From 657783e170909e465e8753d8aa1ac3cee36d19d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shaun McCance Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 05:01:21 +0000 Subject: - More 2.10 updates * gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml: * gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml: * gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml: * gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml: * gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml: * gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml: * gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome_panel.png: * gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_panel.png: * gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png: * gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf: - More 2.10 updates --- gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome_panel.png | Bin 3493 -> 3558 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_panel.png | Bin 3930 -> 6539 bytes .../C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png | Bin 4625 -> 6004 bytes .../C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf | Bin 54792 -> 57153 bytes gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml | 40 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml | 9 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml | 27 +- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml | 984 +++++---------------- gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml | 218 +++-- gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml | 16 +- 10 files changed, 447 insertions(+), 847 deletions(-) (limited to 'gnome2-user-guide') diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome_panel.png b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome_panel.png index 3470d00..367089f 100644 Binary files a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome_panel.png and b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/gnome_panel.png differ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_panel.png b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_panel.png index f44aa82..c64c6d7 100644 Binary files a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_panel.png and b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/menu_panel.png differ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png index db03e36..69c60c2 100644 Binary files a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png and b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.png differ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf index 0f82447..28138b2 100644 Binary files a/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf and b/gnome2-user-guide/C/figures/titlebar_anno_window.xcf differ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml index 73c4bb3..a9d635c 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosbasic.xml @@ -477,12 +477,11 @@ for more information about configuring keyboard shortcuts. - Many PC keyboars come two keys with a Microsoft - Windows logo and one key for accessing context menus. The - Windows key is often configured to act as an additional modifier key, - called the Super key. The context menu key can - be used to access the context menu of the selected item, just as the - ShiftF10 + Many PC keyboars come two keys with a Microsoft Windows™ logo and + one key for accessing context menus. The Windows key is often configured to + act as an additional modifier key, called the Super key. + The context menu key can be used to access the context menu of the selected + item, just as the ShiftF10 keyboard shortcut can. You can also modify the GNOME Desktop preferences to use keyboard @@ -529,7 +528,7 @@ - Opens the Applicantions Menu. + Open the Applicantions Menu. @@ -539,7 +538,7 @@ - Displays the Run Application + Display the Run Application dialog. See for more information. @@ -551,7 +550,7 @@ - Takes a screenshot of the entire desktop. See + Take a screenshot of the entire desktop. See for more information. @@ -562,7 +561,7 @@ - Takes a screenshot of the currently focused window. + Take a screenshot of the currently focused window. @@ -573,7 +572,7 @@ - Switches to the workspace to the specified direction of the + Switch to the workspace to the specified direction of the current workspace. See for more information on working with multiple workspaces. @@ -586,7 +585,7 @@ - Minimizes all windows, and gives focus to the desktop. + Minimize all windows and give focus to the desktop. @@ -596,7 +595,7 @@ - Switches between windows. A list of windows that you can + Switch between windows. A list of windows that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select a window. You can press the Shift key to cycle through the windows in reverse order. @@ -610,10 +609,10 @@ - Switches the focus between the panels and the desktop. + Switch the focus between the panels and the desktop. A list of items that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select an item. You can press the Shift - key to cycle through the windows in reverse order. + key to cycle through the items in reverse order. @@ -658,7 +657,7 @@ - Switches between windows. A list of windows that you can + Switch between windows. A list of windows that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select a window. You can press the Shift key to cycle through the windows in reverse order. @@ -671,7 +670,7 @@ - Closes the currently focused window. + Close the currently focused window. @@ -737,8 +736,9 @@ - Opens the Window Menu for the - currently selected window. + Open the window menu for the currently selected window. The + window menu allows you to perform actions on the window, such as + minimizing, moving between workspaces, and closing. @@ -749,7 +749,7 @@ - Moves the current window to another workspace in the + Move the current window to another workspace in the specified direction. See for more information on working with multiple workspaces. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml index 603306a..014c290 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/goscustdesk.xml @@ -1,5 +1,12 @@ - + Using Preference Tools + + + + + + + This chapter describes how to use the preference tools to customize the GNOME Desktop. diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml index 6ad52bb..761c0e5 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosnautilus.xml @@ -1,5 +1,27 @@ - + Nautilus File Manager + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + This chapter describes how to use the Nautilus file manager. @@ -763,6 +785,9 @@ in the side pane. +
+ Using the Desktop +
Navigating Your Files and Folders as Objects diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml index 0669852..32b510f 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosoverview.xml @@ -5,12 +5,23 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + - This chapter introduces you to the features and main components - of the GNOME Desktop. Before you start to use the GNOME Desktop read this - chapter to familiarize yourself with the various features, and how the main - components work. The GNOME Desktop is very configurable, so this chapter describes - the typical default configuration, covering the following topics. + This chapter introduces you to the features and main components of the + desktop. You should read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the various + features, and how the main components work. This chapter describes the default + configuration. Your vendor or system administrator may have configured your + desktop to look different than what is described here.
