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Most of Groovix administration takes place through the Groovix menu; this menu can be accessed at any time, on any profile by pressing '''[CTRL+ALT+G]''' and typing your administrator password. The following sections explain what each option in the menu does and, if applicable, provides a link to instructions on how its used.
 
Most of Groovix administration takes place through the Groovix menu; this menu can be accessed at any time, on any profile by pressing '''[CTRL+ALT+G]''' and typing your administrator password. The following sections explain what each option in the menu does and, if applicable, provides a link to instructions on how its used.
  
[[file: Groovix-Menu-1.jpg|frame|right|The Groovix Menu]]
 
==== Printer Administration ====
 
Displays the Printer Administration dialog box to view print queue(s), add or delete any printers for [[Groovix Print]].
 
  
==== HP Printer Toolbox ====
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[[file: Groovix-Menu-1.jpg|500px|thumb|right|The Groovix Menu]]
Displays the HP utility for HP InkJet printers, used to align print heads, etc. ''Only applies to deployments using HP InkJet printers.''
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'''1. Printer Administration'''
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* Displays the Printer Administration dialog box to view print queue(s), add or delete any printers for [[Groovix Print]].
  
==== Network Settings ====
 
Displays the network settings dialog box, used to configure [[Network Settings]] for all network interface devices.
 
  
==== Open an xterm as the root user ====
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'''2. HP Printer Toolbox'''
Opens an [[xterm]] (terminal) window as the root user.
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* Displays the HP utility for HP InkJet printers, used to align print heads, etc. ''Only applies to deployments using HP InkJet printers.''
  
==== Connect to Groovix Tech Support ====
 
Connects the user to a VNC session with a Groovix support technician.
 
  
==== Change Groovix Settings ====
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'''3. Network Settings'''
Opens a link to the Groovix settings file located at <nowiki>[/etc/groovix/pac.conf]</nowiki>.
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* Displays the network settings dialog box, used to configure [[Network Settings]] for all network interface devices.
  
==== System Monitor ====
 
Displays the system monitor window; shows processor load and memory usage in real-time using graphs.
 
  
==== Make Permanent Changes to the User Environment ====
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'''4. Open an xterm as the root user'''  
Makes changes to public profile. '''Only to be used when logged in as [[groovixtemplateuser]]'''
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* Opens an [[xterm]] (terminal) window as the root user.
  
==== Restart all Displays ====
 
Restarts all displays, only used when one machine is configured to support multiple workstations from one physical workstation.
 
  
==== Reboot the Machine ====
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'''5. Connect to Groovix Tech Support'''
Reboots the workstation immediately.
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* Connects the user to a VNC session with a Groovix support technician.
  
==== Shutdown the Machine ====
 
Shuts down the workstation immediately.
 
  
==== System Settings Administration ====
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'''6. Change Groovix Settings'''
Displays the Control Center, similar to the Control Panel in Windows. This is used to configure multiple aspects of your workstation and its devices.
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* Opens a link to the Groovix settings file located at <nowiki>[/etc/groovix/pac.conf]</nowiki>.
  
==== Groovix PAC Hard Drive Interactive Installation ====
 
  
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'''7. System Monitor'''
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* Displays the system monitor window; shows processor load and memory usage in real-time using graphs.
  
==== Groovix PAC Live install to USB or Hard Drive ====
 
  
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'''8. Make Permanent Changes to the User Environment'''
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* Allows the ability to make changes to the public profile. ''Only to be used when logged in as [[groovixtemplateuser]]''
  
==== View the Groovix Kiosk Administration Guide ====
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Opens a Firefox window to the Groovix PAC Administration Guide.
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'''9. Restart all Displays'''
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* Restarts all displays, only used when one machine is configured to support multiple workstations from one physical workstation.
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'''10. Reboot the Machine'''
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* Reboots the workstation immediately.
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'''11. Shutdown the Machine'''
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* Shuts down the workstation immediately.
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'''12. System Settings Administration'''
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* Displays the Control Center, similar to the Control Panel in Windows. This is used to configure multiple aspects of your workstation and its devices.
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'''13. Groovix PAC Hard Drive Interactive Installation'''
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* this needs a description
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'''14. Groovix PAC Live install to USB or Hard Drive'''
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* this needs a description
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'''15. View the Groovix Kiosk Administration Guide'''
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* Opens a Firefox window to the Groovix PAC Administration Guide.

Revision as of 17:12, 27 September 2010

Groovix Menu

Most of Groovix administration takes place through the Groovix menu; this menu can be accessed at any time, on any profile by pressing [CTRL+ALT+G] and typing your administrator password. The following sections explain what each option in the menu does and, if applicable, provides a link to instructions on how its used.


The Groovix Menu

1. Printer Administration

  • Displays the Printer Administration dialog box to view print queue(s), add or delete any printers for Groovix Print.


2. HP Printer Toolbox

  • Displays the HP utility for HP InkJet printers, used to align print heads, etc. Only applies to deployments using HP InkJet printers.


3. Network Settings

  • Displays the network settings dialog box, used to configure Network Settings for all network interface devices.


4. Open an xterm as the root user

  • Opens an xterm (terminal) window as the root user.


5. Connect to Groovix Tech Support

  • Connects the user to a VNC session with a Groovix support technician.


6. Change Groovix Settings

  • Opens a link to the Groovix settings file located at [/etc/groovix/pac.conf].


7. System Monitor

  • Displays the system monitor window; shows processor load and memory usage in real-time using graphs.


8. Make Permanent Changes to the User Environment

  • Allows the ability to make changes to the public profile. Only to be used when logged in as groovixtemplateuser


9. Restart all Displays

  • Restarts all displays, only used when one machine is configured to support multiple workstations from one physical workstation.


10. Reboot the Machine

  • Reboots the workstation immediately.


11. Shutdown the Machine

  • Shuts down the workstation immediately.


12. System Settings Administration

  • Displays the Control Center, similar to the Control Panel in Windows. This is used to configure multiple aspects of your workstation and its devices.


13. Groovix PAC Hard Drive Interactive Installation

  • this needs a description


14. Groovix PAC Live install to USB or Hard Drive

  • this needs a description


15. View the Groovix Kiosk Administration Guide

  • Opens a Firefox window to the Groovix PAC Administration Guide.