The University of Caloocan City was formed in 2004 out of Caloocan City Polytechnic College

(CCPC), which started as a two-year course college in 1971 and offered four-year courses in
1975. Its first programs were Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Education (BSIE) and B.S.
Business Technology (BSBT).

The school was first located in a building at Caloocan High School (located at 10th Avenue, Grace
Park). It transferred to its present location (at General San. Miguel St. Sangandaan, Caloocan
City) when the first building burned.

On January 23, 2004, Caloocan City Council unanimously approved the Ordinance 1020-2003
principally authored by then councilor Gonzalez Jr., which authorized the city government to
convert the existing Caloocan City Polytechnic College into a full-fledged university. The initially
city hall-funded tertiary educational institution will henceforth be called as University of Caloocan
City, the lone public university in Caloocan.

On April 20, 2006, the 32nd Commencement Exercise took place at Folk Arts Theater, Manila. The
BSIE graduates were the first to be called on stage, which is a tradition at the Commencement
Exercises.

On the school year 2015, in an ordinance made by Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan, all
freshmen and transferees who graduated from elementary and high school in Caloocan City (or
whose parents or who themselves are registered voters of Caloocan) that will enter UCC will have
free tuition fee.

For the school year 2016-2017, the university offers Senior High School program for Junior High
School completers. Only ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management), & HUMSS (Humanities
and Social Sciences) strands are currently available in the university for the Senior High School
program.

General tips to keep in mind

There are many different things that could cause a problem with your computer. No
matter what's causing the issue, troubleshooting will always be a process of trial and
errorin some cases, you may need to use several different approaches before you can
find a solution; other problems may be easy to fix. We recommend starting by using the
following tips.

Write down your steps: Once you start troubleshooting, you may want
to write down each step you take. This way, you'll be able to remember
exactly what you've done and can avoid repeating the same mistakes. If you
end up asking other people for help, it will be much easier if they know
exactly what you've tried already.
Take notes about error messages: If your computer gives you an error
message, be sure to write down as much information as possible. You may
 be able to use this information later to find out if other people are having the
same error.
Always check the cables: If you're having trouble with a specific piece
of computer hardware, such as your monitor or keyboard, an easy first step
is to check all related cables to make sure they're properly connected.

Restart the computer: When all else fails, restarting the computer is a
good thing to try. This can solve a lot of basic issues you may experience
with your computer.

Using the process of elimination

If you're having an issue with your computer, you may be able to find out
what's wrong using the process of elimination. This means you'll make a list
of things that could be causing the problem and then test them out one by
one to eliminate them. Once you've identified the source of your computer
issue, it will be easier to find a solution.

Scenario:

Let's say you're trying to print out invitations for a birthday party, but the printer won't print.
You have some ideas about what could be causing this, so you go through them one by one to
see if you can eliminate any possible causes.

First, you check the printer to see that it's turned on and plugged in to the surge protector. It is,
so that's not the issue. Next, you check to make sure the printer's ink cartridge still has ink and
that there is paper loaded in the paper tray. Things look good in both cases, so you know the
issue has nothing to do with ink or paper.

Now you want to make sure the printer and computer are communicating correctly. If you
recently downloaded an update to your operating system, it might interfere with the printer. But
you know there haven't been any recent updates and the printer was working yesterday, so
you'll have to look elsewhere.

You check the printer's USB cord and find that it's not plugged in. You must have unplugged it
accidentally when you plugged something else into the computer earlier. Once you plug in the
USB cord, the printer starts working again. It looks like this printer issue is solved!
This is just one example of an issue you might encounter while using a computer. In the rest of
this lesson, we'll talk about other common computer problems and some ways to solve them.

Simple solutions to common problems

Most of the time, problems can be fixed using simple troubleshooting techniques,
like closing and reopening the program. It's important to try these simple solutions before
resorting to more extreme measures. If the problem still isn't fixed, you can try other
troubleshooting techniques.

Problem: Power button will not start computer

Solution 1:
If your computer does not start, begin by checking the power cord to confirm
that it is plugged securely into the back of the computer case and the
power outlet.
Solution 2:
If it is plugged into an outlet, make sure it is a working outlet. To check your
outlet, you can plug in another electrical device, such as a lamp.
Solution 3:
If the computer is plugged in to a surge protector, verify that it is turned on.
You may have to reset the surge protector by turning it off and then back on.
You can also plug a lamp or other device into the surge protector to verify
that it's working correctly.