@@ -27,417 +38,107 @@ you should see a default startup screen, with panels, windows, and various icons. - The major components of the GNOME Desktop are as follows: - - - Panels - - Panels are areas in the GNOME Desktop from which you - can access all of your system applications and menus. Panels are very - configurable. - A particularly important panel is the top edge panel. The top - edge panel includes the Menu Bar. The - Menu Bar contains two special menus, as - follows: - - Applications menu: Contains all - applications and configuration tools. This menu also includes the - file browser and the help browser. - Actions menu: Contains various - commands that perform various functions, for example - Search for Files and Log - Out. - - Click on the Window Selector icon at the - extreme right of the top edge panel to display a list of all open - windows. - - - - Menus - - You can access all GNOME Desktop functions through menus. You - can use the Applications menu to access almost all - of the standard applications, commands, and configuration options. - You can access the Applications menu from the - Main Menu and from the Menu - Bar applet. You can add the Main - Menu and the Menu Bar - applet to your panels. - The Menu Bar applet contains an - Actions menu. The Actions - menu contains commands that perform various functions, for example - Search for Files and Log - Out. The items in the Actions - menu are at the top level of the - Main Menu. - - - - Windows - You can display many windows at the same time. You - can run different applications in each window. The window manager - provides frames and buttons for windows. The window manager enables - you to perform standard actions such as move, close, and resize - windows. - - - Workspaces - You can subdivide the GNOME Desktop into separate - workspaces. A workspace is a discrete area - in which you can work. You can specify the number of workspaces - in the GNOME Desktop. You can switch to a different workspace, - but you can only display one workspace at a time. - - - Nautilus file manager - - The Nautilus file manager - provides an integrated access point to your files and - applications. You can manage the contents of folders in - the file manager and open the files in the appropriate - applications. - - - - Desktop - - The desktop is behind all of the other components on the - desktop. The desktop is an active component of the user interface. - You can place objects on the desktop to access your files and - directories quickly, or to start applications that you use often. - You can also right-click on the desktop to open a menu. - - - - Preferences - The GNOME Desktop contains dedicated - preference tools. Each tool controls - a particular part of the behavior of the GNOME Desktop. To - start a preference tool, choose - ApplicationsDesktop - Preferences. Choose the item - that you want to configure from the submenus. - - - The components of the GNOME Desktop are interoperable. Usually, you - can perform the same action in several different ways. For example, you can - start applications from panels, from menus, or from the desktop. - Your system administrator can make configuration changes to suit your - needs, so that the GNOME Desktop that you use might not be exactly the same - as described in this chapter. Nevertheless, this chapter provides a useful - quick guide to how to work with the GNOME Desktop. -
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- Panels - - panels - overview - - You can add or delete panels at any time. When you start a session for -the first time, the GNOME Desktop contains at least one panel. - You can perform the following actions with panels: - - - Create panels. - - - Delete panels. - - - Hide panels. - - - Add objects to panels. - - - Manipulate panel objects. - - -
- To Create Panels - To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to the GNOME Desktop. The -new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit your -preferences. You can add objects to the panel to fit your own requirements. -You can also change the background of the panel. You can create as many panels -as you want. -
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- To Delete Panels - To delete a panel, right-click on the panel then choose Delete This Panel. -
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- To Hide Panels - Panels can have hide buttons at each end of the panel. You click on -the hide buttons to hide or show the panel. -
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- To Add Objects to Panels - A panel can hold several types of objects. The panel in -contains each type of panel object. -
