From 66ba24405e592610d3ff9f40b71673a929dcdac6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Casey Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:50:18 +0000 Subject: Updates to User Guide for GNOME 2.6. --- gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml | 2806 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 2152 insertions(+), 654 deletions(-) (limited to 'gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml') diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml index 4f271a0..8cd0e24 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml @@ -1,37 +1,86 @@ - Using the Basic Preference Tools + Using Preference Tools - The basic preference tools enable you to customize your -desktop background, and to configure your keyboard settings and your mouse -settings. You can use the basic preference tools to configure shortcut keys, -to set your sound preferences, and to configure your network proxy. You can -also use the basic preference tools to customize your screensaver, choose -a theme and fonts for your desktop environment, and to customize your application -menubars and toolbars. You can also customize window focus behavior. - This chapter describes how to use the basic preference tools to customize -your desktop environment. + This chapter describes how to use the preference tools to +customize the GNOME Desktop. - - Opening a Basic Preference Tool - You can open one of the basic preference tools in either of the following -ways: - - - From the Desktop Preferences menu - Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the preference tool -that you require from the submenu. The dialog for the tool is displayed. - - - From the Start Here location - Open a Nautilus file manager window, then -choose GoStart Here. Alternatively, double-click on the Start Here -object on the desktop. The Start Here location is displayed. -Double-click on the Desktop Preferences object in the -file manager window to display your preference tools. - Double-click on the tool that you require. The dialog for the tool is -displayed. - - + + Setting Assistive Technology Preferences + + accessibility + setting assistive technology +preferences + + + preference tools + Assistive Technology + + Use the Assistive Technology preference tool to enable assistive technologies +in the GNOME Desktop. You can also use the Assistive Technology preference tool to specify assistive technology applications +to start automatically when you log in. + lists the assistive technology +preferences that you can modify. + + Assistive Technology Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable assistive technologies + + + + Select this option to enable assistive technologies +in the GNOME Desktop. + + + + + + Screenreader + + + + Select this option to start the Screenreader application automatically when you log in. + + + + + + Magnifier + + + + Select this option to start the Magnifier application automatically when you log in. + + + + + + On-screen keyboard + + + + Select this option to start the On-screen +keyboard application automatically when you log in. + + + + +
Customizing the Desktop Background @@ -40,7 +89,7 @@ displayed. customizing background - desktop environment preference tools + GNOME Desktop preference tools preference tools @@ -51,9 +100,8 @@ displayed. backgrounds customizing desktop background - The desktop background is the image or color that is applied -to your desktop. You can customize the desktop background in the following -ways: + The desktop background is the image or color that is applied to your +desktop. You can customize the desktop background in the following ways: Select an image for the desktop background. The image is superimposed @@ -69,20 +117,20 @@ is a visual effect where one color blends gradually into another color. You can also change the appearance of your desktop background from within the Nautilus file manager. - lists the background settings that -you can configure. + lists the background preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Desktop Background + Desktop Background Preferences - - Element + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -90,33 +138,32 @@ you can configure. - Select picture + Add Wallpaper Choose an image to display on the desktop. To -choose an image, click on the Select picture button. -An image selector dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to choose an image. -When you choose an image, click OK. +choose an image, click on the Select picture button. An image selector dialog is displayed. +Use the dialog to choose an image. When you choose an image, click OK. - Picture Options + Style - To specify how to display the image, select -one of the following options: + To specify how to display the image, select one of the following +options from the Style drop-down list: - - Wallpaper: Repeats the image to cover -the desktop. - Centered: Displays the image in the middle of the desktop. + + + Fill Screen: Enlarges the image to cover +the desktop and maintains the relative dimensions of the image. Scaled: Enlarges the image until the @@ -124,11 +171,8 @@ image meets the screen edges, and maintains the relative dimensions of the image. - Stretched: Enlarges the image to cover -the desktop, and does not maintain the relative dimensions of the image. - - - No Picture: Displays no image. + Tiled: Enlarges the image until the image +meets the screen edges, and maintains the relative dimensions of the image. @@ -136,7 +180,7 @@ the desktop, and does not maintain the relative dimensions of the image. - Background Style + Desktop Colors @@ -175,6 +219,119 @@ color that you want to appear at the bottom edge.
