Starting and Logging In to MenuLink Client

To use MenuLink, you start the application and log into the database using the username and password provided by your system administrator or MenuLink Client Project Consultant. Each time you log in, MenuLink Client automatically checks for program updates and installs them as necessary.

To Start and Log into MenuLink Client:

1.	Start the application by double-clicking on the Shortcut to MenuLink icon on your computer desktop.

Note: You can also start MenuLink Client by choosing the application name from the Start > All Programs menu.

MenuLink Client checks for program updates and installs them as necessary.

MenuLink automatically downloads an update if one is available,
…or lets you know that the program is current.

In a moment, the login screen appears.

By default, the application displays information in English. If desired, choose another language by selecting the desired language from the drop-down menu. (The Chinese language is available; however your system must have Chinese character fonts installed to make this selection).

2.	Type your user name and password, and then click .

Note: The user name is not case sensitive, but the password is.

The MenuLink Client Main Switchboard appears, as described next.

Note: In some cases, you may see a message appear to notify you of an alert, such as a pending transfer or that an inventory was not posted. Click on the Pending Transfers hyperlink for immediate access to the transfers. You can view this message again at any time by pressing F2 on the keyboard. Click OK to proceed.

Other messages that may appear while logged in to MenuLink include:

•	Change Password

•	Set Security Question

•	Notifications for borrowed or transferred employees.