- A Panel With Various Panel Objects - - - - - - - A panel with various panel objects. Callouts: Calculator launcher, Menu, CD Player applet, Drawer, Lock button. - - - -
- You can add any of the following objects to all types of panels: - - - - Applets - - Applets are small, interactive - applications that reside within a panel, for example CD - Player in . - Each applet has a simple user interface that you can operate with - the mouse or keyboard. The following applets appear in your panels - by default: - - - Menu Bar: Provides - access to the Applications menu and the - Actions menu. You can use the menus - to access your applications, preference tools, and other - tasks. - - Clock: Displays the time. - You can also configure Clock to display - the date. - - Window Selector: Lists - all your open windows. To give focus to a window, click on the - window selector icon at the extreme right of the top edge panel, - then choose the window. - - Window List: Displays - a button for each window that is open. You can click on a window - list button to minimize and restore windows. By default, - Window List appears in the edge panel - at the bottom of the screen. - - Workspace Switcher: - Displays a visual representation of your workspaces. You can use - Workspace Switcher to switch between - workspaces. By default, Workspace - Switcher appears in the edge panel - at the bottom of the screen. - - - To add an applet to a panel, right-click on a vacant space - on the panel, then choose Add to Panel. - Choose the applet from the Add to the panel - dialog. - - - - Launchers - - A launcher starts a particular - application, executes a command, or opens a file. The calculator - icon in is a launcher for - the Calculator application. A launcher - can reside in a panel or in a menu. Click on the launcher to perform - the action that is associated with the launcher. - - You can create your own launchers for applications. For - example, you can create a launcher for a word processor application - that you use frequently, and place the launcher in a panel for - convenient access. To add a new launcher to a panel, right-click - on a vacant space on the panel, then choose - Add to PanelLauncher - . - - Alternatively, to add a launcher from a menu, right-click - on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Add - to Panel. Select Application - Launcher in the Add to the - panel dialog and click Forward. - On the following screen, select the application launcher to add - and click Add. - - - Action buttons - - You can add buttons to your panels to provide quick access - to common actions. You can add the following buttons to your - panels: - - Force Quit: Use this - button to terminate applications that do not respond to your - commands. - - Lock: Click on this button - to lock your screen. The lock icon in is the Lock - button. - - Log Out: Click on this - button to end your session - - Run: Click on this button - to open the Run Application dialog, from - which you can run commands. - - Screenshot: Click on this - button to take a screenshot of the screen. - - Search: Click on this - button to start the Search Tool - application, from which you can search for files. - - Show Desktop: Click - on this button to minimize all windows and show the - desktop. - - - - - Menus - - You can access all GNOME Desktop functions through menus. - To open a menu from a panel, click on the icon that represents - the menu. To open a menu from the Menu - Bar, click on the text that represents - the menu. - - Menus that you add to your panels are represented by an - icon with an arrow. The arrow indicates that the icon represents - a menu. For example, see the menu icon in . - - You can add the Main Menu to any of your - panels. To add the Main Menu to a panel, - right-click on a vacant space on the panel, then choose - Add to Panel. In the - Add to the panel dialog, - select Main Menu and click - Add. - - You can also add the Menu Bar - to any of your panels. To add the Menu Bar - to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the panel, then choose - Add to Panel. In the - Add to the panel dialog, - select Menu Bar and click - Add. - - - - Drawers - - Drawers are sliding extensions to - a panel that you can open or close from a drawer icon, as shown - in . Drawers can help you to - organize your work when you run a lot of applications - simultaneously. You can place all the same functional elements - in a drawer that you can put in any other type of panel. - - To add a drawer to a panel, right-click on a vacant space - on the panel, then choose Add to Panel. - In the Add to the panel dialog, - select Drawer and click - Add. - - To open a drawer click on the drawer. To close a drawer - click on the drawer again. - - - -