+ + Configuring a CD Database + + preference tools + CD Database + + The CD Database preference tool +enables you to configure a CD database that your system can query. A CD database +contains information about CDs, such as the name of the artist, the title, +and the track list. When an application plays a CD, the application can query +the CD database about the CD, then display the information. + describes the preferences in the CD Database preference tool. + + CD Database Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Send no information + + + + Select this option if you do not want to send +any information to the CD database server. + + + + + + Send real information + + + + Select this option to send your name and hostname information to the CD database +server. + + + + + + Send other information + + + + Select this option to send another +name and hostname to the CD database server. Enter the name in the Name field. Enter the hostname in the Hostname +field. + + + + + + FreeDB round robin server + + + + FreeDB is a CD database. The FreeDB +round robin server is a load-sharing configuration of FreeDB servers. Select +this option to access the FreeDB CD database from this server. + + + + + + Other FreeDB server + + + + Select this option to access the FreeDB CD +database from another server. Select the server that you require from the +server table. + + + + + + Update Server List + + + + Click on this button to update the list of available +FreeDB servers in the server table. + + + + + + Other server + + + + Select this option to use another CD database. +Enter the name of the server on which the database resides in the Hostname field. Enter the port number on which you can access the +database in the Port field. + + + + +
+ Setting File Management Preferences @@ -182,15 +339,406 @@ color that you want to appear at the bottom edge. File Management - file manager + file +manager preferences preference tool - Use the File Management preference tool to set your Nautilus file manager preferences. You can also set your file manager -preferences in the File Management preferences dialog, -which you can open from the file manager application. For information on the -settings in the File Management preferences dialog and File Management preference tool, see Nautilus File -Manager. + Use the File +Management preference tool to set your Nautilus +file manager preferences. You can also set your file manager preferences in +the File Management preferences +dialog, which you can open from the file manager application. For information +on the preferences in the File Management preferences dialog and File Management preference tool, see Nautilus File Manager. + + + + Configuring File Types and Programs + + preference +tools + File Types and Programs + + + file types + configuring + + + services + configuring + + Use the File Types and Programs preference tool to configure the following: + + + File types + + You can specify how files +of various types are displayed and edited. For example, you can specify an +icon to represent a particular type of file. For another example, you can +specify that if a file is a plain text file, the file is launched in a text +editor. + The file manager and other GNOME applications check the contents of +a file to determine the type of a file. If the first lines do not determine +the type of the file, then the application checks the filename. + + + + Services + + A Uniform Resource +Identifier (URI) is a string that identifies a particular location +in a file system or on the Web. For example, the web address of a web page +is a URI. A service is a protocol or task that a URI +requests. For example, the http://www.gnome.org URI requests +the http service. + You can associate an application with a service, so that the application +performs the task required by the service. For example, you can associate +your preferred web browser with the http service. + + + + describes the elements +on the File Types and Programs preference tool. + + Elements on File Types and Programs Preference Tool + + + + + + + Element + + + Description + + + + + + + Table + + + To view the contents of a category of file types, click on the right arrow +next to the category name. The category expands, and displays a description +of each file type, and the file extension that is associated with the file +type. + To select a file type that you want to work with, click +on the file type. + + + + + + Add File Type + + + + Click on this button to add a file type. For more information, see . + + + + + + Add Service + + + + Click on this button to add a service. For more +information, see . + + + + + + Edit + + + + + file types + editing + + + services + editing + + To edit a file type, a service, or a file type category, +select the item that you want to edit, then click Edit. + + + + + + Remove + + + + To delete a file type or a service, select the item that +you want to delete, then click Remove. + + + + +
+ + To Add a File Type + + file types + adding + + To add a file type, perform the following steps: + + + Start the File Types and +Programs preference tool. + + + Click on the Add File Type button. +The Add File Type dialog is displayed. + + + Enter the properties of the file type in the dialog. The following +table describes the dialog elements on the Add File Type +dialog: + + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + No Icon + + + + Choose an icon to represent the file type. To choose +an icon, click on the No Icon button. An icon selector +dialog is displayed. Choose an icon from the dialog. Alternatively, to choose +an icon from another directory, click Browse. When +you choose an icon, click OK. + + + + + + Description + + + + Type a description of the file type. + + + + + + MIME type + + + + Enter the MIME type for this type of file. + + + + + + Category + + + + Enter the category to which you want the file type +to belong in this preference tool. Click on the Choose +to choose a category from the Choose a file category +dialog. + + + + + + Filename extensions + + + + Enter the file extensions to associate with the +file type. Enter a file extension in the field on the left side, then press Return. To delete a file extension, select the file extension in +the field on the right side, then click on the Remove +button. + + + + + + Viewer Component + + + + Select the viewer component to use to display files +of this type in the file manager. + + + + + + Default action + + + + Select the default application to use to open files +of this type. + + + + + + Program to run + + + + Specify a program to associate with the file type. +Enter the command to start the program in this field. Alternatively, to choose + a command that you entered previously, click the down arrow button, then +choose the command to run. + You can also use the Browse button to choose a command to run. + + + + + + Run in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the program in a terminal +window. Choose this option for a program that does not create a window in +which to run. + + + + + + + + Click OK. + + + + + To Add a Service + + services + adding + + To add a service, perform the following steps: + + + Start the File Types and +Programs preference tool. + + + Click on the Add Service button. The Add Service dialog is displayed. + + + Enter the properties of the service in the dialog. The following +table describes the dialog elements on the Add Service +dialog: + + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Description + + + + Type a description of the service. + + + + + + Protocol + + + + Enter the protocol for the service. + + + + + + Program to Run + + + + Information to be supplied in a future release. + + + + + + Program + + + + Specify the program to associate with the service. +Enter the command to start the program in this field. Alternatively, to choose + a command that you entered previously, click the down arrow button, then +choose the command to run. + You can also use the Browse button to choose a command to run. + + + + + + Run in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the program in a terminal +window. Choose this option for a program that does not create a window in +which to run. + + + + + + + + Click OK. + + + Choosing Default Fonts @@ -220,20 +768,20 @@ Manager. Use the Font preference tool to select the fonts to use in your applications, windows, terminals, and desktop. - lists the font settings that you -can configure. + lists the font preferences that +you can modify. - Settings for Fonts + Font Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -306,8 +854,8 @@ possible. Use this option for standard Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors. Best contrast: Adjusts fonts to give the sharpest possible contrast, and also antialiases fonts, so that characters -have smooth edges. This option might enhance the accessibility of the desktop -environment to users with visual impairments. +have smooth edges. This option might enhance the accessibility of the GNOME +Desktop to users with visual impairments. Subpixel smoothing (LCDs): Uses techniques @@ -353,12 +901,12 @@ or flat-screen displays.
