From 84b8c3d46043c5ef1edb2c5d1d2e1ae7b5dcbe87 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Bull Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 18:45:11 +0100 Subject: Added mouse topics (written a while ago). --- gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page | 50 +++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page | 107 ++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page | 78 ++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page | 54 ++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page | 64 ++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page | 42 ++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page | 75 ++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page | 38 +++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page | 59 +++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page | 152 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page | 75 ++++++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page | 51 ++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page | 59 +++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page | 55 ++++++++++ gnome-help/C/mouse.page | 34 +++++++ 15 files changed, 993 insertions(+) create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page create mode 100644 gnome-help/C/mouse.page (limited to 'gnome-help/C') diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ec05e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-size.page @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ + + + + + + Make the pointer bigger or smaller + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Change the size of the pointer + + + +

+ Click SystemPreferences + Appearance and select the Theme tab. +

+ + +

+ Click Customize and click the Pointer tab. +

+ + +

+ Change the size using the slider at the bottom of the window. +

+ + + +

+Some pointers cannot be resized because of the way they are designed. +Select a different pointer and see if you can resize that instead. +

+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1a5573a --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-cursor-style.page @@ -0,0 +1,107 @@ + + + + + + + Change how the mouse pointer looks + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Change the color and style of the pointer + + + +

+ Click + SystemPreferencesAppearance + and select the Theme tab. +

+ + +

+ Click Customize and click the Pointer tab. +

+ + +

Select a different style or color for the pointer from the list. The + changes will be made immediately. +

+ + + +

+You cannot change the style and the color of the pointer separately. Each +style has a fixed color. Some styles are provided in multiple colors. +

+ +
+Install a new pointer theme +

+If you don't see a pointer style or color that you like, you can download +and install a different pointer theme from the web. +

+ + + +

+ Visit GNOME-Look.org and + click the X11 Mouse Themes link. +

+ + +

+ Select a theme that you like and click on its Download link. + Save the file on your computer. +

+ + +

+ Click SystemPreferencesAppearance + and select the Theme tab. +

+ + +

+ Click Install, navigate to the theme file, select it, and + click Open. +

+ + +

+ You will be told that the theme has been installed. Click + Apply New Theme. +

+ + +

+ The pointer will change to the new style, and the theme will be added + to the Pointer tab. +

+ + + + +

+ You can quickly install a theme file that you downloaded by dragging it + into the Theme tab of the Appearances preferences window. +

+ + +
+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..feb5d4f --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-disabletouchpad.page @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ + + + + + + + + Disable the touchpad permanently, or just when you plug-in a mouse. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Turning-off the touchpad +

+To disable the touchpad: +

+ + + +

+ Click SystemPreferencesMouse + and select the Touchpad tab. +

+ + +

Uncheck Enable touchpad. The touchpad will be turned-off + immediately. +

+ + + + +

+ If the touchpad is your only pointing device and you accidentally turned it + off, you can turn it back on again using just the keyboard. +

+

+ Press AltF2, type + gconftool --set /desktop/gnome/peripherals/mouse/touchpad_enabled -t bool True + and press Enter. +

+ + +
+ Disable the touchpad when a mouse is plugged-in + + Phil Bull +

+ This section needs fixing-up to provide useful advice. It's basically + working around a feature request bug. +

+ +

+ There is currently no simple way of having your touchpad automatically + disabled when a mouse is plugged in. +

+ + gconftool --set /desktop/gnome/peripherals/mouse/touchpad_enabled -t bool True + gconftool --set /desktop/gnome/peripherals/mouse/touchpad_enabled -t bool False + ENV{ID_CLASS}="mouse", ACTION=="add", RUN+="synclient touchpadoff=1" + ENV{ID_CLASS}="mouse", ACTION=="remove", RUN+="synclient touchpadoff=0" + +
+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a135130 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-focusfollows.page @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ + + + + + + Turn on focus-follows-mouse, so you don't have to click a window to focus it. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +I want windows to be selected when my mouse moves over them + + + +

+ Click SystemPreferencesWindows +

+ + +

+ Check Select windows when the mouse moves over them. +

+ + + +

+A window will now be selected whenever you move the mouse over it. However, +it will not be raised above the other windows on the screen if there are any +in front of it. +

+ +

+If you would like a window to be raised above all of the other windows when you +move the mouse over it, check +Raise selected windows after an interval. Use the +Interval before raising slider to choose the delay between the +window being selected and the window being raised. If you move the mouse away +from the window before this time has elapsed, the window won't be raised. +