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- To Manipulate Panel Objects - You can manipulate panel objects in the following ways: - - - Move objects within a panel, or to another panel. - You can move any object to another location in the panel. You can also -move an object from one panel to another panel. Use the middle mouse button -to drag the panel object to the new location. - - - Copy menu items to a panel. - Drag the item from the menu to the panel. Alternatively, if the menu -item is a launcher right-click on the menu item, then choose Add this launcher to panel. - - -
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- Menus - - menus - overview - - You can access all GNOME Desktop functions through menus. You can - access your menus from the following GNOME Desktop components: + The major components of the desktop are as follows: + + + + Panels + Panels are usually located along the edges of the screen, + although they can be configured to float on the desktop. Panels can + contain menus, launchers, and various other tools. Panels can also + contain small utility applications, called + panel applets. For example, you can configure + your panel to display the current weather for your location. For more + information on panels, see . + + + + Windows + Most applications run inside of one or more windows. + You can display multiple windows on your desktop at the same time. + Windows can be resized and moved around to accomodate your workflow. + Each window has a titlebar at the top with + buttons which allow you to minimize, maximize, and close the window. + For more information on working with windows, see + . + + + + Workspaces + You can subdivide your desktop into separate + workspaces. Each workspace can contain + separate windows, allowing you to group related tasks together. + For more information on working with workspaces, see + . + + + + File Manager + The Nautilus file manager + provides access to your files, folders, and applications. You can + manage the contents of folders in the file manager and open the files + in the appropriate applications. See for + more information. + + + + Desktop + The desktop is behind all of the other components on the + desktop. You can place objects on the desktop to access your files and + directories quickly, or to start applications that you use often. See + for more information. + + + + Preferences + You can customize your desktop using the desktop + preference tools. Each tool controls + a particular part of the behavior of the desktop. The preference + tools can be found in the Preferences submenu + of the Desktop top-level menu on your panel. + See for more information on the various + preference tools. + + + + Your vendor or system administrator can make configuration changes to + suit your needs, so your desktop might not match exactly what is described + in this manual. Nevertheless, this manual provides a useful introduction + to using the various components of your desktop. +
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+ Windows + + + + + + windows + overview + + + Each application can run inside of one or more windows. You can + display multiple windows at the same time on your desktop. Each window + has a frame and titlebar which allow you to control the window. + + The following sections describe the types of windows and how you + can interact with them. + +
+ Types of Windows + + + + + This section needs work. + + The GNOME Desktop features the following types of window: + - Main Menu - - The Main Menu contains the - Applications menu, and various other functions. - You can use the Applications menu to access - almost all of the standard applications, commands, and configuration - options. - To add the Main Menu to a panel, right-click - on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Add to - Panel. In the Add to the - panel dialog, select Main Menu - and click Add. - - - - Menu Bar - - The Menu Bar contains - Applications and Actions menus. - You can use the Applications menu and the - Actions menu to access almost all of the standard - applications, commands, and configuration options. - To add the Main Menu to a panel, right-click - on a vacant space on the panel, then choose Add to - Panel. In the Add to the - panel dialog, select Menu Bar - and click Add. - - - - Panels + Application windows - You can add as many additional menus as you want to any of your - panels. To open a menu that you add to a panel, click on the menu - icon on the panel. You can perform other actions on your menus, - such as copy menu items to panels. - - - -
