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# Mobile POS Application - Basics

This article describes the basic layout of the Maitre'D MPOS application.

![MPOS Login Screen](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOSApp/08-MPOSConnected.png)

### Configuration

#### Show / Hide Menu

<div><img src="https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-ShowMenu.png" alt="Button - Show Menu (Collapsed)" height="49" width="49"> <img src="https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-HideMenu(FULL).png" alt="Button - Hide Menu (Expanded)"></div>

Use the "9-dots" button to show or hide the side menu bar.

#### Update

![Button - Update (Collapsed)](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-Update\(Hidden\).png) ![Button - Update (Expanded)](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-Update\(FULL\).png)

Use the Update button to force this POS to check the Maitre'D Back-Office for changes and download any updates.

#### Workstation UI

![Button - Workstation UI (Collapsed)](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-WS-UI\(Hidden\).png) ![Button - Workstation UI (Expanded)](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-WS-UI\(FULL\).png)

Use the Workstation UI button to download User Interface (UI) assets from the Maitre'D Back-Office, such as images and graphics.

#### Configuration

![Button - Configuration (Collapsed)](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-Configuration\(Hidden\).png) ![Button - Configuration (Expanded)](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-Configuration\(FULL\).png)

Use the Configuration button to change the IP address of the Maitre'D Back-Office or the POS number. This can also be used to desynchronize this POS from the Maitre'D Back-Office. This will free up a POS number for use by another tablet.

### Keypad Area

#### Keypad

![Keypad](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-POS-Keypad\(FULL\).png)

Use the keypad to enter employee numbers, table number or check numbers.

#### Back

![Button - Back](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-POS-Back.png)

Use the Back button to correct mistakes.

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#### Exit

![Button - Exit](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-POS-Exit.png)

Use the Exit button to return to the previous screen.

#### Enter

![Button - Enter](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-POS-Enter\(KeyPad\).png)

Use the Enter button to confirm the employee, table or check number after typing it in.

### Right-Hand

#### Enter

![Button - Enter](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-POS-Enter.png)

The Enter key on the right-hand side of the screen has the same function as the Enter key on the keypad.

#### Reading

![Button - Reading](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/MobilePOS/MPOS-UI/Button-POS-Reading.png)

Type an employee number followed by the Reading key to view that employee's open tables and financial report.

Related Topics

1. [Mobile POS Application Installation - Android](/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/mobile-pos/mobile-pos-app-install-and-config/mobile-pos-application-installation-android.md)
2. [Mobile POS Application - Initial Configuration](/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/mobile-pos/mobile-pos-app-install-and-config/mobile-pos-application-initial-configuration.md)
3. [Mobile POS Application - Basics](/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/mobile-pos/mobile-pos-app-install-and-config/mobile-pos-application-basics.md)
4. [Mobile POS Application - Download UI Assets](/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/mobile-pos/mobile-pos-app-install-and-config/mobile-pos-application-download-ui-assets.md)