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Using the ACCC Computer Labs

   
 
     
FOOD, DRINKS, AND SMOKING ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE LABS.
  That means:
  • No soda cans (empty, sealed, open)
  • No water bottles
  • No coffee cups, mugs, thermos...
  • No Subway, Wendy's, or any other kinds of food
  • No candy, snacks, chips, dip...
  • No sealed cans, tupperware, brown bag lunches
Basically, no food of any shape or form is allowed in the labs. If we see it, or if we see you hiding it, we can and will log an offense against your account.
 
     
The lab you're working in may be reserved
  Please note that many of the ACCC labs are reserved for classes or special sessions. Please view the lab reservation schedule posted on the door of a lab before logging in. You can check http://www.accc.uic.edu/pclabs/roomres.html for the Lab Reservation Status of any ACCC lab.

As a courtesy, we ask that you prepare to leave a reserved lab 10-15 minutes before the scheduled reservation time.

 
     
Logging In
 
  • Login with your UIC netid and ACCC password to access your home space on the ACCC lab servers and to print.
  • If you do not yet have an account, select Create Account on the login screen.
  • As part of the login process, each lab machine has runs special software that checks to see whether the machine's operating system and other crucial files have been modified. If any have, it downloads new copies and restarts the operating system.
 
     
Logging Out
 
  • Double-click the Logout icon in the lower left area of the desktop.
  • You must logout when you finish. Leaving your account logged on allows others access to your files.
  • Do not turn the computer off!
 
     
Adjusting the Screen Display
 
  • Click the computer icon in the tray on the lower right corner of the screen.
 
     
Applications
 
  • Shortcuts to Internet applications are located in the Internet Tools folder.
  • Shortcuts to local applications are located in the Main Menu folder.
  • Additional applications are available by clicking on Start and selecting Programs.
 
     
Saving Your Files
 
  • When you login with your netid and password, you have access to your own online home space on the ACCC labs Novell servers. You can save and retrieve the files in your home space after logging in to any machine in any ACCC public computer lab; they will be on your H: drive: H:\filename.
  • Do not save to the H: drive if you want to take your file elsewhere (other than to an ACCC lab); use a floppy or zip disk.
  • Files saved to the C: drive, will be lost when you log out.
 
     
Printing
 
  • To locate shortcuts to print job management, first open the Main Menu window by double-clicking its icon.
  • To locate or change your printer, double-click the Change Printer icon.
  • To check the print queue, double-click the PrintQ Status icon.
 
     
Problems? Questions?
   


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