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- Windows - - windows - overview - - You can display many windows at the same time in the GNOME Desktop. - Each window has a frame. The window frame contains active control elements - that you can use to work with the window. - -
- Types of Windows - The GNOME Desktop features the following types of window: - - - Application windows - When you run an application, a frame usually borders the window. The top edge of the application window contains a titlebar. The titlebar contains buttons that you can use to work with the @@ -445,11 +146,11 @@ item is a launcher right-click on the menu item, then choose Add th perform actions such as open the Window Menu, or close the window. The Window Menu provides commands that you can perform on the window. - - - - Dialog windows - + + + + Dialog windows + Dialog windows are associated with interactive processes. A dialog window consists of the window frame, and a single interactive pane that provides information and controls for the @@ -457,110 +158,126 @@ item is a launcher right-click on the menu item, then choose Add th window as a dialog. The frame of a dialog window contains buttons that enable you to open the Window Menu, or to close the dialog window. - - - -
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+ + Manipulating Windows + + + + + This section needs work. + + You use the frame of an application window or dialog window to perform + various actions with the window. Most of the control elements are located on + the top edge of the window frame. + shows the top edge of a frame for a typical application window. + +
+ Titlebar for a Typical Application Window + + + + + + + + + Titlebar of application window frame. Callouts: Window Menu + button, Titlebar, Minimize, Maximize, Close Window buttons. + + + +
+ + The active control elements of the window frame are as follows: + + + + + + + + + Control Element + + + Description + + + + + + + Window Menu button + + + Click on the Window Menu button to + open the Window Menu. + + + + + Titlebar + + + You can use the titlebar to move and roll up the window. + + + + + Minimize button + + + Click on the Minimize button to + minimize the window. + + + + + Maximize button + + + You can use the Maximize + button to maximize and restore the window. + To maximize a window click on the + Maximize button. To restore the window + click on the Maximize button again. + + + + + Close Window button + + + Click on the Close Window button to + close the window. + + + + + Border + + + Right-click on the border to open the Window + Menu. + + + + + + + To change the size of windows grab the border of the window, + but not the titlebar. Drag the border until the window is the size + that you require. +
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- To Manipulate Windows - You use the frame of an application window or dialog window to perform -various actions with the window. Most of the control elements are located -on the top edge of the window frame. shows -the top edge of a frame for a typical application window. -
- Top Edge of Frame for a Typical Application Window - - - - - - - Top edge of application window frame. Callouts: Window Menu button, Titlebar, Minimize, Maximize, Close Window buttons. - - - -
- The active control elements of the window frame are as follows: - - - - - - - - Control Element - - - Description - - - - - - - Window Menu -button - - - Click on -the Window Menu button to open the Window -Menu. - - - - - Titlebar - - - You can use the titlebar to move and shade the window. - - - - - Minimize button - - - Click on the Minimize button -to minimize the window. - - - - - Maximize button - - - You can use the Maximize -button to maximize and restore the window. - To maximize a window -click on the Maximize button. To restore the window -click on the Maximize button again. - - - - - Close Window button - - - Click on the Close Window button to close the window. - - - - - Border - - - Right-click on the border to open the Window Menu. - - - - - - To change the size of windows grab the border of the window, but not -the titlebar. Drag the border until the window is the size that you require. -
- To Give Focus to a Window + Giving Focus to a Window A window that has focus can receive input from the mouse and the keyboard. Only one window can have focus at a time. The window that has focus has a different appearance than other windows. @@ -637,7 +354,10 @@ Switcher display.
Workspaces + + + workspaces overview @@ -702,166 +422,6 @@ is displayed. Use the Number of workspaces spin box to specify the number of workspaces that you require.
