Applies to:  WRN

Summary:

The WRN range of NVRs (WAVE PoE NVR) run on Ubuntu (Linux OS based on the Debian branch of distributions). There may be times when you need to add an additional language to the Operating System. This article explains how to accomplish this.

Step By Step Guide:

To change the keyboard and OS language:

NOTE: An active internet connection to the WRN recorder is needed for this process.

1. Power ON and log in to WAVE PoE NVR.
   
   
2. Navigate to Ubuntu Settings using one of the following methods.
   
   Method One
   Using a keyboard
   Press the Start/Windows key on your keyboard then type settings and press Enter.
   
   Method Two
   Using your mouse (1 of 2)
   Click the 9-dot icon in the bottom left corner then click Settings.  
   
   
   Using your mouse (2 of 2)
   Click the down facing arrow in the top right hand corner then select the Settings icon. 
   
   
   
3. In Ubuntu Settings, select Language and Region.

NOTE: Both keyboard layout and language packs can be managed in this menu.

Adding a Keyboard Layout

To add a keyboard layout:

1. In the Language and Region section, under Input Sources, click the + (plus) button.
   
   
   
2. In the Add an Input Source section , click the three dots. 
   
   
3. Scroll to the end of the list and click Other.
   
   
4. Search for a language by entering the language via a connected keyboard or scroll through the list of languages, then click Add.
   
   
   Once the language has been selected it will be added in the Input Sources section. Input language priority can be changed by moving the desired language up or down. 
   
   
   The selected language will now appear under the Input Sources section.

Adding a Language Pack to Linux

To add a language pack to Linux:

1. In Settings > Language and Region, click Manage Installed Languages.
   
   
   
2. In the Language Support window, click n Install/Remove Languages.
   
   
   
3. From the Installed Languages window, search for a desired language by typing or scrolling through the list.
   
   
   
4. Check the box in the Installed column for the desired language then click Apply. 
   
   Notice in the lower left corner of the window the number of languages to install.
   
   
   
5. Once the language is added, click the Apply system-wide button. 
   
   
   You will be prompted to authenticate in order to apply the changes. 
   
   
6. Enter the Linux OS user Password.
   
   
   The selected language pack will download.
   
   
   
7. Once the language and input sources are installed, you can change the Language and Formats.
   
   
   
8. Restart the WAVE PoE NVR to complete the changes.