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Overview Overview Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Ubuntu® if you opted for it during purchase. This document describes how to perform basic functions with your computer running Ubuntu operating system and also includes reinstallation steps for Ubuntu operating system. You have two modes of operating your computer running Ubuntu. • Dell customized mode with a Launcher • Classic Ubuntu mode The two modes have been described in the following chapters.
Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop The Dell Desktop launches when you turn on your computer with Ubuntu operating system. To turn off the Dell Desktop Launcher, click the and select Switch Desktop Mode→ Classic Desktop. See “Getting Started with Your Classic Desktop” on page 8 for instructions about getting started with Classic Desktop.
Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 1 2 3 4 6 Launcher The Launcher organizes applications and website bookmarks into categories. To access an application using the Launcher, click on a Category, and then click on the application, or click on a bookmark to view the website in a new tab. You can customize the Launcher to contain the applications and website bookmarks you use most frequently by using the Plus Icons.
Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 11 Volume Control Icon Click on this icon to adjust the volume of the computer. 12 Notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with programs. 13 Plus Icons Click the upper Plus Icon to add or remove a category from the Launcher. Click the lower Plus Icon to add applications or website bookmarks.
Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop Getting Started With Your 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 on the panel and select Add to Panel. 2. Select an application in the Add to Panel dialog box and click Add.
Getting Started With Ubuntu Getting Started With Ubuntu Quickly Viewing a Window Full Screen Press the key combination to toggle between standard view and full screen view.
Getting Started With Ubuntu System Preferences and Administration From the System menu you can control the appearance and operation of your computer and get help. • 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. Setting Screensaver Preferences 1. Click → System→ Preferences→ Screensaver. The Screensaver Preferences window appears. 2.
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Getting Started With Ubuntu Browsing Files and Folders Using Nautilus The Nautilus 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 Nautilus, click → Places→ Home Folder. Using Bookmarks Bookmarks in Nautilus are similar to bookmarks in a web browser. Use the bookmarks feature to help you quickly open frequently-used folders. To add a bookmark 1. Browse to the folder that you want to bookmark, and open it. 2.
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Getting Started With Ubuntu Using the Firefox Web Browser You can browse the web using the Firefox web browser. The Google search box allows you to search the web using Google search engine 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 Importing Digital Photographs The Pidgin messaging client allows you to use multiple types of instant messaging accounts and protocols all at once. To import photos from your camera: 1. Click → Applications→ Internet→ Pidgin Internet Messenger. 2. If you are opening Pidgin for the first time, in addition to your Buddy List, an Accounts dialogue box will prompt you to add accounts. 3. Click Add. 4.
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 Adding a Printer 1. Click → System→ Administration→ Printing. The Printers window appears. 2. Double-click on the New Printer icon. The Add a Printer wizard will start and your printer is automatically detected. 3. Click Forward. 4. The Printer Driver settings are automatically set. 5. Click Forward. 6. If required, enter a Description and Location 7. Click Apply. Your printer appears in the Printers window.
Restoring Your Ubuntu System Restoring Your Ubuntu System Ubuntu Reinstallation If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. NOTICE: However, using the Operating System media also 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. To reinstall Ubuntu, you need a Ubuntu OS Recovery media.
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