- Previewing Fonts + To Preview a Font fonts previewing - You can use the file manager to preview fonts. To preview fonts, perform + You can use the file manager to preview a font. To preview a font, perform the following steps: @@ -373,25 +921,627 @@ bar. The fonts are displayed as icons in the view pane. + + To Add a TrueType Font + You can use the file manager to add a TrueType font. To add a TrueType +font, perform the following steps: + + + Open a file manager window and select the TrueType font that +you want to add. + + + Navigate to the fonts:/// location. The +fonts are displayed as icons. + + + Drag the TrueType font file that you want to add to the fonts:/// location. + + + - - Configuring Keyboard Settings + + Setting Your Login Photo - preference tools - Keyboard + desktop + login photo - keyboard - configuring general -preferences + GNOME Desktop preference tools + preference +tools - Use the Keyboard -preference tool to select the autorepeat settings for your keyboard, and to -configure typing break settings. - You can customize the settings for the Keyboard -preference tool in the following functional areas: - - + + preference tools + Login Photo + + The Login Photo +preference tool enables you to change the picture that is displayed in your +login window. + From the Login Photo preference tool, select an +image to display in your login window. Type the path for the folder from where +you want to select your image. Alternatively, click Browse +to display a dialog from which you can select an image to display as your +photograph and click OK. + + + Configuring Your Network +Proxy Connection + + preference +tools + Network Proxy + + + network proxy + setting preferences + + + Internet + configuring connection + + + proxy + setting preferences + + The Network Proxy +preference tool enables you to configure how your system connects to the Internet. +You can configure the GNOME Desktop to connect to a proxy server, and specify the details of the proxy server. A proxy server +is a server that intercepts requests to another server, and fulfills the request +itself, if it can. You can enter the Domain Name Service (DNS) name or the +Internet Protocol (IP) address of the proxy server. A DNS name is a unique alphabetic identifier for a computer on a network. +An IP address is a unique numeric identifier for a +computer on a network. + lists the Internet connection preferences +that you can modify. + + Internet Connection Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Direct internet +connection + + + + Select this option if you want to connect directly to the Internet, without +a proxy server. + + + + + + Manual proxy configuration + + + + Select +this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy server, +and you want to configure the proxy server manually. + + + + + + HTTP proxy + + + + Enter the DNS name, or the IP +address of the proxy server to use when you request a HTTP service. Enter +the port number of the HTTP service on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + + + + + Secure HTTP proxy + + + + Enter +the DNS name, or the IP address of the proxy server to use when you request +a Secure HTTP service. Enter the port number of the Secure HTTP service on +the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + + + + + FTP proxy + + + + Enter the DNS name, or the IP +address of the proxy server to use when you request a FTP service. Enter the +port number of the FTP service on the proxy server in the Port +spin box. + + + + + + Socks host + + + + Enter the DNS name, or the IP +address of the Socks host to use. Enter the port number for the Socks protocol +on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + + + + + Automatic proxy +configuration + + + + Select this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy +server, and you want to configure the proxy server automatically. + + + + + + Autoconfiguration +URL + + + + Enter the URL that contains the information required to configure the proxy +server automatically. + + + + +
+ + + Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Options + + AccessX + preference tools, Keyboard Accessibility + + + keyboard + configuring +accessibility options + + + accessibility + configuring keyboard + + + preference tools + Keyboard Accessibility + + Use the Keyboard accessibility +preference tool to set the keyboard accessibility preferences. The Keyboard accessibility preference tool is also known as AccessX. + You can customize the preferences for the keyboard accessibility in +the following functional areas: + + + + Basic + + + + + Filters + + + + + Mouse + + + + + Basic Preferences + lists the basic keyboard accessibility +preferences that you can modify. + + Keyboard Accessibility Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable keyboard +accessibility features + + + + Select this option to enable keyboard accessibility features. +When you select this option, the other options in the preference tool become +available. + + + + + + Disable if unused +for + + + + Select this option to deactivate keyboard accessibility preferences if the +keyboard is not used for a specified period of time. Use the slider to specify +the number of seconds of keyboard idle time required before the system disables +the keyboard accessibility preferences. When the specified number of seconds +elapses, the following keyboard accessibility preferences are disabled: + + + Bounce keys + + + Mouse keys + + + Slow keys + + + Sticky keys + + + Toggle keys + + + + + + + + Beep when features +turned on or off from keyboard + + + + Select this option for an audible indication when a feature +such as sticky keys or slow keys is activated, or deactivated. + + + + + + Import Feature +Settings + + + + Click on this button to import an AccessX configuration +file. + + + + + + Enable Sticky +Keys + + + accessibility + sticky keys + + + + Select this option to perform multiple simultaneous keypress operations by +pressing the keys in sequence. Alternatively, to enable the sticky keys feature, +press Shift five times. + You can set the following +sticky keys preferences: + + + Beep when modifier is pressed: Select +this option for an audible indication when you press a modifier key. + + + Disable if two keys pressed together: +Select this option to specify that when you press two keys simultaneously, +you can no longer press keys in sequence to perform multiple simultaneous +keypresses. + + + + + + + + Repeat Keys + + + accessibility + repeat keys + + + + Select this option to enable +the autorepeat settings for your keyboard. You can set the following autorepeat +preferences: + + + Delay: Use the slider or the spin box +to specify the interval to wait after the first keypress before the automatic +repeat of a pressed key. + + + Speed: Use the slider or the spin box +to specify the number of characters per second to enter. + + + + + + + + Type to test settings + + + + The +test area is an interactive interface so you can see how the keyboard settings +affect the display as you type. Type text in the test area to test the effect +of your settings. + + + + +