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- File Manager - - Nautilus file manager - file manager - - - file manager - overview - - The Nautilus file manager provides an - integrated access point to your files, applications, FTP sites, and - URIs. - The file manager enables you to do the following: - - - View files and folders - You can view your files and folders as icons or as - a list. You can use the file manager to launch applications to - view or edit your files. - - - Manage your files and folders - You can use the file manager to create, move, copy, - rename, and remove files and folders. - - - Run scripts - You can run scripts from the file manager, - and you can select files and folders on which to run your - scripts. - - - Customize your files and folders - - You can add emblems to your files and folders to - indicate particular states. For example, you can add an - Important emblem to a file to indicate - that the file is important. You can also customize folders - in the following ways: - - - Add a note to a folder. - Specify a custom background or pattern for a - folder. - Specify a zoom setting for a folder. - - - - - Open special Uniform Resource Identifiers - (URIs) - The GNOME Desktop contains special URIs that enable - you to access particular functions from the file manager. For example, - to access the preference tools, you can access the - preferences:/// - URI in the file manager. - - - Write CDs - The file manager provides a special location where - you can copy files and folders that you want to write to a CD. You - can write the contents of the location to a CD easily. - - - The file manager also creates the desktop. - -
- To Open Files from the File Manager - To navigate to the file that you want to open, double-click on the Home object on the desktop. A file object window opens. To navigate -to the folder where the file that you want to open resides, double-click on -the folder icons in the file object window. When the file that you want to -open is displayed, double-click on the file icon to open the file in an application. -
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- To Move Files Between Folders - You can move files between folders by opening two or more file - manager windows. Drag the files from one window to the other. -
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- Desktop and Desktop Objects - - Nautilus desktop - desktop - - - desktop - overview - - The desktop is an active component of the user interface. You can use -the desktop to perform the following actions: - - - Start your applications, and open your files and folders. - You can add desktop objects for convenient access -to the files, folders, and applications that you use frequently. For example, -you add a launcher for an application that you use often. - - - Open the Desktop menu. - Right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. -You can use the Desktop menu to perform actions on the -desktop. - - - The file manager manages the desktop. -
- To Open Desktop Objects - To open an object from the desktop, double-click on the object. You -can set your preferences in a Nautilus window so -that you click once on an object to execute the default action. -
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- To Add Objects to the Desktop - You can add desktop objects for convenient access to files, folders, -and applications that you use frequently. You can add objects to your desktop -in the following ways: - - - Use the Desktop menu to add a launcher -to the desktop. - - - Drag an object from a file manager window to the desktop. -For example, you can create a symbolic link to a file that you use often, -then drag the link to your desktop. The icon for the link is moved to the -desktop. To open the file, double-click on the icon. You can also drag files -and folders to the desktop. - - - Drag an application launcher from a menu to the desktop. For -example, you can open a menu that contains a launcher for an application that -you use often, then drag the launcher to your desktop. - - -
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- GNOME Desktop Preferences - - preference tools - overview - - You can use preference tools to configure almost every feature -of the GNOME Desktop. Each tool controls a particular part of the behavior -of the GNOME Desktop. For example, you can use a preference tool to select -a theme for the GNOME Desktop. A theme is a group of -coordinated settings that specify the visual appearance of a part of your -interface. - You can start your preference tools in either of the following ways: - - - Choose ApplicationsDesktop Preferences. Choose the item -that you require from the submenus. - - -
Applications @@ -869,6 +429,9 @@ that you require from the submenus. applications overview + + This section needs work. + The applications that are provided with the GNOME Desktop share several characteristics. For example, the applications have a consistent look-and-feel. The applications share characteristics because the applications @@ -925,64 +488,5 @@ editor.