+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed59aa0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-highlightcolor.page @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ + + + + + + Change the background color of text which has been selected with the mouse. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Change the color of highlighted text + + + +

+ Click + SystemPreferencesAppearance + and select the Theme tab. +

+ + +

+ Click Customize and select the Colors tab. +

+ + +

+ Click the button to change the background color of + selected items. +

+ + +

+ Choose a color and click OK. +

+ + + +

+The background color of selected text (and other selected items) will be +changed. +

+ + +

+ Some themes do not allow you to change their colors, so you must change + to a different theme if you want to change the highlighted text color. +

+ + + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7bf45ea --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-lefthanded.page @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ + + + + + + + Reverse the layout of the mouse buttons + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Change to left-handed or right-handed mouse layout + + + +

+ Click + SystemPreferencesMouse and + select the General tab. +

+ + +

+ Change the setting under Mouse Orientation. +

+ + + + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b0acc9c --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-mousekeys.page @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ + + + + + + Enable Mouse Keys in order to move the mouse pointer with the keypad. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Use the keyboard to control the mouse pointer + + + +

+ Click + SystemPreferencesKeyboard + and select the Mouse Keys tab. +

+ + +

+ Check Pointer can be controlled using the keypad. +

+ + +

+ Make sure that Num Lock is turned off. You will now be able to + move the mouse pointer using the keypad. +

+ + + +

+The keypad is a set of numerical buttons on your keyboard, usually arranged +into a square grid. If you have a keyboard without a keypad (such as a laptop +keyboard), you may need to hold down the function (fn) +key and use certain other keys on your keyboard as a keypad. +

+ +

+Each number on the keypad corresponds to a direction. For example, pressing +8 will move the pointer upwards and pressing 2 will move +it downwards. Press the 5 key to click once with the mouse, or +quickly press it twice to double-click. Most keyboards have a special key which +allows you to right-click; it is often near to the spacebar. +

+ +

+If you want to use the keypad to type numbers while Mouse Keys is enabled, turn +Num Lock on. The mouse cannot be controlled with the keypad when +Num Lock is turned on, though. +

+ + +

+ The normal number keys, in a line at the top of the keyboard, will not + control the mouse pointer. Only the keypad number keys can be used. +

+ + + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8c773c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-preferences.page @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ + + + + + + The Mouse Preferences window. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Mouse Preferences + +
+ General +
+ +
+ Accessibility +
+ +
+ Touchpad +
+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..863db06 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-doubleclick.page @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ + + + + + + + Change the double-click time-out or check if your mouse is faulty. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +The mouse double-clicks when I want it to single-click + +

+Your double-click settings might need adjusting. +

+ + + +

+ Click SystemPreferencesMouse + and select the General tab. +

+ + +

+ Make the Double-Click Timeout longer. +

+ + +

+ Use the nearby lightbulb picture to test whether the mouse is clicking + properly. Clicking it once should make the bulb glow dimly; double-clicking + should make it glow brightly. +

+ + + +

+If the problem remains even though you have increased the double-click timeout, +your mouse may be faulty. Try plugging a different mouse into your computer +and see if that works properly. Alternatively, plug your mouse into a +different computer and see if it still has the same problem. +

+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d29a32e --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-notmoving.page @@ -0,0 +1,152 @@ + + + + + + + + The mouse pointer doesn't move when you move your mouse or use your touchpad. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +My mouse pointer isn't moving + +

+Your mouse may be unplugged or broken, or may not have been recognized by the +computer. +

+ +
+ Check that the mouse is plugged in +

+ If you have a mouse with a cable, check that it is firmly plugged in to + your computer. +

+

+ If it is a USB mouse (with a rectangular connector), try plugging it in to a + different USB port. If it is a PS/2 mouse (with a small, round connector with + six pins), make sure that it is plugged in to the green mouse port rather + than the purple keyboard port. You may need to restart the computer if it was + not plugged in. +

+
+ +
+ Check that the mouse was recognized by the computer + + +

+ Click ApplicationsAccessories + Terminal. +

+ + +

+ Type xsetpointer -l | grep Pointer, exactly as it appears here, + and press Enter. +

+ + +

+ A short list of mouse devices will appear. Make sure that at least one + of the items says [XExtensionPointer] next to it. +

+ + + +

+ If your mouse has a serial (RS-232) connector, you may need to perform some + extra steps to get it working. The steps might depend on the make or model of + your mouse. +