+ For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, +see GNOME 2.6 Desktop Accessibility Guide. + + + Filter Preferences + lists the filter preferences that +you can modify. + + Filter Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable keyboard +accessibility features + + + + Select this option to enable keyboard accessibility features. +When you select this option, the other options in the preference tool become +available. + + + + + + Enable Slow Keys + + + accessibility + slow keys + + + + Select this option to control the period of time that you must press-and-hold +a key before acceptance. Alternatively, to enable the slow keys feature, press-and-hold Shift for eight seconds. + You can set the following slow +keys preferences: + + + Only accept keys held for: Use the slider +or the spin box to specify the period of time that you must press-and-hold +a key before acceptance. + + + Beep when key is: Select the appropriate +option or options for an audible indication when a key is pressed, accepted, +or rejected. + + + + + + + + Enable Bounce +Keys + + + accessibility + bounce keys + + + + Select this option to accept a key input and to control the key repeat characteristics +of the keyboard. You can set the following bounce keys preferences: + + + Ignore duplicate keypresses within: Use +the slider or the spin box to specify the interval to wait after the first +keypress before the automatic repeat of a pressed key. + + + Beep if key is rejected: Select this +option for an audible indication of key rejection. + + + + + + + + Enable Toggle +Keys + + + accessibility + toggle keys + + + + Select this option for an audible indication of a toggle keypress. You hear +one beep when a toggle key is turned on. You hear two beeps when a toggle +key is turned off. + + + + + + Type to test settings + + + + The +test area is an interactive interface so you can see how the keyboard settings +affect the display as you type. Type text in the test area to test the effect +of your settings. + + + + +
+ For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, +see GNOME 2.6 Desktop Accessibility Guide. + + + Mouse Preferences + lists the mouse preferences that +you can modify. + + Mouse Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Enable keyboard +accessibility features + + + + Select this option to enable keyboard accessibility features. +When you select this option, the other options in the preference tool become +available. + + + + + + Enable Mouse Keys + + + accessibility + mouse keys + + + + Select this option to make the numeric keypad emulate mouse actions. You can +set the following mouse key preferences: + + + Maximum pointer speed: Use the slider +or the spin box to specify the maximum speed that the pointer moves across +the screen. + + + Time to accelerate to maximum speed: +Use the slider or the spin box to specify the duration of the acceleration +time of the pointer. + + + Delay between keypress and pointer movement: +Use the slider or the spin box to specify the period of time that must pass +after a keypress before the pointer moves. + + + + + + + + Mouse Preferences + + + + Click on this button to open the Mouse preference tool. + + + + +
+ For more information on configuring keyboard accessibility preferences, +see GNOME 2.6 Desktop Accessibility Guide. + + + + Configuring Keyboard Preferences + + preference tools + Keyboard + + + keyboard + configuring +general preferences + + Use the Keyboard preference tool to modify the autorepeat preferences for +your keyboard, and to configure typing break settings. + You can set the preferences for the Keyboard +preference tool in the following functional areas: + + Keyboard @@ -401,26 +1551,36 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: Typing Break + + + Layouts + + + + + Layout Options + + - Keyboard Settings + Keyboard Preferences Use the Keyboard tabbed section to set general keyboard preferences. To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, click on the Accessibility button. - lists the keyboard settings that -you can configure. + lists the keyboard preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Keyboard + Keyboard Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -487,24 +1647,24 @@ blinks in fields and text boxes.
 - Typing Break Settings + Typing Break Preferences Use the Typing Break tabbed section to set typing break preferences. To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, click on the Accessibility button. - lists the typing break settings -that you can configure. + lists the typing break preferences + that you can modify. - Typing Break Settings + Typing Break Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -542,103 +1702,41 @@ before a typing break occurs. breaks. - - - - Allow postponing of breaks - - - - Select this option if you want to be able to postpone -typing breaks. - - - - -
- - - - Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts - - preference tools - Keyboard Shortcuts - - - shortcut keys - configuring - - - keyboard shortcuts - configuring - - - hot keys - configuring - - A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that provides -an alternative to standard ways of performing an action. - Use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool -to display the default keyboard shortcuts. You can customize the default keyboard -shortcuts to your requirements. - lists the keyboard shortcut settings that you -can customize. - - Default Settings for Keyboard Shortcuts - - - - - - - Option - - - Function - - - - - - - - Text editing shortcuts - - - - Select -one of the following settings: - - - Default: Use this setting for standard -shortcut keys. - - - Emacs: Use this setting for Emacs shortcut keys. - - - - - - - - Desktop shortcuts - - - - This -table lists actions and the shortcut keys that are associated with each action. - To change the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action -to select the action, then click on the shortcut for the action. Press the -keys that you want to associate with the action. - To disable the -shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select the action, then -click on the shortcut for the action. Press Back Space. - - - - -
+ + + + Allow postponing of breaks + + + + Select this option if you want to be able to postpone +typing breaks. + + + + + + + + Keyboard Layout + Use the Layouts tabbed section to set your keyboard +layout. Select your keyboard model from the drop-down list. Use the navigational +buttons to add or remove a selected layout from the list of available layouts. + You can choose different layouts to suit different locales. For more +information on keyboard layouts, see the Keyboard Layout Switcher manual. + To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, +click on the Accessibility button. + + + Keyboard Layout Options + Use the Layout Options tabbed section to set your +keyboard layout options. Select an option from the list of available layout +options and click Add to select an option. Use Remove to remove a selected option. + For more information on the layout options, see the Keyboard +Layout Switcher manual. + To start the Keyboardaccessibility preference tool, that is, AccessX, +click on the Accessibility button. + Customizing Menus and Toolbars in Applications @@ -656,20 +1754,20 @@ customizing appearance You can use the Menus & Toolbars preference tool to customize the appearance of menus, menubars, and toolbars for GNOME-compliant applications. - lists the menu and toolbar settings that -you can customize for GNOME-compliant applications. + lists the menu and toolbar preferences that +you can modify for GNOME-compliant applications. - Settings for Customizing Applications + Menu and Toolbar Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -697,7 +1795,6 @@ from application windows to any location on the screen. If you select this option, handles are displayed on the left side of the toolbars in your applications. To move a toolbar, click-and-hold on the handle, then drag the toolbar to the new location. - @@ -735,7 +1832,7 @@ toolbars with text only on each button.