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- To Find Out More - - help - how to find - - The GNOME Desktop provides help if you want to find out more about the -following areas: - - - GNOME Desktop topics - - - Applets - - - Applications - - -
- To Find Out More About GNOME Desktop Topics - - help - starting help system - - - help - GNOME Desktop topics - - You can find out more about particular GNOME -Desktop topics in the integrated help system. To start -the help system, choose ApplicationsHelp. -
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- To Find Out More About Applets - - applets - getting help - - - help - applets - - To find out more about a specific applet, right-click on the applet, -then choose Help. -
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- To Find Out More About Applications - - applications - help - - - help - applications - - To find out more about a specific application, start the application, -then choose HelpContents. Alternatively, start the application then press F1. -
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+ diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml index c425169..c6f4059 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gospanel.xml @@ -1,14 +1,56 @@ - + Working With Panels + + + + + + + + The information in this chapter describes how to use panels. - - Introducing Panels + +
+ Introduction + + + + panels introduction + A panel is an area in the GNOME Desktop from which you can run applications and applets, and perform other tasks. When you start a session for the first time, the GNOME Desktop contains at least one panel. Your system administrator @@ -21,7 +63,7 @@ for each panel. You can also hide panels. Typically, the GNOME Desktop contains a panel at the top edge of the screen, and a panel at the bottom edge of the screen. The following sections describe these panels. - +
Top Edge Panel panelstop edge paneltop edge paneltop edge panelintroduction shows an example panel at the top edge of the screen. Your system administrator @@ -119,8 +161,8 @@ at the extreme right of the top edge panel, then select the window. - - +
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Bottom Edge Panel panels @@ -137,7 +179,7 @@ your default bottom edge panel according to your local requirements, so you might see a slightly different bottom edge panel.
Typical Bottom Edge Panel - + @@ -169,16 +211,20 @@ enables you to minimize and restore windows. you to navigate between your workspaces. - - - +
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Managing Your Panels + + + + panels managing The following sections describe how to manage your panels. - +
To Add a New Panel panels @@ -187,8 +233,8 @@ you to navigate between your workspaces. To add a panel, right-click on a vacant space on any panel, then choose New Panel. The new panel is added to the GNOME Desktop. The new panel contains no objects. You can customize the new panel to suit your preferences. - - +
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To Interact With a Panel panels @@ -217,8 +263,8 @@ menu. - - +
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To Move a Panel panels @@ -227,8 +273,8 @@ menu. You can move panels to different locations. To move a panel, middle-click and hold on any vacant space on the panel, then drag the panel to the new location. - - +
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To Hide a Panel panels @@ -259,8 +305,8 @@ buttons are now visible. automatically when the mouse is not pointing to the panel. The panel reappears when you point to the part of the screen where the panel resides. To set your panel to autohide, modify the properties of the panel. - - +
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To Modify Panel Properties panels @@ -469,9 +515,11 @@ of the panel. You can also drag a color from any color selector dialog. of the panel. You can also drag pattern images from the file manager to set the background of the panel. - - +
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To Delete a Panel + + panels deleting @@ -482,10 +530,12 @@ you want to delete, then choose Delete This PanelYou must always have at least one panel in the GNOME Desktop. If you have only one panel in the GNOME Desktop, you cannot delete that panel. - - - +
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Panel Objects + + panels panel objects @@ -493,7 +543,7 @@ If you have only one panel in the GNOME Desktop, you cannot delete that panel. This section describes the objects that you can add to your panels, and use from your panels. - +
Interacting With Panel Objects panel objects @@ -525,9 +575,11 @@ popup menu. You interact with applet panel objects in a different way. For more information, see . - - +
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To Add an Object to a Panel + + panel objects adding @@ -559,8 +611,8 @@ launcher to the panel. - - +
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To Modify the Properties of an Object panel objects @@ -601,8 +653,8 @@ in step 1. close the Properties dialog. - - +
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To Move a Panel Object panel objects @@ -687,8 +739,8 @@ further along the panel. - - +
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To Lock a Panel Object panel objects @@ -703,8 +755,8 @@ to change position when you move other panel objects. To lock an object to the current location of the object in the panel, right-click on the object to open the panel object popup menu, then choose Lock. To unlock the object, right-click on the object, then choose Unlock. - - +
