QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
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Overview Overview Welcome to your Dell™ Inspiron™ Mini. This guide helps you to get acquainted with the Ubuntu® operating system, perform basic functions, and set up your computer just the way you want it. If you need more information, complete documentation on Ubuntu is available from the Help Center on your computer. To access the Help Center, click the Help icon on the Panel, found at the top of your screen.
Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop The Dell Desktop launches when you turn on your computer.
Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 1 Launcher — The Launcher organizes applications, bookmarks, folders, and documents into categories. Click a Category, and then click an item to open it. Customize the Launcher by adding your favorite items to a Category, or even add a new Category — using the Plus icons. 2 Desktop — Right-click the background to change the background image. 3 Categories — Click a category to view a list of applications, bookmarks, folders, or documents.
Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop To switch from the Dell Desktop Launcher to the Classic Desktop, click → Switch Desktop Mode→ Classic Desktop. Starting an Application 1. Click the Applications menu. 2. Select the appropriate category and application. Customizing Your Desktop Personalizing the Panel You can add frequently used utilities and applications to the Panel by performing the following procedures: 1. Right-click the Panel and select Add to Panel.
Getting Started With Ubuntu Getting Started With Ubuntu Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless or Wired Connection Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. To initiate a connection to a wireless network, click the Network Manager icon on the right side of the Panel. 2. Select the network to which you would like to connect. If the network requires a password, the Wireless Network Key Required screen appears. Enter the network password. Select the Show password checkbox to review your password, if needed.
Getting Started With Ubuntu Quickly Viewing a Window in Full Screen Press to toggle between standard view and full screen view.
Getting Started With Ubuntu System Preferences and Administration From the Dell Desktop, use the tools available → System to control the appearance from and operation of your computer. • Select Preferences for settings of themes, keyboard shortcuts, and power management. • Select Administration to manage computer monitors and configuration tools functions such as network, printing, and users and groups.
Getting Started With Ubuntu Setting Screensaver Preferences 1. Click → System→ Preferences→ Screensaver. The Screensaver Preferences window appears. 2. In the Screensaver theme list, select Blank for a blank screen, select Random for a random screensaver, or select a screensaver of your choice. 3. Adjust the slider for the length of time that you want your computer to idle before the screensaver appears. 12 4. Ensure that the Activate screensaver when computer is idle checkbox is selected. 5.
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Getting Started With Ubuntu Browsing Files and Folders Creating a New Folder The File Manager allows you to view, create, organize, and search for your files and folders using an interface similar to a web browser. To open the file browser from the Dell Launcher, select Productivity→ Places. 1. Browse to the location where you want to create the new folder. Using Bookmarks 3. Name the folder and press Enter. Bookmarks in the File Manager are similar to bookmarks in a web browser.
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Getting Started With Ubuntu Using the Web Browser You can browse the web using the web browser. The search box allows you to search the web directly from the toolbar. Tabbed browsing means you can have multiple pages open, but contained within the same browser window. Using Tabbed Browsing To open a new tab, go to File→ New Tab or press . To close a tab, click the close button on the tab or press . Using Bookmarks 1.
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Getting Started With Ubuntu Instant Messaging With Pidgin Using Totem TV The Pidgin messaging client allows you to use multiple types of instant messaging accounts and protocols all at once. If your computer includes the optional TV tuner/ antenna, you can use the Totem TV player to watch digital TV: 1. From the Dell Launcher, select Web→ Instant Messenger. 1. From the Dell Launcher, select Entertainment→ TV Player. 2.
Getting Started With Ubuntu Applications in Ubuntu Adding and Removing Applications Ubuntu comes with a wide variety of pre-installed applications. 1. Click → Applications→ Add/Remove. Some of the most frequently used applications include the following: 2. To add an application, select the required application checkbox. To remove an application, deselect the required application checkbox. 3. Some applications may require additional supporting applications or will be a part of a bundle.
Getting Started With Ubuntu Connecting Devices Digital Cameras Ubuntu supports a wide range of peripheral devices and lets you connect to them easily. 1. Connect your digital camera to an available USB port on the computer. USB Drives 2. Turn on the camera and place it in review or file transfer mode. 1. Connect storage devices like USB hard drives or pen drives to an available USB port on the computer 2. The drivers are automatically installed and the File Browser window appears. 3.
Getting Started With Ubuntu Bluetooth Devices 1. From the Panel, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Connect new device... 2. The Bluetooth Device Wizard screen appears. Click Forward. 5. The Successfully configured new device message appears. Click Close. 6. To transfer or browse files, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Send files to device... or Browse files on device... 3. The detected Bluetooth devices are listed. Select the device you wish to use and click Forward. 4.
Restoring Your Ubuntu System Restoring Your Ubuntu System Use the Ubuntu LTS DVD that shipped with your computer to restore your operating system. CAUTION: Using the Ubuntu LTS DVD deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve media. Starting System Restore 1. Turn off the computer. 2.
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