 - Configuring Mouse Settings + Setting Mouse Preferences preference tools Mouse @@ -767,24 +1864,24 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: - Buttons Settings + Buttons Preferences Use the Buttons tabbed section to specify whether the mouse buttons are configured for left-hand use. You can also specify the delay between clicks for a double-click. - lists the mouse button settings -that you can configure. + lists the mouse button preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Mouse Buttons + Mouse Button Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -805,7 +1902,7 @@ right mouse button are swapped. - Delay + Timeout @@ -820,49 +1917,70 @@ specified here, the action is not interpreted as a double-click.
- Pointer Settings + Pointer Preferences Use the Cursors tabbed section to set your mouse pointer preferences. - lists the mouse pointer settings -that you can configure: + lists the mouse pointer preferences +that you can modify: - Settings for Mouse Pointers + Mouse Pointer Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description + + + + Small + + + + Select this option to display a small mouse +pointer. + + + + + + Medium + + + + Select this option to display a medium mouse +pointer. + + - Cursor Theme + Large - Select the mouse pointer theme that you require -from the list box. + Select this option to display a large mouse pointer. - Show position -of cursor when the Control key is pressed + Highlight the +pointer when you press Ctrl - Select this option to enable a mouse -pointer animation when you press and release Ctrl. This feature -can assist you to locate the mouse pointer. + Select this option to enable a mouse pointer animation +when you press and release Ctrl. This feature can assist +you to locate the mouse pointer. @@ -870,23 +1988,23 @@ can assist you to locate the mouse pointer.
 - Motion Settings + Motion Preferences Use the Motion tabbed section to set your preferences for mouse movement. - lists the mouse motion settings -that you can configure: + lists the mouse motion preferences +that you can modify: - Settings for Mouse Motion + Mouse Motion Preferences - - Setting + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -930,507 +2048,883 @@ action.
 - - Configuring Network Proxy Settings + + Configuring Multimedia Keys preference tools - Network Proxy - - - network proxy - setting -preferences - - - proxy - setting preferences + Multimedia Keys - The Network -Proxy preference tool enables you to configure how your system -connects to networks. You can configure the desktop environment to connect -to a proxy server, and specify the details of the proxy -server. A proxy server is a server that intercepts requests to another server, -and fulfills the request itself, if it can. You can enter the Domain Name -Service (DNS) name or the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the proxy server. -A DNS name is a unique alphabetic identifier for a -computer on a network. An IP address is a unique numeric -identifier for a computer on a network. - lists the network proxy settings -that you can configure. - - Network Proxy Settings + Use the Multimedia Keys preference +tool to assign shortcut keys to an action. + lists the shortcut key preferences +that you can set for multimedia functions. +
+ Multimedia Keys Preferences - - + + - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description - - - Direct internet -connection - - - - Select this option if you want to connect directly to the Internet, without -a proxy server. - - - - - - Manual proxy configuration - - - - Select -this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy server, -and you want to configure the proxy server manually. - - - - - - HTTP proxy - + + Multimedia keys table - - Enter the DNS name, or the IP -address of the proxy server to use when you request a HTTP service. Enter -the port number of the HTTP service on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + To add the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select the +action, then press the keys that you want to associate with the action. + To disable the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select +the action, then press Back Space. - + - Secure HTTP proxy + Use PCM volume instead of Master +volume - - Enter -the DNS name, or the IP address of the proxy server to use when you request -a Secure HTTP service. Enter the port number of the Secure HTTP service on -the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + Select this option if you want +to use Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) volume instead of Master volume. - - - - FTP proxy - + + +
+ + + Customizing Your Panels + + preference tools + Panel Preferences + + + panels + customizing +behavior and appearance + + The Panel +Preferences preference tool enables you to configure the behavior +of panels. Any changes that you make with the Panel Preferences preference tool affect all of your panels. + lists the panel preferences +that you can modify: + + Panel Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element - - Enter the DNS name, or the IP -address of the proxy server to use when you request a FTP service. Enter the -port number of the FTP service on the proxy server in the Port -spin box. + + Description + + - + - Socks host + Close drawer when launcher is clicked - - Enter the DNS name, or the IP -address of the Socks host to use. Enter the port number for the Socks protocol -on the proxy server in the Port spin box. + + Select this option if +you want a drawer on a panel to close when you choose a launcher in the drawer. - + - Automatic proxy -configuration + Drawer and panel animation - - Select this option if you want to connect to the Internet through a proxy -server, and you want to configure the proxy server automatically. + + Select this option if you want your panels and drawers +to show and to hide in an animated style. - + - Autoconfiguration -URL + Animation speed - - Enter the URL that contains the information required to configure the proxy -server automatically. + + Select the speed of the panel animation from the +drop-down list.