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To Remove a Panel Object panel objects @@ -713,9 +765,9 @@ choose Unlock. To remove an object from a panel right-click on the object to open the panel object popup menu, then choose Remove From Panel. - - - +
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Applets applets @@ -754,7 +806,7 @@ control the volume of the speaker on your system. - +
To Add an Applet to a Panel applets @@ -792,8 +844,8 @@ to add from one of the following submenus: Alternatively, drag the applet from the submenu on to the panel. - - +
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To Select an Applet applets @@ -822,8 +874,8 @@ on this field to select the applet. Instead, middle-click or right-click on another part of the applet. - - +
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To Modify Preferences for an Applet applets @@ -841,9 +893,9 @@ the applet. Click Close to close the Preferences dialog. - - - +
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Launchers panel objects @@ -890,7 +942,7 @@ The menu items usually have an icon beside the menu item. You can modify the properties of a launcher. For example, the properties of a launcher include the name of the launcher, the icon that represents the launcher, and how the launcher runs. - +
To Add a Launcher to a Panel launchers @@ -1291,8 +1343,8 @@ the preference tool. - - +
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To Modify the Properties of a Launcher launchers @@ -1314,9 +1366,9 @@ see . Click Close to close the Launcher Properties dialog. - - - +
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Buttons buttons @@ -1328,7 +1380,7 @@ see . You can add buttons to your panels to provide quick access to common actions and functions. - +
Force Quit Button buttons @@ -1364,8 +1416,8 @@ an application that does not respond to your commands. To terminate an application, click on the Force Quit button, then click on a window from the application that you want to terminate. If you do not want to terminate an application after you click on the Force Quit button, press Esc. - - +
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Lock Button @@ -1475,8 +1527,8 @@ tool. - - +
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Log Out Button @@ -1504,8 +1556,8 @@ a GNOME session. To add a Log Out button to a panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsLog Out. To log out of your session or shut down your system, click on the Log Out button. - - +
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Run Button @@ -1535,8 +1587,8 @@ any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelRun button. For more information on the Run Application dialog, see Working With Menus. - - +
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Screenshot Button @@ -1566,8 +1618,8 @@ on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelScreenshot button. For more information on how to take screenshots, see Working With Menus. - - +
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Search Button @@ -1596,8 +1648,8 @@ on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelSearch button. For more information on the Search Tool, see the Search Tool Manual. - - +
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Show Desktop Button @@ -1627,8 +1679,8 @@ button To add a Show Desktop button to a panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelActionsShow Desktop. To minimize all windows and show the desktop, click on the Show Desktop button. - - +
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Notification Area Applet applets @@ -1660,10 +1712,14 @@ applet. The graphic above illustrates the CD icon in the Notificati Area applet. To add a Notification Area applet to a panel, right-click on any vacant space on the panel. Choose Add to PanelUtilityNotification Area. - - - +
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Menus + + + + menus adding to panel @@ -1711,8 +1767,8 @@ arrow. The arrow indicates that the icon represents a menu or drawer. - - +
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Drawers panel objects @@ -1739,7 +1795,7 @@ the objects in the same way that you use objects on a panel. or menu. You can add, move, and remove objects from drawers in the same way that you add, move, and remove objects from panels. - +
To Open and Close a Drawer drawers @@ -1759,8 +1815,8 @@ a drawer in the following ways: Click on the drawer hide button. - - +
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To Add a Drawer to a Panel drawers @@ -1779,8 +1835,8 @@ a drawer in the following ways: Right-click on any launcher in the menu, then choose Entire menuAdd this as drawer to panel. - - +
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To Add an Object to a Drawer drawers @@ -1788,8 +1844,8 @@ Right-click on any launcher in the menu, then choose Entire You add an object to a drawer in the same way that you add objects to panels. For more information, see . - - +
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To Modify Drawer Properties drawers @@ -1897,6 +1953,6 @@ to set the color or image as the background of the drawer. For more information, Click Close to close the Panel Properties dialog. - - +
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diff --git a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml index 66ed663..ca7c3ec 100644 --- a/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml +++ b/gnome2-user-guide/C/gosstartsession.xml @@ -1,9 +1,17 @@ - - GNOME Desktop Sessions + + Desktop Sessions + + + + + Needs better intro + This chapter needs work + This chapter provides the information you need to start, -manage, and end a GNOME Desktop session. + manage, and end a desktop session. + Starting a Session @@ -106,7 +114,7 @@ Layout Switcher applet. - To Lock Your Screen + Locking Your Screen -- cgit