Windows 7

How do I log on?

Firstly, agree to the terms and conditions on the screen and then login the usual way with your username and password.

Where can I find ‘My Documents’ / H Drive?

Click on the Windows Explorer’ icon on the Taskbar (bottom of screen). My Documents can be found under: Libraries / Documents.

You now have 1 GB of personal H Drive space (including H Drive folders and desktop). If you come close to this limit or exceed it, you will receive a ‘Disc Drive is full’ message. More information about files in Windows 7.

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How do I print?

Printing is the same in Windows 7 as with XP.  The default printer is ‘uoc-printing-admin on Scorpion’ found under the Start Menu / Devices and Printers. More information about printing in Windows 7.

Where is the S Drive? 

You can access the S Drive by clicking on the ‘Windows Explorer’ icon on the taskbar.

Alternatively go to Start Menu / Computer.

How do I access the DVD drive and USB sticks? These can also be found within the Windows Explorer area but will not appear until a disk is inserted into the DVD drive or a USB stick is attached.

Please note: the bar will change to red when the drive is nearing full capacity.

 
Where can I find SITS, QLX, SPSS? 

Specialised software such as SITS and QLX  can still be found under ‘Management Information Systems’ under the Start Menu / All Programs / Management Information Systems.  Certain other programs can be run from the Start Menu / All  Programs / Teaching Applications. These include SPSS, EndNote, Careers and Science software.

 
How do I access my emails and Portia? 

In Windows 7 Portia will not open automatically as it does with XP.  To access Portia, there will be the usual Portia icon on your desktop.

Outlook Live can be accessed through Portia in the usual way or you can go to outlook.com and access your emails that way.  To access Outlook Desktop 2010, go to Start Menu / All Programs or drag the icon onto the desktop.

 
How do I shut down / log off?   

Click on the Start Menu and choose 'shut down' or select the small right hand arrow for other options.

Guide to using Windows 7 (pdf)

More information about specific features of Windows 7 is available in this guide: University of Chichester's Guide to using Windows 7 (pdf)

Tips and tricks covered in the guide include: Aero Features, The Taskbar, The Startmenu, Desktop Gadgets, Favourites, Snipping Tool