- - Setting Screensaver Preferences + + Choosing Your Preferred Applications preference tools - Screensaver - - - sessions - configuring screensaver - - - screensaver, setting preferences + Preferred Applications - XScreenSaver - screensaver + default applications + preferred applications - A screensaver is an application that you can use to -replace the image on your screen when the screen is not in use. You can use -screensavers in the following ways: + Use the Preferred +Applications preference tool to specify the applications that +you want the GNOME Desktop to use when the GNOME Desktop starts an application +for you. For example, you can specify Xterm as +your preferred terminal application. When you open the Desktop +menu then choose New Terminal, Xterm starts. + You can customize the preferences for the Preferred Applications preference tool in the following functional areas. - Activate after a specified period of idle time. - - - Activate when you lock your screen. + + Web Browser + - Manage power used by your monitor when your system is idle. + + Mail Reader + - - You can customize the settings for the Mouse -preference tool in the following functional areas: - - Display Modes + Text Editor - Advanced + Terminal - - Display Modes Settings - Use the Display Modes tabbed section to set display -mode preferences. - lists the display mode settings -that you can configure. - - Settings for Screensaver Display Mode - - - + + Web Browser Preferences + + preferred applications + web browser + + + web browser, preferred application + + Use the Web Browser +tabbed section to configure your preferred web browser. The preferred web +browser opens when you click on a URL. For example, the preferred web browser +opens when you select a URL in an application, or when you select a URL launcher +on the desktop. + lists the preferred web browser +preferences that you can modify. +
+ Preferred Web Browser Preferences + + + - - - Setting + + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description + + + + + + + + Select a Web Browser + + + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +web browser. Use the drop-down combination box to select your preferred web +browser. + + + + + + Custom Web Browser + + + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +web browser. + + + + + + Command + + + + Enter the command to execute to start the custom web browser. +To enable the browser to display a URL that you click on, include “%s” after the command. + + + + + + Start in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the command in a terminal +window. Select this option for a browser that does not create a window in +which to run. + + + + +
+ + + Email Client Preferences + + preferred applications + email client + + + email client, preferred application + + Use the Mail Reader +tabbed section to configure your preferred email client. + lists the preferred email +client preferences that you can modify. + + Preferred Email Client Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Select a Mail Reader + + + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +email client. Use the drop-down combination box to select your preferred email +client. + + + + + + Custom Mail Reader + + + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +email client. + + + + + + Command + + + + Enter the command to execute to start the custom email +client. + + + + + + Start in Terminal + + + + Select this option to run the command in a terminal +window. Select this option for an email client that does not create a window +in which to run. + + + + +
+ + + Text Editor Preferences + + preferred applications + text editor + + + text editor, preferred application + + Use the Text Editor +tabbed section to configure your preferred text editor. + lists the preferred text editor preferences +that you can modify. + + Preferred Text Editor Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Select an Editor + + + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +text editor. Use the drop-down combination box to specify your preferred text +editor. - - - + - Mode + Custom Editor - - Use the drop-down list to specify -the behavior of the screensaver application. Select from the following options: + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +text editor. A Custom Editor Properties dialog is displayed. - Disable Screen Saver: Select this option -if you do not want to use the screensaver application. + Name: Type the name of the custom text +editor. - Blank Screen Only: Select this option -if you want your screen to become blank when your screen locks. + Command: Enter the command to start the +custom text editor. - Only One Screen Saver: Select this option -if you want to display a single screensaver display from the display list -when your screen locks. + This application can open multiple files: +Select this option if the default text editor can open multiple files. - Random Screen Saver: Select this option -if you want to display a random selection of screensaver displays from the -screensaver display list when your screen locks. + This application needs to be run in a shell: +Select this option to run the command in a terminal window. Select this option +for an editor that does not create a window in which to run. + After you specify a custom text editor, you can click +on the Properties button to display the Custom Editor Properties dialog. You can use the dialog to modify +the properties of the custom text editor. - - Display list + + + Use this editor to open text files in the file manager + - - Select the screensaver display -that you require from the list. + + Select +this option if you want the file manager to start the custom text editor to +display text files. + + +
+ + + Terminal Preferences + + preferred applications + terminal + + + terminal, preferred application + + Use the Terminal tabbed section +to configure your preferred terminal. + lists the preferred terminal +preferences that you can modify. + + Preferred Terminal Preferences + + + + - - - Blank After - + + Dialog Element - - Specify how long to wait after the last use of the -mouse or keyboard, to activate the screensaver. + + Description + + - + - Cycle After + Select a Terminal - - Specify how long to show a particular screensaver -display before the next display. + + Select this option if you want to use a standard +terminal. Use the drop-down combination box to specify your preferred terminal. - + - Lock Screen After + Custom Terminal - - Select this option if you want the screen to lock -after the screensaver is activated. Use the spin box to specify the delay -between the activation of the screensaver and when the screen locks. + + Select this option if you want to use a custom +terminal. - + - Preview + Command - - Click on this button to preview -the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver display list. -To stop the preview, press any key or click a mouse button. + + Enter the command to execute to start the custom terminal. - + - Settings + Exec Flag - - Click on this button to display -the options for the screensaver display that is selected in the screensaver -display list. + + Enter the exec option to use with the +command.