Solution 4:
If you are using a laptop, the battery may not be charged. Plug the AC
adapter into the wall, then try to turn on the laptop. If it still doesn't start up,
you may need to wait a few minutes and try again.

Problem: An application is running slowly

Solution 1:
Close and reopen the application.
Solution 2:
Update the application. To do this, click the Help menu and look for an option
to check for Updates. If you don't find this option, another idea is to run an
online search for application updates.

Problem: An application is frozen

Sometimes an application may become stuck, or frozen. When this
happens, you won't be able to close the window or click any buttons within
the application.

Solution 1:
Force quit the application. On a PC, you can press (and
hold) Ctrl+Alt+Delete (the Control, Alt, and Delete keys) on
your keyboard to open the Task Manager. On a Mac, press
and hold Command+Option+Esc. You can then select the
unresponsive application and click End task (or Force
Quit on a Mac) to close it.
Solution 2:
Restart the computer. If you are unable to force quit an
application, restarting your computer will close all open apps.

Problem: All programs on the computer run slowly

Solution 1:
Run a virus scanner. You may have malware running in the background that
is slowing things down.
Solution 2:
Your computer may be running out of hard drive space. Try deleting any files
or programs you don't need.
Solution 3:
If you're using a PC, you can run Disk Defragmenter. To learn more
about Disk Defragmenter, check out our lesson on Protecting Your
Computer.

Problem: The computer is frozen

Sometimes your computer may become completely unresponsive, or frozen. When this
happens, you won't be able to click anywhere on the screen, open or close applications, or
access shut-down options.

Solution 1
(Windows only): Restart Windows Explorer. To do this, press and
hold Ctrl+Alt+Delete on your keyboard to open the Task Manager. Next,
locate and select Windows Explorer from the Processes tab and
click Restart. You may need to click More Details at the bottom of the
window to see the Processes tab.
Solution 2
(Mac only): Restart Finder. To do this, press and
hold Command+Option+Esc on your keyboard to open
the Force Quit Applications dialog box. Next, locate and
select Finder, then click Relaunch.
Solution 3:
Press and hold the Power button. The Power button is usually located on the
front or side of the computer, typically indicated by the power symbol. Press
and hold the Power button for 5 to 10 seconds to force the computer to shut
down.
Solution 4:
If the computer still won't shut down, you can unplug the power cable from the electrical
outlet. If you're using a laptop, you may be able to remove the battery to force the computer to
turn off. Note: This solution should be your last resort after trying the other suggestions
above.

Problem: The mouse or keyboard has stopped working

Solution 1:
If you're using a wired mouse or keyboard, make sure it's correctly plugged
into the computer.
Solution 2:
If you're using a wireless mouse or keyboard, make sure it's turned on and that
its batteries are charged.

Problem: The sound isn't working

Solution 1:
Check the volume level. Click the audio button in the top-right or bottom-right
corner of the screen to make sure the sound is turned on and that the volume is
up.

Solution 2:
Check the audio player controls. Many audio and video players will have their
own separate audio controls. Make sure the sound is turned on and that the
volume is turned up in the player.
Solution 3:
Check the cables. Make sure external speakers are plugged in, turned on, and
connected to the correct audio port or a USB port. If your computer has color-
coded ports, the audio output port will usually be green.
Solution 4:
Connect headphones to the computer to find out if you can hear sound through
the headphones.

Problem: The screen is blank

Solution 1:
The computer may be in Sleep mode. Click the mouse or press any key on the
keyboard to wake it.
Solution 2:
Make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on.
Solution 3:
Make sure the computer is plugged in and turned on.
Solution 4:
If you're using a desktop, make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to
the computer tower and the monitor.

Solving more difficult problems

If you still haven't found a solution to your problem, you may need to ask someone else for
help. As an easy starting point, we'd recommend searching the Web. It's possible that other
users have had similar problems, and solutions to these problems are often posted online. Also,
if you have a friend or family member who knows a lot about computers, they may be able to
help you.