# Introduction
# What is ELO?
With ELO, you can manage, search for, and find documents. In addition, you can use ELO to create workflows and reminders, and to view documents.
# Target audience
This short manual for ELO Java Client and ELO Web Client is aimed at users without administrator rights.
Administrators can use the ELO Java Client administration(English) (opens new window) and ELO Web Client administration (English) (opens new window) manuals.
# Operating system
In this documentation, the functions and examples are shown based on a Microsoft Windows operating system.
The ELO Java Client can also be used on other operating systems provided a corresponding Java environment is available for the operating system.
# Start ELO
# ELO Java Client
Method
Open ELO via the icon on the desktop.
Alternative: Run the EloClient.exe file in the program directory of the client.
The logon dialog box appears.
Enter your ELO account name and password.
Optional: To select a specific repository or to change the language in ELO, enable Show logon options.
Information
The repositories that you can select are defined by your administrator.
Select LOG ON.
Result
ELO opens.
# Error message
If ELO does not start, an error message will appear.
Internal errors are displayed in yellow. In this case, you either entered the wrong password or the account has been locked. Enter your logon information again. If the account is locked, contact your administrator.
External errors are displayed in red. In this case, there is an issue with the server connection. Contact your administrator.
# ELO Web Client
To start ELO, enter the URL in your browser.
Enter your logon credentials. If you have been given a temporary password to log on with, change it during the first session using the Change password function.
Information
If you have forgotten your password, contact your system administrator.
Save selection and don't ask again: If you save your selection, you can enable the roles again under User menu [your name] > Enable roles.