- - Advanced Settings - Use the Advanced tabbed section to set advanced -screensaver preferences. - lists the advanced screensaver settings -that you can configure. - - Advanced Screensaver Settings - - - + + + Setting Screen Resolution Preferences + + preference tools + Screen Resolution + + Use the Screen Resolution +preference tool to specify the resolution settings for your screen. lists the screen resolution preferences that +you can modify. +
+ Screen Resolution Preferences + + + + + + + Dialog Element + + + Description + + + + + + + + Resolution + + + + Select the resolution to use for the screen from +the drop-down list. + + + + + + Refresh rate + + + + Select the screen refresh rate to use for the screen +from the drop-down list. + + + + + + Make default for +this computer only + + + + Select this option to make the screen resolution settings the default settings +for the system that you are logged in to only. + + + + +
+ + + Configuring Sessions + + preference tools + Sessions + + + sessions + preferences + + + startup applications + customizing + + The Sessions +preference tool enables you to manage your sessions. You can set session preferences, +and specify which applications to start when you start a session. You can +configure sessions to save the state of applications in the GNOME Desktop, +and to restore the state when you start another session. You can also use +this preference tool to manage multiple GNOME sessions. + You can customize the settings for sessions and startup applications +in the following functional areas: + + + + Session Options + + + + + Current Session + + + + + Startup Programs + + + + + Setting Session Preferences + + sessions + setting options + + Use the Session Options tabbed section +to manage multiple sessions, and to set preferences for the current session. + lists the session options that +you can modify. + + Session Options + + + - - - Setting + + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description - - - Grab Desktop Images - - - - Some -screensavers can take a screenshot of your screen, then manipulate the screenshot -to create your screensaver display. Select this option to enable screensavers -to take a screenshot of your screen. - - - - - - Grab Video Frames - - - - Some -screensavers can capture a frame of video, then manipulate the captured image -to create your screensaver display. If your system has a video capture card, -select this option to enable screensavers to capture a frame of video. - - - - - - Choose Random -Image - - - - Select this option to enable screensavers to use images from a directory that -you select. Type the path for the directory in the field. Alternatively, click Browse to display a dialog from which you can select a directory. - - - - + - Verbose Dialognostics + Show splash +screen on login - - Select -this option if you want to display screensaver diagnostic information. + + Select this option to display a splash screen when you start a session. - + - Display Subprocess -Errors + Prompt on logout - - Select this option if you want to display errors related to screensaver subprocesses -on screen. + + Select this option to display a confirmation +dialog when you end a session. - + - Display Splash -Screen at Startup + Automatically save changes to session - - Select this option to if you want Xscreensaver -to display a splash dialog when Xscreensaver starts. + + + startup applications + session-managed + + Select this +option if you want the session manager to save the current state of your session. +The session manager saves the session-managed applications that are open, +and the settings associated with the session-managed applications. The next +time that you start a session, the applications start automatically, with +the saved settings. + If you do not select this option, when you +end you session the Logout Confirmation dialog displays +a Save current setup option. - + - Power Management -Enabled + Sessions - - Select this option to enable power management of your monitor. Power management -can reduce energy consumption by your monitor when you are not using the monitor. + + Use this area of the dialog to manage multiple sessions +in the GNOME Desktop, as follows: + + + To create a new session, click on the Add +button. The Add a new session dialog is displayed. Use +this dialog to specify a name for your session. + + + To change the name of a session, select the session in the Choose Current Session table. Click on the Edit +button. The Edit session name dialog is displayed. Type +a new name for your session. + + + To delete a session, select the session in the Choose Current Session table. Click on the Delete +button. + + + When you log in on GDM, you choose +a session. When you choose a session, you can select which of the multiple +sessions to use. + + +
+ + + Setting Session Properties + + startup applications + session-managed + + + sessions + setting properties + + Use the Current +Session tabbed section to specify startup order values, and to +choose restart styles for the session-managed applications in your current +session. + lists the session properties that you can +configure. + + Session Properties + + + + - - - Standby After - + + Dialog Element - - Specify -how long to wait to put the monitor in standby mode. When the monitor is in -standby mode, the screen is black. + + Description + + - + - Suspend After + Order - - Specify -how long to wait to put the monitor in power-saving mode. + + The Order +property specifies the order in which the session manager starts session-managed +startup applications. The session manager starts applications with lower order +values first. The default value is 50. + To specify the startup +order of an application, select the application in the table. Use the Order spin box to specify the startup order value. - + - Off After + Style - - Specify how long to wait to switch -off monitor. + + The Style property determines the +restart style of an application. To select a restart style for an application, +select the application in the table, then choose one of the following styles: + + + + Normal + + Starts automatically when you start a GNOME session. Use the kill command to terminate applications with this restart style during +a session. + + + + Restart + + Restarts automatically whenever you close or terminate the application. +Choose this style for an application if the application must run continuously +during your session. To terminate an application with this restart style, +select the application in the table, then click on the Remove +button. + + + + Trash + + Does not start when you start a GNOME session. + + + + Settings + + Starts automatically when you start a session. Applications with this +style usually have a low startup order, and store your configuration settings +for GNOME and session-managed applications. + + - + - Install Colormap + Remove - - Select -this option to install a private colormap when the screensaver is active. -Use of a private colormap might improve the quality of the color in particular -screensaver displays. + + Click on the Remove button to delete +the selected application from the list. The application is removed from the +session manager, and closed. Application that you delete are not started +the next time that you start a session. - + - Fade to Black -When Blanking + Apply - - Select this option if you want your display to fade to black when the screensaver -activates. + + Click on the Apply button to apply changes to the startup +order and the restart style. + + +
+ + + Configuring Startup Applications + + startup applications + non-session-managed + + Use the Startup Programs +tabbed section of the Sessions preference tool +to specify non-session-managed startup applications. +Startup applications are applications that start automatically when you start +a session. You specify the commands that run the non-session-managed applications +in the Startup Programs tabbed section. The commands +execute automatically when you log in. + You can also start session-managed applications automatically. For more +information, see . + lists the startup applications +preferences that you can modify. + + Startup Programs Preferences + + + + - - - Fade from Black -When Unblanking - + + Dialog Element - - Select this option if you want your display to fade from black to the screen -contents when the screensaver stops. + + Description + + - + - Fade Duration + Additional startup programs - - Specify how long to take to fade to black when the -screensaver activates. + + Use this table to manage non-session-managed +startup applications as follows: + + + To add a startup application, click on the Add button. The Add Startup Program dialog is +displayed. Enter the command to start the application in the Startup +Command field. + If you specify more than one startup application, use the Priority spin box to specify the startup order of the each application. +The startup order is the order in which you want the startup applications +to start. + + + To edit a startup application, select the startup application, +then click on the Edit button. The Edit Startup +Program dialog is displayed. Use the dialog to modify the command +and the startup order for the startup application. + + + To delete a startup application, select the startup application, +then click on the Delete button. + + @@ -1438,63 +2932,78 @@ screensaver activates.
