,  other than the initial in-house inventory  load, 
        MUST  have been previously entered as on-order,  or the ACCURACY of 
        the entire system will be in JEOPARDY.  

   18.  As you process all of the above you will want to periodically 
        backup all of the data files in order to preserve the system in the 
        event that a castrophe such as a fire, storm, or power failure 
        should damage the system.  A backup copy of all data will enable 
        you to restore the system without re-entering any of the previous 
        data contained within the system at the time of the loss.

   19.  After you begin loading the in-house inventory you can begin 
        utilizing any of the additional functions listed in the function 
        menus.
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