Device requirements
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Translated from the Italian guide. Narciso itself is in Italian, so the names of buttons, menus and fields are shown exactly as they appear on screen, with a translation in brackets where it helps.
Narciso runs in the browser: you do not install any program and no extensions are needed. To use it you need a computer or tablet with a large screen held in landscape, an up-to-date browser and a stable internet connection. The management system cannot be used from a phone.
Contents
What you need#
| Item | Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Computer or tablet with a large screen | Yes | At least 13 inches, in landscape (see [[#Schermo |
| Up-to-date browser | Yes | Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, with JavaScript, cookies and site data enabled (see [[#Browser |
| Stable internet connection | Yes | There is no offline use (see Internet connection) |
| Pop-up windows allowed for Narciso | Yes, for some features | Connecting channels, payments, POS (see [[#Finestre popup |
| Narciso Hub | Only for some features | Barcode readers and WhatsApp linked to the salon's number (see Connectable devices) |
| Printer | Only for printing | The browser's print window is used |
| Camera, microphone, location | No | The program never asks for them |
| Browser notifications | No | The program does not ask for them |
Screen#
Minimum size#
The program measures the device's screen, not the browser window, and estimates its diagonal in inches. Below 13 inches the page «Accesso Richiesto da Desktop» (Desktop access required) appears, with no buttons: you must use a larger computer or tablet.
The estimate is worked out from the points the browser reports for the screen, divided by 96 points per inch. This means what counts is the effective resolution seen by the browser, not the physical size of the monitor.
| Screen (points reported by the browser) | Estimated diagonal | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080 | 23 inches | Accepted |
| 1366 × 768 | 16.3 inches | Accepted |
| 1024 × 768 (tablet in landscape) | 13.3 inches | Accepted, borderline |
| 1024 × 600 | 12.4 inches | Not accepted |
| 960 × 540 (Full HD with 200% scaling) | 11.5 inches | Not accepted |
| 390 × 844 (phone) | 9.7 inches | Not accepted |
Making the browser window smaller on a computer does not bring up the message.
Orientation#
If the screen is taller than it is wide, the page «Ruota il tablet» (Rotate the tablet) appears with the text «Questa applicazione è ottimizzata per l'orientamento orizzontale. Ruota il dispositivo per continuare.» (This application is optimised for landscape orientation. Rotate the device to continue.). This applies to tablets and also to a monitor turned to portrait. When you turn the device the page updates by itself, without reloading. If the rotation does not change, unlock the tablet's rotation lock from the quick settings.
The two checks never appear together: the size is checked first, then the orientation.
Phone#
The management system does not open from a phone. The public pages designed for the salon's clients do work from a phone, such as the catalogue with booking that the salon sends on WhatsApp.
Tablet#
A tablet in landscape with a large enough screen can open the management system. Keep these limits in mind:
- the help labels that appear when you hover the mouse over buttons cannot be reached by touch;
- the quick problem report, which requires sharing the screen, is normally not available on tablet browsers: use «Contatta assistenza» (Contact support) instead (see Support);
- there is no app to download for tablets: you use the browser.
Browser#
Use the latest version of one of these browsers, kept up to date:
| Browser | Notes |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Recommended |
| Microsoft Edge | Behaves the same as Chrome |
| Mozilla Firefox | Supported |
| Safari (Mac, iPad) | Supported in recent versions |
Internet Explorer and the browsers of old phones cannot be used. The program does not warn you if the browser is too old: some parts stop working or the page stays blank.
Settings to keep enabled#
| Setting | Why it is needed | If it is turned off |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript | The whole program uses it | The page stays blank |
| Site cookies | Needed for the device check and for logging in | The check does not complete and «Verifica non completata» (Verification not completed) appears (see Opening Narciso) |
| Site data (local storage) | Keeps the device recognition and the preferences | The device has to be registered again every time you open the program |
Clearing site data from the browser logs you out of the program and makes you register the device again the next time you open it.
Incognito browsing#
In an incognito or private window the program works, but when the window is closed the session and the device recognition are lost, and the security check starts again from scratch at the next login.
Pop-up windows#
Some features open a separate window. For them to work, allow pop-ups for app.narciso.io from the icon next to the browser's address bar, in the site settings.
| Feature | Message if the pop-up is blocked |
|---|---|
| Connecting Instagram and Facebook | «Il browser ha bloccato la finestra di … Consenti i popup e riprova.» (The browser blocked the … window. Allow pop-ups and try again.) |
| Connecting Pinterest | «Il browser ha bloccato la finestra di Pinterest. Consenti i popup e riprova.» (The browser blocked the Pinterest window. Allow pop-ups and try again.) |
| Connecting the SumUp POS | «Il browser ha bloccato la finestra di SumUp. Consenti i popup e riprova.» (The browser blocked the SumUp window. Allow pop-ups and try again.) |
| Paying for a credit top-up | «Il browser ha bloccato la finestra di pagamento. Consenti i popup e riprova.» (The browser blocked the payment window. Allow pop-ups and try again.) |
If you press a connect button and nothing happens and no message appears, the most likely cause is a blocked pop-up: allow pop-ups and try again.
Reporting a problem#
«Segnala problema» (Report a problem) asks the browser which tab to share: choose the Narciso tab. If the request is cancelled, the report is not sent. More details in Support.