 - - Setting Screen Resolution Preferences + + Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts preference tools - Screen Resolution + Keyboard Shortcuts - Use the Screen Resolution preference tool to -specify the resolution settings for your screen. -lists the screen resolution settings that you can configure. - - Settings for Screen Resolution + + shortcut +keys + configuring + + + keyboard shortcuts + configuring + + A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of +keys that provides an alternative to standard ways of performing an action. + Use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool to display the default keyboard +shortcuts. You can customize the default keyboard shortcuts to your requirements. + +lists the keyboard shortcut settings that you can customize. +
+ Keyboard Shortcuts Preferences - - + + - - Setting + + Dialog Element - + Description - - - Resolution - - - - Select the resolution to use for the screen from -the drop-down list. - - - - + - Refresh rate + Text editing shortcuts - - Select the screen refresh rate to use for the screen -from the drop-down list. + + Select +one of the following settings: + + + Default: Use this setting for standard +shortcut keys. + + + Emacs: Use this setting for Emacs shortcut keys. + + - Make default for -this computer only + Desktop shortcuts - Select this option to make the screen resolution settings the default settings -for the system that you are logged in to only. + This +table lists actions and the shortcut keys that are associated with each action. + To change the shortcut keys for an action, click on the action +to select the action, then click on the shortcut for the action. Press the +keys that you want to associate with the action. + To disable the +shortcut keys for an action, click on the action to select the action, then +click on the shortcut for the action. Press Back Space. @@ -1546,23 +3055,23 @@ preference tool in the following functional areas: - General Settings + General Sound Preferences Use the General tabbed section of the Sound preference tool to specify when to launch the GNOME sound server. You can also enable sound event functions. - lists the general sound settings -that you can configure. + lists the general sound preferences +that you can modify.
- Settings for Sound + General Sound Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -1576,8 +3085,7 @@ server startup Select this option to start the GNOME sound server when you start a GNOME -session. When the sound server is active, the desktop environment can play -sounds. +session. When the sound server is active, the GNOME Desktop can play sounds. @@ -1588,9 +3096,9 @@ events - Select this option to play sounds when particular events occur in your desktop -environment. You can select this option only if the Enable sound -server startup option is selected. + Select this option to play sounds when particular events occur in the GNOME +Desktop. You can select this option only if the Enable sound server +startup option is selected. @@ -1598,7 +3106,7 @@ server startup option is selected.
- Sound Event Settings + Sound Event Preferences Use the Sound Events tabbed section of the Sound preference tool to associate particular sounds with particular events. @@ -1606,20 +3114,20 @@ events. option, and the Sounds for events option before you can access the Sound Events tabbed section. - lists the sound events settings -that you can configure. + lists the sound events preferences +that you can modify. - Settings for Sound Events + Sound Event Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -1688,21 +3196,21 @@ bellUse the System Bell tabbed section to set your preferences for the system bell.Some applications play a bell sound to indicate a keyboard input error. -Use the options in the System Bell tabbed section to -configure the bell sound. lists the system -bell settings that you can configure. +Use the preferences in the System Bell tabbed section +to configure the bell sound. lists the +system bell preferences that you can modify.
- Settings for System Bell + System Bell Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description @@ -1759,36 +3267,34 @@ to indicate an input error. - Customizing Themes in the Desktop Environment + Customizing Themes themes - setting controls themes + setting controls options themes setting window -frame themes +frame options themes - setting icons themes + setting icons options windows - setting frame themes + setting frame theme options preference tools Theme - A -theme is a group of coordinated settings that specifies the visual appearance -of a part of the desktop environment. You can choose themes to change the -appearance of the desktop environment. Use the Theme -preference tool to select a theme for your desktop environment. You can choose -from a list of available themes. The list of available themes includes several -themes for users with accessibility requirements. - A theme contains settings that affect different parts of the GNOME desktop, + A theme is a group of coordinated settings that specifies +the visual appearance of a part of the GNOME Desktop. You can choose themes +to change the appearance of the GNOME Desktop. Use the Theme preference tool to select a theme. You can choose from a list +of available themes. The list of available themes includes several themes +for users with accessibility requirements. + A theme contains settings that affect different parts of the GNOME Desktop, as follows: @@ -1831,9 +3337,7 @@ of controls options, window frame options, and icon options. To create a custom theme, perform the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Select a theme in the list of themes. @@ -1882,9 +3386,7 @@ be a .tar.gz file. To install a new theme, perform the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Click on the Install theme button. @@ -1908,9 +3410,7 @@ options. You can find many controls options on the Internet. perform the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Click on the Details button. An Theme Details dialog is displayed. @@ -1941,9 +3441,7 @@ the new option. the following steps: - To open the Theme preference tool, -choose ApplicationsDesktop -PreferencesTheme. + Start the Theme preference tool. Click on the Details button. A Theme Details dialog is displayed. @@ -1989,21 +3487,21 @@ bar. The themes are displayed as icons in the view pane. Windows Use the Windows preference -tool to customize window behavior for your desktop environment. - lists the window behavior settings -that you can customize. +tool to customize window behavior for the GNOME Desktop. + lists the windows preferences +that you can modify.
- Settings for Window Behavior + Windows Preferences - - Option + + Dialog Element - - Function + + Description -- cgit