+ +

+ It can be complicated to fix problems with mouse detection. Ask for support + from your distribution/vendor if you think that your mouse has not been + detected properly. +

+ + + Phil Bull +

+ Should provide some useful advice rather than just saying "you might need to + perform extra steps". +

+ +
+ +
+ Check that the mouse isn't broken +

+ Plug the mouse in to a different computer and see if it works. +

+ +

+ If the mouse is an optical or laser mouse, a light should be shining out + of the bottom of the mouse if it is turned on. +

+
+ +
+ Checking wireless mice + + + +

+ Click a button and see if the mouse pointer moves now. Some wireless mice go + to sleep to save power, so might not respond until you click a button. +

+ + +

+ Check that the battery of the mouse is charged. +

+ + +

+ Make sure that the receiver (dongle) is firmly plugged in to the computer. +

+ + +

+ If your mouse and receiver can operate on different radio channels, make + sure that they are both set to the same channel. +

+ + +

+ You may need to press a button on the mouse, receiver or both to establish + a connection. The instruction manual of your mouse should have more details + if this is the case. +

+ + + +

+ Most RF (radio) wireless mice should work automatically when you plug them + into your computer. If you have a bluetooth or IR (infrared) wireless mouse, + you may need to perform some extra steps to get it working. The steps might + depend on the make or model of your mouse. +

+ + + Phil Bull +

Should provide some useful advice rather than just saying "you might need to perform extra steps".

+ +
+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fcd3e54 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-problem-themeerror.page @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ + + + + + + "Can't move directory over directory." + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +I get an error message when I try to install a pointer theme + +

+When you try to install a new theme in the Appearance preferences window, +you may receive this error: +

+

+Installation for theme "Theme Name" failed. Can't move directory +over directory. +

+

+This means that the theme you are trying to install is already installed. +

+

+If you cannot see the theme anywhere in the Appearances window, it may have +been deleted. However, some files could have left behind which prevent it +from being installed again. +

+ + + +

+ Press AltF2. +

+ + +

+ Type nautilus .icons and click Run to open the + folder where mouse themes are stored. +

+ + +

+ Delete the folder which corresponds to the theme you are trying to install. +

+ + +

+ Try to install the theme again. +

+ + + + +

+ Cursor themes are stored in the .icons folder in your + Home folder. Other parts of themes (such as window decorations) are + stored in the .themes folder. These folders are hidden. +

+ + + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b5344b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sensitivity.page @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ + + + + + + + + If the mouse feels too sensitive or too sluggish + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Change the speed of the mouse pointer + + + +

+ Click SystemPreferencesMouse + and select the General tab. +

+ + +

+ Change the acceleration and sensitivity to make the pointer move faster or + slower. +

+ + + + + Phil Bull +

+ The meaning of Sensitivity isn't clear. It doesn't seem to do anything on my + computer. +

+ + + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e5a605f --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-sound.page @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ + + + + + + Play a sound when a button is clicked. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Make a sound when the mouse is clicked + + + +

+ Click SystemPreferencesSound + and select the Sound Effects tab. +

+ + +

+ Choose a Sound Theme other than No sounds. +

+ + +

+ Check Enable window and button sounds. +

+ + +

+ Make sure that the Alert volume is turned up and that + Mute is not checked. +

+ + + +

+A short sound will be played whenever you click a button on the screen. +

+ +

+You can change which sound is made by changing the Sound Theme. +

+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5bb7b86 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse-touchpad-losefocus.page @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ + + + + + + + + The cursor moves when you are typing, causing the text to be entered in the + wrong part of the screen. + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + + +When I type, the touchpad clicks randomly and the text goes in the wrong place + + +

+You might be brushing the touchpad with your wrists when you type, which could +change the position of the text entry cursor. +

+ + + +

+ Click SystemPreferencesMouse + and select the Touchpad tab. +

+ + +

+ Uncheck Enable mouse clicks with touchpad. +

+ + + +

+This will prevent the mouse from clicking when you tap the touchpad. You can +still click using the standard touchpad mouse buttons, though. +

+ + diff --git a/gnome-help/C/mouse.page b/gnome-help/C/mouse.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5cbcd98 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/mouse.page @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ + + + + + + + Phil Bull + philbull@gmail.com + + + 2009 + GNOME Documentation Project + + Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0 + + + +Mouse settings + +
+ Change how the pointer looks or sounds +
+ +
+ Change how your mouse behaves +
+ +
+ Common problems +
+ + -- cgit