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Signing On

After clicking on the TN3270 icon (should be located on your windows start menu or you may have a desktop shortcut set up), type your USER ID (your ACID) and 7 or 8 character password. To start work in a facility, you may enter:

  1. Type the facility name (ROSCOE or CICS) on the request line. Press ENTER.
  2. The numbered function keys on your PC keyboard are probably set up to correspond to mainframe “PF” keys. Press the F key corresponding to the number of the facility you wish to start.

For CICS:

If the ACID and password are correct, you are in the facility and may proceed with your application. If the ACID or password were miskeyed, the individual facility’s sign-on screen appears. (Note: If this screen does not appear, clear your screen and type CESN.)

For ROSCOE:

If the ACID and password are correct, you are in the facility. If the ACID or password were miskeyed, the individual facility's sign-on screen appears. Reenter your ACID and password. If your password is expired, enter your new password.